"I don't mind how much my ministers talk, so long as they do what I say" - Margaret Thatcher  View this email in your browser PMQs special George Osborne had a big day out today, standing in for David Cameron at prime minister's questions. This was a big test for the chancellor who hopes one day to be doing this on a weekly basis. He was largely successful. However there was one particularly ill-timed joke at Hilary Benn's expense during what was otherwise a very serious exchange between the two men on the subject of extremism. This one moment spoke volumes. Elsewhere we take a look at a worrying rise in intimidation of women seeking abortions and ask why the Home Office seem so reluctant to deal with it. We also have several reports on last night's London mayoral hustings. The race to be Labour's next London mayor has become an increasingly bitterly fought one and there were a series of tense exchanges between the leading candidates. Heathrow in particular proved a controversial topic among the candidates, with David Lammy lashing out at his rival Sadiq Khan. Overall though it was an enlightening and policy-filled debate. A fact which stands it in stark contrast to the largely superficial debate taking place for the Labour leadership right now. Latest Articles     PMQs verdict: Small slip-up aside, Osborne survives dangerous encounter   On Jun 17, 2015 01:02 pm The chancellor needed to be neither too good nor too bad - and he just about managed it Read more... »         Home Office silent amid campaign of intimidation against abortion clinics   On Jun 17, 2015 10:13 am Calls grow for buffer zones as Home Office ignores aggressive campaign of harassment Read more... »   Labour mayoral hopefuls clash over Heathrow   On Jun 16, 2015 03:00 pm Labour MP's previous support for Heathrow expansion could cost party crucial votes Read more... »       Tessa Jowell: Mansion tax was 'disastrous' for Labour     On Jun 17, 2015 10:41 am Proposed tax created 'toxic' levels of anxiety among voters Read more... »   Sadiq Khan accused of playing 'the politics of Ed Miliband' on Heathrow     On Jun 17, 2015 09:32 am Labour mayoral hopefuls divided over whether to build a third runway Read more... »     Opinion Former videos   Top 10 priorities for the new government in 90 seconds   On Jun 12, 2015 09:18 am The insurance and long term savings industry works hard to look after people, businesses and society, providing financial support in old age and times of trouble. The ABI looks forward to working with the new Government in tackling these issues. Read more... » First TV advert for Alzheimer's Society   On Jun 04, 2015 05:04 pm For the first time ever, Alzheimer's Society is running an advertising campaign to make people more aware of the Society and how we can support people affected by dementia. Read more... »   Opinion Formers articles     30 Chambers of Commerce are all backing an expanded Heathrow Those 30 Chambers of Commerce, together representing 40,000 businesses, are all backing an expanded Heathrow. Read more... »   Universities are a vital source of knowledge for policymakers Manchester Policy Blogs offers expert insight, analysis and comment from researchers at The University of Manchester on key public policy issues. Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     Falling borrowing rates trigger cut in government support for borrowers in difficulty Falling borrowing rates are about to trigger the first fall for almost five years in the rate at which support for mortgage interest is paid to borrowers. Read more... »   MRSA Action UK observe leading care agency's infection prevention & control training Abacare Care Agency invited MRSA Action UK to their induction training to observe hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment and infection prevention and control training. Read more... »     Jobs and courses     Editorial assistant/intern - Politics.co.uk   On Jun 04, 2015 02:25 pm There is a position available at Politics.co.uk for a part-time editorial assistant/intern. Read more... »     Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2015 Politics.co.uk (Adfero Media Ltd), All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Politics.co.uk (Adfero Media Ltd) 501 Metropolitan Wharf Building 70 Wapping Wall London, E1W 3SS United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences