Forbidden for so long, Cameron unveils the Tories’ forbidden Viagra

Promising tax cuts – the ultimate turn-on for the Tories and vote-winner for the electorate – guaranteed this speech would be a success for David Cameron.

Cameron says Queen ‘purred’ after ‘No’ vote

David Cameron has been caught revealing the Queen “purred down the line” after being informed Scotland had voted to remain in the United Kingdom.

Will fear of the Tories be a decisive factor in the Scottish independence referendum?

David Cameron faces a huge dilemma over the next few weeks.

Cameron ‘naked against Russia’ as Nato summit approaches

David Cameron should spend more time playing war games, a former senior RAF officer has told Politics.co.uk, as Nato prepares to deploy its forces in eastern European bases for the first time.

Poll roundup: ‘Window-dressing’ suspicions prevent Tory reshuffle boost

Suspicions of ‘window-dressing’ appear to be reinforcing the public’s idea that nothing much will change.

MH17 diplomacy: Grim and determined, Britain confronts Russia

Britain has embarked on a massive diplomatic offensive against Russia in the wake of the MH17 crash, led by David Cameron insisting the crisis is a “challenge to be met and mastered”.

PM faces peers’ wrath over reshuffle ‘crisis’

Angry peers could summon David Cameron to give evidence before their constitution committee if he refuses to make the new leader of the Lords a full Cabinet member.

PMQs verdict: Tories prefer cheers to ‘annihilation’

The Conservative backbenchers won PMQs this week

Comment: More women in Cabinet will reduce men’s group think failings

Despite the inevitable heckles of tokenism and of a last-minute attempt to appeal to women voters, this increase in women at the top table should be warmly welcomed

The Week in Review: Miliband’s summer malaise

Drifting along is a good way of enjoying the hot weather, but not a great approach if you’re leader of the opposition.