Ex-transport secretary Grant Shapps was singled out for criticism as union officials gave evidence to the Transport Select Committee.

Paramedics have described patients being left on floors for hours and “horrendous” waits to hand people to A&E staff.

Perth and North Perthshire MP Pete Wishart made the irreverent suggestion as MPs debated reform of Westminster’s upper house.

″ is not really competent in running this country, is it? The Conservatives are hated, basically.”

It comes as rail workers continue a 48 hour strike, with more stoppages planned this month in the transport industry, NHS and civil service.

White powder residue was found after events held at Chevening and Downing Street, say sources as the governments attempts drug crackdown.

He suffered a spectacular fall from grace when he admitted possessing child pornography images, and was sentenced to four months in jail.

The Health Secretary has been accused of undervaluing the work of nurses because it is a ‘90% female profession’.

The planned industrial action by nurses and ambulance workers pose a serious threat to cancer patients, Michelle Mitchell said.