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A respected Tory MP says he is on the brink of quitting in protest at the leadership of Theresa May which could set a chain reaction of colleagues and lead to her ousting.

Brendan Cole Feb 01, 2018

Labour MP slams Tories and DUP for backwardness after they oppose cutting voting age in UK to 16. "Change cannot be resisted," she says

David Brennan Jan 31, 2018

The prime minister Theresa May faces a new challenge to her leadership with donors deserting her and a push for her to step down in October.

Brendan Cole Jan 30, 2018

The voting age in Wales is set to be lowered to let teenagers aged 16 and over take part in democratic decisions including local council elections.

Jason Murdock Jan 28, 2018

Prime Minister could face a vote of no-confidence if the Conservatives suffer a disappointing performance at local elections in May.

Dan Cancian Jan 28, 2018

Jeremy Hunt has defended Theresa May against accusations of timidity as schisms open up in the party over the government's approach to Brexit.

David Brennan Jan 26, 2018

Donald Trump's anger could prove costly for the UK, as Boris Johnson says the UK should be welcoming the president with open arms.

James Hetherington Jan 21, 2018

Tory vice-chairman for youth Ben Bradley 'encouraged police brutality' in the wake of the London riots of 2011, it has been reported.

Brendan Cole Jan 18, 2018

Ben Bradley, appointed the vice chair for youth in last week's reshuffle, said the UK would drown in a 'vast sea of unemployed wasters' if jobless people had too many kids.

William Watkinson Jan 17, 2018

Nick Timothy left Downing Street after the Conservatives lost their majority in the general election. He praised the recent departure of former education secretary Justine Greening.

Dan Cancian Jan 11, 2018

Michael Gove says the next leader of the Tory party could be either defence secretary Gavin Williamson or Damian Hinds.

Brendan Cole Jan 11, 2018

Toys are thrown out of the pram based on the notion that Jeremy Corbyn's rise to the summit of the Labour Party is some kind of coup.

James Bloodworth Dec 15, 2017

Samuel Armstrong, 24, an aide for South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay, allegedly raped a woman in his boss's office in the Palace of Westminster in October 2016.

William Watkinson Dec 12, 2017

Sex scandals, cough-ridden speeches, Brexit negotiations and cabinet resignations have given Theresa May a headache.

Jordan Bhatt Dec 01, 2017

By accompanying Israeli officials to the Golan, and requesting her department to provide aid to the Israeli hospital there, Patel de facto recognised Israel's occupation.

Steven Hurst Nov 11, 2017

The favoured Patel was to build that big bridge and also encourage more Asians to support or join the Conservative party, which had a white image problem.

Yasmin Alibhai-Brown Nov 10, 2017

Conservative Party activist said House of Commons "never followed up" her claim that she was raped by senior Tory official. Andrea Leadsom was not notified.

Isabelle Gerretsen Nov 06, 2017

TheWestminster sex harassment scandal is an assault on our democracy. Do the lecherous MPs begin to understand that?

Yasmin Alibhai-Brown Nov 02, 2017

Liberals attacked the Labour MP Laura Pidcock for saying she wouldn't be friends with a Conservative because they can't stomach the cruel reality of life for many people.

James Bloodworth Oct 11, 2017

The most chaotic, bumbling, amateur hour conference speech in history could have at least had a good message behind it, rather than just self-preservation.

Alastair Campbell Oct 04, 2017

The prime minister's speech at the Conservative party conference will make headlines for its appalling performance, but the policies in there were bad too.

James Bloodworth Oct 04, 2017

Theresa May suffered several embarrassments during a speech beset with problems as she struggled to retain composure in front of the Conservative Party.

IBT UK Contributor Oct 04, 2017

South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay's comments were branded "misogynist" by other MPs.

James Tennent Oct 03, 2017

Foreign secretary favourite to replace Theresa May in latest poll of Conservative members

Ewan Palmer Sep 29, 2017

A Legatum Institute study shows the centre ground has shifted to the left.

Brendan Cole Sep 29, 2017

The vexing socioeconomic question of our age is should we view millennials as 'entitled' and 'lazy' or simply flexing their economic muscles.

Robert Kelsey Sep 28, 2017

Senior police officer will publish findings into allegations against Heath, in next few weeks.

Isabelle Gerretsen Sep 10, 2017

The prime minister pledged she would be a 'long term' leader while on a trip to Japan.

James Tennent Aug 30, 2017

Renowned physicist has been reliant on the NHS since he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease aged 21.

Ben Skipper Aug 19, 2017

Ipsos MORI also shows that Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has seen his satisfaction scores rise.

Ian Silvera Jul 20, 2017