Eric Joyce arrested again in Edinburgh Airport

Eric Joyce became an independent MP after leaving Labour in 2012

Former Labour MP Eric Joyce has been arrested once again following an altercation with airport staff in Edinburgh, the police have revealed.

Not again: MP arrested after yet another Commons brawl

Eric Joyce resigns from Labour

Commons brawler Eric Joyce MP defends Joey Barton

No more funny business, Cameron promises revolting Tories

Back to the grassroots: David Cameron on the doorstep. He insisted he was a 'volunteer' in the Conservative party

David Cameron has promised his party he will be "absolutely focused" on the coalition's core issues for the remainder of this parliament, in his latest attempt to reconnect with his divided and fractious party grassroots.

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Clegg gives Tory backbenchers both barrels

Pulled to the right: Clegg slaps down Tory backbenchers

Nick Clegg railed against Conservative backbenchers this morning, in a speech which saw him demand that David Cameron stop buckling to their demands and "get back to governing".

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Tebbit: Gay marriage could lead to artificial insemination lesbian Queen shock

Strange repercussions for the monarchy over gay marriage, Tebbit warns

The passing of the gay marriage bill could lead to a lesbian monarch passing on the right of succession to her child through artificially insemination, Norman Tebbit has warned.

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Gay marriage bill passes final Commons hurdle

Gay marriage passes third reading

The bill allowing same-sex marriage has passed its final Commons vote by 366 votes to 161 – a majority of 205.

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Poll: Ukip just two per cent behind Tories

Ukip polling soaring to unprecedented levels

Ukip is now within touching distance of the Conservatives, with the eurosceptic organisation polling just two per cent behind the governing party.

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MP rails against 'aggressive homosexual community' as gay marriage debate gets heated

Gerald Howarth: "There are people out there who will be intimidated by this legislation"

A Tory MP prompted outrage when he railed against the "aggressive homosexual community" today, as the Commons debate on gay marriage became increasingly heated.

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Police search MP's office over 'serious offence'

The search of an MP's office in parliament followed a warrant issued by Preston crown court

Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans' Westminster office is believed to have been searched by police, it has emerged.

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There but for the grace of Ed: Labour saves Cameron on gay marriage

Gay marriage: Wrecking amendment could derail bill - but provide full equality

David Cameron was saved from a potentially humiliating Commons defeat on gay marriage by the Labour party tonight, after a complicated series of political manoeuvres saw the prime minister face another damaging rebellion from his backbenchers.

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This'll go down well.... MPs set for £20K pay rise

MPs could be in the money if Ipsa suggestions of a £20K pay rise come to fruition

MPs are set to receive a pay rise of between £10,000 and £20,000 after an inquiry into their remuneration by Commons authorities.

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Labour's polling starts to recover as Tory chaos continues

Miliband relief as polls improve

Labour's poll lead has started to rally after several weeks of Tory infighting over Europe.

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More Ukip horror as investigation exposes racist abuse

Ukip: Constant drip-feed of racism allegations

There were further examples of rampant racism in Ukip today, after a newspaper investigation uncovered even more offensive comments from local councillors.

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Civil war in the Tory party

Commons to see a gay marriage rebellion before the Europe revolt is even over

The Conservative party was in disarray today, after it was hit by multiple rows on Europe, gay marriage, and a growing disconnect between the leadership and its members.

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Gove makes amends for EU slip

Michael Gove, education secretary

Michael Gove, education secretary, used a speech honouring former Cabinet member Keith Joseph to restate his commitment to "compassionate" Conservatism and his leader David Cameron, after his recent comments saying that he would vote to leave the EU.

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Conservatives contemplate the divorce card

Nick Clegg and David Cameron's personal relationship is keeping the coalition intact - for now

Conservative strategists have reportedly begun planning for the premature collapse of the coalition.

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Tory call on Labour MPs to back referendum bill

Which Conservative MP will emerge on top of the private member's bill ballot?

Eurosceptic Conservative James Wharton has agreed to bring forward David Cameron's draft bill on an EU referendum, in a development which will prompt a deep sigh of relief in Downing Street.

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Dorries ready to stand on Tory-Ukip ticket

Nadine Dorries back in the Tory fold - but wants to step half out of it again

Nadine Dorries has flabbergasted Westminster once again - by suggesting she performs a one-woman Conservative-Ukip merger.

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Shock poll slashes Labour lead to just three points

Going south? Labour lead cut to three points.

Labour's lead has been cut to just three points, according to a surprising new poll released today.

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A pox on all your houses: Ukip surge hammers Labour as well as Tories

Happy days: Farage picking up support across the spectrum

Labour is shedding as much support to Ukip as the Conservatives, new polling suggests.

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A battle of parliamentary procedures: Cameron tries to out-manoeuvre his 'bastards'

Cameron is under fire from his own backbenchers as the Tory party loses its head over Europe.

David Cameron was pitted in a game of competing parliamentary procedures today, as he tried to use a private members bill to outflank a rebel amendment to his Queen's Speech.

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