Politics
List of Conservative MPs standing down at the next election
Almost 60 Conservatives and former Conservatives have said they will leave Parliament at the next election.
France seals abortion right in constitution to mark International Women’s Day
France is the first country to explicitly guarantee abortion rights in the national charter.
Joe Biden uses fiery State of the Union address to contrast with Donald Trump
It was designed to banish doubts about whether the 81-year-old is still up to the job.
Post Office chief Nick Read denies supplying ‘misleading evidence’ to MPs
The Commons Business and Trade Committee said Mr Read had supplied misleading evidence to its members on ‘at least two counts’.
Sunak says ‘nothing has changed’ in his thoughts on election timing
Rishi Sunak said it remained his assumption that he would call the election in the second half of 2024 amid speculation about a May polling date.
Theresa May announces decision to quit Parliament
The former prime minister said she would leave the Commons at the next general election to focus on her campaign against modern slavery.
Irish deputy premier says Israel is ‘reckless’ with Gazan lives
“Israel is reckless with the region but above all, it’s reckless in terms of the lives of ordinary Gazans and the people of Gaza."
Outrage as Mordaunt backs Donelan after taxpayers foot Hamas damages claim
The Commons Leader defended the Science Secretary, and claimed she was of good character.
Labour received highest ever amount of private donations last year
While the party continued to receive funding from trade unions, the main lift came from individuals and companies, who gave more than £13 million.