Jessica Wilkins

A hustings for potential Labour candidates for the Shoreham constituency has been cancelled after a row broke out between warring factions of the party.

The austerity programme, changes to immigration and Brexit have all “disproportionately” affected Britain’s ethnic minorities, a UN inspector has said.

The cost of the housing benefit bill is set to rise steeply as more pensioners are forced to rent in their retirement, a think tank has revealed.

Theresa May has refused to give British troops who served in Northern Ireland during the Troubles an amnesty from prosecution.

Tory MPs are being offered training sessions on how to use the popular photo sharing app Instagram in a bid to appeal to younger voters, it has emerged.

Neil Kinnock has accused Jeremy Corbyn of putting the livelihoods of the people Labour is meant to represent at risk by refusing to back membership of the European Economic Area (EEA) after Brexit.

A deselected Conservative council in a key London election battleground has used his farewell speech to urge local people to back Labour. 

Householders who illegally dump rubbish face fines of £400 under new government rules. 

Pro-Brexit Tory MPs have reportedly warned Theresa May she faces a possible vote of no confidence if she concedes to rebel MPs over a customs union with the EU. 

The Government has published the data behind the Housing Minister’s claim migration has pushed the cost of a house in the UK up by 20% over 25 years.

Michael Gove is facing the wrath of ministers over his plans for a so-called “Green Brexit” as his colleagues in cabinet fear an increase in red tape.

The head of the EU’s Brexit negotiating team has predicted the UK will give in to the EU’s demands over Gibraltar.

The Prime Minister is among nine cabinet ministers who earn extra cash on top of their regular salaries as landlords, a national newspaper has found.

Theresa May has come under fire from environmental groups for ditching a scheme to help diesel drivers get rid of their highly polluting vehicles.

Boris Johnson has risked reigniting a diplomatic row with Russia after comparing failure to stand up to Vladimir Putin with appeasement.

A former Labour Cabinet minister has criticised Jeremy Corbyn after he sacked Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Owen Smith over his calls for a second EU referendum.

Toby Young has stepped down as the head of a charity supporting free schools, blaming a media storm earlier this year around controversial comments he tweeted.

Russia has expelled 23 British diplomats as part of a package of measures in retaliation against UK sanctions in the wake of the Salisbury nerve agent attack.

Jeremy Corbyn has not been given access to some top secret intelligence over the Salisbury poisoning, it has been reported.

Ministers are considering extra tax rises on older members of the public to pay for elderly care, it has emerged.

Scotland’s Transport Minister has demanded a Labour councillor be expelled after he made an anti-Muslim remark.

The controversial youth arm of the Conservative party has been relaunched, three years after it was rocked by bullying allegations.

Ukip has lost control of its only local authority after a row over the site for a nearby airport led many to vote in a new Conservative leader.

Jeremy Corbyn urged the controversial founder of Momentum, Jon Lansman, not to stand for the post of Labour’s General Secretary, it has emerged.

Ruth Davidson has criticised members of her own party for openly pursuing Theresa May’s job while she struggled to hold the Cabinet together.

Boris Johnson was prevented from publishing the full details of his memo to Sir Jeremy Heywood on customs arrangements with Ireland, after it was leaked to the press on Tuesday.

Leo Varadkar gave a lukewarm reception to the Prime Minister’s Brexit speech and criticised her for not providing more detail in the brewing crisis over the Northern Ireland border.

The Ministry of Defence is set to launch a specialist helpline for soldiers suffering from mental health issues after a campaign by a national newspaper. 

The Archbishop of Canterbury has warned the UK could be dominated by “xenophobia and self-pity” after Britain leaves the EU.

Hilary Benn has warned David Davis that details are "urgently needed" on what Britain wants to achieve from Brexit.

Theresa May has announced a review into how three medications came to be used by NHS doctors despite patients reporting dangerous side effects.

Labour grandee Neil Kinnock has warned Jeremy Corbyn he needs to put the brakes on Brexit or force Britain to stay in the single market to save the NHS.

Councils are struggling to keep children living in violent homes safe due to cuts, the Local Government Association (LGA) has warned.

Tuition fees and interest rates on student loan repayments could be cut under a major Government review, it has emerged.

Labour have dismissed as "a ridiculous smear" fresh claims about Jeremy Corbyn's involvement with a Czech spy at the height of the Cold War.

Henry Bolton has claimed press interest in his on-off relationship with a 25-year-old glamour model is similar to the intrusion Princess Diana suffered just before her death.