Left Foot Forward
The week outside Westminster
There were scenes of violence and riots as Northern Ireland faced its contentious 12th July parades, injuring a police officer. Northern Ireland’s political leaders were united in their condemnation.
Derry to be first British culture capital
And the winner is... Londonderry! Or should that be Derry? Apparently it’s both these days. The ‘Derry-Londonderry’ bid was announced last night as the first British Capital of Culture for 2013.
Diane Abbott: Rivals are “geeky young men in suits”
Diane Abbott has hit out at rivals for the Labour Party leadership, calling them "geeky young men in suits", accusing them of "pretending they weren't there" at the heart of Government.
Politics Summary: Friday, July 16th
The Deepwater Horizon oil well in the Gulf of Mexico has stopped leaking oil for the first time since rupturing in April.
Evidence that second preferences benefit Ed Miliband
As the Labour Leadership race gathers pace evidence is emerging that the alternative vote system is favouring Ed Miliband.
Politics Summary: Thursday, July 15th
Facebook is refusing to take down a tribute page to killer gunman Raoul Moat - despite a request by the prime minister.