What the fox does Cameron agree with Widdecombe on?
Alex Hern runs over why it is concerning David Cameron fawned over right-wing nut job Ann Widdecombe at Prime Minister’s Questions today.
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Protesters demand resignation of HMRC boss for colluding with tax avoiders
Protesters are today demanding the resignation of HMRC boss Dave Hartnett for his role in approving deals that allow big companies to avoid billions in tax.
Farage should check his own funds before accusing others of being in it for the money
Alex Hern details UKIP leader Nigel Farage’s hypocrisy in accusing other parties of being bought off by EU money.
The coalition are conspiring to lock the left out of the electoral process
Tony Burke warns of the coalition’s attempts to reduce the electoral roll by three million left wing voters under the guise of allowing people to be left alone.
“Seeking Gaddafi” Tory MP demands Libya pay us back for their liberation
Tory MP Daniel Kawczynski, who made money out of a book on Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, has demanded the Libyans pay Britain back for the costs of their liberation.
Tories may care deeply about Europe, but no one else does
Taking a look at four issues – economy, unemployment, immigration/ race relations and Europe, we can see that while over a third of those surveyed identified the economy, and both immigration /race relations score around ten per cent, the number of respondents who answer Europe is statistically insignificant.
Tory council has Labour MEP physically thrown out from Dale Farm
Richard Howitt MEP explains how Tory Basildon Council had him focibly ejected from Dale Farm – despite him informing them and the police of his presence.
Has Lansley misled the House over links to private health?
Health secretary Andrew Lansley strenuously denied any links to private health today, telling MPs he had “no connection” with private healthcare companies.
Djanogly stripped of power – but how far did justice minister’s influence go?
Justice minister Jonathan Djanogly being stripped of his regulatory powers, but key questions remain, writes Left Foot Forward’s Alex Hern.
Fox/Werritty Sri Lankan jollies come under fresh scrutiny
Disgraced former defence secretary Liam Fox and his sidekick Adam Werritty’s gallivanting round Sri Lanka came under fresh scrutiny last night, reports Shamik Das.