Ian Dunt

Ukip surges to new poll high despite racism accusations

Nigel Farage’s Ukip surged to a new poll high today, despite ongoing revelations of racist and far-right behaviour from its candidates ahead of the local elections.

A sting in the tale: Cameron slapped down by the beekeepers

The prime minister’s claim to be a life patron of the Oxfordshire Beekeepers’ Association during last week’s PMQs has been shown to be false – by the association’s current president.