Politics
Petition to “recall parliament immediately” gathers momentum
Parliament is not due to convene again until early September, but there is significant momentum behind ending the summer recess sooner.
Tory peer denies grabbing masseuse’s bottom at five-star hotel
He appeared at Southwark Crown Court charged with touching the alleged victim in the London hotel's spa.
The government has spent over £10 million on Brexit ads in past 8 months
Figures released to the PA news agency under Freedom of Information laws showed the Government spent £10,842,063 on their Prepare For EU Exit adverts.
Corbyn: autumn election is once in a generation chance to bring ‘change of direction country needs’
Corbyn is expected to reaffirm his commitment to give British people a final say on Brexit, with a second referendum with “credible” options to leave and remain in the EU.
Tories on defensive over their leaked no-deal Brexit warnings public weren’t meant to see
Government blames former minister for shock Yellowhammer leak.
Tories captured by big donors who are ‘corrupting democracy’ – Corbyn vows to clean up politics
The Labour leader said his party would ban donations or loans to political parties from non-doms and those not registered for tax in the UK.
Sajid Javid hints higher earners could benefit from tax cuts
He also said he was looking at various options regarding changes to stamp duty.
Senior Tory says Boris Johnson’s rhetoric has led directly to death threats
Dominic Grieve lambasted the PM’s ‘tub-thumping populism’ which he said had led ‘straightforwardly’ to the death threats he has received.
The Independent Group for Change: where are they now?
What use will these breakaway MPs be in forming a government of national unity?