Politics

Jonathan Nunn: Conservative council leader resigns over abuse claims

He said he was "pursuing discussions with the police relating to the relentless harassment I have experienced", which he said was a "huge distraction ...

EU proposes UK free movement deal for young people

A No 10 spokeswoman said: "We have spoken about wanting to reduce legal migration and also about wanting to support UK talent and skills and that's wh...

No cheering warning to Commons gallery during Covid debate

The deputy Speaker has warned those in the public gallery to stop clapping during a debate on Covid and excess deaths. Dame Rosie Winterton said the ...

Scottish government scraps climate change targets

In the statement, she said "small businesses and independent traders" would be at the heart of car-use reduction, and the government would also work w...

Tory MP suspended over alleged misuse of campaign funds

The sum was reportedly paid later that morning, by which time it had risen to £6,500, from the personal savings of Mr Menzies' office manager, who wa...

Jeremy Hunt says he tackled Downing Street fleas with new carpets

"And she said that we need to bring down the tax burden, and from a European perspective, we look around the world and I think it is blindingly obviou...