The FT reports that a deal to devolve policing responsibilities to Northern Ireland was struck early this morning when the Democratic Unionists secured the backing of its assembly members after marathon talks with Sinn Féin. Full devolution is expected totest
Johann Hari’s interview with David Cameron exposed his amnesia on his own gay rights votes. It is not the first time that he has forgotten which way he voted.
Two Labour MPs have have attacked “procedural manoeuvring” by Harriet Harman. And challenged Gordon Brown to “show us you’re serious about reform” of Parliament.
David Cameron’s Telegraph column indicates a cynical attempt to rebalance parliament in his favour. Only electoral reform can address the disproportionality.
The facebook group campaigning to ensure that Rod Liddle does not become editor of the Independent are asking for donations to buy an advert in the paper.
A Tory bloggers briefing yesterday highlighted the key role that Tory chairman Eric Pickles believes Tory websites will play in rebutting Labour’s key messages.
The Independent covers George Osborne’s eight key “benchmarks” but outlines that “under repeated questioning from journalists, he declined to put a figure on this year’s cuts.” Richard Lambert, director general of the CBI, said: “Business will now want to seetest
George Osborne this morning claimed that Lord Stern would “advise” the Conservative party. But Lord Stern was quick to deny any advisory role for a political party.
Left Foot Forward reported this morning on Labour’s press conference where the confusion over Conservative spending cut plans were laid bare. The Tories attempted to retaliate this afternoon with Craig Elder, Online Communities Editor, tweeting at 12.46: “How we’re usingtest
David Cameron says that millions of families are “at risk” from inheritance tax. But economic theory shows that people do not pass on the full value of their assets.
