Theresa May has declared she is "worried about the state of politics" in Britain, Europe and the rest of the world, as she used her final major speech…

The chief executives of Asda, Greggs and J Sainsbury will hold talks with Michael Gove this week amid growing concern that a series of recycling initiatives…

Labour peers have taken out a newspaper advert accusing Jeremy Corbyn of "failing the test of leadership" by allowing antisemitism to "grow in our…

The Tory leadership hopefuls are facing pressure to lower the salary threshold for migrant workers from £30,000 to £20,000 to avoid skills…

Theresa May is to make an emotional valedictory speech, on "the state of politics", just days before she leaves Downing Street next week.

Labour's deputy leader Tom Watson has launched a bid to toughen up the party's rules to make it easier to expel members for antisemitism.

Theresa May was warned just months after entering Downing Street that the central tenets of her Brexit strategy were "not really compatible with each…

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt have been warned the EU will not consider any changes to the Irish border backstop after the Tory leadership contenders…

A philosopher sacked from his role as a housing adviser over comments in a magazine interview has received an apology from the government.

Boris Johnson could send MPs home for up to two weeks in October under plans being considered by his campaign.

Both Tory leadership contenders have made a dramatic pivot towards a no-deal Brexit after they ruled out accepting a potential key concession from…

A landmark domestic abuse bill is set to be introduced in parliament as Theresa May attempts to pass laws to protect survivors.

Boris Johnson has revealed the last time he cried was over a stolen bike.

Boris Johnson has again refused to talk about his private life, including if his partner would live with him in Downing Street if he becomes prime…

A warning of infertile soil, oceans full of plastic, contaminated water and severe weather - unless climate change is tackled - is being issued by…

Jeremy Corbyn has been forced to hold an emergency meeting of his shadow cabinet and a showdown with his MPs as the antisemitism crisis engulfing Labour…

Theresa May has called comments by Donald Trump about oppositon congresswomen from black and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds "completely unacceptable".

Amber Rudd has dropped her opposition to a no-deal Brexit but vowed to fight any bid by the next prime minister to suspend parliament to force it through.

Britain's ambassador to the US said Donald Trump abandoned the Iran nuclear deal in an "act of diplomatic vandalism" because it was agreed by his predecessor…

Theresa May has let her hair down by throwing some shapes to ABBA classics - including Dancing Queen.

Labour has been warned its antisemitism row is at a "tipping point" and "many people" could quit unless it takes the issue more seriously.

Two former Labour officials who criticised the party's handling of cases of alleged antisemitism are planning to take legal action against the party.

Jeremy Hunt has admitted he may "pay a political price" for saying he could not guarantee Brexit by Christmas.

Union leader Len McCluskey has joined criticism of Labour's deputy leader amid an ongoing row over antisemitism.

The Metropolitan Police have said they "respect the rights of the media" following a warning to journalists, seen as a direct attack on press freedom.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has insisted anyone who commits an act of antisemitism in the party should lose their membership or be expelled.

Theresa May's successor faces a "very serious reality check" when it comes to Brexit, Ireland's prime minister has warned.

Boris Johnson has promised to end the "unfair" prosecutions of Northern Ireland veterans if he becomes prime minister.

Many Brexiteers call it Project Fear but Greg Clark says it is just the reality of his conversations with businesses up and down the country: thousands…

Theresa May has admitted she should have taken part in TV debates ahead of the last general election and taken a swipe at Tory Brexiteers in her final…

Boris Johnson has insisted he will "continue to be robust" with Donald Trump if he becomes prime minister.

Boris Johnson and not Theresa May should appoint Sir Kim Darroch's successor as British ambassador to the US, a key supporter of the Conservative leadership…

Labour's Jewish affiliate has said that 30 whistleblowers have come forward to detail their experiences of the party's handling of antisemitism allegations.

MPs' staff face an "unacceptable risk" of bullying and harassment, which is viewed as a "necessary evil" by some workers in parliament, an independent…

Labour's deputy leader Tom Watson has hit out at the party's dismissal of claims of interference in cases of antisemitism, saying the response to the…

Labour peer Lord Levy has told Sky News he puts himself "under the microscope every day" over his future in the party.

Former Welsh minister Carl Sargeant killed himself just days after he was sacked over sexual harassment claims, an inquest has concluded.

Boris Johnson has hit back at criticism that he threw the former British ambassador to the US “under a bus”.

Police have held "initial discussions" over an investigation into the leak of diplomatic memos from Sir Kim Darroch, the UK's ambassador to the US,…

A shocking dossier on sexual harassment and bullying in the House of Lords has prompted demands from a top QC for a crackdown on peers' behaviour towards…

Labour should change its rules to automatically throw out members involved in "clear" cases of antisemitism, a member of Jeremy Corbyn's top team has…

A new group of independent MPs has been set up in parliament, intended to be a "welcoming home" for those thinking of defecting from the Conservatives…

Sir Kim Darroch has resigned as the UK's ambassador to the US amid a row over leaked memos that were critical of Donald Trump.

Former prime minister Sir John Major has said he would be willing to go to court to try and stop Boris Johnson suspending parliament.

Labour has defended not confirming its Brexit policy at a general election until one is called, saying it needs to "see what the circumstances are".

A prominent supporter of Boris Johnson has said he agrees with the refusal to back the UK's ambassador to Washington amid a row with Donald Trump.

A group of peers have resigned the Labour whip with one claiming leader Jeremy Corbyn and "his circle" are "antisemitic".