Archive of 4 February 2013

"The primary purpose of conjugal marriage is to provide a stable environment for raising children"

Tory gay marriage divide deepens as reformers warn against 'alienating' voters

Conservative infighting over the coalition's gay marriage reforms is deepening, as Tory MPs defying David Cameron are told they risk alienating voters.

Street fighting: Mitchell and No 10 fall out as plebgate row continues

Andrew Mitchell and Downing Street have entered into a damaging war of words, as the former chief whip suggested the government tried to play down an alleged conspiracy by police officers.
Betrayed? City anger as Osborne electrifies bank ringfence

George Osborne's reluctance to push through a full split of banks' investment and retail arms has collapsed, prompting anger and recrimination from the City.

Huhne pleads guilty: Lib Dems face bloodbath in Eastleigh

Chris Huhne pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice today, in a move which will have catastrophic repercussions for the Liberal Democrats and him personally.
'Stomping on their graves': Police stole dead children's identities

The Metropolitan police is refusing to deny a report that its officers have used the identities of dead children when working undercover for decades.