Politics

"As a backbencher, if I can't call it out and say it as it is then who is going to do it?", the Labour MP said.

James O'Brien said it was "outrageous" to suggest only 'nerds' would care about accurate political reporting.

The investigation into the SNP's finances – dubbed Operation Branchform – began in 2021.

Police Scotland said she is in custody and is being questioned by detectives.

If Labour and the Liberal Democrats can come to an agreement, more by-election misery lies in wait for the Conservatives.

Simmons described Parliament as “hallowed ground” in terms of democracy.

It comes after the former prime minister accused a Commons partygate inquiry of conducting a ‘witch hunt’.

A former Lords speaker described the handling of the Johnson’s honours roll as an ‘extraordinary mess’.

“I’ve today informed the chief whip that I will be standing down as a Member of Parliament with immediate effect."