Yesterday was Parliament’s nadir
It was a gruesome split screen moment. Just as it became clear that Parliament had voted against giving…
Syria
There’s still a majority in the Commons for intervention – if Cameron and Miliband work together
The impact of last night’s Government defeat in the Commons will reverberate for weeks. Not just in Britain,…
Shadow Minister resigns from Labour front bench over Syria vote
Rumours have been circulating in the last hour that Shadow Transport Minister Jim Fitzpatrick was resigning over Labour’s…
Michael Dugher calls for Tory Spin Chief to apologise for behaviour which “demeans the office of Prime Minister
Top Downing Street spinner Craig Oliver has come under fire from Labour this evening, after accusing Labour of…
How to vote on Syria – a brief guide
The case for armed intervention in the Syria has divided opinion. As MPs debate the issue today and…
Ed Miliband’s statement to the Commons on Syria
I rise to move the amendment standing in the name of myself and my Right Honourable friends. And…
US officials boost Ed Miliband’s call for more evidence – they say current evidence “not a slam dunk”
It’s looking increasingly like Ed Miliband is doing the right thing by waiting for concrete evidence on Syrian…
What’s the plan Ed? 5 questions from a reluctant hawk
Ed Miliband has, so far, handled the debate over action on Syria well. He had already clearly set…
Plaid Cymru and SNP back Labour’s Syria motion
Earlier today we posted Labour’s amendment to the Government’s Syria motion (which is practically a separate motion as…
