Alan Johnson says he considered running for London mayor and hints that he could seek the job in 2016.

The taxpayer could lose about £2bn once the assets of collapsed bank Northern Rock are wound down, the National Audit Office estimates.

David Cameron says it was "more dangerous to stay silent than to speak out" - and insists there will be no retreat on deficit reduction.

News International briefed David Cameron on "what to say" before he first met Rupert Murdoch - but he "wouldn't play ball", the Leveson Inquiry hears.

Education Secretary Michael Gove loses a High Court battle with Essex County Council over government cuts to nursery funding.

Jim Nicholson, UUP MEP, says he will stand again for Europe and intends to sit the full term.

Sinn Fein confirms Martina Anderson is to replace Bairbre de Brun in the European Parliament.

A new honours committee is to be set up to reward the work of people in politics who "demonstrate selfless commitment for the good of the nation".

Thousands of street parties will be held all over the UK to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with millions expected to line the Mall in London and cheer Her Majesty.

The Church of England has welcomed £30m government offer to fund alterations and repairs to its listed buildings.

Conservative MP Patrick Mercer says he will co-operate fully with any investigation by a Commons watchdog into his relationship with a security firm.

More than 70 MPs sign a motion calling on the Government to cancel the planned introduction of tax on static caravans.

A new report warns of a growing housing crisis as politicians face the challenge of finding the building land for homes to cater for a changing and growing population.

A new report calls for children in Scotland to start learning a second language as soon as they start school.

Welsh speakers would be able to access fully bilingual public services if new plans outlined for the language are given the go-ahead.

The number of new homes started by house builders in England fell again in the first three months of the year, according to official figures.

A parliamentary committee questions the length and quality of some apprenticeships, saying six month programmes are of no real benefit.

John McDonnell defies odds of 58,000 to 1 to twice in a row top the ballot allowing MPs to bring in a Private Member's Bill.

The chairman of the committee of backbench Conservative MPs said its election campaign this week was "too factional and occasionally bad tempered".

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