BBC News Updated every minute of every day

watch One-Minute World News
News Front Page
Africa
Americas
Asia-Pacific
Europe
Middle East
South Asia
UK
England
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Wales
UK Politics
Education
Magazine
Business
Health
Science & Environment
Technology
Entertainment
Also in the news
-----------------
Video and Audio
-----------------
Programmes
Have Your Say
In Pictures
Country Profiles
Special Reports

Related BBC sites
UK Politics

Page last updated at 00:50 GMT, Wednesday, 6 January 2010

Westminster
MPs warned over expenses overhaul
The man tasked with introducing a new system for MP's expenses suggests he is not bound to implement all proposed reforms.
Q&A: expenses row explained
80 MPs fight repayments

crowds shopping MPs call for '70m population cap'
A cross-party group of MPs and peers call on the main parties to pledge not to allow the UK's population to exceed 70 million.

Tony Blair Seats ballot for Blair grilling
A public ballot will be held for people wanting seats to watch ex-Prime Minister Tony Blair's appearance at the Iraq Inquiry.

FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
BBC political editor Nick Robinson Nick Robinson
Who says the election campaign is boring?
open secrets Open Secrets
Five years on, how is freedom of information faring?
Stephanie Flanders Stephanomics
With tax plans, it's not the thought that counts

MORE FROM POLITICS
Tory plan to 'curb' supermarkets
Euro election spending revealed
Ambassador queries Iraq ambition
Iceland leader vetoes bank bill
Security scaled up at UK airports
Boiler scrappage scheme launched
Parties clash on tax and spending
Tories pledge marriage tax breaks
Campbell set to face Iraq Inquiry
Body scanners 'no silver bullet'
Fresh doubts over Chinook crash
Balls to debate with opponents
Cameron focuses campaign on NHS
Harman attacks BBC for 'ageism'
Cross-party war cabinet rejected
PM vows to tackle 'Yemen threat'
Petition against Icesave pay-out
Airport body scanners on way - PM
Tories 'not ruling out tax rises'
Major criticises Blair over war
'We'll fight every inch' - Brown
Farmers attack Bovine TB policy
Education 'key' to Wales' success

SCOTTISH POLITICS
New power line approval expected
Brian Taylor's political blog
Guide to the Scottish Parliament

NORTHERN IRELAND POLITICS
Governments optimistic on justice
Mark Devenport's political blog
Guide to N.Ireland Assembly

WELSH POLITICS
No 10 meeting for Jones and Brown
Betsan Powys' political blog
Guide to the Welsh Assembly

POLITICAL GUIDES AND LINKS
Poll tracker: Interactive guide
The Cabinet: Who's Who
Shadow Cabinet: Who's Who
In full: Lib Dem front bench
A-Z of Parliament
Guide to the House of Commons
Guide to the House of Lords
Laura Kuenssberg on Twitter
Inside Europe
Political websites
In depth: 2009 party conferences
In depth: The Blair Years

FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
David Cameron with huskies Audio slideshow
The big political moments of the past decade
sun rising Ethical man
Have international agreements ever come to anything?
Big Ben Election exit
What does the future hold for former MPs?
OTHER TOP STORIES

Mandelson's 'core vote' warning
Tory MP to retire after 18 years
I'm not a king-maker, says Clegg
'Grow your own' strategy unveiled
Extra holiday for Queen's Jubilee
Copenhagen disappointing, says UK
US 'slowed UK's Iraq withdrawal'
Gas storage level low, say Tories
ALSO IN THE NEWS
Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero Hacker pokes fun at Spanish PM with image of Mr Bean

VIDEO AND AUDIO NEWS
Crate of cauliflowers Averting potential food shortages

Conservative leader David Cameron Cameron on marriage tax breaks

The Daily Politics
The Politics Show
Question Time
This Week
Westminster Hour
BBC Radio 4: Beyond Westminster
In the Think Tanks: Archive

WATCH/LISTEN NOW
BBC iPlayer Podcasts

Democracy Live

Houses of Parliament clock face House of Commons: Live coverage

Find a representative

Search terms

MOST POPULAR STORIES

From Politics in the past week

ELSEWHERE ON THE BBC

Watch exclusive Survivors previews and interview here.


PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Explore the BBC

BBC © MMX

The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.
Americas Africa Europe Middle East South Asia Asia Pacific