Politics
‘Several’ Tory MPs could follow Wakeford and defect to Labour
Labour sources have been briefing that a number of Tory backbenchers could follow in the Bury South MP's footsteps.
Senior Tory MP accuses Johnson of ‘blackmailing’ backbenchers
William Wragg accused whips of threatening to withdraw funding from rebels' constituencies.
Rishi Sunak is the most popular politician in the Red Wall, poll finds
The chancellor is the only top Tory with a positive rating in the Red Wall, a survey revealed.
Covid: Isolation rules for infected to end within months
Boris Johnson said he would soon entrust dealing with Covid to "the judgement of the British people".
Boris Johnson tells Tory rebels ‘bring it on’ as he lives to fight another day
Former Brexit secretary David Davis warned Tories the party faces ‘dying a death of 1,000 cuts’ if MPs do not swiftly oust the prime minister.
Rachel Reeves says losing Labour members ‘is a good thing’ as party shakes Corbynite past
Labour’s membership has tumbled by around 200,000 since Sir Keir Starmer became leader, according to an NEC member.
Christian Wakeford explains his decision to defect to Labour
The Bury South MP said his decision was about more than just partygate and the prime minister’s ‘disgraceful’ behaviour.
List of Covid fines goes viral after thread uncovers heartbreaking stories
A 66-year-old man from Brockley is among them. He was fined £100 for meeting friends at his allotment to break up the loneliness.
Starmer at PMQs: ‘At least No 10 staff know how to pack a suitcase’
High drama at PMQs didn't stop Keir Starmer getting in a few jabs at Boris Johnson.