Open thread: A new Demos report argues that the debate about bankers and their contribution to the economy shows immaturity
March 2010
Lewis Baston's regional election guides
North west England: general election guide
The cities of the North West are still largely no-go areas for the Tories, but the Lib Dems have advanced in local elections
June 2009
Politics blog
Kitty Ussher comes up with a plan for reforming parliament's working week
Deborah Summers: Junior minister who blamed parliament's family-unfriendly hours for her recent resignation suggests a shorter working week for MPs might be the answer
Gordon Brown praises sacked Kitty Ussher's 'contribution to government'
Prime minister thanks Burnley MP, sacked as junior Treasury minister over 'flipping' of second home, for her work
Gordon Brown sacks Kitty Ussher for flipping homes to avoid tax
Gordon Brown sacks Kitty Ussher for flipping homes to avoid tax
MPs' expenses: Kitty Ussher sacked from government over her claims
May 2009
Expenses scandal: thousands paid out for removing Artex ceilings… and moles
Labour minister Kitty Ussher claimed expenses for home renovations
July 2007
City fearful over Heathrow problem, minister says
Excessive delays and concerns about the airport's sprawling layout could threaten London's status as one of the world's leading financial centres, new City minister Kitty Ussher has warned.
