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Deputy mayor forced to quit

The deputy mayor of London, Ray Lewis, has quit over allegations of financial irregularities in his past.

The former vicar has quit after just two months in the post under newly-elected mayor Boris Johnson because of accusations arising from a number of sources about possible... Full Story

Conservatives in "disarray" say labour
The Conservative party is in "complete disarray" Labour said after the deputy mayor quit. Full Story
Labour candidate quits by-election race
Labour's preferred candidate for the Glasgow East by-election has quit after failing to turn up to a meeting. Full Story

Anger erupts over MPs' expenses
Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat politicians are all blaming each other for yesterday's Commons vote preventing any change in MPs' expenses arrangements. Full Story
Glasgow East battle heats up
The battle for Glasgow East has begun, as the main parties begin their campaign. Full Story

Speakers' Corner

Opinion: Civil liberties
Why you should vote against David Davis by Peter Thatchell.more

politics.co.uk poll

David Davis is heading to the polls of Haltemprice and Howden next week to demonstrate the public's support for civil liberties.

We want to know what you think, is Mr Davis genuine or is the by-election a cynical political manoeuvre? Was he right to take the debate to his constituency?

Tell us your views by taking part in politics.co.uk's poll.

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