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PMQs as-it-happens
Follow every twist and turn of this week's PMQs with our live blog.
PMQs as-it-happened
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PMQs as-it-happened
Comment: The case for shale gas is growing
The shale gas industry is on the cusp of moving into the mainstream - and the potential economic benefits are huge.
On the frontline in Istanbul: The view from Gezi park
An eyewitness account of two remarkable weeks in Istanbul
The Political Week Online: Murdoch, Deng, lizards, Galloway. (Not in order of preference.)
Rupert Murdoch is to divorce Wendi Deng, prompting a bit of a chinwag about the good old days, from Tony Blair to foam pies. I wonder what Alex Jones would have to say about it?
What a Ukip octogenarian can teach our frazzled MPs
Being a politician is not straightforward. In fact it can be a horrible mixture of hard work and hellish bullying from your peers. You need a thick skin to survive.
PMQs as-it-happened
All the twists and turns of this week's clash with our celebrated live blog.
Audio: Tim Yeo defends his financial interests
Here's what Tim Yeo had to say when asked about his business activities, which in the 2012/13 financial year earned him over £160,000:
William Hague Prism statement in full
William Hague's response to accusation the government has built a covert snoopers' charter - in full and unedited.
The Week in Review: The reinvention of Ed Miliband
In a week without major battles, party leaders manouver into position.
The Political Week Online: Having a Kip?
UKIP has been dubbed the laziest party in Europe - but do UKIP voters care? Meanwhile, the Tory party gets added to the list of things that are more popular than David Cameron.
Veep competition: The winning f***ing entries
The winning entries to our Armando Iannucci competition are in and they are genuinely filth. Approach with caution.
Ed Miliband's big welfare speech in full
Labour leader Ed Miliband has journeyed all the way to east London to deliver a major speech setting his party's direction of travel on welfare spending. Here's the check-against-delivery version of his speech in full.
Ed Balls economy speech in full
Read Ed Balls' speech promising to remove winter fuel payments from wealthy pensioners - in full and unedited.
The Political Week Online: Lords have Mercer
Patrick Mercer announced he is resigning the Tory whip, following a cash for questions sting. Rod Liddle said some racist stuff. People objected. Louise Mensch told them to be quiet. They didn't.
The week in review: Politics paused for a quick cuppa
Half-term weeks can often be dull, uninspiring affairs. This one felt like someone had pressed the 'pause' button at the climax of an action movie while they went out to make a cup of tea.
Competition: Win a Veep boxset
The complete first season of Armando Iannucci's Veep is out on DVD from June 3rd from HBO Home Entertainment and we're giving three Politics.co.uk readers a chance to win a copy.
The Political Week Online: Woolwich tragedy prompts spiral of hate - but also hope
Soldier Drummer Lee Rigby was beheaded in Woolwich by "religious" extremists. The prime minister spoke movingly about the need to remain calm in the face of hate and terror. For once, we should all listen to him.
The Week in Review: Terror returns to London
In a blood, brutal attack, two men bring terrorism back to British streets. But the muted response to the crisis should offer some reassurance.
Senior imams condemn terrorism in full
Nearly 100 senior imams have condemned the terror attack in Woolwich - read their statement in full and unedited.
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