The Staggers

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

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.

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

While some support the introduction of civil partnerships for heterosexuals, others warn of a "dark" and "cynical" attempt by Tory MPs to destroy the bill.

David Cameron has failed to bring forward the changes which are needed to bring transparency. Labour would develop a robust and effective corporation tax system.

Labour is learning from countries where local services are trusted to match job seekers with vacancies.

This parliament has shown what happens when you leave too many MPs unoccupied.