This week, Mitt Romney asserted that “marriage is a relationship between one man and one woman”, which is reassuring from a politician whose religion tolerates polygamy.

Mormon Romney Woos Key US Bible Belt Voters

When Messrs. Cameron and Osborne committed the UK to ‘the age of austerity’ three years ago, they hoped to batten down the hatches, reign in spending, empower the private sector and use thrift to eventually attain growth. A Europe-wide commitment formed; austerity, rather than stimulus, was seen as the best way to avoid a double-dip recession.

Much of Europe is undergoing a changing of the guard

As France goes to the polls, there is a strong possibility the British and French governments will find themselves in very different ideological camps once the results are known. What are the implications for France's relationship with Britain and Europe if Nicolas Sarkozy clinches a second term? Will his rival François Hollande re-assess the Entente Cordiale if the French electorate votes him in? Let's take a look at the outcomes of what is proving to be a battle royal.

A combination of pictures shows French presidential candidates Nicolas Sarkozy (L) and Francois Hollande during …

To many, London Mayor Boris Johnson typifies the Etonian elitism of David Cameron’s government.
 
Despite this, he is the bookie’s favourite to win the London Mayoral election next month, leading his closest rival, Labour candidate Ken Livingstone, by six points in the latest polls.

Boris Johnson talks the talk, but does he walk the walk?

David Miliband pictured at 10 Downing Street. Photo: PAThis week I’m going to make a few bold predictions about the emerging political landscape.

First of all, Cameron will be Prime Minister after comfortably winning the next election.

But then, I believe David - not Ed - Miliband will lead Labour to victory.

We’re nearly halfway through the coalition’s term, and while there have clearly been fractious encounters within Parliament, the disagreements have, broadly speaking, come between the two members of the coalition as opposed to from within the Tory party.

Because of this, Cameron remains relatively unopposed within his party and it would take a major disaster or scandal to upset that.

Furthermore, the core tenet of Cameron's policy - reducing the deficit - now has a broad coalition of support among the electorate. And while the unions continue to rattle their sabres, he remains fairly insulated from the issues that have caused most public outcry.

Just look at how Health Secretary Andrew Lansley appears to be taking all the flack for NHS

Drugs gangs have created lawless 'no-go areas' in British cities similar to those in Mexico, a report from the International Narcotics Control Board suggests.

The report’s author, Professor Hamid Ghodse, described how “drug traffickers, organised crime, drug users, they take over”. He also cited the celebrity use of drugs as helping to "normalise use" in society.

When you are a child, complex issues are often greeted with the phrase: "Don't worry, you’ll understand when you’re older."

But even when you become an adult matters remain confusing. Especially if you are young and trying to get a job.

The Job Centre is an increasingly likely destination for young people coming out of education.

When you are a child, complex issues are often greeted with the phrase: "Don't worry, you’ll understand when you’re older."

But even when you become an adult matters remain confusing. Especially if you are young and trying to get a job.

There are now more than a million young people unemployed in Britain – with more than 20% of 16-24 year olds not in employment or education.

The job centre is becoming an increasingly likely prospect for youths coming out of education.