Politics

Kemi Badenoch has said former Post Office chair Henry Staunton was being investigated over bullying allegations before his dismissal – as she accused him...

Ofcom has launched an investigation into Rishi Sunak’s recent appearance on GB News. The prime minister answered questions on a range of topics from...

Ministers have urged police forces to use “robust” measures to tackle protesters who “intimidate and harass” MPs over their stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict....

Having a child “feels like financial suicide” for parents, the head of a charity has said, after a study found more Britons are taking...

Sir Keir Starmer called for a “ceasefire that lasts” in Gaza – ahead of a vote in the Commons which risks re-opening Labour divisions...

Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock has cautiously predicted a victory for Sir Keir Starmer at the next general election – but refused to speculate...

This week’s two by-elections had something for everyone – except Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives. Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party has now broken into the record...

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has insisted there is “not much difference” between his and Sir Keir Starmer’s position on a ceasefire in Gaza....

This week’s two by-elections had something for everyone – except Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives. Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party has now broken into the record...

Scottish Labour has unanimously backed an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, with MSPs calling for “unequivocal” support and putting pressure on the rest of the...

Lord Cameron says he wants Ukraine’s allies to “do more” to help defeat Russia and that together they “outmatch” President Vladimir Putin’s regime. Speaking...

Rishi Sunak has suffered a double-blow after losing two by-elections to Labour, overturning significant majorities in both. Both Kingswood and Wellingborough turned from blue...

Labour has gained Wellingborough from the Conservatives, another big by-election victory for Sir Keir Starmer’s party. Labour’s Gen Kitchen won 13,844 votes, while Tory...

Labour has taken Kingswood from the Conservatives, in another by-election victory for Sir Keir Starmer’s party. Damien Egan won 11,176 votes, while Tory candidate...

Votes are being counted in the Kingswood and Wellingborough by-elections, where Labour will be looking to capitalise on the UK entering a recession to...

The UK economy has officially entered recession, figures show. A recession is defined as two consecutive three-month periods where the economy contracts rather than...

Polls have opened for two crunch by-elections taking place today in Kingswood and Wellingborough. Voters in the constituencies will have until 10pm to decide...

Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to suspend any Labour member who was present at a meeting of activists where antisemitic comments were allegedly...

An MP whose office was hit by a suspected arson attack on Christmas eve says he wears a stab vest when going to public...