Iraq crisis deepens as politicians miss deadline to name PM
Iraqi politicians have missed another deadline to name a new prime minister because of disagreements over which is the largest bloc in parliament.
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Brexit deal gets backing from MPs
Britain took a big step closer to leaving the EU as Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal was backed by a large majority of MPs.
Johnson calls for nation to come together as Commons debates Brexit
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has insisted Leave and Remain labels are now defunct as he moved to push Brexit legislation through Parliament.
Boris Johnson appoints MP Trudy Harrison as parliamentary private secretary
Boris Johnson has appointed Copeland MP Trudy Harrison as his aide in Parliament.
Boris Johnson reiterates opposition to indyref2 in call with Nicola Sturgeon
Boris Johnson has reiterated his opposition to a second vote on Scottish independence during a call with Nicola Sturgeon, despite her saying it is now a “democratic right”.
Boris Johnson criticised for his reaction to image of sick boy on hospital floor
Boris Johnson has come under fire for his lack of empathy over the treatment of a four-year-old boy who was left sleeping on the floor of a hospital because of a bed shortage.
Attenborough: Boris Johnson’s absence from climate debate was shameful
It was “shameful” that Boris Johnson did not take part in a General Election debate on climate change, Sir David Attenborough has said.
Boris Johnson wants ‘exuberant’ media after Channel 4 debate row
Boris Johnson has insisted he wants an “unbridled” media after Labour accused the Tories of wanting to “restrict the free press” by threatening Channel 4.
Jennifer Arcuri: Boris Johnson cast me aside like I am some gremlin
The businesswoman at the centre of a controversy involving Prime Minister Boris Johnson says she wished he had declared their personal relationship as a potential conflict of interest to avoid her “humiliation”.
Jennifer Arcuri allegedly said Boris Johnson was ‘wrapped around’ her finger
One of Jennifer Arcuri’s industry colleagues claims she boasted of having Boris Johnson “wrapped around her little finger” after he attended one of her company’s conferences.
Johnson’s ‘do or dry’ pledge broken again as PM raises a glass to veterans
Boris Johnson has broken his booze ban for a second time on the election trail.
‘There’s a lot of backlash against Boris here’
As the election campaign officially got under way, not all voters in Boris Johnson’s Uxbridge and South Ruislip constituency appeared convinced the Prime Minister should retain his seat.
Boris Johnson reaches 100th day as prime minister
Boris Johnson clocks up the 100th day of his premiership on Thursday – the same day that the UK was originally due to leave the European Union.
Labour happy to back general election once no-deal Brexit off table: Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn has said that Labour will be very happy to fight a general election once “all vestiges” of a no-deal Brexit have been taken off the table.
Boris Johnson to offer MPs chance to vote on a motion of no confidence in his government
Boris Johnson will tonight offer MPs the chance to vote on a motion of no confidence in his government.
Ewing accuses PM of reneging on EU £160m
Scotland’s Rural Affairs Secretary, Fergus Ewing, has accused the prime minister of trying to renege on his promise to return £160 million of EU convergence funds to Scottish farmers.
Iain Duncan Smith: Scots need to see ‘real person’ behind Boris Johnson ‘caricature’
The man leading the campaign to get Boris Johnson into Number 10 has appealed for people to see beyond the “caricatures” of the front-runner for the Tory leadership.
Jacob Rees-Mogg visits Aberdeen to argue Boris Johnson is ‘crucial’ for future of union
Prominent Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg visited Aberdeen yesterday to whip up support among local Tories for Boris Johnson’s bid to become the next Prime Minister.
Majority of Tory MSPs want Jeremy Hunt to be prime minister
Ruth Davidson yesterday formally backed Jeremy Hunt to become prime minister, arguing he is the best candidate to protect the Union.
Liam Gallagher: Send me the keys to 10 Downing Street
Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has said he would like to become the next prime minister, adding that he will “sort this pile of shit out”.
Theresa May’s right hand man backs Matt Hancock for top job
Tory rising star Andrew Bowie has backed health secretary Matt Hancock to succeed his boss in Number 10.
Rylan Clark-Neal condemns May resignation for ‘taking shine off’ Spice Girls gig
Rylan Clark-Neal has criticised the Government for taking the “shine” away from the Spice Girls reunion.
‘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.
New Brexit withdrawal agreement defeated in Westminster
MPs have rejected Theresa May’s newest Brexit Withdrawal Agreement in parliament today.
Brexit becomes a matter of great personal regret for Prime Minister
In a televised address from 10 Downing Street, Theresa May said that it was “a matter of great personal regret for me” that Brexit will not go ahead on March 29.
Spitting Image puppet of Margaret Thatcher up for auction
A grotesque puppet of Margaret Thatcher which featured on satirical series Spitting Image is up for auction.
Jeremy Clarkson issues foul-mouthed summary of Brexit
Jeremy Clarkson has castigated the issue of Brexit and branded the leave process a “complete clusterf***” as the Prime Minister’s deal was roundly rejected by MPs.
Blue Toon teddy takes up residence in 10 Downing Street
A Blue Toon bear which was handmade by a north-east learning disabilities charity has been gifted to the prime minister.
Parliament must set example, says Blackford after claims bullying rife in Commons
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has vowed to “stand full square” behind moves to “clean up” parliament in the wake of claims bullying has been allowed to thrive in the House of Commons.
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.
PM says retail salaries should be ‘competitive’
Prime Minister Theresa May has called on retailers to provide competitive wages and bonus schemes for staff amid a furious row over workers’ contracts at Sainsbury’s.
John Cleese repeats threat to leave UK as MPs reject new Leveson probe
John Cleese has again threatened to leave the UK after MPs decided not to go ahead with the second phase of the Leveson Inquiry.