Politics
Tony Blair launches scathing attack of Jeremy Corbyn following election defeat
The former Prime Minister said the result "has brought shame on us. We let our country down.”
Keir Starmer considers Labour leadership bid and warns Boris Johnson has no moral compass
“I don’t think anybody would call me a Corbynista, but I’m a socialist,” Sir Keir said.
Nandy: Parliament is not working and it reeks of privilege
Wigan MP Lisa Nandy is seen as a possible centre-left challenger for the Labour leadership
Arise Sir Nigel: Farage rumoured to be on New Year’s Honours list
According to one source, "the only reason the Brexit Party didn't stand down in Labour seats is because they didn't want it to look like a stitch-up".
Steve Bray calls it his last day of year on ‘Stop Brexit’ protest after 847 days…but will continue the fight
The pro EU campaigner has spent months outside Parliament shouting 'STOOOOOOOP BREEEEEEEEEEEEEEXIT'
Boris Johnson says voters have returned “one of the best Parliaments this country has ever produced”
Jeremy Corbyn said: “The Prime Minister in the campaign made many, many promises and therefore has tremendous responsibilities to live up to. He will be judged on whether he keeps those promises or not by the communities that he has made them to.”
Labour doesn’t have a working class problem, it has an age problem
Evidence shows it is age, rather than Brexit, social class or leadership, that likely decided the general election.
Zac Goldsmith to be elevated to House of Lords and will keep cabinet position – despite losing his seat
The Electoral Reform Society (ERS) said elevating Goldsmith to the Lords would send the message that the upper chamber is an “absurd insurance policy” for MPs who lose their seats.
Boris Johnson amends Brexit Withdrawal Bill to make extension of transition cliff-edge illegal
Johnson may also ditch the Brexit protection for workers’ rights and environment he promised.