Due to a government shake-up of the system, fewer people are visiting NHS dentists than they were a few years ago. The Times. A senior adviser of Barack Obama has stated that Britain must lead the world on prevention of bioterrorism. The Guardian. Shadow leader of the House, Theresa May,… read more…

Well, it's harsh, to say the least. It seems safe to say that this is one six-month review that won't end in a pay rise. 9. Absolute disaster. "It would be an absolute f*cking disaster if Gordon Brown was Prime Minister" (government minister, reported to be John Hutton). Well I… read more…

There's an interesting discussion going on chez Finkelstein over whether Theresa May and Jacqui Smith are displaying too much cleavage in the Chamber. Westmonster feels that the sentiments behind this "debate" are best summed up by the commentator known as Jan: I don't agree with Daniel Finkelstein.Cleavage of any sort… read more…

Another Saturday, another roundup, but we're getting a bit fed up of beginning these with "another grim week for the Gord," so until otherwise stated, just take that one as read, folks. Monday dawned with another attempt on the part of the comrades to "relaunch," this time though a speech… read more…

BONG! Harriet Harman's still standing after her run-in with Theresa May in Business Questions. Harriet insists she "acted in good faith" and that she would not be, uh, blown down by Ms May. Nurse! The blood pressure tablets. BONG! Another day, another crisis: this time it's Leeds Court. Where tomorrow,… read more…

Such was the excitement at the scheduled smackdown between Harriet Harman and Theresa May at the Business statement, that here at Westmonster Towers the Colleague consented to turn over from Jeremy Kyle to watch it. The hand of history was briefly on our shoulders. Frivolous frippery first: Theresa May has… read more…

The language our friends in the meedja like to use to create the mood is always a joy. People never express "mild irritation" or "indifference," it's always "FURY!" and likewise, nobody is ever "questioned," they are "grilled." The Gord may well want to grill Harriet Harman (preferably slowly, over a… read more…

Week two of the autumn term, and already it feels like we've been back forever. All the excitement of a full sitting week is detailed below. Oral PQs Monday - Home Office Tuesday - Scotland; Communities and Local Government Wednesday - International Development; Prime Minister Thursday - Treasury Important stuff… read more…

BONG! Shadow Treasury spokesperson Philip Hammond has queried whether the public are ready to trust the Tories on the economy and public services. We at Westmonster, however, trust that he'll probably be drinking alone tonight. BONG! The Gord is more popular than Cameron amongst women, according to the Fawcett Society.… read more…

And so the annual speculation begins again and is looking like it might reach fever pitch this year. Yup, that's right, folks. Shadow Leader of the House Theresa May has gone mad in the Selfridges shoe department again...or not, in this case. As Iain Dale notes, it's quite a feat (geddit?) to be… read more…