Research suggests that Labour were 'hammered' in the local elections, slipping to third place beneath both the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats. BBC. The Telegraph. The results for the London Mayoral Election will be revealed today. BBC. The Guardian. Tony Blair has made his first appearance on Time Magazine's list of… read more…

MPs have called for tighter scrutiny of government spending. E-politix. David Miliband is to have a nice cup of tea and a chat about terrorism with the President of Pakistan. BBC. The Conservatives have proposed a £55 weekly payment for mothers to cover the cost of raising children. The Times.… read more…

This article in the Daily Mail raised more questions than it answered here at Westmonster Towers. For example, is it a serious piece on female drunkenness, or an excuse to print pictures of young ladies in various states of "disgusting" undress (continued on pages 2 - 34879)? "The ladette effect puts… read more…