Archive of articles from 2009

Brown-Hitler spoof becomes YouTube sensation

A video parodying Labour's disastrous local and European election results with the downfall of Hitler has become a surprise YouTube sensation.

Football fan wins battle against police

A Stoke City supporter has won £2,750 compensation following an unlawful police action.

Widdecombe joins Speaker race

Anne Widdecombe is latest candidate in Speaker race

Widdecombe joins Speaker race

Lebedev 'on verge' of buying Independent

The independent, before it led the switch to tabloid size

The Russian billionaire who recently bought a majority stake in the Evening Standard is on the verge of adding the Independent newspaper to his portfolio, according to reports.

Conservatives scrap council's 'Labour' rose logo

Newly victorious Conservatives at Lancashire county council have decided to scrap the council's Labour-like rose logo in their first act since the local elections.

'Racist' Tories suspended from party

A street in Oxford, where the organisation is based

Two men facing allegations of racism have been suspended from the Conservative party.

Equality bill 'will make BNP illegal'

The upcoming equality bill will make the British National party's (BNP) membership criteria illegal, Harriet Harman has confirmed.

Flint comes out the shadows

Caroline Flint, former Europe minister, has publicly explained why she left government last week with a closing salvo about the prime minister.

Super Furry Animals call for Welsh power

Gruff Rhys of the SFAs has backed Tomorrow's Wales

Prominent Welsh figures including the Super Furry Animals and actor Matthew Rhys are among those who have signed a declaration calling for the Welsh Assembly to be handed greater powers.

Osborne dragged into 'flipping' allegations

George Osborne has been dragged into new expenses allegations after he was accused of 'flipping' his second home after taking out a mortgage.

Malik faces new expenses allegations

Shahid Malik, the Labour MP made communities minister after he was cleared of wrongdoing over alleged preferential rent, has been hit by another expenses scandal.