http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa The latest stories from the Politics section of the BBC News web site. en-gb Wed, 22 May 2013 18:59:11 GMT Copyright: (C) British Broadcasting Corporation, see http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/help/rss/4498287.stm for terms and conditions of reuse. http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/nol/shared/img/bbc_news_120x60.gif http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa 120 60 15 David Cameron hails an EU agreement to close tax loopholes as a "turning point", as Google's boss urges politicians to "sort" the system. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22632467#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22632467 Wed, 22 May 2013 19:41:20 GMT UKIP donor Demetri Marchessini, who wrote a book saying women should not wear trousers, says he will not give any more money to the party. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22631003#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22631003 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:43:06 GMT David Cameron and Nick Clegg promise that the coalition will continue up until polling day in the 2015 general election. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22613209#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22613209 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:19:51 GMT The UK economy is still a long way from "a strong and sustainable recovery", the International Monetary Fund warns. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22623519#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22623519 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:22:33 GMT Nick Clegg says the coalition is split over whether to introduce a lobbying register to clean up politics but he remains committed to the policy. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22623051#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22623051 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:45:08 GMT Scots MP Eric Joyce is arrested in connection with a breach of the peace at Edinburgh Airport. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-22626211#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-22626211 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:10:21 GMT A senior Appeal Court judge has ruled the public has a right to know about Boris Johnson's alleged infidelity. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-22615969#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-22615969 Tue, 21 May 2013 20:01:26 GMT An MP says he should not have sworn at a constituent in a message sent on Twitter about the gay marriage vote. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-22624134#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-22624134 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:03:57 GMT The sister of an IRA murder victim has accused the SDLP of "putting two fingers up to victims" over its bid to block a bill on special advisers. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-22606376#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-22606376 Tue, 21 May 2013 12:32:28 GMT Two people with mental health problems win a legal challenge against the government tests for sickness benefit. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22620894#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22620894 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:46:36 GMT Up to 600 Afghan interpreters who worked alongside British troops are set to be given the right to live in the UK, in an apparent climbdown by ministers. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22620207#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22620207 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:44:54 GMT The government borrowed slightly less than first thought in the 2012-13 financial year, the latest official figures suggest. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22621156#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22621156 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:15:41 GMT David Cameron tells grassroots Tories he feels "one of them" in a fresh attempt to quell unrest about his leadership. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22623050#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22623050 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:53:13 GMT The House of Commons votes to allow gay marriage in England and Wales, despite 161 MPs opposing the government's plans. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22605011#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22605011 Tue, 21 May 2013 21:18:53 GMT Unite leader Len McCluskey hits back at claims by Lord Mandelson that his union is trying to rig Labour candidate selection. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22607777#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22607777 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:26:25 GMT The Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has said primary schools will not be required to use computer-based tests for literacy and numeracy this autumn. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-22609643#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-22609643 Tue, 21 May 2013 10:52:14 GMT A tour of the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont. http://news.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/hi/guides/newsid_8107000/8107911.stm#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://news.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/hi/guides/newsid_8107000/8107911.stm Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:10:41 GMT Senior police officers call for reform to local authorities and other public services using the single Scottish police force model. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-22622306#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-22622306 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:26:04 GMT BBC Democracy Live takes you on a tour of the Scottish Parliament. http://news.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/hi/guides/newsid_8136000/8136663.stm#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://news.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/hi/guides/newsid_8136000/8136663.stm Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:00:31 GMT The Royal Glamorgan hospital in Llantrisant could stop treating the most serious accident and emergency cases as part of a major NHS shake-up in south Wales. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-22625907#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-22625907 Wed, 22 May 2013 18:33:12 GMT A guide to the National Assembly for Wales. http://news.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/hi/guides/newsid_8052000/8052008.stm#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://news.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/hi/guides/newsid_8052000/8052008.stm Tue, 31 May 2011 14:54:24 GMT Pensions and pits: Britain's coal industry attempts a rescue bid to stay in business, following a devastating fire in Warwickshire. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22561187#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22561187 Fri, 17 May 2013 10:19:45 GMT The New Bus for London is undoubtedly a striking addition to the streets of London but the arguments for it continue to change. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-22597133#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-22597133 Mon, 20 May 2013 10:58:34 GMT Political analysis from around England http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10605785#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10605785 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:15:17 GMT MPs approve same-sex marriage plans at third reading despite significant opposition. http://www.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/house-of-commons-22612768 http://www.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/house-of-commons-22612768 Tue, 21 May 2013 19:06:34 GMT David Cameron delivers his long-awaited speech on the UK's relations with the EU. Here's an at-a-glance guide. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21013771#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21013771 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:17:38 GMT Links to political parties and other useful websites covering UK politics. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-18247131#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-18247131 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:35:19 GMT As David Cameron reshuffles his cabinet, here's a full list of who is doing what job. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-19475248#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-19475248 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:36:16 GMT The details of Labour leader Ed Miliband's shadow cabinet following the recent reshuffle. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-11494915#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-11494915 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:24:55 GMT Links to other Parliamentary broadcasters http://news.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/hi/bbc_parliament/newsid_8762000/8762150.stm#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://news.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/hi/bbc_parliament/newsid_8762000/8762150.stm Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:33:24 GMT The prime minister has said that there is 'more to come' from the coalition in the run up to the 2015. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22621528#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22621528 Wed, 22 May 2013 08:54:14 GMT Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has said the "plug" will not be pulled "prematurely" on the coalition government. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22622676#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22622676 Wed, 22 May 2013 09:20:43 GMT Labour leader Ed Miliband has said there needs to be transparency between countries so it is clear "how much tax is being paid and how much profit is being made" by multinational firms. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22622064#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22622064 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:54:17 GMT The government pushed through its Same Sex Marriage Bill - with the support of Labour but with bitter opposition of many from its own side. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22609396#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22609396 Tue, 21 May 2013 09:56:39 GMT Reports of Conservative voters jumping ship to join UKIP, follow previous defections including Winston Churchill, elected as a Conservative MP defecting to the Liberal Party and back again, plus the SDP in 1981 mainly formed from the Labour ranks. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22612214#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22612214 Tue, 21 May 2013 12:46:37 GMT Alex Salmond highlighted Scotland's strength in industries other than oil and banking, which have been the focus of much of the debate ahead of the referendum. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-22605621#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-22605621 Tue, 21 May 2013 11:12:07 GMT Business secretary Vince Cable says there are "flaws" in the nationalist argument for Scottish independence http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22616621#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22616621 Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:42 GMT The days which followed the 2010 general election saw tense and frantic negotiations between the three main parties as they fought for the right to govern Britain. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22609395#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22609395 Tue, 21 May 2013 10:06:35 GMT The costs of police and crime commissioners revealed http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22624096#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22624096 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:49:32 GMT What Tory row tells us about the state of British politics http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22607108#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22607108 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:12:31 GMT Does attacking firms who avoid tax have any impact? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-20560359#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-20560359 Tue, 21 May 2013 11:15:55 GMT Robert Peston on why taxpayers won't be buying more bank shares http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22622839#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22622839 Wed, 22 May 2013 08:20:49 GMT See how the main parties are doing in the latest polls http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-18264385#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-18264385 Tue, 21 May 2013 08:20:44 GMT Devolution has made schooling more different across the UK http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-22608854#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-22608854 Tue, 21 May 2013 16:29:18 GMT What happened to the private member's bills from last year? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22365004#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22365004 Thu, 16 May 2013 09:07:56 GMT What happens when Romanians and Bulgarians get full rights? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21523319#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21523319 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:02:41 GMT Find out more about the Commons and Lords and how they work http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-17827461#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-17827461 Tue, 29 May 2012 12:57:13 GMT