Politics
Blair says all Labour leadership contenders ‘significant improvement’ on Corbyn
The former PM said the party had ‘too often been a failure’ as a competitor at elections.
Priti Patel defended over claims that she bullied Home Office officials
The Home Secretary has reportedly tried to oust permanent secretary Sir Philip Rutnam from the department.
Dominic Cummings suggested NHS could fund selection of genetic traits in babies
The comments were made by Mr Cummings in a blog post on his website in 2014.
Celebrities claim relatives ‘wouldn’t make the cut’ in points-based system
A viral tweet attracted comments from Jay Rayner and Caitlin Moran, who shared their own families’ stories.
Corbyn condemns Johnson for not visiting flood-hit communities
The Labour leader called the Government’s response to recent flooding ‘wholly inadequate’.
Former Momentum chief backs Starmer in game-changing move
Laura Parker said he is best placed to unify the party.
Tony Blair calls for ‘radical’ overhaul to mark Labour’s 120th anniversary
He admitted 2020 isn't 1997, saying Labour must "redefine what radical means".
Priti Patel concedes that her own parents would not have been admitted to UK under her own immigration rules
The Home Secretary admits she probably wouldn't be in the country under her own tough immigration proposals.
Time for businesses to start training British workers, says Priti Patel
The Home Secretary said the newly announced immigration system should push firms into looking closer to home for recruits.