Wednesday, 9 April 2014

Resignation chaos special - politics.co.uk

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"It has become clear to me that the present situation has become a distraction from the vital work this government is doing to turn our country around."

Quite a big news story

Maria Miller resigns: 'I've become a distraction'

Maria Miller arriving at No 10 on Tuesday for her last Cabinet meeting

Maria Miller resigns from the Cabinet after seven days of hostile headlines over her expenses

Maria Miller: Full coverage

Minister with final say on women's issues is now... a man

That all-male frontbench was bad enough - but today Cameron's women problem has just got a lot worse

For the first time ever, the new minister with the final say on women's issues is going to be... a man

PMQs verdict: Even today, Cameron holds his own against Miliband

Ed Miliband struggled to hit an open goal during PMQs

Cameron somehow manages to hold his own on a day when he should have been humiliated.

PMQs as-it-happened: After the resignation, the mauling

PMQs as-it-happens: After the resignation, the mauling

David Cameron faced the Commons chamber after Maria Miller's resignation. Catch up here

Maria Miller's seven deadly errors: A Cabinet minister's case study in how to lose your job

Maria Miller's resignation comes after years of mistakes

For years Maria Miller's scornful attitude has combined with some terrible decision-making to leave her no choice this morning but to resign. Here's a breakdown of her seven biggest mistakes...

Maria Miller resignation letter in full

Maria Miller resignation letter in full

The culture secretary's resignation letter - and the reply from the prime minister - in full and unedited

Meanwhile...

Comment: Five ways to restore public trust in big business

Francis West: 'Investor pressure will not be brought to bear effectively without government intervention'

Even the most aggressive businesses should recognise their responsibilities don't stop with the shareholder

High court: Theresa May is 'irrational'

Theresa May branded 'irrational' by high court

Home secretary branded "irrational" by the high court, in a humiliating ruling which casts doubt on her abilities as a secretary of state

Liberal Democrats finally rebel over prison book ban

Ian Swales acted as primary sponsor of the EDM

Liberal Democrat MPs finally begin to rebel against party leadership over the ban on sending prisoners books

'A matter of deep regret': More details emerge of millions wasted on Universal Credit

IDS: Twin IT systems are both enjoying millions in funding

The government has spent hundreds of millions of pounds on two IT systems for Universal Credit, neither of which is capable of being tested on users

Exclusive first look: The cannabis legalisation advert

UK sees first cannabis legalisation advert

Get an early look at Britain's first ever ad campaign for the legalisation of cannabis

Tougher GCSEs and A Levels will do little to fill the UK skills gap

As Ofqual announces tougher new GCSEs and A Levels, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is concerned the changes will do little to alleviate concerns from employers who they say struggle to find young people with the skills they need.

Woman who starved dog to death sentenced to 24 weeks in jail

A Bristol woman has been sent to prison after she was found guilty of causing suffering and neglect to her dog.

Belgium crushes 1.5 tonnes of ivory in dramatic bid to save elephants

This morning the Belgian government, in conjunction with the IFAW, destroyed its stockpile of seized ivory weighing more than 1.5 tonnes.

Outlook for UK chemical industry remains strong

In the latest survey of business prospects carried out for chemical businesses by the industry trade body the Chemical Industries Association, optimism remains high.

Life ban and custodial sentence for man who killed puppy by throwing it against a wall

A Wirral man has been found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering after he admitted killing his dog by throwing it against a wall after it defecated on his bed.

IET project to inform Great Britain’s future electricity networks enters next phase

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has received funding from the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) ‘the UK’s innovation agency’ for the second phase of its Power Networks Joint Vision (PNJV) project.

MRSA Action UK urges Departments and Ministers to work together to tackle antimicrobial resistance and promote hand hygiene in schools

Following successful work with alocal school and hospital, MRSA Action UK wrote to the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, highlighting just how schemes such as these could be promoted to schools nationally.

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