Epolitix News

O'Brien promises action on out-of-hours service

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:08:16 GMT

There is an "unacceptable variation" in the quality of out-of-hours GP services provided by primary care trusts, Mike O'Brien has said.

Plans for civil court costs questioned

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:42:39 GMT

Significant recommendations to shake-up the costs of taking cases through the civil courts could backfire on the victims of industrial injuries, the government was told today.

Mrs Miliband 'not happy' about special relationship

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:19:35 GMT

The foreign secretary has joked that his US counterpart's enthusiasm for him is "a bit of a burden".

Afghanistan faces 'tough choices' for future

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:45:06 GMT

As the number of British soldiers reached killed in Afghanistan rises beyond that of the Falklands war, the defence secretary has assured MPs that operational budgets are sufficient and that coalition ties are strengthening the position with allies.

MPs concerned about 'draconian' terrorism measure

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT

The Terrorist Asset-Freezing (Temporary Provisions) Bill passed all its stages considered in the House of Commons yesterday.

Third runway approval 'vindicated'

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:53:00 GMT

The decision to back a third runway at Heathrow has "stood the test of time" despite the recession, the transport secretary has said.

Tories pledge to stop 'Westminster gravy train'

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:47:15 GMT

The Conservatives will save up to Â£120m a year if they form the next government by "cutting the perks and bureaucracy associated with parliament".

MPs triumph in pancake race

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:56:00 GMT

Mark Harper, Stephen Pound and Brian Iddon have won this year's Rehab parliamentary pancake race.

Electoral reform plans considered

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:51:42 GMT

MPs are set to vote this afternoon on Gordon Brown's plan for a referendum on changing Britain's first-past-the-post voting system, with speculation over the size of any Labour rebellion.

The Â£1bn alcohol fraud problem

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Paul Rowen MP writes for ePolitix.com ahead of his Westminster Hall debate on alcohol fraud.

Brown praised for Northern Ireland deal

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:56:07 GMT

MPs from all sides of the House have praised the prime minister's role in securing a deal on policing and justice in Northern Ireland.

Speaker warns MPs over sub judice rule

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:08:53 GMT

Mr Speaker has warned members against discussing the charges brought against three Labour MPs.

Decision on drugs ban next month

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:25:22 GMT

Alan Johnson has said a decision will be taken on whether to ban products offering "legal highs", including mephedrone, early next month.

Legal high bans decision a 'priority'

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:25:22 GMT

Alan Johnson has said a decision will be taken on whether to ban a group products offering "legal highs", including mephedrone, early next month.

EU emission trading system 'failing'

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:58:19 GMT

The EU's emission trading system is failing to encourage investment in cutting CO2 emissions, MPs have warned.

MPs warn that carbon markets are failing

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:58:19 GMT

The EU's emission trading system is failing to encourage investment in cutting CO2 emissions, MPs have warned.

MPs and peers form new security committee

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:52:23 GMT

A new joint committee on national security strategy will meet for the first time tomorrow.

Voters embrace MP iPhone application

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:24:40 GMT

A new iPhone application that connects voters with their MP has proved popular in Derek Wyatt's constituency.

Labour withdraws whip from accused MPs

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:00:25 GMT

Three MPs charged under the Theft Act have been suspended from the Labour party.

When greed and ambition dull honour

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:14:26 GMT

Lord Maginnis of Drumglass writes for ePolitix.com about what steps the government has taken to defend the human rights of Iranian refugees at Camp Ashraf.

Change, but where's the delivery?

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Lord Ramsbotham writes for ePolitix.com about the implications for prisoner education of the abolition of the Learning and Skills Council.

Lord Adonis 'astonished' to be made transport secretary

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:40:58 GMT

Lord Adonis became part of the New Labour inner circle by "chance", he has revealed.

Politicians need to learn the art of deference

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:33:51 GMT

Not broken, but in need of repair. That was Gordon Brown's assessment of the state of British politics at Tuesday's meeting of the liaison committee.

Lord Hanningfield suspended by Cameron

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:51:56 GMT

A member of the House of Lords who has been charged with criminal offences in relation to expenses claims has been suspended from the Conservative party.

The four parliamentarians charged with false accounting

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:33:35 GMT

Three Labour MPs and a Conservative peer have been charged with false accounting under section 17 of the Theft Act 1968.