uk politics

May intends to use the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act 2011 to secure an early UK general election in 2017.

See if you have the know-how to get into one of England's grammar schools.

Liberal conservatism is dying at the hands of populism but progressives shouldn't mourn.

The UK government has no mandate to use Brexit to strip away workers' rights and environmental protections.

The former British prime minister made the quip during a visit to Brown University in Rhode Island.

Former chancellor will pick up £650,000 a year from the finance giant while still an MP.

He saw off competition from Paul Nuttall in the by-election.

The former PM is setting up a new London bureau, where he will reportedly move 130 staffers.

He is far from a "nasty Tory" – but the label is still potent.

Journalist accused senior party figures of treating leadership contest 'like a coronation'.

'We must not be misty-eyed and nostalgic about the 50s where a small minority youngsters did well and 80% or more did badly.'

Evans said she will try to bring Ukip back from the politics of the far right.

Labour's Tracy Brabin heckled after winning 85% of the vote in by-election brought about by killing of MP.

Figures from Ipsos MORI mean Tories could secure a majority of 143 MPs at next general election.

Government lawyer says parliament able to have say on historic EU deal once negotiations conclude.

Policy reversal would end blanket ban on former members of far-right groups joining the party.

The comments came after party in-fighting continued following Jeremy Corbyn's shadow cabinet reshuffle.

Jeremy Corbyn hails new shadow cabinet with more women, ethnic minorities and northerners.

Reports suggest she had been unhappy about her new role at the party.

Candidates standing against Labour's Tracy Brabin include a BNP candidate and a National Front veteran.

Watson urged his party to unite saying they 'can't afford' bitter in-fighting any longer.

The late-night nude swimming session took place in Bournemouth.

Veteran Labour MP has served as head of the influential group since 2007.

Married Labour MP is accused of paying for sex with two male prostitutes.

Owen Smith's promise of a second referendum is a return to the worst of New Labour's cloth-eared paternalism.

Three members of the NEC resign in protest as Woolfe's supporters accuse other party members of a 'coup'.

MEP said he made 'foolish mistake' when he got behind wheel of scooter while drunk 14 years ago.

IBTimes UK looks at some of the key figures who helped launch the organisation.

Many also Cheered over rumours (since quashed) of Hunt's possible dismissal.

She is the nastiest of anti-migrant Tories - I fear we will see an even tougher May now.