Politics

The Labour Party has failed to clarify Diane Abbott’s status, suspended an MP and declined to endorse a candidate.

It is understood her candidacy was not endorsed by Labour's National Executive Committee.

Mr Justice Chamberlain ordered the Cabinet Office and Home Office to tell the court of the earliest date they planned to start removals.

The former Labour leader offered his support to Diane Abbott amid the uncertainty over her General Election campaign.

The Scottish Government’s decision on a presumption against new oil and gas licences will be published in its finalised energy strategy.

The Brighton Kemptown MP said he had been suspended due to a complaint about his behaviour.

"I’ve never liked , still don’t and would happily live somewhere else”, the man hoping to become the next Tory MP for Tunbridge Wells said.

The former prime minister was interviewed for a show on Lotus Eaters, set up by a commentator who suggested he might ‘rape’ an MP.

Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak will face Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer in the hour-long debate.