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Peter Mandelson, business secretary
Reshuffle rumours emerge as party dog-fight begins

By Ian Dunt Rumours of a summer reshuffle have begun to emerge from Westminster, as the prime minister contemplates bringing forward an autumn renewal project to put the expenses scandal behind him. The most interesting rumour is that Peter Mandelson could be moved from his business brief over to the Foreign Office. The role would… Read more »

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Tories are suffering redcuded support ahead of the Euro elections
Expenses: Every party damaged, new poll suggests

By politics.co.uk staff The expenses scandal has pushed Labour into one of its lowest levels of support since the 1930s, but the Tories are damaged too. A YouGov poll for the Sun revealed David Cameron’s party dropped nine points in their lead in the upcoming European elections. The party nevertheless remains well ahead of Labour…. Read more »