Kevin Schofield

A former Tory Prime Minister is set to join an election rally aimed at preventing Boris Johnson from winning a Commons majority.

Andrew Neil has hit out at Boris Johnson over his refusal to be interviewed by him ahead of the general election.

One of Labour's biggest trade union backers has warned the party not to "victimise" members of staff who have given evidence to a probe into how it handles allegations of anti-semitism in its ranks.

Seventy present and former Labour staffers have given evidence to a probe into anti-semitism in the party, it has emerged.

Jo Swinson has apologised for voting for the Bedroom Tax while she was a minister in the Coalition.

Boris Johnson has vowed to deliver a tax-cutting Budget within days of the UK leaving the EU if the Conservatives win the election.

Jeremy Corbyn has vowed to give up Chequers for a homeless family if he becomes Prime Minister.

Boris Johnson was "wrong" to use the language he did in the wake of the London Bridge terror attack, a Tory candidate has said.

A Labour government would save the average family nearly £7,000, according to John McDonnell.

Labour's plans for mass renationalisation would add £150bn to government debt and "risk years of disruption", according to a leading think tank.

Boris Johnson is to make an urgent plea for Nato unity amid rising tension within the military alliance.

Labour party staff on short-term contracts have been told they will be let go at the end of the year.

Campaigning in the general election will resume across the country on Saturday despite a terror attack in London which left three people dead.

John McDonnell has launched a bitter attack on the BBC as Boris Johnson continues to dodge being interviewed by Andrew Neil.

The SNP has withdrawn its support for one of its general election candidates after he was accused of anti-semitism. 

A Conservative government will hand more powers to the schools watchdog in an attempt to crack down on indiscipline and boost standards, Education Secrerary Gavin Williamson has announced.

A Labour candidate has claimed that the party does not "deserve" voters' support because of its failure to tackle anti-semitism.

Boris Johnson has been accused of "running scared" of a grilling by Andrew Neil by Labour.

Jeremy Corbyn has refused to apologise to the Jewish community for the rise of anti-semitism in the Labour party.

Jeremy Corbyn's position would be up for discussion in any negotiations with other parties if there is another hung Parliament, according to one of Labour's top advisers.

A stripped-back Queen's Speech will be held just days before Christmas if the Conservatives win the election.

Boris Johnson has been accused of "deceit" after he claimed a Conservative government would make sure there were 50,000 more nurses in the NHS.

Those who fail to learn from history, it is said, are doomed to repeat it.

Jeremy Corbyn will "give way" and allow a second referendum on Scottish independence next year in order to become Prime Minister, a senior SNP chief has declared.

Jeremy Corbyn has said he will remain "neutral" during any second referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union.

Labour is to launch "the biggest voter registration drive that our country has ever seen" as the deadline for taking part in the general election approaches.

The 'one more heave' political strategy can be very attractive.

Homebuyers who are not UK residents will be forced to pay a higher rate of stamp duty under a Tory government, the party has announced.

Priti Patel has been branded "completely out of touch" after she said the Government should not be blamed for rising poverty in parts of the UK.

The Lib Dems have suspended a general election candidate accused of repeatedly posting anti-semitic comments online.

The Labour candidate was clear about the message they were hearing on the doorstep.

A senior Labour councillor has accused Jeremy Corbyn of lying live on television about Labour's attempts to tackle anti-semitism in the party.

Jeremy Corbyn should not resign immediately if Labour loses the election, according to Len McCluskey.

A Conservative election candidate has apologised for claiming that British Jews were returning from Israel as "brainwashed extremists".

The Conservatives have stretched their lead over Labour, according to a new opinion poll.

Boris Johnson has unveiled a package of tax cuts for businesses as party leaders try to woo bosses ahead of the general election.