Australian PM Scott Morrison defends climate change stance amid wildfire crisis
Around 200 wildfires were burning in four states.
John Bercow calls for personal courtesy in Channel 4’s Alternative Christmas Message
An “opinion is no more valid because it is expressed more loudly, repeatedly or abusively”, says the former Commons speaker.
After Chelsea Tottenham incident, Gary Neville says racism in ‘highest office in the country’ makes it acceptable
With speculation that Nigel Farage may be awarded a knighthood emerging, Neville again spoke out again about the dangerous effects on society when “the highest office in the country” expresses racist views.
Labour leadership race heats up as party in-fighting continues
David Lammy has given the clearest indication yet that he is mulling entering the contest to replace Jeremy Corbyn as leader
Former Labour leader Ed Miliband to spearhead inquest into election defeat
The review will include interviewing all 59 MPs who lost their seats during the crumbling of Labour’s so-called “red wall” of constituencies in the North, the Midlands and Wales.
Lord Hall says people still trust the BBC
The director general claimed the fact that the corporation received complaints from the left and right of politics demonstrated it was unbiased.
Tory grandees plot boundary shake-up to win 100-seat majority at next election
Senior party figures want Boris Johnson to bring forward plans to reduce the number of MPs from 650 to 600 - which could hand him a 104 seat majority.
Government risking repeating Brexit mistakes on Irish unity, senator says
Fianna Fail and Fine Gael have stated they do not believe it is the right time for any border poll on reunification.
Ex-speaker John Bercow should be given peerage, says successor Sir Lindsay Hoyle
The newly-installed Speaker said a seat in the House of Lords ‘should be offered’ to the controversial figure.