A former Liberal Democrat MP has defended the party’s sole representative in Scotland, Alistair Carmichael, who has been called on to step down, by saying that all politicians lie. Sir Malcolm Bruce, former Deputy leader of the party, was defending the
The two party system was delivered a blow in Spain’s municipal elections as voters turned their backs on the parties who have dominated the electoral scene since democracy was reintroduced to the country in 1980. The Popular Party (PP) which
Scottish households are set to feel a chill set in as the government prepares to end unfair and costly wind farm subsidies which have been propping up the renewables industry. The new Conservative energy secretary Amber Rudd has signalled she
Middle England ‘Mondeo Man’ could be a member of the British Asian community, a think tank has claimed. New research shows that David Cameron was returned to Number 10 with his unexpected Conservative majority following an increase in support from
Britain’s EU Commissioner has attacked anti-EU campaigners by implying their cause would damage trade and business. Lord Jonathan Hill, who earns around EUR20,000 a month plus expenses from his taxpayer-funded job overseeing financial services, said he believed the country would
Two schools in the Netherlands have resorted to knocking door-to-door to get white children to sign up in order to prevent their closure, blaming segregation in the Dutch education system. Around 100 youngsters from Arab, Turkish and African backgrounds were
As David Cameron unveils the first all Conservative cabinet for the first time in 23 years, Ed Miliband’s 8ft Limestone plaque has been put on eBay. Described as an ‘unwanted present’ and currently selling for £1.20, the #EdStone has been
Alex Salmond has already predicted failure for the new Conservative government only days after it was swept to power by the unexpected majority. The new MP for Gordon says Mr Cameron will have trouble legislating his manifesto pledges, especially on
David Cameron will stick to his promise to hold an In/Out referendum on Britain’s EU membership following his victory at the polls. The Conservatives pledged to hold a vote in 2017 after they had renegotiated Britain’s terms of membership should
Nigel Farage only resigned as UKIP leader yesterday but already the camps are digging in for the race to become the party’s next leader. Emotions are high following Farage’s disappointing second position in South Thanet which resulted in him stepping down from
GRIMSBY, United Kingdom – UKIP have demonstrated that they are not just the party of dissatisfied Conservatives as the results in North East England show large swings to Nigel Farage’s party. With results declared in Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South
Darlington Council is under fire for leaving off the name of the UKIP candidate on a number of the ballot papers. David Hodgson was missing from 89 ballot papers in the Harrowgate Hill ward of Darlington and was only made
Seven people were arrested in south western France when a regional boules match descended into a mass brawl. The Aquitaine pétanque championships ended in chaos and the referee suffered a blow to the head after one of the players became annoyed by
A Japanese zoo has bowed to pressure and opted not to name a baby monkey Charlotte, after the newest arrival to the British royal family. The Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Gardens in Oita Prefecture, southern Japan invited visitors to vote for
MEPs have voted for an increase in the price of carbon credits. This will push up the cost of energy and fuel and drive up prices across the market, Reuters report. In a deal agreed on Tuesday, the European Commission,
British expats hoping to vote in tomorrow’s General Election will be unable to as ballot papers have not been sent out in time. Despite senior politicians, including David Cameron and Boris Johnson, urging Brits abroad to use their vote, reports
A damning report on the state of health services in countries across the world has shown the National Health Service to be well behind other wealthy countries. Research by the Economist Intelligence Unit showed the UK has fewer doctors, nurses,
Nick Clegg has raised doubts that he would form a second coalition with the Conservatives if an EU referendum was part of the agreement, saying: “I would never, of course, accept being part of a government that advocated withdrawal from the
Plans for the Royal Navy to take part in rescue operations in the Mediterranean have been put on hold after confusion over asylum rights and international law. HMS Bulwark was due to join other EU vessels taking part in search
A man in Dorset has been hurt after he was attacked by five men because of the UKIP poster in his garden. Mark Smith was punched in the face by thugs who objected to the 8ft by 4ft poster on
The single currency is “irreversible” and freedom of movement within the EU a “basic principle” the European Commission President has said. Jean Claude Juncker told an audience in Belgium that an ailing Greece must stay in the eurozone or “the
Greek authorities have started preparing for a possible Eurozone exit with contracts being drawn up for “payments in euros or any national Greek currency” as the government admitted yesterday the country was broke. Since the Syriza government was elected to power,
Ukip leader Nigel Farage has demanded a vote on the UK’s membership of the EU this year, as well as significant deficit reduction plans in order for his party to support a minority government. However, he ruled out joining any
Tory MPs have planned talks for the party’s response to the election results 1600BST on Friday, 8th May. According to the Spectator, the powerful 1922 committee will meet the afternoon after polling day to draw up their list of demands
Kensington Palace have announced that the Duchess of Cambridge delivered a baby girl at 0834hrs this morning. The baby, which weighed 8lb 3 oz, will be fourth in line to the throne. The Queen, the Prince of Wales and other
