Cruddas: Labour should change nominations timetable
There is disquiet that the Labour nomination process concludes in 8 days time. Jon Cruddas told BBC News that the party “should reconvene and change this timetable.”
Yearly Archives: 2010
Politics Summary: Wednesday, May 19th
Nick Clegg appears on the front of several papers ahead of his first major speech as Deputy Prime Minister. The Times declares, “Clegg risks rift with Tories over tax and human rights”. In an interview with the paper, the Libtest
BNP supporter in court over homophobic attack on Tory candidate
A British National Party supporter faced Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court today charged with attacking an openly-gay Conservative Party local election candidate.
Third of voters decided in final week of campaign
A detailed poll of election behaviour has been published. It shows that one-third of voters made up their mind in the final week, and a series of other attitudes.
Cuts to development education may increase public scepticism
Yesterday the first cuts at DfID were announced by the new Conservative administration.
Will Lib Dems keep their pledge to oppose tuition fees rise?
The dust has barely settled on the new Cabinet appointments, and today the Russell Group of universities has advocated the removal of the cap on student fees.
Cameron u-turn as Tories split on Welsh referendum date
David Cameron has used his first visit to Cardiff Bay since coming to power to give way to Wales on his plans to begin cutting this year.
Osborne’s fiscal policy risks stalling recovery
The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, received a letter from the Governor of the Bank of England today, explaining the latest rise in inflation.
Has Laws landed Osborne in it
David Laws was careful with his words on Newsnight about the decisions of previous governments. His claims appear to undermine his boss’ less guarded turns of phrase.
Politics Summary: Tuesday, May 18th
Sign up to receive this daily email by 9am every morning. Jon Cruddas has ruled himself out of the running for the Labour leadership. Writing in today’s Guardian, he says: “Hand on heart, I do not want to be leadertest