Exclusive: leaked letters said without urgent action the system in England and Wales would reach ‘critical failure’ Rishi Sunak was warned by senior civil servants …
Shadow foreign secretary says Conservatives should hold the leadership election after the party conference Lisa Nandy, the culture secretary, said this morning that the government …
New justice secretary preparing to announce further emergency measures to ease overcrowding crisis in jails UK politics live – latest updates Rishi Sunak’s government released …
Former PM takes up place on opposition benches and says he looks forward to continuing to represent Richmond and Northallerton UK politics live – latest …
Final polls predict unprecedented Labour victory, with Starmer declaring Britain a ‘great nation, with boundless potential’ Keir Starmer has hailed a “new age of hope …
Prime minister reiterates stance that Britain’s economic problems are the result of Covid and war in Ukraine UK election live – latest updates Britain is …
Prime minister appearing on BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg as campaign reaches its final days The UK’s deputy prime minister, Oliver Dowden, has been asked …
Scottish secretary Alister Jack under consideration for post-election dissolution honours A Conservative cabinet minister who admitted placing three bets on the date of the general …
Investigation details industry campaign including legal threats and charm offensive aimed at Tory MPs Rishi Sunak abandoned his “legacy” policy to ban smoking for future …
Sunak urges voters not to ‘surrender’ to Labour in final head-to-head before election day Sign up to our Election Edition daily newsletter Junior doctors in …
The Labour leader said placing bets on the future of the country showed the ‘wrong instinct’ Five things we learned from the final Sunak-Starmer debate …
The Conservatives have dropped Craig Williams and Laura Saunders, members of the prime minister’s inner circle who were under investigation by the Gambling Commission
Senior Tories call for suspension of those being investigated and Labour demands to know names in gambling circle Rishi Sunak is facing a growing clamour …
PM says Reform leader’s comments ‘play into Putin’s hands’ while Labour leader describes them as ‘disgraceful’ UK election live – latest updates Rishi Sunak and …
PM suggests curbs on finance or driving licences for 18-year-olds who refuse service during challenging Question Time leaders’ special Reality check: the party leaders on …
Officer arrested on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, says Metropolitan police One of Rishi Sunak’s close protection officers has been arrested over …
PM says donor is ‘genuinely contrite’ as phone-in caller challenges him over businessman’s remarks about Diane Abbott UK election live – latest updates Rishi Sunak …
Campaign group Best for Britain, which previously fought to stop Brexit, has produced its recommendations for tactical voting to ensure ‘the Tories are out for …
Sources say contenders jostling for support amid fears of historic wipeout in election • UK general election live – latest updates Conservative leadership hopefuls are …
Labour has asked what role Craig Williams played in election date discussions and when party knew about bet UK general election live – latest updates …
Craig Williams’s £100 bet prompted inquiry by the Gambling Commission and fury within Conservatives Rayner, Mordaunt and Farage set for fresh general election debate clash …
Minister condemns decision by election candidate Craig Williams to place bet days before snap poll announced UK general election live – latest updates David Cameron …
Exclusive: £100 bet placed in Montgomeryshire – the constituency of Craig Williams – over July poll UK general election live – latest updates Rishi Sunak’s …
PM recalls his parents’ sacrifices for his education in interview recorded after his return from D-day celebrations Rishi Sunak has said that he went without …
Critics say funding of Tory manifesto’s policies is ‘implausible’ and they would mainly benefit wealthier voters Rishi Sunak has unveiled a £17bn tax giveaway as …
Prime minister promises series of tax cuts but his party’s election policies contain little in the way of surprises UK general election live – latest …
Conservative manifesto expected to announce cut in national insurance and measures to help people buy homes Sign up for Election Edition, our UK general election …
Party figures including Braverman and Jenrick waiting to see how public responds to pledges, insiders say Conservative rightwingers are planning to present Rishi Sunak with …
Chris Philp says PM has apologised for not attending commemoration and will be ‘back bouncing around the campaign trail’ Chris Philp, the policing minister, said …
Cabinet minister Mel Stride says PM ‘deeply regrets’ early exit from 80th-anniversary commemoration in Normandy UK general election live – latest updates An ally of …
Mel Stride says PM ‘deeply regrets’ decision to leave D-day events and is ‘feeling this personally’ Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer has reiterated his party’s …
Prime minister’s team say time constraints to blame as condemnation over early return from Normandy continues Rishi Sunak avoided media interviews as he returned to …
Amid heavy criticism, the PM denies he had planned to skip commemorations entirely UK general election live – latest updates Rishi Sunak has apologised for …
Call from the Liberal Democrats comes after Frank Hester allegedly told colleagues that looking at veteran Labour MP Diane Abbott makes you ‘want to hate …
PM skilled late afternoon ceremony at Normandy commemorations so he could focus on electioneering Rishi Sunak has been criticised for leaving the D-day commemorations in …