May 2010
Child benefit cuts will result in a worse deal for the poor
Today’s Guardian reports that the new Lib Dem/Tory Chancellor George Osborne has made plans to cut spending on child benefit by ‘targeting’ the benefit.
Campaigners call for Theresa May to be removed as Equalities Minister
Nearly 30,000 people have joined a Facebook group calling for Theresa May to be sacked as Equalities Minister. She repeatedly voted against gay rights measures.
The week outside Westminster
The prime minister and Scottish secretary will visit Scotland today, with first minister Alex Salmond set to issue a £700 million demand.
BNP candidate charged with assault as Griffin faces oblivion
The BNP candidate filmed kicking and punching a young man on the eve of the election has been arrested on suspicion of assault.
Labour should go slow
Pressure is building on Labour to spend time finding a new leader. A letter in this morning's Guardian makes the case for a slower leadership contest.
Politics Summary: Friday, May 14th
Sign up to receive this daily email by 9am every morning. Just days into the new coalition, Tory MPs have […]