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PM and Clegg say coalition will last
David Cameron and Nick Clegg promise that the coalition will continue up until polling day in the 2015 general election.

Cameron to push EU on tax avoidance
David Cameron is to urge EU leaders to back action against tax evasion and "aggressive" tax avoidance but business warns politicians against moralising on the issue.

Pay more tax, Miliband tells Google
Labour leader Ed Miliband is to criticise Google's tax arrangements when he speaks at an event organised by the internet search giant.

Afghan interpreters to get UK visas
Up to 600 Afghan interpreters who worked alongside British troops are set to be given the right to live in the UK, in an apparent climbdown by ministers.

Commons votes to back gay marriage
The House of Commons votes to allow gay marriage in England and Wales, despite 161 MPs opposing the government's plans.

Driver held over Commons 'breach'
A woman is detained by police after attempting to drive through the main gates of the House of Commons.

Union boss clashes with Mandelson
Unite leader Len McCluskey hits back at claims by Lord Mandelson that his union is trying to rig Labour candidate selection.

Scotland 'can afford independence'
Scotland can "more than afford" to be a successful independent country, its first minister says as he launches a paper outlining the nation's economic strength.

NHS boss set to retire next year
The head of the NHS in England Sir David Nicholson is stepping down from the post next year.

A&E units on cliff edge - NHS chiefs
A&E units are on a cliff edge, say NHS leaders as MPs start an inquiry into the state of emergency care.

Pound falls after dip in inflation
The pound falls after lower fuel prices lead to a lower-than-expected inflation rate of 2.4% for April.

Sir Cyril abuse claim inquiry widens
Police investigate 10 people over allegations of sex abuse at a residential school after claims former MP Sir Cyril Smith abused boys there.

SDLP 'giving two fingers to victims'
The sister of an IRA murder victim has accused the SDLP of "putting two fingers up to victims" over its bid to block a bill on special advisers.

Introduction
A tour of the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont.

Major wave farm given green light
Plans for a major wave farm off the Western Isles move forward after minister give full consent for the project.

Introduction
BBC Democracy Live takes you on a tour of the Scottish Parliament.

Specialist hospital care plans due
A major shake-up for specialist hospital services, including A&E, will be announced later by five health boards in south Wales.

Introduction
A guide to the National Assembly for Wales.

UK Coal: The final curtain?
Pensions and pits: Britain's coal industry attempts a rescue bid to stay in business, following a devastating fire in Warwickshire.

Shifting arguments for the New Bus
The New Bus for London is undoubtedly a striking addition to the streets of London but the arguments for it continue to change.

Political editors across England
Political analysis from around England

VIDEO: House of Commons
MPs approve same-sex marriage plans at third reading despite significant opposition.

Q&A: Beginner's guide to PM's speech
David Cameron delivers his long-awaited speech on the UK's relations with the EU. Here's an at-a-glance guide.

Links to UK political websites
Links to political parties and other useful websites covering UK politics.

Who's who: Cameron's new cabinet
As David Cameron reshuffles his cabinet, here's a full list of who is doing what job.

Ed Miliband's shadow cabinet
The details of Labour leader Ed Miliband's shadow cabinet following the recent reshuffle.

European Parliaments online
Links to other Parliamentary broadcasters

AUDIO: PM: Bold reforms ahead for coalition
The prime minister has said that there is 'more to come' from the coalition in the run up to the 2015.

VIDEO: Clegg: 'I am committed to coalition'
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has said the "plug" will not be pulled "prematurely" on the coalition government.

VIDEO: Gay marriage debate highlights
The government pushed through its Same Sex Marriage Bill - with the support of Labour but with bitter opposition of many from its own side.

VIDEO: Why do politicians change parties?
Reports of Conservative voters jumping ship to join UKIP, follow previous defections including Winston Churchill, elected as a Conservative MP defecting to the Liberal Party and back again, plus the SDP in 1981 mainly formed from the Labour ranks.

VIDEO: Salmond puts economic case for Yes
Alex Salmond highlighted Scotland's strength in industries other than oil and banking, which have been the focus of much of the debate ahead of the referendum.

VIDEO: Cable: 'Flaws' in nationalist argument
Business secretary Vince Cable says there are "flaws" in the nationalist argument for Scottish independence

VIDEO: Could UK have had a different coalition?
The days which followed the 2010 general election saw tense and frantic negotiations between the three main parties as they fought for the right to govern Britain.

VIDEO: Sauce man Roots help for start-ups
A mentoring scheme for people starting a business is being backed by Reggae Reggae Sauce entrepreneur Levi Roots, who started out under a previous scheme before finding fame on BBC2's Dragon's Den.

'Swivel-eyed loons' or people's voice?
What Tory row tells us about the state of British politics

The UK's diverging school systems
Devolution has made schooling more different across the UK

Private member's bills: Class of 2012
What happened to the private member's bills from last year?

Latest opinion polls
See how the main parties are doing in the latest polls

Q&A: Bulgarian and Romanian immigration
What happens when Romanians and Bulgarians get full rights?

What is parliament and how does it work?
Find out more about the Commons and Lords and how they work

 
 
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