On eve of energy policy debate, Conservative MP Tim Yeo reiterates call for target to decarbonise UK electricity generationMinisters’ failure to set firm targets on cutting carbon emissions from electricity generation will destroy the environmental cas…
Lord Laird resigns Ulster Unionist whip after lobbying scandal
Peer was among subjects of sting by undercover reporters, who offered cash incentives to ask questions in House of LordsAn Ulster Unionist peer has resigned the party’s whip pending an inquiry into allegations he broke rules by offering to carry out pa…
Lobbying row deepens as Lord Laird denies breach of rules
Ulster Unionist peer vigorously denies sleaze claims amid undercover sting that also targeted two Labour peersA peer denied breaching parliamentary rules as the Westminster lobbying controversy extended to the House of Lords.Ulster Unionist Lord Laird …
Ukip has support of one in five voters – poll
Latest Obsever/Opinium poll puts support for Nigel Farage’s party at 21%, a new highOne in five voters support Ukip according to a new poll providing evidence of a continued surge in support for Nigel Farage’s party.The anti-European party has reached …
Lord Feldman faces new row over corporation tax
Conservative chairman in row over news his company Jayroma made large donations to party but paid no corporation taxThe Tory party chairman Lord Feldman faces fresh scrutiny after it has emerged that his company has given tens of thousands of pounds to…
Equality reforms condemned by Lib Dem taskforce
Taskforce set up by Nick Clegg condemns coalition plans to reform Equality Act and other measures to tackle discriminationCoalition reforms will reverse progress made in improving equality and tackling discrimination, a Liberal Democrat taskforce set u…
Patrick Mercer: the scandal that was waiting to happen | Editorial
Mr Mercer’s reported and alleged willingness to lobby for undemocratic but sunny Fiji had a couldn’t-make-it-up qualityBobbing between the moats and the duck islands of the 2009 expenses crisis were a few wiser heads, who grasped that the real threat t…