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Theresa May digs her heels in: Tory civil war reaches new heights with Ruth Davidson seen as only hope
Ruth Davidson see as the best hope for the Conservatives, but majority of voters want to see May stay on.
Liam Fox warns EU leavers to accept soft Brexit and 'live with disappointment'
Former hardliner about-turn comes after leaked government report claims UK will suffer no matter what trade deal is struck after Brexit.
Nigel Farage denies calling for second EU referendum, doesn't know what feminism is
Former Ukip leader reaches for the old "fake news" weapon in denying call for second referendum. Wright Stuff footage shows him suggesting it.
End of the road for 'dodgy' parking operator as government plans crackdown
Sajid Javid says new bill will ensure "fair, clear and consistent" regulations are implemented in the parking industry.
Theresa May faces internal crisis as senior Tories warn she is leading party to 'utter destruction'
Prime Minister could face a vote of no-confidence if the Conservatives suffer a disappointing performance at local elections in May.
UK Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson admits affair with colleague 'nearly destroyed' his marriage
UK Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson admitted that an affair with a colleague in 2004 'nearly destroyed' his marriage with his wife Joanne.
Boris Johnson's dad defends his son over embarrassing NHS funding row
Stanley Johnson believes his son was the victim of an unwarranted leak, which led to a humiliating rebuff by the cabinet.
Ukip's Henry Bolton describes three-week fling with Jo Marney as 'the happiest I have been in years'
Ukip leader Henry Bolton describes his three-week fling with 25-year-old Jo Marney as 'the happiest I have been in years'.
New Tory vice chair says unemployed should have vasectomies to avoid UK 'drowning in wasters'
Ben Bradley, appointed the vice chair for youth in last week's reshuffle, said the UK would drown in a 'vast sea of unemployed wasters' if jobless people had too many kids.
EU demands that after Brexit foreign citizens can come and stay in Britain indefinitely
Debate over the future of EU citizens in Britain and the cut off date to apply for a permanent residency could derail talks.
'We don't welcome racists': Brits mock 'scared' Donald Trump after London trip cancelled
Politicians and people of social media accused Trump of hiding the real reason for the cancellation.
Theresa May's former aide accused of interfering in Cabinet reshuffle
Nick Timothy left Downing Street after the Conservatives lost their majority in the general election. He praised the recent departure of former education secretary Justine Greening.
Who is Esther McVey and why are 18,000 people petitioning for her removal?
Esther McVey is the new Work and Pensions Secretary, but people aren't exactly celebrating the appointment. Here is a history of her record on welfare and employment.
Over 1.3 million calls to Universal Credit hotline went unanswered in one year
Figures obtained by Labour MP Jim McMahon show 12% of total calls in 12 months to October last year were abandoned.
'We are surprised that you are surprised': EU officials clash with David Davis over Brexit plans
EU officials have washed away concerns raised by Brexit secretary David Davis, insisting they are right to prepare for a no-deal.
Cabinet reshuffle as it happened: Hunt hangs onto Health
After a series of resignations from the cabinet in 2017, Theresa May has begun a refresh of her cabinet.
Northern Ireland secretary James Brokenshire resigns from cabinet over ill-health
The Northern Ireland secretary, James Brokenshire, has resigned from the cabinet over ill-health.
MPs accused of sexual harassment might only have to say sorry
A leaked report from Theresa May's assigned body to tackle complaints in Parliament has suggested online training for those accused of harassment.
Brexit trade deal: Farmland could be turned into meadows after UK leaves the EU
Michael Gove set to tell farmers the current subsidy scheme will be replaced by a pro-environment system.
Amber Rudd pens Brexit letter to 'reassure' nervous EU citizens
Home Secretary Amber Rudd has written an open letter to all EU citizens that are currently living in the UK.
Suspended Labour MP accused of homophobic comments advised by GP to not attend Parliament
Labour MP Jared O'Mara has been advised by his GP not to attend Parliament, his spokesperson has revealed.
Private firms delivering disability benefits tests for 3 million claimants employ only four doctors.
Firms that run the government's controversial PIP disability tests have come under fire after it was revealed that they only employ four doctors between them.
House of Commons staffer arrested after 'glassing man in the face' in parliamentary brawl
Parliamentary member of staff held by police after reportedly attacking man by smashing glass into his face in House of Commons bar.
Councillor suspended after posting Facebook call for Donald Trump's assassination
Liberal Democrat councillor calls for Trump's head to be "cut off and use that as a trophy or sell it for rubber".
Brexishambles: David Davis admits he didn't read 850-page analysis of how Brexit will affect UK
David Davis has revealed that the government has not carried out any impact assessments on how Brexit will affect the UK.
'Couldn't run a p*** up in a brewery': Ed Miliband rips into government after Brexit deal collapse
Former Labour leader issued tweet just hours after Brexit talks in Brussels were shot down by the DUP.
DUP scuppers Theresa May's Brexit deal in fury over Irish border agreement
Nationalist leaders from across the United Kingdom have voiced their concerns over a possible deal that could see Northern Ireland continue under EU trade laws and regulations.
No hard border: UK government set to concede to EU over Irish row
The UK government looks set to make a key concession in their talks with the EU and the Irish government, paving the way for post-Brexit trade talks to begin.
London to get more drinking fountains to boost health and cut plastic waste says Sadiq Khan
Mayor of London argues having more water available to the public is good for health and could cut plastic bottle usage.
Theresa May's social mobility vision overshadowed by Brexit – 'little hope for a fairer Britain'
All four MPs responsible for the Social Mobility Commission have quit, issuing a sharp warning that the government is more preoccupied with Brexit than working to help disadvantaged citizens.