Nick Assinder

Prime minister goes where Tony Blair hesitated to tread by writing about his faith

Wages are outstripping inflation but most voters are not feeling benefits yet

Education secretary's drafting of Met's Peter Clarke sends out wrong signals, say critics

Ukip leader threatens legal action over claims about his use of EU allowances

Series of scandals brings MPs' standing to all-time low but only voters will lose

Prime minister warns that events in eastern Ukraine bear hallmarks of Russian intervention

Figures showing fuel tax cuts will boost economy used by chancellor to signal more ahead

Little else for the political parties to do but campaign for local, European and general elections

Channel Four documentary throws spotlight onto MPs antics at the House of Commons.

Political Editor Nick Assinder casts a beady eye over the political machinations of the Westminster week

Former Deputy Commons Speaker Nigel Evans wins cross-party support after innocent ruling.

Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper has attempted to move Labour onto the front foot over immigration

PM has defended his approach to the Maria Miller affair during a heated PMQs.

Miller affair had predictability about it which ended with her inevitable resignation

David Cameron's decision to stick by his beleagured minister has put him in the firing line.

Labour would devolve at least £20bn to boost city and regional economies, says Miliband

Culture secretary Maria Miller retains the PM's support despite calls for her head.

The Labour leader has resisted pressure to move away from his cost of living attacks.

Political Editor Nick Assinder casts a beady eye over the political machinations of the Westminster week.

The minister took just 30 seconds to offer a personal apology for he way she dealt with expenses inquiry.

David Cameron has continued his tour of the regions aimed at keeping the political advantage after budget and recovery

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg changed tactics for the second big EU debate but appeared to make things worse.

Bedroom tax and windfarms highlight further Tory/Lib-Dem falling out as PM embarks on election tour

Union boss Len McCluskey warns Unite could sever links to Labour party after an election defeat

Liberal Democrat business secretary Vince Cable takes the fall for 'botched' privatisation

Anonymous ministerial claims that Scotland would be allowed to keep the pound has sparked panic.

Chancellor in full-on election mode with full employment promise but coalition junior partner unhappy

The widely-held view of Ukipman and woman is outdated and why politicians are running scared.

Labour leader tries to gain momentum with promise to help small firms facing high energy costs