Brexit deadline could be extended, says European Commission candidate
Brexit could be delayed again beyond October 31, the candidate to be the European Union’s top official has said.
Nigel Farage
Labour’s backing of second Brexit poll will lose it northern seats, Farage says
Nigel Farage says his Brexit Party will take Labour’s traditional northern seats due to Jeremy Corbyn’s support for a second Brexit referendum.
Whitehall dismay as Darroch forced out of Washington post
Senior civil servants have warned of a “disturbing pattern” of top officials being forced out of their jobs following the resignation of Sir Kim Darroch as ambassador to the United States.
Brexiteer pub chain boss backs Boris Johnson to be ‘good PM’
Boris Johnson will make a good prime minister, one of the most prominent business backers of Brexit believes.
Leak of diplomatic cables should be probed by police – MP Tom Tugendhat
The leak of diplomatic cables from the UK ambassador in Washington is “deeply damaging” and should be investigated by police, the chairman of the foreign affairs committee said.
Sir Kim Darroch: A profile of the UK’s man in Washington
Sir Kim Darroch was handed one of the most prestigious jobs in the diplomatic service several months before Donald Trump’s shock ascendancy to the White House.
Boris Johnson’s pledge ‘not most effective way of spending on policing’
Boris Johnson’s pledge to boost police numbers by 20,000 in three years “may not be the most effective way of spending on policing”, the chief inspector of constabulary has said.
Boris Johnson promises 20,000 extra police within three years as PM
Tory leadership favourite Boris Johnson has pledged to boost police numbers by 20,000 in three years if he becomes prime minister.
Brexit Party MEPs turn backs on European anthem amid chaos in Strasbourg
Brexit Party MEPs turned their backs during a rendition of Ode To Joy in the European Parliament as chaotic scenes marked the opening day of the new legislature in Strasbourg.
Rise of Brexit Party has no silver lining, warns Labour MP
Labour MP Lisa Nandy has described the Brexit Party as “fascist”, during a debate at Glastonbury Festival.
Gordon Brown warns of ‘battle for Britain’
Former prime minister Gordon Brown has said Brexit and rising nationalism mean “we are in a battle for the very existence of Britain”.
Labour calls Brexit Party’s Peterborough by-election claims ‘nonsense’
The Brexit Party’s claims that vote-rigging may have played a role in Labour’s wafer-thin victory in the Peterborough by-election have been branded a “desperate attempt” to excuse a defeat.
Farage calls for postal ballot shake-up after by-election ‘vote-rigging rumours’
Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party has called for an investigation into allegations of impropriety during Labour’s slim victory in the Peterborough by-election.
Twitter users mock Nigel Farage over letter from 10-year-old supporter
Nigel Farage has been mocked by Twitter users after he shared a letter which he claimed was from a 10-year-old boy.
Online fundraiser launched to help cover Farage milkshake attacker’s costs
An online fundraiser has been set up to help the man who threw a milkshake over Nigel Farage cover his compensation and court costs.
Nigel Farage milkshake protester ordered to pay compensation
A man who threw milkshake over Nigel Farage has been ordered to pay the Brexit Party leader compensation following the “act of crass stupidity”.
Man ordered to pay Nigel Farage compensation for throwing milkshake
A man who threw milkshake over Nigel Farage has been ordered to pay the Brexit Party leader compensation following the “politically motivated” attack.
Man who threw milkshake at Farage admits assault and criminal damage
A man who threw a milkshake over Nigel Farage during a city centre walkabout has admitted common assault and criminal damage.
No further action over Jo Brand joke, police say
Police will take no further action against Jo Brand after she joked about throwing battery acid at politicians, Scotland Yard has said.
BBC appears ‘cowardly’ for censoring Jo Brand joke, David Baddiel says
The BBC appears “cowardly” after censoring Jo Brand’s controversial joke about throwing battery acid over politicians, comedian David Baddiel has said.
Jo Brand apologises for ‘crass and ill-judged’ acid joke
Comedian Jo Brand has apologised for making a joke about throwing battery acid over politicians.
Police investigating battery acid comment made by Jo Brand on radio
A comment made by Jo Brand about throwing battery acid at politicians is being assessed by the Metropolitan Police following an allegation of incitement to violence.
BBC should explain why it aired Jo Brand battery acid comments – PM
The BBC should explain why it broadcast comments made by Jo Brand on a Radio 4 show when she joked about throwing battery acid at politicians, Downing Street has said.
Nigel Farage accuses Jo Brand of inciting violence over battery acid joke
Nigel Farage has accused Jo Brand of inciting violence following comments she made during a BBC Radio 4 show.
Nigel Farage at Number 10 to demand role in Brexit talks
Nigel Farage has handed a letter in to Downing Street to demand involvement in the Brexit negotiation process.
Corbyn: Write Labour off at your peril
Jeremy Corbyn said the politics of hope helped defeat the Brexit Party in the Peterborough by-election, adding that Labour is ready for a general election and should be written off “at your peril”.
Focus on local issues, not Brexit, was key to Labour victory: new MP
The winning candidate in the Peterborough by-election said her victory shows voters are more concerned about local issues than Brexit.
Brexit Party has changed politics, claims Farage, despite Labour by-election win
Nigel Farage claimed to have “fundamentally changed” British politics despite his party’s narrow defeat as Labour won the Peterborough by-election.
Labour sees off challenge from Brexit Party to win Peterborough by-election
Nigel Farage’s new Brexit Party has failed to secure its first MP as Labour took the Peterborough by-election in a closely-fought contest.
Labour fights off Brexit Party to take Peterborough by-election
Labour has fought off a strong challenge from Nigel Farage’s new Brexit Party to win the Peterborough by-election.
Nigel Farage has ‘good meeting’ with Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump has held a meeting with Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage during his state visit to the UK.
Farage at US ambassador’s residence, fuelling speculation of Trump meeting
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage appears set to meet Donald Trump after being spotted arriving at the US ambassador’s residence.