Liam Fox has insisted Boris Johnson simply made a "slip of the tongue" when he claimed a British mother in an Iranian jail had been "teaching people journalism" in the country before her arrest.

John Major has called on politicians to stop using ”deceitful” political sound bites and be more honest with the public. 

Theresa May and other political party leaders have agreed "important" steps to deal with harassment in Parliament in the wake of the Westminster sex scandal.

John Bercow has issued a firm slapdown to David Davis after the Cabinet minister tried to delay handing over a cache of secret Brexit impact studies.

Labour has ramped up calls for the Universal Credit rollout to be paused after figures revealed foodbank use has gone up by a third in areas already operating under the system.

Theresa May today revealed she is aware of fresh Westminster sexual harassment allegations that are yet to be uncovered by the press.

A Tory MP and whip has referred himself to the police after allegations over his behaviour, Downing Street has confirmed.

A former Conservative activist has claimed her complaints over of an alleged rape by an MP’s employee were ignored by parliamentary authorities.

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

Theresa May will today call for a "new culture of respect" as party leaders meet to discuss their response to the Westminster sex scandal. 

Jeremy Corbyn has defended his decision to promote Kelvin Hopkins to his Shadow Cabinet despite his reprimand over allegations by a female Labour activist.

Tony Blair promised Gordon Brown he would step down in the second term of being prime minister, in exchange for him withdrawing from the Labour leadership race in 1994.

Amber Rudd has denied claims that Conservative whips keep a "black book" of MPs' indiscretions. 

Conservative whips have set up watchdog MPs to stop the “biggest offenders” in the House of Commons starting fights and pestering women.

Michael Gove has reportedly been added to Theresa May’s top team of strategists planning Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union.

The Conservatives are reportedly readying for possible by-election battles in the wake of the sexual harassment claims sweeping Westminster.

Sir Michael Fallon resigned as Defence Secretary shortly after a Westminster journalist called Downing Street to accuse him of "lunging" at her and trying to kiss her on the lips.

Theresa May's closest Cabinet ally has accused a former counter-terror police officer of trying to frame him over claims "extreme" pornography was found on his work computer.

A Scottish government minister has resigned after admitting to "inappropriate" behaviour in the past.

Labour officials have launched a formal investigation after allegations of unwanted sexual behaviour were made against a rising star of the party.

A Brexit minister is facing allegations he accepted a mysterious donation from a group that bankrolled the campaign to leave the EU.

Conservative MP Charlie Elphicke has been suspended by the party and reported to police over "serious allegations" against him.

A veteran Labour MP suspended by the party over claims he sexually harassed a female party activist has insisted he did nothing wrong.

Theresa May has revealed a new code of conduct for Conservative MPs in a bid to stamp out sexual harassment in the party.