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Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt to face off for final time in battle for No 10

Tory leadership contenders Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt will go head to head for what is expected to be the final time as the race for No 10 enters its closing stages.

I didn’t want to be little girl crying wolf over Brexit, says outgoing PM May

Outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May has said she “did everything” she could to get Brexit “over the line”.

Politics is child’s play for baby William

As the gloves come off in Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt’s leadership battle, voters will probably be relieved to see a fresher face in Downing Street.

Michael Gove taunts Tory leadership rivals as he insists he will not quit over cocaine confession

Michael Gove pledged to deliver Brexit, strengthen the Union and prioritise “undervalued communities” as he sought to salvage his leadership campaign after revelations he had taken cocaine on several occasions in the past.

‘The second female prime minister, but certainly not the last’: Tearful Theresa May announces resignation date

The Prime Minister held back tears as she revealed the date she will be leaving her role as leader of the country.

Analysis: What next for Brexit?

Where to start? Heading into Monday all the talk in Westminster was on whether Theresa May could do enough to persuade her Brexiteer colleagues and the Democratic Unionists to back her deal in a third and final vote.

Government agree to protect rights of EU nationals in event of no-deal

Ministers caved to pressure last night and agreed to seek a treaty with the EU that would safeguard citizens' rights in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

Downing Street rebuff claims Brexit strategy is being softened

Downing Street has rebuffed claims that Britain will soften its demand to reopen the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement to solve the controversial Northern Ireland "backstop" issue.

Nicola Sturgeon says she will work with Tory Remainers to find Brexit ‘alternative’

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has revealed she is willing to work with Remainer Conservatives as part of a Commons coalition to stop Theresa May’s Brexit plans and prevent the UK crashing out of the EU without a deal.

Theresa May warns of two main issues holding up Brexit negotiations

Theresa May has sent a warning to the EU, saying the organisation and the UK remain a "long way apart" in Brexit negotiations.

Grenfell children join Theresa May in Downing Street garden planting session

Children affected by the Grenfell Tower fire have joined Theresa May in a planting session in the garden of number 10 Downing Street.

Reports claim Prime Minister was target of terror plot

Reports have emerged that counter-terror police foiled an alleged plot to bomb Downing Street and murder Prime Minister Theresa May.

IN FULL: Theresa May’s statement as she calls for shock General Election

Here is the full text of Prime Minister Theresa May’s statement from Downing Street:

Theresa May stuns Westminster by calling for General Election in June

Theresa May has announced plans to call a snap General Election.

Theresa May surprise announcement: Snap General Election to be held on June 8

Theresa May has called for a snap General Election on June 8 in an unexpected statement outside Downing Street this morning.

Sturgeon to push ahead with second referendum plans

Nicola Sturgeon has warned Theresa May she will press ahead with plans for a second independence referendum with or without "constructive discussion" with the UK Government.

Westminster terror: Reconsidering the delicate balance

Joe Churcher, who spent 16 years at Westminster as the Press Association’s chief political correspondent before moving to the P&J, reflects on the ever-changing security measures at parliament. Denying terrorists the opportunity to strike while protecting the right of voters to access democratic institutions has always been a delicate balance.

Number 10 rejects claim there is no Brexit plan

Downing Street has dismissed a leaked memo that suggested the Conservative Government has no plan for Brexit.

Heron pays a shock visit to 10 Downing Street

The Number 10 entrance is regarded as one of the most secure doors in Britain, due to the men and woman who enter the building, it needs to be safely guarded.

Call for Queen’s censure over Scotland independence remark

An anti-monarchy group has called for the Queen to be censured over claims she intervened in the Scottish referendum while on a visit to the north-east.

Conservative Conference: David Cameron makes populist pitch to keep top job

David Cameron has pledged to slash taxes, cut immigration and protect the NHS in an emotional and populist pitch for another five years as prime minister.

In pictures: The Big Brownie Birthday at No 10

In Pictures: Protests on Downing Street during Chinese premier visit

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is due to meet British Prime Minister David Cameron at Downing Street today, drawing both protests and a crowd of supporters.