Politics
Scott Benton resigns as MP, triggering another by-election
The former Tory MP was suspended from the House of Commons after being caught in a lobbying sting.
Coward of Love by Cooper Canon
If you’ve ever been unlucky in love or found the rules of the dating game a challenge then Coward of Love by Cooper Canon will make for a fascinating read.
Flag warriors urged to watch this 2-minute assessment of UK poverty levels
This, from Armando Iannucci, demonstrates what a real scandal looks like.
Armando Iannucci derides Tory policies which ‘are putting more people into poverty’
The Thick Of It creator was speaking on the BBC’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg programme.
Aid groups describe ‘unimaginable’ situation in packed Gaza hospitals
Emergency medical teams say that Israeli restrictions have led to a shortage of basic supplies such as gauze.
Labour MP who went against the grain during Commons tributes to Thatcher goes viral
It comes as several members of Sir Keir Starmer's shadow Cabinet lauded the former Conservative prime minister.
Gina Miller calls for ecocide to be criminalised as she warns UK ‘far behind EU’
The anti-Brexit campaigner is backing policy proposals that would see major polluters jailed or facing a fine of up to £3.85 million.
Chancellor defends cost of Government’s Rwanda deportation scheme
Sunak’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda will cost taxpayers £1.8m per deportee!
Former Mayor ditches Labour to join George Galloway’s party
'The political plates are shifting', according to George Galloway, after a senior Labour politician defected to his party.