A total of 79 MPs are standing down at the election, with some big names among them. What are some of the ways they could fill their time once they…

Here’s what Tony Benn did 49 years ago today, when he was Postmaster-General in Harold Wilson’s first Labour government: This evening, after everyone else was in bed, Hilary and I…

I’ve mentioned before how Sinn Fein’s decision to abstain from participation in the House of Commons reduces the number of MPs needed for an absolute majority in parliament. Sinn Fein…

Parliament has shut up shop for Christmas. The House of Commons won’t meet again until 5 January 2015, with the House of Lords returning the following day. MPs will then…

A few weeks ago I ran through what each of the smaller parties have said about whether or not they would be prepared to join a coalition in the next parliament,…

Jim Murphy, Labour’s new leader in Scotland, has wasted no time in signalling the extent of his ambition. He told the BBC on Sunday he is “determined” his party will…

Spool back five years. It’s just before Christmas 2009, most news organisations are winding down for the festive season, when suddenly an announcement is made confirming there will be live…

The number of MPs standing down at the 2015 election is up to 79. The departures keep on coming – Labour’s Hugh Bayley announced his exit late last week –…

Aside from a notoriously eventful private life, Jeremy Thorpe – whose death was announced yesterday – endured a run of perilous election performances unique for the leader of any UK…

In terms of the cabinet pecking order, Danny Alexander might end up the most senior politician to lose their seat on polling day. The Treasury chief secretary has a majority…