Gary Gibbon
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg blazed a trail by forging a coalition partnership with the Tories. And despite the criticism he has received, he now seems at peace with himself.
Vicky Pryce argues that more than half of women in jail are there due to the men in their life – but is she right? FactCheck analyses the claim behind her “Prisonomics”.
It was widely reported today that Chris Huhne and Vicky Pryce had been given time off “for good behaviour”. But there is no such thing, as FactCheck finds out…
Gary Gibbon
Chris Huhne admits to repeatedly lying as he is interviewed exclusively for Channel 4 News shortly before sentencing today.
While David Cameron has been keen to detoxify his party since he became leader in 2005, the Conservative’s campaign literature in Eastleigh suggests a different message.
Eastleigh has been transformed from a dull, safe seat to the stage for one of the most intriguing political battles in years. Political Correspondent Michael Crick looks at the players.
Gary Gibbon
Criminal convictions and Liberal politics must spell appalling trouble for the leadership, mustn’t they? Maybe, maybe not.
Gary Gibbon
Gary Gibbon suggests the demise of Chris Huhne has enhanced the power of one of the last Lib Dem big beasts Vince Cable – and that he knows it.
Gary Gibbon
Chris Huhne’s resignation as Energy Secretary following criminal charges offers an opportunity for Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to bring in fresh faces – and stalwart supporters – into the Cabinet
The Lib Dem backbenches are not over-brimming with talent right now. I expect four or five ministers to lose their jobs when David Cameron initiates a large reshuffle later this year (including David Shutt in the Lords).
Gary Gibbon
Chris Huhne’s future leadership hopes died some time ago. Tomorrow will decide whether his career in front-line, fast-lane politics dies too.
Gary Gibbon
Cabinet had a group therapy session today on Europe. Lib Dems shared their pain. Conservatives explained their difficulties. On the whole, there was a combined effort one Cabinet minister said to “keep down the heat”.
Gary Gibbon
Gary Gibbon sets the record straight on the Chris Huhne saga.
Gary Gibbon
Chris Huhne’s pop at both the PM and the Chancellor in Cabinet is being seen by senior Lib Dem colleagues as positioning for the party leadership.
Gary Gibbon
Channel 4 News political editor Gary Gibbon sits in on a seminar where ex-members of the Social Democrat Party reminisce and debate about which party exists as their heir apparent.