Interview: Alberto Nardelli, creator of Tweetminster.co.uk

Rachel Charman met Tweetminster creator Alberto Nardelli to discuss the way the historic dynamic between communications, technology and politics is changing.

Conservative candidate Chloe Smith wins Norwich North by-election

The Conservative party increased its representation in the House of Commons today after Chloe Smith won Norwich North with a majority of 7,348.

Newspaper bugging story prompts urgent Commons question

Dr Evan Harris MP has asked the Home Secretary what steps he is taking “to look into the actions of the police in respect of the use by the newspapers of illegal surveillance methods.”

Lord Waddington defends freedom of speech amendment to gay hate law

A former Home Secretary has convinced the House of Lords to reject an attempt to remove his amendment to a law protecting gay people.

Cameron presses Brown on public spending at PMQs

ePolitix.com reports on the exchanges during this week’s session of questions to the prime minister.

Administration committee calls for Iraq War inquiry to be public

A committee of MPs has recommended the inquiry into the Iraq War be held “as openly and publicly as possible.”

Prime Minister leads tributes to Speaker Martin’s ‘humanity, kindness and friendship’

The Speaker of the House of Commons has been praised by MPs of all parties ahead of his retirement next week.

PM and David Cameron argue over spending at PMQs

The Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition have clashed over public spending cuts at this week’s PMQs.

Peers defeat government over party donations from tax exiles

The House of Lords has approved an amendment that will end the practice of people who do not pay income tax in the UK donating money to political parties.

MPs call for Iraq War inquiry to be held in public

Labour, Lib Dem and Conservative MPs have attacked the decision to hold an inquiry into the Iraq War in private.