Boris Johnson in Downing Street would be ‘catastrophic’ for Scotland, John McDonnell warns
As the Tory leadership battle heats up, Labour's shadow chancellor tells Westminster reporter Daniel O'Donoghue why he worries for the future of the Union
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Lord Sugar backs Johnson for prime minister
Lord Alan Sugar has thrown his weight behind Boris Johnson’s campaign to become prime minister, saying he has the best chance of winning a general election.
Labour MP to be rebuked over support for LGBT teaching protests
A Labour MP will be given a dressing down by the party’s chief whip for telling campaigners protesting against LGBT teaching at a Birmingham primary school “you’re right”.
Labour MP reported to chief whip for backing LGBT teaching protesters
A Labour MP has been reported to the chief whip for telling campaigners protesting against LGBT teaching at a Birmingham primary school “you’re right”.
Labour MP sparks party row after telling LGBT teaching protesters ‘you’re right’
A Labour MP has been criticised by party colleagues after telling campaigners protesting against LGBT teaching at a Birmingham primary school “you’re right”.
Labour MPs hit out at new colleague over anti-Semitism row
The victory of Labour’s Lisa Forbes in the Peterborough by-election shows “anti-Semitism is becoming normal in the party”, one of her new Commons colleagues said.
Labour suspends senior official Pete Willsman over taped anti-Semitism comments
Labour has suspended a senior official after a tape emerged of him saying anti-Semitism has been “whipped up” by the Israeli embassy working within the party.
Corbyn’s colleagues think he is ‘bonkers’ on Brexit, says Alastair Campbell
Jeremy Corbyn’s closest colleagues think he is “bonkers” on Brexit, former Labour spin doctor Alastair Campbell has said.
Campbell expulsion from Labour ‘spiteful’, says Tom Watson
Labour deputy leader Tom Watson said it is “spiteful” to expel people from the Labour Party and called for an “amnesty” for members who did not support the party at the European elections.
Corbyn staffers backed Labour snub, says Campbell as support grows
Alastair Campbell has claimed “senior” figures in Jeremy Corbyn’s office recommended voting against Labour as support for his decision to shun the party in the European elections grew.
Senior Corbyn staffers backed voting against Labour, claims Campbell
Alastair Campbell has claimed “senior” figures in Jeremy Corbyn’s office recommended voting against Labour, after he was expelled from the party for backing the Liberal Democrats in the European elections.
Labour heading for ‘good kicking’ in Euro poll – McDonnell
Labour is braced for a “good kicking” in the European Parliament elections, shadow chancellor John McDonnell has said.
Met plans to push for Extinction Rebellion protest prosecutions criticised
A senior member of the shadow cabinet has criticised Scotland Yard’s plans to push for the prosecution of more than 1,100 Extinction Rebellion protesters.
Tories and Labour just ‘half an inch apart’ on Brexit, says minister
The Conservatives and Labour are just “half an inch apart” on the terms of a Brexit deal, a Cabinet minister has claimed.
May to make ‘bold offer’ in final bid to get MPs to back her Brexit deal
Theresa May is preparing to make a “bold offer” to MPs in a final attempt to get her beleaguered Brexit deal through Parliament and onto the statue book before she leaves office.
Two Irish MEPs face wait on subs’ bench
Two of the 13 MEPs elected in Ireland face an uncertain wait as to when they can actually take their European Parliament seats.
May to make ‘bold offer’ in final bid to get MPs to back her Brexit deal
Theresa May is preparing to make a “bold offer” to MPs in a final attempt to get her beleaguered Brexit deal through Parliament and onto the statue book before she leaves office.
Solar panels and National Grid public ownership part of Labour climate plan
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has said the party’s plans to tackle climate change are “crucial” as he visited a Greater Manchester housing estate to launch his “green industrial revolution”.
May told to set date for departure ‘or MPs will do it for you’
Theresa May must set a date for her departure or her MPs will do it for her, a former Conservative Party leader has said in the wake of “devastating” local election results.
Local election results ‘punishment’ for Tory response to Brexit, Gauke says
The local election results are a “punishment” for the Conservative response to Brexit, a Cabinet minister has conceded, after one in four Tory councillors lost their seats.
Tories seek Labour help to break Brexit deadlock after local election drubbing
Tory leader Theresa May has overseen a local election massacre, with one-in-four of her councillors being booted out of their seats.
Theresa May faces Tory anger after disastrous local election results
Prime Minister Theresa May was confronted with anger from her own party after local election results which she admitted were “very difficult” for the Conservatives.
Fewer people getting help in social care ‘crisis’, study finds
The social care system in England is at “crisis point”, with more people asking for care but fewer receiving it, according to a report.
Theresa May to meet Merkel and Macron in push for Brexit extension
Theresa May is heading for top-level Brexit talks in Berlin and Paris as she seeks support for another extension.
Corbyn branded ‘unfit’ for Number 10 by Jewish Labour Movement
The Jewish Labour Movement (JLM) has said it has no confidence in Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership following the anti-Semitism rows in the party.
Jewish Labour Movement backs no confidence motion in Corbyn
The Jewish Labour Movement (JLM) has said it has no confidence in Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership following the anti-Semitism rows in the party.
Leaked emails ‘show Labour inaction over anti-Semitism complaints’
Labour has defended its handling of complaints about anti-Semitism after it was reported that the party had failed to take disciplinary action in hundreds of cases.
May seeks delay to Brexit as Labour-Tory talks stall
Talks between Theresa May’s Government and Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour aimed at finding a Brexit breakthrough have stalled, with one of the key players describing a “disappointing” lack of progress.
EU may insist on long potential delay to Brexit as May calls for extension
Theresa May faces resistance over her request to the European Union for Brexit to be delayed potentially until June 30, with Brussels expected to insist on a longer extension.
Corbyn congratulates Labour by-election victor
Jeremy Corbyn has travelled to Newport to congratulate Labour’s winning candidate in the parliamentary by-election in the South Wales city.
Theresa May requests Brexit delay until June 30, with option to leave earlier
Theresa May has written to European Council president Donald Tusk requesting a further delay to Brexit until June 30, with the option to leave earlier if her Withdrawal Agreement is ratified.
Theresa May to write to Donald Tusk seeking further Brexit delay
Theresa May is to write to European Council president Donald Tusk on Friday with the UK’s request for a further delay to Brexit, a Downing Street source has said.