Minister who represents the Government. This makes it extremely difficult for him to represent those values and, at times, has seemed confused as to where his loyalties lie (e.g. supporting Cameron the day after the EU summit) and has, at times, had to...

There’s a great scoop from Amber Elliott over at Total Politics this morning, as she reveals that David Miliband and Jon Cruddas will be continuing their series of “Labour’s future” lectures in the coming weeks. According to Amber: “Among the expected...

‘Hitting the ceiling?’ (on page 4) Shirley Williams once again examines the issue of women and politics, particularly in the Liberal Democrats. Strongly backed by Nick Clegg, newly appointed Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Davey was...

Cameron spoke to Lansley, too. All three were enthused by his authoritative responses and did not stop him from pushing forward on any front. He got the go-ahead because they agreed with him. Then those, like Shirley Williams, who had bothered to read...

The actor will appear on the show this Thursday to give his opinions on the ethical practices of tabloid newspapers. Coogan will be joined by Defence Secretary Philip Hammond, Baroness Shirley Williams, Alistair Campbell and Daily Mail writer Dame Ann...

Mr Miliband has appealed for politicians from all parties to work alongside him to stop it from becoming law. The Government has tabled more than 100 amendments in a bid to appease Lib Dem peers such as Shirley Williams, who have put up a fierce fight.