An official probe has begun into the events surrounding Len McCluskey's re-election as general secretary of Unite.

Diane Abbott has accused ministers of failing to protect the public amid a massive jump in recorded knife and gun crime in England and Wales.

Philip Hammond has admitted MPs will be in the dark about parts of the final Brexit deal when they are asked to vote for it.

Donald Trump reportedly told Theresa May over the phone that she could be this generation’s Winston Churchill.

The left-wing campaign group Momentum is failing to win selections for Labour seats across the country, new analysis reveals. 

The Department for International Trade is missing its deadlines and failing to recruit new staff, a new report has found. 

Theresa May could face a leadership challenge within months if the Conservatives suffer a "meltdown" in the upcoming local council elections, senior MPs believe.

John McDonnell has warned of a looming "political and social avalanche" unless the global economic system is replaced by a model which benefits everyone on the planet.

The former head of the parliamentary watchdog has accused MPs of pursuing a "squalid vendetta" after he was blocked from taking up a new job.

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David Davis was today forced to deny the UK will be a “lackey” of the EU during the Brexit transition period as he was taken to task by a fellow Conservative MP.

Prior to its collapse last week, Carillion had been providing substandard service in many of its contracts, says Chris Evans MP.

Nicola Sturgeon has accused senior Conservative politicians of ‘peddling fake news' amid a row over reports that the Union Flag will no longer be flown over dozens of buildings in Scotland.

Labour’s ruling body has called on Haringey Council to pause a controversial housing project after it was opposed by left-wing pressure group Momentum. 

Technology is beginning to transform modern higher education and with that bringing the opportunity to increase employability and skills, says Seema Malhotra MP.

MPs have lashed out at Nicola Sturgeon after the SNP administration said the Union Flag will no longer be flown over dozens of buildings in Scotland on the Queen’s birthday.

Theresa May has put a fresh round of military cuts on ice in a move that is being seen as a victory for Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson.

Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable tells PoliticsHome airlines are unprepared for the impact of Brexit and urges the Government to change course on Heathrow expansion. 

Labour MPs who work hard and listen to their members will not face the threat of deselection, Momentum boss Jon Lansman has declared.

Labour has scrapped plans to charge black and ethnic minority members less for tickets to a conference after an equalities watchdog said it was "unlawful".

Allies of Boris Johnson have admitted they "f****d up" by going public with his demand for the NHS to be given an extra £100m a week after Brexit.

Dods People draws together a list of last week's appointments in Westminster politics, all the devolved administrations and the public affairs sector.

Suspended Labour activist Jackie Walker has suggested allegations of anti-Semitism made against members of the party are being orchestrated by opponents of Jeremy Corbyn.

The childcare system is costing mothers in England £3.4 million a day because it prevents them from working, according to new analysis from Save the Children. That’s £1.2 billion every year.