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No 10 issues 'loon slur' denial No 10 denies that "anyone in Downing Street" made comments reported in several papers describing Tory activists as "mad, swivel-eyed loons". Minister heckled by head teachers Education Secretary Michael Gove receives one of the angriest receptions of his three years in office as he appears before head teachers in Birmingham. Governor warns over housing plans The outgoing governor of the Bank of England warns a government plan to boost the housing market should not become permanent. Farage blasts 'fascist' protesters The SNP says UKIP leader Nigel Farage "has lost the plot" after he described protesters who besieged him in Edinburgh as "fascist scum". Hammond: Gay marriage 'angered many' A Conservative cabinet minister criticises the government time spent debating the issue of same-sex marriage. Labour wants full employment - Byrne Liam Byrne says Labour must aspire to create "full employment" and sets out plans to tackle unemployment "blackspots". Police use of child IDs 'was common' The use of dead children's identities by Scotland Yard undercover officers was "common practice", MPs are told by the chief constable leading an investigation. Tagging firms face billing probe Two major private security firms face an inquiry into whether they were overpaid for contracts to electronically tag criminals. Gove wants better-looking new homes Michael Gove backs green field development provided new homes are things of "beauty", in a wide-ranging speech to a right wing think tank. Police 'must confirm arrest names' Home Secretary Theresa May says the police should confirm the identity of suspects on arrest if asked to do so by journalists. Russia 'sends modern arms to Syria' Russia has sent sophisticated anti-ship missiles to Syria which could be used to deter future military intervention, US media reports say. Fire service 'needs transforming' Fire and rescue services in England need to be "transformed" to become more efficient and effective, a review commissioned by the government says. Childcare costs will be tackled - PM David Cameron indicates he is ready to compromise over changes to childcare, after concerns were raised by Lib Dem coalition partners. 'Unhealthy' drink culture among MPs A quarter of MPs believe there is an "unhealthy" culture of drinking in Parliament, a survey for charity Alcohol Concern suggests. EU referendum bill will be debated A Conservative backbencher introducing a bill paving the way for a referendum on the UK's EU membership will have the "full support" of the party. NI agri-food strategy unveiled The first and deputy first ministers have launched a plan for the agri-food industry which they say will aim to create 15,000 jobs over the next 7-years. Introduction A tour of the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont. New school flu vaccine pilot mooted Highland Council plans to pilot an annual flu vaccination for schoolchildren before rolling it out for all P1 to S5 pupils. Introduction BBC Democracy Live takes you on a tour of the Scottish Parliament. Democracy 'damaged by English focus' Democracy in Wales is being damaged by a lack of coverage of Welsh affairs in the London-based media, the assembly's presiding officer fears. Introduction A guide to the National Assembly for Wales. UK Coal: The final curtain? Pensions and pits: Britain's coal industry attempts a rescue bid to stay in business. Suicide highlights welfare dispute The tragedy of the suicide of a woman with financial troubles highlights the dispute over changes to housing benefit. Political editors across England Political analysis from around England VIDEO: House of Commons Leading Conservative rebel calls on MPs to demonstrate their support for an EU referendum. Q&A: Beginner's guide to PM's speech David Cameron delivers his long-awaited speech on the UK's relations with the EU. Here's an at-a-glance guide. Links to UK political websites Links to political parties and other useful websites covering UK politics. Who's who: Cameron's new cabinet As David Cameron reshuffles his cabinet, here's a full list of who is doing what job. Ed Miliband's shadow cabinet The details of Labour leader Ed Miliband's shadow cabinet following the recent reshuffle. European Parliaments online Links to other Parliamentary broadcasters VIDEO: 'My co-chairman would not say that' Grant Shapps has said the co-chariman of the Conservative Party, Andrew Feldman, did not makes the comments reported in several newspapers that described Tory activists as "mad, swivel-eyed loons". VIDEO: UKIP and protester go head to head The man who organised the student protest against Nigel Farage during his visit to Edinburgh has defended the action as "constructive criticism". VIDEO: First chief social worker for children England's first chief social worker for children has been speaking about her plans, ahead of taking up the post in September. VIDEO: PM under fire over gay marriage plans Prime Minister David Cameron is under fire from one his cabinet colleagues over his plans for same-sex marriage. VIDEO: Can you name the third city of the EU? The European Union is linked to Brussels and Strasbourg, but it is probably less known that its third base of power is in the small country of Luxembourg. VIDEO: Europe on road to more austere measures? Europe's GDP shrank by 0.2% in the first three months of this year as politicians debate whether to carry on with austerity plans or to change course. VIDEO: Young: Tories 'pulling in same direction' Conservatives sailed through choppy waters as the European issue raised its head again, but Toby Yong reckoned the "Cameron Battleship" was the best way forward to deal with a referendum. VIDEO: Hove v Gove battle for new free schools bid Plans backed by Education Secretary Michael Gove could see a free school set up on a Sussex playing field, but the bid has angered some residents. Analysis: The Conservative dilemma Can Cameron focus on growth if his MPs want to debate Europe? Quantifying the benefits of HS2 How did the government calculate the benefits of HS2? VIDEO: Boulton shoots through political week Would-be basketball star Adam Boulton on the political week Bizarre requests for embassy help The strange requests made to UK embassy staff around the world Private member's bills: Class of 2012 What happened to the private member's bills from last year? Why don't homes have sprinkler systems? The debate over putting sprinkler systems into homes Latest opinion polls See how the main parties are doing in the latest opinion polls on voting intention. Q&A: Bulgarian and Romanian immigration What happens when Romanians and Bulgarians get full rights? 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