Patrick Mercer

Conservatives in buoyant mood: does Labour really look like an alternative government?

A man with something to say on homosexuality and looters gets to stand where Farage chose not to

Nigel Farage might be on a roll – but his party is way behind in planning for this three-horse race

But just because the Ukip leader isn't standing doesn't mean his party won't give the Tories a scare

Tory who branded David Cameron 'an arse' will cause awkard by-election if he stands down

Claims a Tory MP and three peers accepted cash for lobbying unmasks the 'murkier side of politics'