Nicholas Mairs

The leader of Northern Ireland’s SDLP has called on Labour to support the UK staying a full member of the single market and customs union.

Parliament should decide whether to scrap the review on reducing the number of seats from 650 to 600 or to press for a fresh study, MPs have said.

Justine Greening has warned ministers that proposals to make some degrees cheaper than others could see poorer students miss out on courses they want to study.

All new schools will have sprinkler systems installed as part of a multibillion pound package Labour have promised to bring school buildings up to standard.

Damian Hinds has dropped the biggest hint yet that the cost of arts and social science degrees are set to be slashed.

Gavin Williamson has risked a diplomatic rift with France after he asked what the point would be in listening to the country's politicians on how to approach the Syrian conflict.

Labour has regained its lead in the polls just a week after the Conservatives went ahead by their biggest margin since last year's election.

Northern Ireland will have to remain in the customs union and single market after Brexit in order to avoid a hard border, EU negotiators have said.

Every local authority should have at least one handyman to help the elderly with odd jobs and to stay safe in their homes, MPs have said.

Japanese motor firms based in Britain are prepared to leave if free trade to the EU after Brexit is affected, the country’s ambassador has warned.

Jo Swinson has clashed with veteran BBC journalist John Humphrys over comments he made in the wake of Carrie Gracie's resignation as the corporation's China editor.

Ministers are considering a ban on the sale of puppies in pet shops and from other third party dealers, Michael Gove has said.

Cash-strapped local authorities are set to hike council tax bills for households in England amid funding pressures, according to a survey.

The Conservatives have opened a four point poll lead over Labour despite being riven by a series of party splits on Brexit and criticism of Theresa May's leadership.

A Scottish Labour MP has been forced to apologise after he admitted using "deeply offensive" language about gay people and the Chinese community at a Burns supper.

Theresa May has failed to challenge Donald Trump on his claim the NHS was “broke and not working” - just a day after he made it.

Jack Sargeant, the son of late Labour politician Carl Sargeant, has succeeded his father in the Welsh Assembly seat left vacant following his death last year.

Theresa May will gather her most senior ministers for crunch Downing Street talks in a bid to reach an agreement on Britain's relationship with the EU after Brexit.

Millions more workers will be given the right to holiday and sick pay following a review into modern employment practices.

Justine Greening has said it could be a “bit of a stretch” for her to remain in the Conservative party if arch-Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg became leader.

The former finance director of Carillion has blamed the Brexit vote and last year’s snap election for holding back the now collapsed firm from winning major contracts.

Michel Barnier has said Britain will face "unavoidable" trade barriers if it chooses to quit the customs union and single market after Brexit.

Jacob Rees-Mogg has escalated his feud with Philip Hammond by suggesting he was responsible for "politically biased" Treasury forecasts.

Donald Trump has sparked a fresh row with the UK government after he claimed the NHS is "broke and not working".

Gerry Adams has said he hopes Jeremy Corbyn will become the next Prime Minister, as he spoke of his “outstanding” political abilities.

Cutting the number of Royal Marines and two of their amphibious ships would "significantly undermine" UK security, MPs have warned.

Theresa May will lay out plans for a new criminal offence aimed at tackling rising abuse and intimidation in politics.

Downing Street has issued a warning to the Scottish government over its threat to publish the leaked Brexit impact papers.

Barbara Keeley believes there needs to be a shift in language if there is ever to be a consensus in parliament on funding social care. After more than 20 years fighting the sector’s corner, the shadow minister is ready to deliver change. She talks to Nicholas Mairs

International Development minister Lord Bates has stunned peers after he resigned from the Government on the floor of the House of the Lords.

More than two thirds of those who voted Conservative in last year’s election think Theresa May should stay on as Prime Minister, according to a new poll.

The UK’s armed forces are £4.2bn worse off than they would have been were it not for an "overcautious" property deal struck more than 20 years ago.

Theresa May is facing renewed pressure to quit as Prime Minister amid reports of unrest among Conservative party donors over her leadership.

Momentum boss Jon Lansman has said George Galloway should not be welcomed back into the Labour party after the former MP called a Jewish comedian a “vile Israel-fanatic”.

Ex-Cabinet minister Justine Greening has called on her colleagues to stop "sounding off" about Theresa May and get behind her.

Three former Tory Cabinet ministers have denied any wrongdoing after they were filmed offering Brexit-related advice to a made-up firm in exchange for a fee.