Monday 02 May 2011

Politics

Politics news, David Cameron, the Prime Minister, and his coalition government with Nick Clegg, the hung parliament and latest on the Conservatives, Labour Party and Liberal Democrats.

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Scottish Election 2011: Alex Salmond in new retreat on timetable for independence

Alex Salmond is staging a massive retreat on separation by promising to delay a referendum on the break up of Britain, in what opponents say is an attempt to reasure voters ahead of Thursday’s Holyrood election.

02 May 2011

The pro-AV camp's dirty tactics begin to backfire

Cameron attacks Major government in AV campaign

Telegraph View: We are only three days away from a referendum on fundamental change to our voting system.

02 May 2011

Andrew Marr calls for review of superinjunctions during uncomfortable return to TV

Andrew Marr has called on MPs to re-examine the issue of superinjuctions as he was teased lived on live on air about a gagging order he sought three years ago.

02 May 2011

Ed Miliband says brother David 'could run for leader again’

David Miliband could one day run again for the Labour leadership, his brother Ed has said.

02 May 2011

Children being turned into 'statistical fodder', head teachers warn

Children's education is being ruined as they are turned into “statistical fodder” to hit government targets, a head teachers’ leader warned.

02 May 2011

Immigration of little benefit to the economy, report concludes

The British economy has failed to benefit from the influx of eastern European migrants, according to a think-tank report.

02 May 2011

Will you take AV as your lawful system?

It might sound funny, but the royal wedding may have inadvertently killed off the Yes vote, writes Boris Johnson.

02 May 2011

Libya: revenge attacks on British embassy

Britain gives the Libyan ambassador 24 hours to leave the UK.

01 May 2011

Huhne ridicules Tories over Alternative Vote

Lib Dem minister likens AV opponents to American "birthers".

01 May 2011

First Minister out of his depth – in a fishpond

Most politicians make the odd slip from time to time but few have fallen quite so spectacularly as the First Minister of Northern Ireland, did on Sunday – landing headfirst in a fishpond.

01 May 2011

Britain expels Libyan ambassador

As the ambassador is given 24 hours to leave UK following mob violence in Tripoli, David Cameron defends Nato actions after a Nato airstrike apparently killed Gaddafi's son.

01 May 2011

George Osborne in birthday party date clash with finance PR guru

It was meant to be the event of the season - Royal Wedding aside, obviously. The Chancellor George Osborne had organised a star-studded party to celebrate his 40th birthday.

01 May 2011

Spending watchdog splashed out �1,000 a day on hotels for staff

A key government spending watchdog spent more than £1,000 a day for two years on hotel rooms in central London.

01 May 2011

Named: the highest NHS fat cat earners

An investigation by The Sunday Telegraph has uncovered at least 660 NHS managers who earn more than the Prime Minister.

30 Apr 2011

Cameron attacks 'expensive' AV

PM highlights 'extra expense of counting votes' if Britain selects AV.

30 Apr 2011

Labour could gain 1,500 council seats in local elections as Coalition braces for kicking

Both the Liberal Democrats and Conservatives are braced for heavy losses in this week's local elections – with the Coalition partners on track jointly to lose up to 1,500 seats.

30 Apr 2011

First past the post is vital for democracy

Prime Minister David Cameron issues a final rallying cry to vote "no" in the referendum on bringing in the electoral vote.

30 Apr 2011

Let’s put the local back into local elections

The local election campaign flatly contradicts the central tenet of the Coalition's - and David Cameron's - programme, says Peter Oborne.

30 Apr 2011

Don't let AV in by the back door

Telegraph View: Abandoning first past the post for AV would be a foolish decision. Make sure you vote it down.

30 Apr 2011

NHS fat cats earn more than David Cameron

More than 600 NHS managers currently earn more than Prime Minister David Cameron after enjoying generous pay rises under Labour, an investigation has found.

30 Apr 2011

Friends: The One with the Royal Wedding

Sam and Miriam check out the frocks while Nick and Dave check out the chicks, in the latest episode of our Westminster sitcom by Iain Hollingshead.

30 Apr 2011

A Hitler moustache looks funny on just about anyone - apart from a German

When you interview a famous German - like Michael Schumacher, say - try not to let him see that you've added a Hitler moustache to his photograph, advises Nigel Farndale.

30 Apr 2011