Redmond O'Neill: The problem for Labour outside London is that it has both alienated traditional support and minority ethnic communities
Nick Lowles: In order to defeat the BNP, we have to tackle the disillusionment and disaffection the party feeds off
Alan Johnson today signalled his support for a new form of social care insurance as he launched a national debate on future support services for the elderly
Profile: 'Tough love' youth worker Ray Lewis picked for crucial role in Boris Johnson's team
Fireman threatened with legal action for flying flag outside his home for daughter's pirate-themed birthday party
The London borough of Camden has become the first English council to achieve top marks from the local authority watchdog
How the smaller parties fared
