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While Clegg's party looks increasingly conformist.
By Richard Morris - 23 May 16:12

While Clegg's party looks increasingly conformist, the Tories are moving into a coherent right-wing position for 2015.

Why the increase in tax revenues doesn't prove that the coalition was right.
By George Eaton - 23 May 15:18

Why the increase in tax revenues doesn't prove that the coalition was right to scrap the 50p rate.

Members of the EDL in balaclavas as they gather outside a pub in Woolwich
By Daniel Trilling - 23 May 13:24

An eyewitness account from last night's disturbances in south east London.

The government’s policy 'success' has come at a considerable economic cost.
By Sarah Mulley - 23 May 12:56

With a dramatic fall in the number of international students, the government’s policy 'success' has come at a considerable economic cost.

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By George Eaton - 23 May 12:12

In response to the Woolwich attack, the former Mayor of London says "we are still experiencing the dreadful truth of this warning".

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By New Statesman - 23 May 11:58

PLUS: Rafael Behr on the angry white guys tearing the Tories apart.

Flowers lie outside Woolwich Barracks. Photograph: Getty Images.
By Sunder Katwala - 23 May 11:14

Too many titles handed the killers the megaphone they craved. Those who quietly reject the offer of hatred and division deserve to be heard too.

By George Eaton - 23 May 9:11

They bear no more responsibility for jihadism than Christians do for the Ku Klux Klan.

The ten must-read comment pieces from this morning's papers.
By New Statesman - 23 May 7:34

The ten must-read comment pieces from this morning's papers.

"The terrorists never win because they cannot defeat the values we hold dear".
By George Eaton - 22 May 20:33

"The terrorists never win because they cannot defeat the values we hold dear," says Cameron after the beheading of a British soldier in Woolwich.

It wasn't ideology that led the Lib Dems to reject coalition with Labour.
By Mark Thompson - 22 May 16:58

It wasn't ideology that led the Lib Dems to reject coalition with Labour, but the reds' near-complete lack of preparation.

A first look at tomorrow's cover.
By New Statesman - 22 May 16:09

A first look at tomorrow's cover.

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By George Eaton - 22 May 15:28

The work and pensions select committee launches an inquiry after Duncan Smith was rebuked by the UK Statistics Authority for misrepresenting figures on the benefit cap.

The Tories can easily see the appeal of trying to govern alone.
By Rafael Behr - 22 May 14:34

While the Lib Dems have much to lose from an early end to the coalition, the Tories can easily see the appeal of trying to govern alone.

Ed Miliband at Google's "Big Tent" event.
By George Eaton - 22 May 13:29

Praising Tony Blair and criticising Ralph Miliband, the Labour leader said the choice was not between socialism and capitalism but "responsible" and "irresponsible" capitalism.

Borrowing was £1.3bn higher in April than in the same month last year.
By George Eaton - 22 May 10:51

Despite no shortage of austerity, borrowing was £1.3bn higher in April than in the same month last year.

The PM insists that the date of the referendum "isn't going to change".
By George Eaton - 22 May 9:05

The PM insists that the date of the referendum "isn't going to change". But will Tory MPs allow him to keep his word?

The ten must-read comment pieces from this morning's papers.
By New Statesman - 22 May 7:29

The ten must-read comment pieces from this morning's papers.

Tory opponents of the bill outnumber supporters.
By George Eaton - 21 May 19:43

Tory opponents of the bill outnumber supporters as just 117 Conservative MPs vote in favour.

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By Kiran Moodley - 21 May 15:07

The GOP is embracing immigration reform and is under grassroots pressure to reverse its opposition to gay marriage.

UKIP now has 27,517 and expects to pass the 30,000 mark once the backlog is clea
By George Eaton - 21 May 12:56

After gaining 2,000 members this month, UKIP now has 27,517 and expects to pass the 30,000 mark once the backlog is cleared.

The real obstacle is not an absence of applicable law.
By Emily Thornberry - 21 May 10:29

The real obstacle is not an absence of applicable law, but the woeful underfunding of fraud investigation and prosecution.

The Scottish First Minister is encouraged by a new poll.
By George Eaton - 21 May 9:11

The Scottish First Minister is encouraged by a new poll showing that support for independence dramatically increases when the prospect of UK withdrawal from the EU is raised.

The ten must-read comment pieces from this morning's papers.
By New Statesman - 21 May 7:11

The ten must-read comment pieces from this morning's papers.

Ed Miliband advised Labour MPs to vote against the amendment.
By George Eaton - 20 May 23:21

Ed Miliband advised Labour MPs to vote against the amendment, rather than abstain, after Tory whips warned they could be defeated.

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By George Eaton - 20 May 19:35

Support for UKIP surges to a record high of 22 per cent in the latest Survation poll, with the Tories down five points to 24 per cent.

The Education Secretary needs to learn from what works.
By Stephen Twigg - 20 May 16:03

Instead of playing to the gallery, the Education Secretary needs to learn from what works.

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By George Eaton - 20 May 15:08

The Speaker attempts to show that lessons have been learned from the Damian Green affair, telling MPs that he "considered the warrant personally".

The party tables its own rival amendment.
By George Eaton - 20 May 13:22

The party tables its own rival amendment to establish a consultation on introducing civil partnerships for heterosexual couples.

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By Emma Reynolds - 20 May 9:26

The chaos in the Conservative Party is a distraction from the real priorities for people across the country: jobs, growth and living standards.

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