Politics
Nearly 80 Tory MPs quitting ahead of General Election in post-war record exodus
The total not seeking re-election on July 4 hit 76 on Friday afternoon.
MP accuses Tory whip of ‘drunken bullying and harassment’
Julian Knight made allegations of bullying and harassment against a Government whip in his valedictory House of Commons speech.
Theresa May says Commons farewell calling on MPs to prioritise ‘public service’
The former prime minister’s husband Sir Philip watched on as Mrs May bowed out after 27 years.
Sir Keir Starmer says ‘no way’ to General Election deals with the SNP
The UK Labour leader said there would be ‘absolutely no deal with the SNP’ even if the election resulted in a hung parliament.
Labour probe into Diane Abbott ‘will be resolved before election’
The MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington had the whip withdrawn in April 2023.
Jeremy Corbyn odds-on to beat Labour in Islington North
“When I was first elected, I made a promise to stand by my constituents no matter what. In Islington North, we keep our promises.”
Jeremy Corbyn to stand as independent candidate in General Election
The former Labour leader will stand in Islington North, a seat he has held for 40 years.
Nigel Farage says he was planning to launch MP campaign next week
Farage previously said he would not stand as a Reform UK candidate in the upcoming election but that he will ‘do my bit to help’ the party.
Question Time audience member kicks of election in style
“Your party has let us down over the past 14 years. You’re going to lose, you’re going to lose terribly, and you’re going to deserve to lose.”