James Macintyre

Politics

Exclusive: Diane Abbott has made it on to the ballot

• 09 June 2010
• 28 comments

UPDATE: Straw last MP to sign +++ Historic moment as Labour’s big guns come together to broaden field.

A report from inside last night’s Labour leadership hustings

• 08 June 2010
• 6 comments

Candidates offer different visions to MPs.

Will Harriet Harman’s nomination of Abbott lead to a late surge?

• 08 June 2010
• 6 comments

Acting leader lends support in attempt to widen the field.

An awkward moment that sums up potential trouble in the coalition

• 08 June 2010
• 1 comment

Liberal Democrat has to answer about Andy Coulson in the Commons.

Return of the dignified Mr Darling

• 08 June 2010
• 1 comment

Former chancellor takes on his Tory successor with characteristic class.

Osborne in his first Commons clashes as Chancellor

• 08 June 2010
• 1 comment

Liam Byrne warns him to tackle inequality.

Labour leadership update: time for Abbott to step aside?

• 08 June 2010
• 3 comments

Calls for her to give way to John McDonell who is leading this lunchtime + UPDATE, 15.20: Harman nominates Abbott.

Labour must not play politics with the electoral reform referendum

• 08 June 2010
• 8 comments

To say “No” like the Tories would be unforgivable cynicism.

Has Peter Mandelson been “sacked” by Labour leadership candidates?

• 07 June 2010
• 2 comments

Not quite.

Politics

Labour stays strong in Scotland as coalition fails to fly

• 07 June 2010
• 52 comments

First poll since general election indicates that only Labour can save the Union.