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Prisoner vote ruling 'helpful'
1 hour ago
I understand that government lawyers regard the latest ruling on whether prisoners should have the right to vote as "fairly helpful".
22 May 2012
Last updated at 12:35 ET
IMF tells UK to consider rate cut
The Bank of England should consider new boosts to the UK economy says the IMF as it backs the government's deficit-cutting strategy.
MPs back new NI executive probe
MPs refer three ex-News International executives to their standards committee over claims that they misled Parliament, which they deny.
Social mobility 'snapshots' plan
The government will publish an annual "snapshot" of social mobility, measuring educational achievement, access to professions and birth weights.
Our Experts
Article written by Mark D'Arcy
Mark D'Arcy
Parliamentary correspondent
Hacking debate: the next stage
16:51 UK time, Monday, 21 May 2012
MPs will hold a debate on phone hacking - but it's just the first of several possible steps.
N. Ireland Politics
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Quango inquiry is set to cost £1m
An investigation into the collapse of a Stormont quango will cost the public purse almost £1m and is taking five years to complete.
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Mark Devenport's political blog
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Guide to N.Ireland Assembly
Scottish Politics
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Offenders 'should pay victims'
Offenders could be made to pay towards the cost of supporting victims of crime, under Scottish government plans.
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Brian Taylor's political blog
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Guide to the Scottish Parliament
Welsh Politics
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Repackaging row on spending plans
Details of housing, health, transport and road schemes worth a combined £3.5bn are unveiled by the Welsh government, but opponents claim there is little new on offer.
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Betsan Powys' political blog
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Guide to the Welsh Assembly
Around England
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EU crisis comes home in Midlands
Eurozone crisis brings home a 'grim' warning to industry in the West Midlands.
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Regional rail summit
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Political analysis around England
Democracy Live
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Live: Financial Services Bill
MPs are considering the remaining stages of the Financial Services Bill.
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Useful Political Links
Watch/Listen
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Highlights of Beecroft Report debate02:51
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Could Labour support coalition plans?02:05
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Clegg: Class is 'hobbling our economy'00:50
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IMF: 'Cut rates to boost growth'02:15
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Is it wrong to sell an Olympic torch?07:26
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Could Labour and Lib Dems work together?03:31
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PM: We will not desert Afghanistan05:43
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Red tape 'frightens' small firm bosses02:45
Features & Analysis
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Dog laws: A history
Attempts to control dangerous mutts, since Roman times
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Doctors in the House
GP and ex-independent MP on new party's election hopes
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Collateral damage
What happens if Greece quits the euro?
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Mark Mardell
Afghanistan: Mission, sort of, accomplished
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Poll tracker
Tracking the Conservatives, Labour and the Lib Dems' fortunes
Elsewhere on the BBC
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Secret Amman
Jordan's capital is home to a treasure trove of authentic and unmissable experiences
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Politics UK
The final ever look inside British politics from the BBC with Dennis Sewell.
