Government and crossbench MPs ‘sickened’ by behaviour in parliament
MPs from the Liberal Democrats, Labour and the Conservative parties, along with an independent, have lambasted the behaviour seen recently in House of Commons’ debates.
Conservatives
New apps to be trialled to help young people find work
New apps aimed at helping young people find work are to be trialled as part of a multimillion-pound employment initiative, the Government has said.
Government pledges £200 million for new NHS cancer scanners
Boris Johnson is to announce a £200 million cash injection to replace MRI machines, CT scanners and breast screening equipment.
Tele poll suggests SNP could win EVERY Scottish seat at a general election
With the prospect of a general election looming, the Tele asked its readers in Scotland to tell us who they would back if a vote is held.
POLL: Which party would you back if a general election is called?
Parliament was suspended in the early hours of this morning after high drama at Westminster.
Corbyn chicken ad: Tories condemned for ‘silly playground behaviour’
The Conservatives have faced criticism after they depicted Jeremy Corbyn as a chicken in a party advert, continuing a jibe aimed by Boris Johnson at the Labour leader this week.
DUP backs Parliament suspension as it eyes renewal of confidence and supply deal
Boris Johnson’s DUP allies have welcomed his move to suspend Parliament, with party leader Arlene Foster insisting he is “well within his rights”.
Rory Stewart: My vote against no-deal Brexit will mark me as traitor
Tory former leadership contender Rory Stewart said he has not ruled out any future bid to head the party, but his intention to vote against a no-deal Brexit will mark him as a “traitor” in the eyes of some members.
In Pictures: Looking back at Theresa May’s tenure as PM
As Theresa May counts down her last few hours as Prime Minister, we look back at some of the highlights – and lowlights – of her time in office.
From clown to the Dude: Boris Johnson’s victory seen at home and abroad
The UK’s incoming Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, is the subject of editorials and comment pieces at home and abroad.
Delight and dismay as Boris Johnson becomes Tory leader
As Boris Johnson secured victory in the Tory leadership race, ensuring his place as the country’s next prime minister, reaction from the political world veered between delight, dismay and derision.
Ivanka Trump congratulates Boris Johnson on becoming leader of ‘United Kingston’
Ivanka Trump has been mocked after congratulating Boris Johnson on becoming the next prime minister of the “United Kingston”.
Anne Milton quits as education minister over no-deal Brexit concerns
Anne Milton has resigned from the Government ahead of the new prime minister taking office due to “grave concerns” about a no-deal Brexit.
Jo Swinson rejects idea of coalition with Boris Johnson-led Tories
New Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson has ruled out a coalition with the Tories under Boris Johnson and said she would not grant the power to hold a second Scottish independence referendum.
Tory leadership election: How the week will unfold
A new prime minister will enter Number 10 this week as the contest to replace Theresa May as Tory leader draws to a close.
Pensioners urge Tory leadership hopefuls to save free TV licences for over-75s
Pensioners have delivered a selection of some 37,000 letters to Tory Party headquarters, urging leadership hopefuls Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt to save free TV licences for over-75s.
Stormzy chanted back Boris and not the F-bomb at Glastonbury, Johnson claims
Boris Johnson has brushed off Stormzy’s “f*** Boris” criticism on the Glastonbury main stage – and joked that he actually said “Back Boris”, but was misunderstood.
Tory MP Kirstene Hair slams ‘absurd’ backlash after she posted SNP councillor’s litter pic
A Scottish Conservative MP who posted an SNP councillor’s picture online without credit has described the backlash she’s received as “absurd”.
Scottish MP quizzed by police over allegations of ‘sexual touching’
A Scottish MP has been quizzed by police over allegations of “sexual touching” at a Westminster bar.
Time change for BBC’s confidence vote special
The BBC News Special with the result and reaction to the confidence vote in Prime Minister Theresa May has been pushed back to 8.30pm.