The BNP leader on TV was pure panto, but the real villains in this drama have been at the cabinet table

Question mark lifted

*Tory spin-doctors looked relieved and pleased with themselves in Westminster yesterday after Sayeeda Warsi, their representative on the most-watched Question Time panel on record, put in a feisty performance that drew good reviews.

Bonnie Greer described as 'black history fabricator' and Jack Straw branded 'slimy'

Hain warns BBC of threat of legal challenge after inviting Griffin on to programme

As the far-right party prepares for its first programme appearance, it accuses the BBC of 'stirring up trouble' with its choice of guests

Sayeeda Warsi, the shadow minister for community cohesion, is to take on the leader of the British National Party (BNP) on the BBC's Question Time next week.

Sarah Wollaston, Conservative candidate for Totnes, answers your questions including: Why did you join the Tories? And who is the most fanciable frontbencher?

Gordon Brown should have been in his element. After all, he had waited 10 years for the top job. But, with David Cameron in the ascendancy, the challenge to the PM is to silence his critics and emerge resurgent