Jeremy Corbyn wanted Labour members to be free to call the creation of Israel "racist" without falling foul of the party's rules on anti-Semitism, it has emerged.

Labour has finally agreed to fully accept the internationally-recognised definition of anti-Semitism.

Ukip’s leader has called on potential British army recruits not to join the forces until after Brexit, over anger surrounding serving troops wearing EU flags on their sleeves.

Protesters have urged Labour not to adopt the internationally-recognised definition of anti-Semitism, claiming it would neuter criticism of Israel.

A Conservative MP’s bid to allow Arron Banks into the party has been slapped down by Tory central office, just weeks after the ex-Ukip donor’s initial application was rejected.

Labour MP Stella Creasy has launched a bid to make misogyny a hate crime for the first time.

A top pro-Israel MP is facing an attempt by her local party to unseat her amid claims she has "smeared" Jeremy Corbyn.

Labour's top ruling body will meet today to decide whether or not to fully adopt an internationally-agreed definition of anti-Semitism after a bitter row that has dominated the summer.

Frank Field has ruled out standing for a by-election in Birkenhead – and said he is braced for a “major legal dispute” with Labour over his ongoing membership of the party.

A Remain-backing former Cabinet minister has joined Tory Brexiteers by condemning Theresa May’s Brexit blueprint.

An ally of Jeremy Corbyn who sparked a row by claiming Jewish people complaining of Labour anti-Semitism were "Trump fanatics" has been re-elected to the party's ruling body.

Boris Johnson has "no new ideas" on the deal Britain should seek with the European Union after Brexit, Downing Street has said.

Jeremy Corbyn has said he was sorry to see veteran MP Frank Field resign the Labour whip, but did not see why he felt he had to.

Jeremy Corbyn has accused the Government of having an "utter disregard" for commuters in the north of England, as new figures from Labour revealed a spike in train cancellations.

Pro-Jeremy Corbyn campaign group Momentum has inched closer to backing an overhaul of Labour's rules that would make it easier for party members to deselect sitting MPs.

Boris Johnson has accused Theresa May of waving "the white flag" in the Brexit negotiations and predicted that the talks will end in "victory" for the EU.

Emily Thornberry has upped the pressure on Labour's ruling body to fully adopt an internationally-agreed definition of anti-Semitism, as she rejected claims it would stifle criticism of Israel.

A no-deal Brexit would dramatically increase the price of food, risk a recession and leave Brits living on the continent in “legal limbo,” academics have warned.

Gordon Brown has urged Jeremy Corbyn to "unanimously, unequivocally and immediately" adopt an international defnition of anti-Semitism to undo the "hurt" caused to the Jewish community.

Labour’s John McDonnell has said he would welcome Frank Field “back into the fold” after the Birkenhead MP resigned the party whip with a blast at Jeremy Corbyn.

The Northern Ireland border problem has been "heavily overemphasised" in the row over Brexit, former cabinet minister David Davis has said.

Labour MPs are plotting a fresh attempt to embarrass Jeremy Corbyn through a no confidence vote, it has emerged.

Labour's John McDonnell has said he is "worried and saddened" by the possibility of further splits in the party.

Theresa May is facing fresh pressure over Brexit as it emerged that her former elections guru Sir Lynton Crosby is working with Eurosceptic Tories to kill off her Chequers plan.