Politics
Labour MP resigns, triggering ‘Red Wall’ by-election
The sudden announcement sets up a fresh electoral contest in Hartlepool, a seat long-held by Labour.
Boris Johnson ‘in violation of international law’ with plan to build more nuclear warheads
Britain plans to increase the size of its nuclear stockpile by 40 per cent, to 260 warheads, Johnson announced.
Labour asks govt to reveal how much it paid for articles that suggest Brexit is going smoothly
"These adverts claim that British business is going from strength to strength.... and ignores the alarm bells they have been sounding", the letter reads.
Boris Johnson said it was ‘best to ignore’ Covid at start of pandemic
“The general view was it is just hysteria. It was just like a flu,” an insider source revealed.
Government considered ‘chicken pox parties’ to build herd immunity
Insider interviews unveil the government's shocking mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Theresa May urges party to re-think policing bill, saying “our freedoms depend on it”
"If Theresa May thinks your policing bill is needlessly draconian and authoritarian, it's possible you may have gone a bit too far," Nick Pettigrew said.
Don’t attend any more vigils for Sarah, Priti Patel warns
Making a statement in the Commons, the home secretary urged people not to participate in “large gatherings”.
Tories to announce plans for vote of no confidence in Sturgeon
“We will not hold back. From now to May, we’re not going to back off an inch," Douglas Ross said.