Archive of articles from 2010

2010's winners and losers

The winner takes it all

politics.co.uk runs down the winners and losers of a tumultuous year in politics.

Top ten surprises of 2010

David Cameron was outshone by the man who was about to become his deputy prime minister in the leaders' debates

2010 wasn't just an eventful year - it was an unpredictable one, too. Here's a selection of the developments which have raised our eyebrows the highest.

Review: Yes, Prime Minister

Henry Goodman (Sir Humphrey) and David Haig (Jim Hacker) in the updated Yes, Prime Minister

The stage version of the classic comedy has acquired a darker tinge, but remains a brilliant rendering of the absurdity of life in power.

Top ten scandals of 2010

Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks

There were relatively few major scandals in 2010, but there's still enough red meat to keep carnivorous political junkies happy.

Analysis: Will Simon Hughes help draw a line under tuition fees?

Simon Hughes is tasked with winning over angry students

Nick Clegg and Simon Hughes are secretly hoping that muddying the waters will help soothe the nation's tuition fees anger.

Video: Simon Hughes on his new access job

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Sketch highlights: Our picks of 2010

Ed Miliband getting used to being the new Labour leader

Here's ten handpicked highlights of the year from our sketchwriters, for your reading pleasure.

Top ten red herrings of 2010

`I am not the kingmaker`

This year's many twists and turns have made it harder than ever for politicians to get their predictions right.

Feature highlights: Our picks of 2010

Off the beaten track in 2010

Grumpy councillors, rural voters and rioting students have kept our in-depth reporting entertaining in 2010.

Top ten U-turns of 2010

U-turns aren't always popular

Our verdict on the most egregious 'changes of position' of the last 12 months.

Top ten political insults of 2010

Harriet Harman's ginger rodent slur was beaten by the insult levelled at Speaker John Bercow

Acrimony always plays a large part in politics, but that's especially the case in an election year.

Comment highlights: Our picks of 2010

Our top comment pieces of 2010

Here's our top ten handpicked highlights of the year from our comment pages.

Top 25 political quotes of 2010

Gordon Brown's 'bigot' quote cost him the election

Here's a selection of the best soundbites of the last 12 months, summing up the biggest moments of what has been a dramatic and unpredictable year.

Video: David Cameron's 12 Days of Christmas

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The year in review - part two

David Cameron welcomes Nick Clegg to Downing Street

A new era of coalition took some getting used to, as the second part of 2010 proved even more eventful than the first.

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