'Fanatical' Gove attacked by union

The education secretary is like a "fanatical personal trainer" who urges schools to jump higher and run faster, a head teachers' leader is to say.

Farage blasts 'fascist' protesters

The SNP says UKIP leader Nigel Farage "has lost the plot" after he described protesters who besieged him in Edinburgh as "fascist scum".

Hammond: Gay marriage 'angered many'

A Conservative cabinet minister criticises the government time spent debating the issue of same-sex marriage.

Labour wants full employment - Byrne

Liam Byrne says Labour must aspire to create "full employment" and sets out plans to tackle unemployment "blackspots".

Police use of child IDs 'was common'

The use of dead children's identities by Scotland Yard undercover officers was "common practice", MPs are told by the chief constable leading an investigation.

Tagging firms face billing probe

Two major private security firms face an inquiry into whether they were overpaid for contracts to electronically tag criminals.

Gove wants better-looking new homes

Michael Gove backs green field development provided new homes are things of "beauty", in a wide-ranging speech to a right wing think tank.

Police 'must confirm arrest names'

Home Secretary Theresa May says the police should confirm the identity of suspects on arrest if asked to do so by journalists.

Russia 'sends modern arms to Syria'

Russia has sent sophisticated anti-ship missiles to Syria which could be used to deter future military intervention, US media reports say.

Fire service 'needs transforming'

Fire and rescue services in England need to be "transformed" to become more efficient and effective, a review commissioned by the government says.

Childcare costs will be tackled - PM

David Cameron indicates he is ready to compromise over changes to childcare, after concerns were raised by Lib Dem coalition partners.

'Unhealthy' drink culture among MPs

A quarter of MPs believe there is an "unhealthy" culture of drinking in Parliament, a survey for charity Alcohol Concern suggests.

New courts to hear traffic offences

Dedicated traffic courts are to be set up in England and Wales to prosecute minor motoring offences such as jumping traffic lights or speeding.

EU referendum bill will be debated

A Conservative backbencher introducing a bill paving the way for a referendum on the UK's EU membership will have the "full support" of the party.

Benefit assessments 'are unfair'

A doctor, who worked for the private company which assesses people for disability benefits, says its methods are "unfair".

NI agri-food strategy unveiled

The first and deputy first ministers have launched a plan for the agri-food industry which they say will aim to create 15,000 jobs over the next 7-years.

Introduction

A tour of the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont.

New school flu vaccine pilot mooted

Highland Council plans to pilot an annual flu vaccination for schoolchildren before rolling it out for all P1 to S5 pupils.

Introduction

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

More smoking bans call by campaign

A smoking action group calls for more legislation to cut the number of adult smokers as figures reveal a fall of just 1% in six years.

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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.

Suicide highlights welfare dispute

The tragedy of the suicide of a woman with financial troubles highlights the dispute over changes to housing benefit.

Political editors across England

Political analysis from around England

VIDEO: House of Commons

Leading Conservative rebel calls on MPs to demonstrate their support for an EU referendum.

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

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