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post 20 May 2013
News Read more on Gary Gibbon's blog '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.

post 15 May 2013
News Read more on Gary Gibbon's blog 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.

article 14 May 2013 Politics
David Cameron dramatically raises the stakes by publishing a draft EU referendum bill. Why is he doing this now and what does he hope to achieve? (Getty)
by David Weisbloom What's happening over the EU referendum? - key questions

David Cameron dramatically raises the stakes by publishing a draft EU referendum bill. Why is he doing this now and what does he hope to achieve?

post 14 May 2013
News Read more on Gary Gibbon's blog Cameron's EU wheeze: capitulation, or blessing?

The Tories are getting their teeth stuck into Europe again - but has Prime Minister David Cameron bitten off more than he can chew?

article 12 May 2013 UK
Anti bedroom tax protesters carrying banner on the march to George Square, Glasgow (G)
'Bedroom tax' blamed for woman's suicide

A woman who committed suicide left a note blaming the government's so-called "bedroom tax" for her death, her family says.

video 08 May 2013 UK

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Michael Gove: 'We need to tackle immigration' - video

After the Queen's speech outlines the government's plans on immigration, Cathy Newman speaks to the Education Secretary Michael Gove. He says he wants Britain to stay in the European Union.

article 02 May 2013 UK
News
Polls close on campaign dominated by Ukip

As votes are counted in local council elections in England and Wales, the outcome for the three main political groupings could be determined by a party few had heard of until a few years ago.

post 02 May 2013
News Read more on FactCheck with Cathy Newman Ifs and butts of the fag packet argument - FactCheck

First we hear the government wants to ban branded fag packets, then we hear they don't. FactCheck does some ashen-faced digging.

post 30 April 2013
News Read more on Gary Gibbon's blog Ed Miliband: prime minister of Crawley?

I said Ed Miliband was running for prime minister and one of them said: "Of Crawley?" "No, the whole country," I said. "Jesus," came the response.

video 29 April 2013 UK

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David Cameron and the local elections - video

With 34 local councils going to the polls this week, Gary Gibbon reports on the campaign and talks to Prime Minister David Cameron about the coalition, divisions and the chance of Tory victories.