Archive of February 2011
Analysis: Cameron's great Libyan escape
The British government's handling of the Libya situation over the weekend has transformed the political impact of the crisis.
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Fox: Evacuations have been 'very successful'
Liam Fox, defence secretary, spoke to the Today programme after the rescue operations in Libya:
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Alexander: PM should explain evacuation failures to Commons
Douglas Alexander, shadow foreign secretary, said after the rescue operations in Libya:
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Cameron: Gaddafi should go now
Prime minister David Cameron said after the rescue operations in Libya:
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Comment: Culture of secrecy surrounds Trident costs
The MoD does not have a free hand to replace Trident without further parliamentary scrutiny.
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Feature: Drawing the AV referendum battle lines
The chiefs of the 'yes' and 'no' electoral reform campaigns make their cases to politics.co.uk.
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Comment: Poverty must be tackled by everyone
We need immediate poverty relief coupled with greater opportunities in the long term.
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Comment: Tightening immigration benefits all legitimate students
Universities should show more interest in the UK graduates they're sending to the dole queue, rather than foreign applicants.
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Military chiefs: SDSR should be re-evaluated
In a letter to the prime minister, published by the Telegraph, military chiefs criticised the decision to cut funding for Harrier jump jets and the Ark Royal:
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Murphy: SDSR 'out of date'
Jim Murphy MP, shadow defence secretary, called on the government to think again over the strategic defence and security review:
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Fox: SDSR will not be reopened
Defence secretary Dr Liam Fox commented on the letter, published in the Telegraph, where military chiefs criticised the SDSR's cuts:
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The week in politics: All eyes on the Middle East
With the headlines dominated by Libya, Cameron had the right idea visiting the Middle East. But something went horribly wrong.
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Cable: We need business-led approach
Business secretary Vince Cable said in response to the publication of the review of women in business:
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CBI: Companies should set targets
Helen Alexander, CBI president, said in response to the publication of the review of women in business:
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Lord Davies: Business community needs radical change of attitude
Lord Davies of Abersoch said of his review of women in business:
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Comment: Liam Fox should rethink his position on Trident
The defence secretary has his head in the sand over Trident. Fortunately, his supporters are shrinking.
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Fawcett Society: Davies report 'missed opportunity'
Anna Bird, acting chief executive of the Fawcett Society, said in response to the publication of the review of women in business:
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Institute of Directors: Lord Davies should rule out quotas entirely
Miles Templeman, director-general of the Institute of Directors, said in response to the publication of the review of women in business:
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Comment: European human rights row is just showboating
This is a manufactured dispute, created by eurosceptic MPs baying for fresh meat.
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Review: The Biting Point
The Biting Point offers a glimpse into the intense and messy personal relationships that inform our political decisions.
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Sketch: Assange loses extradition fight
Like a cross between Tintin and Napoleon, Assange sat unmoved in court as he discovered his fate.
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Denham: Tories need to look at their policies
John Denham MP, shadow business secretary, said in response to the publication of the review of women in business:
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TUC: Cuts will harm NHS frontline services
Brendan Barber, TUC general secretary, said in response to False Economy's NHS job loss numbers:
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Unison: Tories are not the party of the NHS
Dave Prentis, Unison general secretary, said in response to False Economy's NHS job loss numbers:
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Healey: NHS plans 'reckless'
John Healey MP, shadow health secretary, said in response to False Economy's NHS job loss numbers:
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