Paul Kenny: 'The City won't vote for Ed Miliband'

Paul Kenny: 'The City won't vote for Ed Miliband'

by Amber Elliott / 26 Sep 2011

The general secretary of the GMB union tells Total Politics that Ed Miliband needs to ‘be himself’ if he is to win power

Miliband brings it home at Movement for Change

Miliband brings it home at Movement for Change

by Amber Elliott / 25 Sep 2011

David Miliband has found a good fit with Movement for Change - it allows him to lead, without being seen as a challenge to his brother

The 'business buddy' plan does not look good for politics

by Amber Elliott / 23 Sep 2011

Although Lord Green's plans are at a very early stage, the last thing we need is to reinforce the 'cosy relationship' narrative at the top of government

No room for Tories in Clegg's conference speech

No room for Tories in Clegg's conference speech

by Amber Elliott / 21 Sep 2011

Labour takes a bashing, the Tories don't, and the Lib Dems come second to 'the nation'

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Tory MP tastes the Lib Dem experience

by Amber Elliott / 20 Sep 2011

Conservative MP Dan Poulter was discovered in Birmingham last night, sampling the Lib Dem nightlife

Headmaster Clegg ticks off the disobedient

Headmaster Clegg ticks off the disobedient

by Amber Elliott / 19 Sep 2011

A slightly irritable Nick Clegg was not his most charming in a Q&A at Liberal Democrat conference

Tim Farron interview

Tim Farron interview

by Amber Elliott / 19 Sep 2011

The Liberal Democrat MP has had a busy recess, driving around his constituency on his summer tour and drumming up support for his party. Amber Elliott went along for the ride

Phone hacking is an 'open goal' for Lib Dems

Phone hacking is an 'open goal' for Lib Dems

by Amber Elliott / 18 Sep 2011

Lib Dem conference is collectively blushing at the presence of floppy-haired actor Hugh Grant in Birmingham. But beyond those dreamboat eyes, he might have a good point on the Lib Dem advantage over the phone-hacking scandal

Happy families at NOTW?

Happy families at NOTW?

by Amber Elliott / 06 Sep 2011

There was 'family compassion' on NOTW, according to witnesses at the phone hacking committee hearing today. But with conflicting evidence, secret dossiers on private lives and many questions unanswered, the 'family' might be growing apart

Ken Livingstone interview

Ken Livingstone interview

by Amber Elliott / 19 Aug 2011

Amber Elliott follows the former head of the GLC as he sets off on the campaign trail to regain his place as Mayor of London

Paul Kenny interview

by Amber Elliott / 26 Sep 2011

The general secretary of the GMB has written in The Times today, suggesting that the City will not vote for Ed Miliband. We grabbed a few words with Paul Kenny to talk about his comment piece

Ken's back on the attack

Ken's back on the attack

by Amber Elliott / 25 Sep 2011

Ken Livingstone's speech to Labour conference today made it clear that this time it's personal

David Miliband will be at Labour conference

David Miliband will be at Labour conference

by Amber Elliott / 22 Sep 2011

Contrary to what his brother Ed told a magazine this week, David is going to be in Liverpool

Tony Benn interview

Tony Benn interview

by Amber Elliott / 20 Sep 2011

In a specially extended online version, Tony Benn talks campaigning zeal and the Labour Party's renewal

Clegg squeezes in some gym time

by Amber Elliott / 20 Sep 2011

David Cameron enjoys an early morning run, but yesterday Nick Clegg rowed away his cares

Tory jibes from 'grown up' Lib Dems

Tory jibes from 'grown up' Lib Dems

by Amber Elliott / 19 Sep 2011

Lib Dem figures are lining up to show their ‘true feelings’ towards their coalition partners. But will jibes about George Osborne really reassure the party base?

What does Tim Farron mean when he talks about community politics?

What does Tim Farron mean when he talks about community politics?

by Amber Elliott / 18 Sep 2011

The Lib Dem president peppered his conference speech with humour, but the message behind it was serious – the party needs to get back to basics. And that means ‘community politics’

PMQs - Cameron is asked to prove who's boss

PMQs - Cameron is asked to prove who's boss

by Amber Elliott / 07 Sep 2011

Nadine Dorries was lively as ever in the first PMQs since summer recess

Cautious Cameron praises UK's role in Libya

Cautious Cameron praises UK's role in Libya

by Amber Elliott / 22 Aug 2011

The prime minister's business-like statement on the steps of No10 paved the way for 'difficult days ahead'

Exclusive Ken Livingstone extracts

Exclusive Ken Livingstone extracts

by Amber Elliott / 18 Aug 2011

Going on the campaign trail with Labour's candidate for Mayor of London, with under a year until the next election

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