It was the most dramatic event at the Lib-Dems’ conference: the surprise appearance of Energy Secretary Chris Huhne's estranged wife and the woman he left her for. One witness describes the shockwaves in the party... more
Interview: He's a tiny bit more ginger than you expect, close up, is St Nick. Just a tiny bit, but it shows. His eyebrows have a very pale orangey tinge, as if - like the rest of the country - they are thinking of voting Lib-Dem... more
A few months ago, I took part with Professor John Kay and the Guardian’s Polly Toynbee in a debate on why the better off should expect to pay more tax. The event took place in Kensington and not surprisingly, given the well-heeled nature of the audience, the motion was overwhelmingly defeated.... more
The Tories are in the ascendancy and gaining influence. Already the key figures in Westminster and beyond are thinking about the post-Brown generation.... more
A former Government minister has threatened to take a London council to court over its decision to sell school playing fields to property developers... more
This extraordinary picture from the weekend's royal wedding graphically captures the changing face of both the monarchy and modern families everywhere.... more
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