National News

Families better off out of workChris Grayling has slammed Brown after new statistics revealed that some families in the UK are better off on benefits than in work.

What did Government get for British Energy?Alan Duncan has called on the Government to say what it got for its stake in British Energy.

Brown – no apology, no new ideasGeorge Osborne has criticised Mr. Brown's Labour Conference speech for containing no apology and no new ideas.

England blighted by litterPeter Ainsworth has described a report on levels of litter in England as "depressing."

Brown's centrepiece announced 6 weeks agoMichael Gove has stressed that Labour have already announced the policy at the heart of Brown's Conference speech.

Still no plan from DarlingGeorge Osborne has attacked Alistair Darling after his Conference speech contained no plan on handling the economic crisis.

Official: Home Information Packs have failedA secret Government report has condemned Home Information Packs as "a waste of time".

Brown "living in a fantasy land"George Osborne accused Brown of "living in a fantasy land" after the Prime Minister made a false claim about our national debt.

Families £572 worse offPhilip Hammond has criticised Gordon Brown after new figures revealed families are £572 a year worse off.

Tell us how best to help new mothersMaria Millerhas launched an online survey to get your views on our plans to provide home support to new mothers.

Brown disowns his own regulatory systemGeorge Osborne has accused Brown of "trying to disown" the regulatory system he himself created.

Labour isn't working…againChris Grayling has launched a dossier that outlines Labour's failure to tackle unemployment.

Equal pay campaignTheresa May will today join with TV presenter June Sarpong to launch a campaign for equal pay for women.

Welcoming the move to sell GatwickThe Shadow Transport Secretary, Theresa Villiers, has welcomed the news that BAA intends to sell Gatwick Airport.

Dairy farms vital to food securityJim Paice has warned that our food security is being undermined by a huge decrease in the number of dairy farms.

Urgent action needed to protect saversGeorge Osborne has called for urgent action to protect savers in the face of increased financial turbulence.

Zimbabwe needs international supportWilliam Hague has welcomed the new power-sharing deal in Zimbabwe but stressed the country still needs support.

Caroline welcomes another Lib Dem defectionCaroline Spelman has welcomed Marc Goodwin to the Conservatives after his defection from the Liberal Democrats.

Labour "in a state of a civil war"Chris Grayling has described the Labour Party as being "in a state of civil war" after a Government whip called for a leadership election.

EU accounts not signed offWilliam Hague has said it is "unacceptable" that the EU accounts have not been signed off for the fourteenth year running.