Much to chew on
Delight at positive independent backing for local income tax plans is tempered by a harrowing constituency case for Ed Davey
Ed Davey

Race on for another place in history
Michael Brown looks ahead to a season of important political anniversaries
Michael Brown

Fighting for control
Jolyon Kimble reports on a torrid session of the Home Affairs Committee
Jolyon Kimble

GM decision based on 'good science'
Epolitix.com’s Chris Smith rounds up the week’s key moments in the Commons
Chris Smith

From soccer to the '60s
Lord McNally witnesses a consummate Despatch Box performance
  Lord McNally

You shall not harm our Lord Chancellor
Andrew Evans reports on the week’s major developments in the Lords

A Budget for fairness
The Chancellor has an ideal opportunity to build on the government’s efforts to tackle poverty and inequality, says Brendan Barber
Brendan Barber

Shaping up the tax system
Doug Godden discusses how the tax framework can be improved so that our economy begins to realise its productivity potential
Doug Godden

Time to make the tough choices
Christine Frayne and Sarah Love say the Chancellor must come to terms with lower than expected tax receipts
Christine Frayne and Sarah Love

Easing the burden on business
Over the economic cycle the Chancellor should commit to reducing the tax burden as a proportion of GDP, says George Cox
George Cox

Brown steers clear of trouble
William Keegan considers how history will judge Gordon Brown's chancellorship compared with those of previous Labour occupants of 11 Downing Street
William Keegan

Return to domestic concerns
Robin Oakley discusses the political context that will frame the Chancellor's Budget speech
Robin Oakley

The passing of Politico's
Austin Mitchell reports on the demise of the Victoria-based political bookshop
Austin Mitchell is Labour MP for Great Grimsby

Differences buried in pursuit of power
With the Democratic Party displaying hard-headed unity in opposition to President Bush, John Kerry is set to mount a strong challenge to the incumbent in the November elections, writes John Kenneth White
John Kenneth White

Hunt is on after appointments row breaks out
Clive Betts reports on the 'cronyism' allegations that currently dog the First Minister
Clive Betts

Cobbett’s Corner

Chris Moncrieff

Tried and tested in seeking the truth
It is the Lib Dems who are holding to account a failing government and showing up the cynicism of today's Tory party, says Lord Dholakia
Lord Dholakia

At home in Europe
Graham Watson reflects on 10 years of Liberal Democrat representation in Brussels and Strasbourg
Graham Watson

Getting back into the game
In the run-up to this June's elections – and with the looming general election in mind – the Liberal Democrats must decide whether they focus on the big issues of taxation and spending, or place subjects close to the hearts of activists, such as euthanasia and the liberalisation of pornography laws, at the top of their agenda. Greg Hurst reports
Greg Hurst

Rightward shift to test grassroot loyalty
Charles Kennedy and his team will have a tough time in Southport selling their new policies to the party activists, warns George Parker
George Parker