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Miliband should sack Ed Balls – he's too moderate! Eh?

In Depth Shadow chancellor's bid to bury party's tax-and-spend reputation alienates some MPs and union bosses

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  Cameron's tax chat: a big hint or a little electioneering?

  In Depth PM says he would 'love' to raise 40p tax threshold – but he can't promise it, and here's why

  By The Mole Published 31 July 14

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  Tough sanctions against Russia – but what about Israel?

  In Depth New measures risk a return to Cold War relations while some ask: why no action over Gaza crisis?

  By The Mole Published 29 July 14

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  Miliband's Wallace speech: best defence against Tory attacks?

  In Depth Labour felt it had to erect 'Iron Dome' against personal attacks being planned by Tory HQ

  By The Mole Published 28 July 14

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  Anyone for sanctions? Dave 'n' Boris tennis match goes ahead

  In Depth As EU diplomats consider tougher sanctions against Russia, PM refuses to budge over £160k donation

  By The Mole Published 24 July 14

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  Litvinenko inquiry is launched: now there's a coincidence!

  In Depth Until now, government didn't want to risk Russian relations: after MH17, we're happy to upset Putin

  By The Mole Published 22 July 14

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  Is Ed Miliband's 'brush-by' with Obama just a waste of time?

  In Depth Damian McBride stirs up trouble – while Tony Blair offers to help Ed at election. Thanks but no thanks

  By The Mole Published 21 July 14

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  Shabby reshuffle: promotion for women - or just an insult?

  In Depth Senior Tory peer furious at lack of Cabinet rank for Lady Stowell: and Mrs Gove isn't impressed either

  By The Mole Published 17 July 14

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  Is Cameron's choice of EU commissioner already jinxed?

  In Depth Lord Hill's links with a private lobbying firm could cost him a decent job in the Brussels Cabinet

  By The Mole Published 16 July 14

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  Day of the long knives: why Michael Gove had to go

  In Depth Cameron gives government a feminine makeover in an effort to win the 2015 general election

  By The Mole Published 15 July 14

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  Cabinet reshuffle: grey men out, but are women just tokenism?

  In Depth And there's one grey-haired old lag who can't be sacked despite his many faux-pas - Vince Cable

  By The Mole Published 14 July 14

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  Emergency surveillance bill a 'stitch-up' says Tom Watson

  In Depth It may have cross-party support, but first-tracking measures on eve of MPs' holidays is controversial

  By The Mole Published 10 July 14

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  Will Tory whips' 'Dirt Book' prove paedophile cover-up?

  In Depth TV documentary shows former whip admitting that scandals involving 'small boys' could be hushed up

  By The Mole Published 8 July 14

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  Westminster paedophile claims: May reacts to inquiry pressure

  In Depth With suspicions growing of an Establishment cover-up, Home Secretary finally gets her act together

  By The Mole Published 7 July 14

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  Missing paedophile dossier: MPs expected to call Brittan to explain

  In Depth Outrage at file’s disappearance: it would have ‘rocked the Commons’ if action had been taken, says the Mail

  By The Mole Published 3 July 14

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  Paedophile dossier: Leon Brittan statement 'disappointing' - MP

  In Depth Former Home Secretary remembers 'a bundle of papers' - but does not recall officials taking it further

  By The Mole Last updated 2 July 14

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  Cameron fails to match Blair as a celebrity party-thrower

  In Depth Benedict Cumberbatch and Nicole Kidman are no-shows: PM has to settle for Cilla Black and Bruce Forsyth

  By The Mole Published 1 July 14

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  Can Cameron prevent Juncker snubbing next commissioner?

  In Depth One reason for that embarrassing phone call becomes clear as Baroness Ashton prepares to step down

  By The Mole Published 30 June 14

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  Another Cameron gaffe: judge hits out over Coulson apology

  In Depth Jury fails to reach verdict on two other charges faced by Coulson after Cameron's premature apology

  By The Mole Published 25 June 14

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  Grovel, grovel… Cameron sorry for hiring 'criminal' Coulson

  In Depth Down and out in Brussels and London: not a good week for David Cameron, and it's due to get worse

  By The Mole Published 24 June 14

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  'Incompetent' David Cameron faces clear defeat over Juncker

  In Depth Leaked tape of two Polish politicians discussing his strategy shows just how isolated Cameron is

  By The Mole Published 24 June 14

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  Stephen Fry 'boycotts Labour bash due to Gambaccini snub'

  In Depth One-time Labour luvvie backs out of gala dinner at protest over treatment of BBC DJ

  By The Mole Published 23 June 14

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  'Juncker drinks too much' says FT – but he's still EU favourite

  In Depth Jean-Claude Juncker still expected to be appointed at next week's summit over Cameron's objections

  By The Mole Published 20 June 14

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  Ed Miliband the statesman: will this improve his public image?

  In Depth Peace breaks out in Commons over Iraq crisis after new poll shows Labour leader is failing to impress

  By The Mole Published 18 June 14

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  Is Blair mad – or just defending himself ahead of Chilcot report?

  In Depth Former PM insists Iraq nightmare 'was always going to happen': you need help, says Boris Johnson

  By The Mole Published 16 June 14

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