Archive of April 2009
Chaos in Westminster as MPs vote on expenses
Chaos reigned over Westminster today, as sudden government manouvres threatened to turn the expenses debate into a laughing stock.
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Boris establishes G20 civil liberty review
The Mayor of London has established a civil liberties panel whose first task will be to look into the policing of the G20 protests.
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IPCC in fourth G20 investigation
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPPC) has announced it will be investigating the alleged assault of a 22-year-old woman during the G20 protests.
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Alan Duncan TV appearance causes US-UK spat
Alan Duncan appears to have prompted a minor diplomatic spat with his comments on Have I Got News For You, leading US Christian groups to call for the expulsion of the British ambassador.
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Iraq mission winds down
Operations in Iraq are winding down, with the UK handing over power to the US.
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Pulp frontman forced to deny Tory support
Jarvis Cocker, lead singer with indie band Pulp, has been forced to deny supporting the Tories after an interview in which he called a Conservative government "necessary".
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Tories may not renew Trident
There are growing signs the Tories may not renew the Trident nuclear defence if they attain power.
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Jackson: Afghanistan effort hurt by "juvenile" Whitehall
Britain's efforts to create an effective strategy for Afghanistan are being undermined by "juvenile" interdepartmental tensions, General Sir Mike Jackson has claimed.
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Police prepare for May Day
The Metropolitan police have confirmed they are beginning preparations ahead of a planned march and rally in London tomorrow.
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Gurkhas defeat for government
The Commons has backed a Liberal Democrat motion opposing the government's' policy on the Gurkhas, in a "historic" defeat for defence ministers.
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Darling denies Budget irresponsibility
Alistair Darling insisted an "extraordinary series of events" was behind his decision not to balance the Budget before 2018 in an evidence session to MPs this afternoon.
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Reinforcements for Afghanistan forces
Gordon Brown has told MPs Britain's approach against the Taliban will shift towards its border areas with Pakistan, as he announced 700 more troops will be sent to Afghanistan this year.
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PMQs: As-it-happened
Review this week's unusual - and Gurkha-dominated - PMQs here.
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Parliament hunger-striker 'close to death'
A Tamil protestor on hunger strike in Parliament Square could die within the next few days, doctors have warned.
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Autism consultation launched
The government launched a new consultation on autism today by having five people with Autism Spectrum Conditions deliver the first responses in person to care services minister Phil Hope.
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Govt failing on environmental targets
At least a third of government departments are failing to meet targets on sustainable procurement, a report revealed today.
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Tories deny Cameron rave video
The Conservatives have categorically denied claims David Cameron is featured in a video clip of a rave which apparently took place over 20 years ago.
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Programme launched to help jobless graduates
Programme launched to help jobless graduates
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Setback for No 10 ahead of expenses vote
The Commons' influential anti-sleaze watchdog has handed Gordon Brown his latest setback in the run-up to tomorrow's vote by MPs.
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Charity calls for urgent action on care
The government is facing a "care crisis" unless it conducts a radical reform of the care system to support the growing number of older people needing care, a charity warned today.
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Miliband pleads for Sri Lanka ceasefire
David Miliband is in Sri Lanka today seeking to persuade the Colombo government to temporarily cease fighting with the Tamil Tiger rebels.
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politics.co.uk poll reveals huge suspicion of Treasury forecasts
A politics.co.uk poll conducted throughout the Budget period has found staggering levels of suspicion about Treasury predictions for the economy.
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Brown's expenses plan in tatters
Downing Street's attempt to seize the MPs expenses agenda lies in tatters after Gordon Brown was forced to abandon his attempted reforms.
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PM makes emotional trip to Auschwitz
Gordon Brown has visited the former concentration camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau while on a trip to Poland.
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Govt holds emergency meeting on swine flu
Gordon Brown attended an emergency Cobra meeting chaired by health secretary Alan Johnson over the phone today to formulate the government's plans to deal with the possible swine flu pandemic.
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