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Cameron steadies the ship: 'No knee jerk response' to Woolwich terror

David Cameron quashed rumours of a possible revival of the snoopers' charter today, after he told reporters there would be no "knee-jerk" response to the suspected terror attack in Woolwich.

Woolwich killing: Getting the coverage right

Getting coverage of terrorism events rights is extremely difficult. On the one hand you risk promoting the terrorists' message and on the other you risk censoring the news.

PM praises British Muslims amid fears of anti-Islam violence

David Cameron has insisted yesterday's killing in Woolwich was a betrayal of Islam, amid concerns about a wave of anti-Muslim violence.

Comment: Muslims must not apologise for terror - they are no more responsible than the rest of us

Muslims must not apologise for Islamic terror. They are no more culpable than the rest of us.

Suspected terror strike in London: Soldier killed

A man has been murdered in London in what is understood to be a terrorist killing of a British soldier.

Eric Joyce arrested again in Edinburgh Airport

Former Labour MP Eric Joyce has been arrested once again following an altercation with airport staff in Edinburgh, the police have revealed.

Boris: I'll decide when police can use water cannons on protestors

Boris Johnson insisted he would have ultimate authorisation on when police use a water cannon against demonstrators, during Mayoral Question Time this morning.

Ed Miliband's Google speech in full

Read Ed Miliband's speech attacking Google for its tax affairs - in full and unedited.

Clegg gives Tory backbenchers both barrels

Nick Clegg railed against Conservative backbenchers this morning, in a speech which saw him demand that David Cameron stop buckling to their demands and "get back to governing".

Tebbit: Gay marriage could lead to artificial insemination lesbian Queen shock

The passing of the gay marriage bill could lead to a lesbian monarch passing on the right of succession to her child through artificially insemination, Norman Tebbit has warned.

Oklahoma disaster brings sombre mood to Westminster

The heated debate over gay marriage was overshadowed by news of a catastrophic tornado in Oklahoma today, which killed at least 91 people.

Gay marriage bill passes final Commons hurdle

The bill allowing same-sex marriage has passed its final Commons vote by 366 votes to 161 – a majority of 205.

Poll: Ukip just two per cent behind Tories

Ukip is now within touching distance of the Conservatives, with the eurosceptic organisation polling just two per cent behind the governing party.

MP rails against 'aggressive homosexual community' as gay marriage debate gets heated

A Tory MP prompted outrage when he railed against the "aggressive homosexual community" today, as the Commons debate on gay marriage became increasingly heated.

There but for the grace of Ed: Labour saves Cameron on gay marriage

David Cameron was saved from a potentially humiliating Commons defeat on gay marriage by the Labour party tonight, after a complicated series of political manoeuvres saw the prime minister face another damaging rebellion from his backbenchers.

Comment: Is it too early to start talking about Britain's post-EU future?

The odds are stacked against a 'yes' vote in an EU referendum. Have those who believe in the EU already lost the fight?

Comment: If you support gay marriage, you must support civil partnerships for straight couples

The government can't have it both ways: Either no-one wants civil partnerships or they will cost lots of money. It can't be both.

This'll go down well.... MPs set for £20K pay rise

MPs are set to receive a pay rise of between £10,000 and £20,000 after an inquiry into their remuneration by Commons authorities.

Labour's polling starts to recover as Tory chaos continues

Labour's poll lead has started to rally after several weeks of Tory infighting over Europe.

Civil war in the Tory party

The Conservative party was in disarray today, after it was hit by multiple rows on Europe, gay marriage, and a growing disconnect between the leadership and its members.