Jon Cruddas is to lead the policy review, despite a previously critical stance. And Lord Adonis makes a tentative return to the frontline
Blairites and Brownites were always on the same ideological side. A swing to the left from the trade unions could mark a new divide says Sadie Smith
Westminster is a'buzz with rumours of a mini-reshuffle on the Labour frontbench tomorrow afternoon or Wednesday. But who's in and who's out?
As Labour’s shadow business secretary, he has been vocal about the need for ‘better capitalism’, and rewarding business entrepreneurs. He shares his current views on the government's plans for growth, his respect for Tony Blair and his love for London with Amber Elliott
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PMQs: the 'European neighbours' problem
Blog by Amber Elliott / 16 May 2012
"Europe needs a proper growth plan, which this prime minister has failed to argue for," said Ed Miliband at PMQs today.
It is a tricky one for David Cameron to come back to, you see. The prime minister, of course, has a role to play in the eurozone crisis. But with a new French president and worsening situations in Spain and Greece, it's all a bit, well, up in the air.
It…
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Donations on the doorstep
Campaigns by Melanie Batley / 10 May 2012
Melanie Batley discovers new smartphone technology that could revolutionise and democratise fundraising...
How I introduced David Cameron to Andy Coulson
Blog by Ian Kirby / 09 May 2012
Former News of the World political journalist Ian Kirby explains the inner workings of...
Eric Pickles and his 'Binquisition'
Articles by Amber Elliott / 09 May 2012
Amber Elliott talks to the communities secretary about refuse policies, the London mayoral elections...
Chuka Umunna on meeting Tony Blair
Articles by Amber Elliott / 13 Apr 2012
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Siobhan Benita: 'Labour is in complete meltdown'
Articles by Amber Elliott / 27 Apr 2012
We step onto the campaign trail with the independent candidate for mayor, a woman...
Life: Let’s go Dimble-dancing
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Opinion 25 Apr 2012
The pick of our readers' comments this month, both in print and online...
Politicians who can't help fuelling the crisis
Opinion by Graeme Wilson / 24 Apr 2012
What is it about prime ministers and fuel crises? Graeme Wilson discusses the unfortunate...
Commons spends £5.8m to heat and light estate
Blog by Amber Elliott / 15 May 2012
The cost of gas and electricity on the Commons estate exceeded £5.8m since 2010...
Being a special adviser under the coalition
Articles by Duncan Brack / 08 May 2012
Duncan Brack, former SpAd to Chris Huhne in the Department for Energy and Climate...
History: How the Union Jack became our national standard
Before becoming one nation, Britain’s countries had separate national flags. Nick Groom discovers we...
Life: Top ten party political tunes
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Bad plans for planning
Articles by Stanley Johnson / 07 May 2012
The government's reworked planning reforms assuaged some of its critics but Stanley Johnson remains...
Politicians and their black dog days
Articles by Kirsty Buchanan / 30 Apr 2012
Kirsty Buchanan debunks the myths and misinformation about mental health, and says it’s time...
Who wants to (mis)lead a parliamentary tour?
Opinion by Felicity Parkes / 27 Apr 2012
Wanted: A parliamentary tour guide with perky disposition and a lively imagination...
Does UKIP pose a threat to the Conservatives?
Opinion by Nigel Farage MEP and Helen Grant MP / 26 Apr 2012
Nigel Farage MEP see his party as our best defence against the EU, while...
Every school needs to be an academy
Articles by Dale Bassett / 25 Apr 2012
Dale Bassett holds the first-generation academies up as the model for every secondary school...
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