Union will ‘directly challenge’ Labour candidates in elections
The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union has voted to fund independent candidates in elections, in what it claims is a “historic” move to fight austerity.
Party politics ‘will hijack PCC elections’
The coalition’s policies to promote police accountability may be hijacked by party politics, a survey out today suggests.
PMQs as-it-happened
Review our live coverage as Ed Miliband took on David Cameron at this week’s prime minister’s questions.
PMQs sketch: Hague can’t hold back coalition tensions
Fifteen years after his first PMQs, William Hague was speaking for the government.
PMQs as-it-happened
Follow our live coverage as William Hague stands in for the PM in this week’s prime minister’s questions.
‘Uncomradely’ row threatens Labour unity
Labour’s autumn conference is set to be the battleground for another internal fight between the party’s left-wing and centrist wings, developments this week suggest.
Coalition risks ‘drifting’ in run-up to 2015
The coalition risks becoming ineffective without midterm renewal, a think-tank has claimed.
PMQs as-it-happened
Review our live coverage after David Cameron and Ed Miliband clashed in prime minister’s questions over Jeremy Hunt this lunchtime.
Tories stagnating below 30% in new polls
The Conservatives are continuing to struggle in opinion polls after their drubbing in last month’s local elections.
Analysis: Labour’s long and winding road to power
Ed Miliband’s party still has some way to go to feel confident that they have completely regained the public’s trust.
