Former Tory MP and council leader joins Reform UK
Politics 2025-12-11 20:00
The former MP for Mansfield confirms he is making the switch to Reform after a year out of politics.

Exiled Hong Kong activist target of sexually explicit harassment campaign
Politics 2025-12-11 16:00
The campaign saw letters containing fake images of Carmen Lau sent to her neighbours.

MPs criticise delay to violence against women strategy
Politics 2025-12-11 04:00
The government's strategy to tackle the issue has already been pushed back three times this year.

Palestine Action hunger strikers call for urgent meeting with ministers
Politics 2025-12-11 04:00
Lawyers for eight remand prisoners waiting to go on trial say they could die in prison as part of their protest.

Ex-Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies and Iceland boss Richard Walker among new peers
Politics 2025-12-11 03:00
Downing Street announced 34 new peers to "correct" an imbalance against Labour in the House of Lords.

Fine intimidating balaclava wearers £100, MP says
Politics 2025-12-11 02:00
Darlington MP Lola McEvoy says "it's not right" people are avoiding parks because of the youths.

Last minute offer may avert strike by resident doctors
Politics 2025-12-11 02:00
Deal put forward by ministers includes rapid expansion of training posts, but no promises on pay.

Ukraine at critical moment, European leaders say after Trump call
Politics 2025-12-11 02:00
"Intensive work" is continuing, the leaders of Britain, France and Germany say after a joint call with Donald Trump.

Trump attack on London mayor is wrong, says No 10
Politics 2025-12-11 01:00
Sir Keir Starmer's press secretary says Donald Trump's comments about the London mayor were "wrong".

Council tax rises not ruled out after Plaid-Labour budget deal
Politics 2025-12-10 23:00
Welsh rates of council tax could still rise, according to a councillor, despite budget deal.
