Former ministers flock to police commissioner jobs
Channel 4 News Political Correspondent Michael Crick on the runners and riders for the police commissioner jobs.
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Britain’s strange electoral system means the second most popular party can still win a general election.
He was the fresh-faced politician on the block in 2010. But with the Rennard row showing no signs of easing, Nick Clegg looks weary and his party is in the doldrums. So what next for the Lib Dems?
As the Liberal Democrats mark a quarter of a century as a party, Channel 4 News looks at the highs and lows under four leaders and five general elections.
The prospect of Britain pulling out of the European Union is now being openly discussed in capitals across the world. Why is this happening now?
Prime Minister David Cameron and his deputy, Nick Clegg, today renew their vows in a new show of unity, two and a half years after the rose garden press conference.
Channel 4 News Political Correspondent Michael Crick on the runners and riders for the police commissioner jobs.
David Cameron is set to offer Scotland’s First Minster Alex Salmond the chance of a binding referendum on independence, but only if it is held within 18 months – amid criticism he is “interfering”.
As the Concise Oxford English Dictionary celebrates its centenary, Channel 4 News speaks to the editor about how words such as mankini, woot, and jeggings make it onto its pages.
The Conservative MP was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of sexual assault and released on bail.
Vince Cable describes the Conservatives as “ruthless, calculating and tribal” following the AV referendum. But the Business Secretary tells Channel 4 News he is not deterred from working with them.
The leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats has resigned. Tavish Scott stepped down after his party won just five seats in the Scottish Parliament elections, which were dominated by the SNP.
The claim “It’s a system so obscure that it is only used by three countries in the whole world – Australia, Fiji and Papua New Guinea. Our system in contrast is used by half the world.” Prime Minister David Cameron, speech in Sale, Manchester, April 11, 2011
The latest opinion poll suggests voters will reject electoral reform on Thursday. Labour leader Ed Miliband admits that defeat will force the issue off the political agenda for some time.
Those were the days: Dave and Nick together in the Downing Street garden – but how times have changed, muses Peter McHugh at pre-election PMQs.
David Cameron invites the wrath of female opposition MPs by reviving the spirit of Michael Winner at PMQs, reports Peter McHugh