Politics

Ex-transport secretary Grant Shapps was singled out for criticism as union officials gave evidence to the Transport Select Committee.

"There is no possibility that Bridgen can be allowed to stand at the next election. He cannot claim that he didn’t realise the level of offence that his remarks cause."

Paramedics have described patients being left on floors for hours and “horrendous” waits to hand people to A&E staff.

The polling also reveals a surge by Reform UK, which could split the Tory vote at the next election.

The claim is part of a number of new allegations made in an ITV podcast, Partygate: The Inside Story.

"I've rarely read legislation so lacking in underlying coherence and logic"

The property in Knightsbridge is “around the corner from Harrods” and owned by Lady Carole Bamford, the wife of JCB tycoon Lord Bamford.

Perth and North Perthshire MP Pete Wishart made the irreverent suggestion as MPs debated reform of Westminster’s upper house.

The former Cabinet minister said there were ‘major policy challenges’ which his committee would scrutinise.