Douglas Carswell's Defection to Ukip Has Dealt David Cameron a Massive Blow
Carswell's decision is an electoral nightmare for the Tories and Cameron's leadership
Rotherham Abuse Scandal: Ed Miliband to Abolish Local Police Commissioners
EXCLUSIVE: The Labour leader is examining alternatives to local police commissioners but is set to scrap the current system.
Demands Grow for Inquiry Into What Politicians Knew About Rotherham Abuse
Local police commissioner is under pressure to quit but there are bigger questions about what Labour ministers knew
Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson: 'The Untouchables' Who May Threaten David Cameron
London mayor and Ukip leader appeal to voters and could cause Cameron problems.
David Cameron Happy to Have Boris Johnson Back for Election Now and Worry About Him Later
The prime minister knows Boris wants his job, but thinks he is better inside the tent for the election
Alex Salmond Plays Tory Card as Cameron Admits He Did Not Watch Big Scotland Debates
Alex Salmond's anti-Tory independence campaign has been underlined by Cameron's failure to watch live debates
A Year After Call to Bomb Bashar al-Assad, Will David Cameron Now Join Him Against Isis?
The prime minister is facing calls to negotiate with the Syrian dictator in order to defeat Isis.
Cameron Resumes Holiday and Warns Against 'Knee-Jerk' Reaction to Foley Murder
The prime minister is sending out a calculated message over UK's response to Isis terrorists.
Lib Dems Drop Action Against Rennard But Exclude Him From Election Campaign
The Liberal Democrats have dropped all disciplinary action against peer accused of sexual harrassment
Iraq Crisis: Cameron Breaks Holiday to Coordinate Reaction to Foley Beheading
Prime minister is returning to Downing Street in wake of James Foley's beheading.
Labour Seize on Rail Fare Hikes as Chancellor Osborne Considers Another Cap
Travellers face the annual hike in rail fares as politicians look to election promises.
Iraq Crisis: Ex-British Army Head Brands Cameron's Iraq Words 'Dangerous' as MPs Demand Commons Recall
The UK prime minister's policy on the Iraq crisis has come under fresh pressure as he takes another holiday.
David Cameron Rules Out New Iraq War But Fails to Silence Calls for More Clarity
Prime minister has insisted there will be no boots on the ground in Iraq amid contradictory signals.
Miliband Adopts High Risk Tactic and Tackles the 'Ed Problem' Head On
Labour leader Ed Miliband has attempted to deal with his image problem once and for all
David Cameron and George Osborne Celebrate 'Milestone' in Growth Recovery But Gloss Over Caveats
Ministers have been eager to welcome recovery to 2008 level but serious problems remain.
Westminster Times: Filthy Rich, the Pledge, Gongs and Summer Recall
Political Editor Nick Assinder takes a sideways look at events in Westminster.
David Cameron and Boris Johnson Don't See Problem With Their £160,000 Oligarch Tennis Match
The Prime Minister and London Mayor insist there's nothing wrong in going ahead with £160,000 match.
Israel-Gaza Crisis: 'Rocket Man' David Ward Just the Latest UK Politico to Suffer Middle East Meltdown
Ward's attempt to express empathy backfired horribly - but he's not the first to make such an error.
David Cameron Attacked over Arms Sales to Vladimir Putin and his 'Russian Cronies'
EU leaders have been angered by the prime minister's demands for sanctions as he sells arms to the Kremlin.
David Cameron's 'Hypocrisy' Over Russia Sanctions Underlines European Union Rift
The prime minister has been accused of hypocrisy over demands for EU leaders to do more to hit Russia.
Nigel Farage's Ukip Election Bandwagon Still Rolling in Key Marginal Constituencies
Nigel Farage's party has slowed the swing from Tories to Labour in key seats.
Cameron Pressing EU to Move Further and Faster on Russia Sanctions
PM wants EU leaders to prepare more wide-ranging sanctions against Moscow.
Ed Miliband's 'Brush-by' with Obama Carries Political Risks
Former political leaders have fallen victim to over-hyped meetings with US presidents.
Malaysia Airlines MH17: Cameron Pledges Those Responsible Will be 'Held to Account'
The prime minister has joined other world leaders in demanding a full investigation into MH17 disaster.
Miliband to Make Manifesto Pledge for Part Renationalisation of Rail System
The Labour leader will face down demands for full rail renationalisation at party conference.
Westminster Times: Careless Words, Cam's High Five, What is a Majority?
Political Editor Nick Assinder takes a sideways look at events in Westminster
Reshuffle Backlash as Cameron Faces Attacks Over Europe, Taxes and Sackings
The inevitable backlash over the prime minister's brutal reshuffle has started in earnest
Cameron v Juncker II: Real EU Battles Lie Ahead and Start with Fight over Brussels Jobs
The prime minister will use EU summit to press for powerful job for chosen Commissioner Lord Hill.
Cameron's Reshuffle Less Female Friendly Than Billed as Leader in Lords 'Snubbed'
Labour has attacked David Cameron for failing to live up to his promises on promoting women
Cameron's Radical Reshuffle for Women and Youth Aimed Squarely at 2015 General Elections
The prime minster hopes his reshuffle will convince voters Tories are still in touch.
