The Week in Cartoons

SAT 21 Apr: The European Court of Human Rights applies the handbrake on Theresa May’s efforts to deport radical cleric Abu Qatada from Britain after an 11t-hour appeal launched by lawyers.

Sun 22 Apr: While the controversy surrounding Formula One’s refusal to pull out of the Bahrain Grand Prix continues to rumble on, Donald Trump attempts to strike a fresh blow to Alex Salmond by threatening to pull out of developing his luxury hotel complex in Scotland.

Mon 23 Apr: Donald Trump arrives in Scotland in a private jet to take another swing at Alex Salmond as he calls for a stop to the development of windfarms, which he calls “industrial monstrosities”.

Tue 24 Apr: Proposals to reform the House of Lords once again divides the coalition government, with fears that reform would undermine the House of Commons and send costs spiralling.

Wed 25 Apr: Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt finds himself cast as a cheerleader for BSkyB as details emerge over alleged attempts to smooth the process on behalf of News International for a successful takeover.

Thu 26 Apr: As David Cameron admits that politicians have cosied up to Rupert Murdoch for far too long, Donald Trump turns on his heels after feeling “betrayed” by Alex Salmond, claiming the First Minister reneged on assurances that wind farms would not be built near his hotel resort in Aberdeenshire.

Fri 27 Apr: Alex Salmond faces accusations that he has “demeaned the office of First Minister” after admitting that he had backed Rupert Murdoch’s bid for BSkyB.