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PM warns Hollande over tax plan UK PM David Cameron warns French President Francois Hollande that Britain will not accept a Europe-wide financial transaction tax, saying it is not a "sensible measure". Merkel 'suggests Greek euro vote' Greek officials say Germany's Chancellor Merkel has suggested a euro referendum, but Berlin denies the report, as world leaders gather in the US for a G8 summit meeting. Sex abuse Pakistani issue - Warsi Conservative co-chair Baroness Warsi says a "small minority" of Pakistani men see white girls as "fair game". Hunt adviser to appear at Leveson Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt's former special adviser Adam Smith will give evidence to the Leveson Inquiry next week, it is announced. E-petitions 'harm trust' warning Online government petitions will harm trust if they are not reformed, the Hansard Society think tank warns. Parent classes 'not nanny state' Prime Minister David Cameron defends free parenting classes in England, denying they are the policy of a "nanny state". Aid Arab Spring states - Osborne George Osborne calls on the international community not to withdraw financial support from countries in transition following the Arab Spring. N Rock rescue 'could cost £2bn' The taxpayer could lose about £2bn once the assets of collapsed bank Northern Rock are wound down, the National Audit Office estimates. World royals mark Diamond Jubilee More than 20 monarchs gather to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, with protests over the inclusion of the controversial heads of Bahrain and Swaziland. Voters asked about EU referendum Greater Manchester voters are to be polled over whether they want a referendum on UK membership of the European Union. Pasty tax concern 'will be heard' The government is still listening to concerns about the controversial so-called pasty tax, the Deputy Prime Minister says. MP's wife sent dead bird in post The wife of Nottinghamshire MP John Mann is sent a dead bird in the post. Lobbying 'to be reformed by 2015' The government is "determined" to introduce a register of lobbyists before 2015, constitutional reform minister Mark Harper tells a Commons committee. Cameron defends his euro warning David Cameron says it was "more dangerous to stay silent than to speak out" - and insists there will be no retreat on deficit reduction. Probe urged into MP's consultancy Conservative MP Patrick Mercer says he will co-operate fully with any investigation by a Commons watchdog into his relationship with a security firm. MP defies 58,000/1 odds in ballot 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. Thatcher among classic castaways The BBC is to make more Desert Island Discs programmes from the Radio 4 archive available online - including then Tory leader Margaret Thatcher's 1978 appearance. Alan Johnson has mayor ambition Alan Johnson says he considered running for London mayor and hints that he could seek the job in 2016. Quango inquiry is set to cost £1m An investigation into the collapse of a Stormont quango will cost the public purse almost £1m and is taking five years to complete. Introduction A tour of the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont. Kids' cardiac service criticised An independent panel says cardiac services at Glasgow's Sick Children's Hospital "may be unsafe if critical staffing problems are not addressed". Introduction BBC Democracy Live takes you on a tour of the Scottish Parliament. Unite shuns 'opportunistic' Plaid An overture from the new leader of Plaid Cymru is rejected by the leader of one of Wales' biggest trade unions. Introduction A guide to the National Assembly for Wales. Housing crisis for East Midlands? 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. Lowestoft station upgrade calls Peter Aldous, Conservative MP for Waveney, calls for an upgrade to the country's most easterly station at Lowestoft. Political editors across England Political analysis from around England VIDEO: House of Commons MPs have put questions to Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey and his ministerial team. Links to UK political websites UK political websites Who's who: Cameron's government A guide to who's doing what in David Cameron's Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government. Ed Miliband's shadow cabinet The details of Labour leader Ed Miliband's shadow cabinet following the recent reshuffle. Global Parliaments online Links to other Parliamentary broadcasters VIDEO: 'Din of spin in Westminster bubble' Former Wales and Northern Ireland Secretary Peter Hain has said there is too much spin in the Westminster bubble with journalists and politicians operating in their "close little world". VIDEO: 'People can have a say' in EU referendum Voters in three Manchester constituencies will be asked if they want a referendum on UK membership of the European Union by the People's Pledge. VIDEO: Technology and texting tips for MPs MPs have had their fingers burned by texting and technology, and may have regretted the odd text or tweet. VIDEO: Some leaders bigger than their parties? Some smaller parties appear to be dominated by their leaders or key figures, with few people unable to name any other significant members. VIDEO: 'Very drinkable' wines at less than £5 Wine expert Jilly Goolden claimed there were some 'very drinkable' bottles of wine for less than £5 as she discussed plans by the Scottish government for minimum pricing for alcohol. VIDEO: Political week in 60 seconds The political week up to 18 May is reviewed in 60 seconds by Susana Mendonca, looking back over the headlines on the Daily Politics. VIDEO: Some of the best political insults? Some politicians do not hold back with the insults and are happy to dish out unparliamentary language, as this trip though the archive finds. VIDEO: Wrong to shout woof or call a horse gay? Free speech campaigners are calling on the government to change a law which bans "insulting words and behaviour" claiming the Public Order Act is over-used. Steve Hilton vs the civil service Cameron adviser's parting shot at civil service sparks coalition row Analysis: Cameron and Hollande Can Cameron and Hollande bridge the political gulf between them? VIDEO: Flying through the week's political news Fasten seatbelts for Mehdi Hasan's review of political week Wasted youth Resentment among MPs at bright young things catapulted to top FOI: More questions than answers? Why ministers veto freedom of information orders Poll tracker Tracking the Conservatives, Labour and the Lib Dems' fortunes