May 2010
Cameron trapped between Tory dinosaurs & Lib Dem enthusiasts on Europe
Mr Cameron has to dampen the EU fervour of the Lib Dems and dampen the rampant scepticism of the dinosaurs in his party, meaning weak pragmatism rules.
The week outside Westminster
In the past week the prime minister has visited Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; Left Foot Forward looks at how he fared, plus the rest of the week's news.
Coalition must reform libel laws, not just “review”
Yesterday the new coalition government announced it is to “review libel laws to protect freedom of speech” as part of a welcome and much-needed package.
Protesters unimpressed by Theresa May’s conversion on gay rights
Protesters last night stepped up the pressure on Theresa May by calling for a full explanation of her past record and an apology "in the form of an affadavit".
IFS: Brown “mitigated” income inequality
The Institute for Fiscal Studies this morning gave its verdict on Labour’s inequality record. In a spoof of the Conservative […]
Coalition defence plans too vague on Trident & Afghanistan
The coalition may well be set to disappoint those who hoped that a change in government would bring both clarity and commitment to Britain’s defence needs.