Politics News

Alan Duncan reacts angrily to Labour claims many Tory MPs are 'homophobic", as Harriet Harman wades into the row.

A Tory peer referred to the police over his expenses claims says it is part of a campaign of "attacks and innuendo" by a Lib Dem MP.

Labour MPs accuse a Lords vetting panel of a "disgraceful and spiteful slur" on ex Speaker Michael Martin.

Some of the British embassy staff arrested in Iran for "inciting protests" will be put on trial, a top cleric says.

Chancellor Alistair Darling warns bankers it would be "disastrous" to repeat past mistakes - especially excessive bonuses.

Complaints about rejected Freedom of Information requests are taking too long to resolve, campaigners say.

The council in the Baby P case has made only limited progress in improving children's social care, Ofsted inspectors say.

Conservative MP Bill Cash, who was criticised for paying his daughter more than £15,000 in expenses-funded rent, survives a reselection vote.

Gordon Brown criticises personal attacks in politics as the spending row between Labour and the Tories continues to rage.

Tony Blair sported a faint black eye as he accepted an award earlier, after an a "gym-related accident".