Boris Johnson rubbed salt into Gordon Brown's wounds last night by winning a
sensational victory over Ken Livingstone in the election for London Mayor.
Gordon Brown has been warned he is on a six-month probation period by
left-wing Labour MPs, who are demanding a change of direction to avert a
humiliating defeat at the next general election.
Assembly members found themselves at the centre of another expenses row last
night, after a £2,660 hike brought their individual office running
allowances up to £72,660 a year.
Listen to Orla's hilarious 'Valerie' cover
Local MP Gregory Campbell has swapped politics for pop stardom after
becoming the subject of an hilarious musical lampoon.
CRIPES! BORIS TAKES LONDON
The Prime Minister is planning to extend shared equity schemes to make
home-owning more affordable for first-time buyers as part of a range of
measures aimed at helping those hit by the credit crunch.
Gordon Brown and Wendy Alexander, Labour's leader in Scotland, have been
taunted by political opponents over their split on whether Scotland should
hold an early referendum on securing independence from the United Kingdom.
An apparent attempt by Gordon Brown to show his "human side" led
to a furious row yesterday between Downing Street and ITV after the Prime
Minister was questioned about his youngest son's struggle with cystic
fibrosis.
David Cameron has launched another raid into Labour's natural territory by
hailing the Conservatives as the "true progressives" of British
politics.
The role of lobby groups in influencing government policy by holding private
meetings with ministers has long been a bone of contention among those who
want to see more transparency in the corridors of Westminster.
One year on from Stormont's return, the Belfast Telegraph has taken the
temperature of life in Northern Ireland; the issues that matter to you, what
you think of the Executive, and your views on the future.
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In Pictures:
Pleasure dome
Store is transformed into a lads' sanctuary
Devolution:
one year on
Exclusive poll: crime, health, Executive and Ulster's future
In Pictures:
Belfast Marathon
15,000 pairs of feet pound the city's streets for annual run
In Pictures:
Viking Race
Bank holiday fun at the boat race charity event
In Pictures & Video:
2008 Business Awards
Belfast Telegraph's glittering gala ceremony
In Pictures:
Undie-cover Agent
Agent Provocateur's revealing lingerie launch
City reviews
Read your entries in our city guides competition
Omagh blaze tragedy
 Special report on Northern Ireland's worst house fire
Belfast Telegraph
Property Awards
 Celebrating excellence at the inaugural awards gala
Best view in town
 Special multimedia report on Belfast Wheel
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Police officers are injured as car fails to stop
Taoiseach's last day spent with Big Ian at Boyne centre
Ship's Belfast beginnings celebrated in exhibition
Applauding Ulster's most exceptional women