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Eurosceptic amendment: The Conservative party divides
One hundred and thirty MPs have backed the eurosceptic amendment, in what initially appears to be an even greater setback for the prime minister than expected.
Saved by the president: Obama backs Cameron over EU referendum row
Abstention tensions: Ministers told to steer clear of referendum vote
Eurosceptic Tories use Ukip threat to pressure Cameron
Podcast: The perils of being Europe minister
We speak to Europe minister David Lidington about the trials and tribulations of life in one of the coalition's toughest jobs.
Referendum moves won't make Ukip go away, Europe minister says
Europe minister David Lidington has hit out against Conservative eurosceptics ahead of Wednesday's likely vote by telling them to focus on issues other than the in/out referendum tearing his party apart.
Saved by the president: Obama backs Cameron over EU referendum row
David Cameron has received a major boost from Barack Obama after the US president firmly backed his EU negotiations in their White House press conference.
Abstention tensions: Ministers told to steer clear of referendum vote
Conservative backbenchers are preparing to defy their leader over the EU referendum in another sign of David Cameron's weakness on Europe.
Tory MEPs demand action after Spanish politician breaks ranks on Falklands dispute
Tory MEPs are demanding authorities rein in a Spanish politician after he told Argentinean officials the European parliament did not recognise British sovereignty over the Falklands.
Coming apart at the seams: EU referendum bill ruins Cameron's honeymoon
The short period of unity the Conservative party has enjoyed since the death of Margaret Thatcher seemed to be falling apart today, as Downing Street offered a nervous and baffling response to a manoeuvre by Tory backbenchers.
Somali extremism 'could affect UK'
Somali extremism needs more financial aid to help fight terrorism, David Cameron has said.
Lawson intervention threatens to blow Tories apart on Europe
Former chancellor Nigel Lawson has issued a challenge to the authority of David Cameron by insisting he will vote against membership of the EU whatever deal the prime minister might be able to secure.
Scotland foreign policy 'needs more than goodwill'
A group of MPs have criticised the Scottish government's proposed foreign policy plans should they gain independence.
Eurosceptic Tories use Ukip threat to pressure Cameron
Over 100 Conservative backbenchers have again expressed their displeasure with the prime minister's position on Europe, in another setback for David Cameron's authority.
Queen dragged into Dubai torture row
The Queen was being dragged into a row about the alleged torture of British citizens in Dubai today, as a visit by the president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) coincided with a guilty verdict for the men.
Cameron: No UK troops to Syria despite chemical fears
US and UK officials said there is limited but growing evidence that Syria possesses chemical weapons. Deployment of British troops is unlikely, David Cameron has said.
Thatcher library plans take leaf out of Reagan's archive
Margaret Thatcher will be commemorated with a library and museum modelled on those of her close friend Ronald Reagan.
To the wolves? MPs nervy over Afghanistan retreat
Afghanistan's fledgling security forces will struggle to prevent the country falling into the grips of a renewed insurgency after 2014, MPs have warned.
'A true friend': President Obama praises Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher restored "confidence and pride" too Britain was a "true friend" of America, President Barack Obama said today.
Confrontation in Europe: Cameron sells reform to EU leaders
David Cameron is addressing criticisms his EU referendum plans are creating uncertainty this week, as he takes the case for reform to European capitals.
Foreign Office refuses to rule out evacuating North Korean embassy
The Foreign Office will not ruled out evacuating its embassy in North Korea after receiving notice that its staff’s safety could not be guaranteed, a spokesperson has told politics.co.uk.
Clegg humiliated after Cameron jumps the gun on Trident
The prime minister went out of his way to humiliate Nick Clegg this morning with a robust defence of Britain's nuclear capability which left the Trident review looking redundant even as a face-saving exercise.
UK Guantanamo inmate joins hunger strike
The UK's only remaining detainee in Guantanamo Bay has joined a hunger strike and is allegedly being subjected to sleep deprivation and forcible cell extractions.
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