Ministers are taking a "shameful" hands-off approach to tackling serious youth violence, a group of influential MPs has warned.

Labour has torn into the Government after "alarming" figures revealed that the number of drugs found in prisons has almost doubled in the last two years.

The British Veterinary Association’s outgoing President Simon Doherty spoke to PoliticsHome, reflecting on his year in office, the challenge of Brexit and other issues within the veterinary sector like recruitment and retention of staff.

Labour has hit out at new Home Secretary Priti Patel amid claims she may have broken the ministerial code for a second time.

Below is a statement from the College of Policing about recruiting and training 20,000 extra officers.

The Government must pursue a cross-party approach if we are to get sustainable reforms in youth justice, to help also deal with the changes in culture and behaviour management we urgently need for the well being of the young boys, their rehabilitation and the chance of a better future, says Seema Malhotra MP.

The recruitment of an extra 20,000 police offcers will begin almost immediately, according to Boris Johnson.

Boris Johnson has ditched Theresa May’s “tens of thousands” target for immigration and will introduce an “Australian-style points system”.

The Environmental Services Association's Jacob Hayler calls for long-term policy and regulatory clarity following recent government consultations on recycling, plastics packaging and producer responsibility.

Attorney General Geoffrey Cox has been ordered to apologise to MPs for breaking Parliamentary rules over his second property.

We must keep women out of prison where possible, as incarceration encroaches on family life in many troubling ways, says Lord Farmer.

Boris Johnson has pledged to unveil a "Cabinet for modern Britain" as he prepares to take over as Prime Minister.

Commenting on BEIS and Ofgem joint consultation on future of energy retail market, published yesterday, Tony Keeling, Managing Director of SSE Energy Services, said:

Despite positive statements from some gambling companies about reducing gambling harm there appears to be differing views in this large, diverse industry, says Carolyn Harris MP. 

Shadow Minister for Justice Yasmin Qureshi outlines her amendments to the Courts and Tribunals (Online Procedure) Bill as it reaches Committee stage in Parliament.

Boris Johnson will have his Cabinet top team in place “by tomorrow night” after he swept to victory in the Tory leadership contest.

Boris Johnson will rip up Philip Hammond's deficit reduction pledges to fund a series of tax breaks and spending commitments if he becomes Prime Minister, it has been claimed.

John Mann MP, Chair of All-Party Parliamentary Group Against Antisemitism, writes ahead of the APPG's AGM today that racism against a minority group, is not the responsibility for that group to address.

Public sector workers will see their pay rise above inflation for the second year running, Philip Hammond has confirmed.

Sajid Javid has praised Nigel Farage for quitting Ukip and dismissed suggestions his new Brexit Party is made up of "extremists".

Sajid Javid is to hit out at Donald Trump as he pleads with political leaders to "moderate their language" to help tackle extremism.

Public sector workers are to receive a £2billion pay rise in one of Theresa May's last acts as Prime Minister, it has emerged.

"It is time Parliament acted to empower individuals, ensuring that nobody with a rational desire to end their suffering is forced to suffer" says Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable.

The Association of Former Members of Parliament has published the latest edition of its official journal Order! Order!