IFS: Borrowing figures “an unpleasant feeling of déjà vu for Osborne”
The Institute for Fiscal Studies have said today’s public sector finance figures will result in a feeling of “déjà vu” for the chancellor.
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Davey slaps down Hayes, telling MPs “I’m in charge” of energy policy
Energy secretary Ed Davey insisted he was “in charge” of coalition energy policy last night., following the row with energy minister John Hayes.
Church women bishops vote “a long and boring suicide note”, “a devastating blow”, “Civil war”
There was disappointment today at the Church of England General Synod’s vote against the appointment of women bishops.
Hague officially recognises Syrian opposition and paves the way for action
Britian today officially recognised the Syrian national coalition as “the sole legitimate representitve” of the Syrian people.
Coulson and Brooks face more charges
David Cameron’s close allies Andy Coulson and Rebekah Brooks faced fresh criminal charges today, in connection with payments to police and public officials.
Miliband warns ground invasion would be “a disaster for the peoples of both Gaza and Israel”
Labour leader Ed Miliband today called for a “halt to violence on both sides”, calling the deaths of the past few days “horrifying”.
Now Yeo attacks “Thick of It” energyshambles and warns about uncertainty
Following ‘energygate’; the windfarms row between John Hayes and Ed Davey; Head of the Committee on Climate Change John Gummer’s remarks; the energy bills row; and energy companies’ threats to withdraw hundreds of millions of pounds of investment – alltest
“F****** Muslims” – views of the man Cameron’s chosen to lead Tory election campaign
Make no mistake, the hiring of Lynton Crosby by David Cameron represents the outward return of the nasty party, the Tory Party of old.
Chart: Low turnouts in PCC, Mayoral, and by-elections across the country
A graphical illustration of the poor turnouts in the Police and Crime Commissioner, Mayoral and Parliamentary by-elections.
Hague: Formation of new Syria coalition “very encouraging” and “marks a turning point”
Foreign secretary William Hague today hailed the formation of the new Syrian opposition as “very encouraging”, and said he hoped it will “mark a turning point”.