Posts tagged with 'coalition government'

20 May 13 3 Comments

‘Swivel-eyed loons’ Tory escapes investigation

After a quick debate, MPs vote not to investigate allegations about what Lord Feldman did or did not say – and his constituents appear to be more suspicious of those behind the stories.

15 May 13 1 Comment

What rebellion? Tory whips prepare for EU vote

If you ask the prime minister, tonight’s vote on the absence of an EU referendum in the Queen’s speech is definitely not a rebellion. But there is more to it than meets the eye.

29 Apr 13 4 Comments

Cameron steps into election ring, but dodges Ukip comment

David Cameron isn’t keen to engage in the debate about Ukip. But as far as the people he was speaking to on the campaign trail are concerned, winning back votes from Ukip is far from

14 Mar 13 6 Comments

Clegg ‘not impressed’ after Cameron pulls press reform plug

David Cameron faces pressure from all sides after pulling the plug on cross-party talks on press reform.

11 Mar 13 6 Comments

Tory modernisers fed up too

Planning minister Nick Boles has spoken out about his feelings over Lynton Crosby being give a free run on the Eastleigh campaign by-election.

04 Mar 13 5 Comments

No lurch to the right? More of a ‘body swerve’

With headlines suggesting David Cameron is preparing to push a tougher Tory line on issues such as immigration, Political Editor Gary Gibbon asks if the PM is trying to imitate Ukip?

29 Nov 12 1 Comment

Coalition splits on Leveson

David Cameron has asked Nick Clegg to throw him a lifebelt over press regulation – Nick Clegg has decided to watch the PM struggle in the water instead and is giving a separate statement on

31 Oct 12 No Comments

Tory rebels not there yet – and there isn’t long left

With hours to go until the crucial EU budget vote, Tory rebels are losing hope that they will get enough support – and Ed Miliband joining the cause did not help, as Political Editor Gary

08 Oct 12 3 Comments

‘No referendum’ headlines will anger Cameron

Today’s headlines may say that David Cameron has ruled out a referendum on Europe, but Political Editor Gary Gibbon is not convinced.

03 Oct 12 3 Comments

Ed M, Blairites and sofa hopping

“He was asked what in practical terms his promise to heal the north-south divide actually meant. He didn’t really know.”

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