Boris Johnson has said British officials may boycott the World Cup if Russia is found to have played any part in the hospitalisation of Sergei Skripal.

Henry Bolton is setting up a new party, just weeks after he was booted out as leader of Ukip.

Controversial transgender model Munroe Bergdorf has stepped down as an equalities advisor to the Labour Party.

Diane Abbott has warned that Britain must not become a "killing field for the Russian state and its enemies" after a former spy became seriously ill after being exposed to a mystery substance.

Theresa May’s ambition to secure free trade with the EU after Brexit by matching its standards was dismissed by a top EU official last night.

The Ministry of Justice has admitted to having employed hundreds of people on zero hour contracts, despite widespread political criticism of their use.

Councils are still waiting to use new powers to tackle empty homes that were announced in the Autumn Budget, it has been revealed.

David Cameron offered Theresa May tips on last week’s keynote Brexit speech, according to his former press secretary.

Theresa May is facing a backbench rebellion over the type of energy cap the Government is planning to bring in, amid fears it could actually increase bills.

Crime kingpins could be made to serve their sentences in high-security jails to prevent them masterminding illegal activity from behind bars, it has emerged.

Communist Party members should be working "full tilt" to get Jeremy Corbyn into Downing Street, a leading far-left figure has declared.

The Department for International Development has been forced to reprimand staff in 14 cases of sexual harassment in just over 20 years, it was revealed today.

Theresa May is heading for a bad night at the local elections after a new poll suggested voters are unhappy with the party's performance in government.

Theresa May has taken a swipe at the BBC after she was asked a question about Brexit.

The leader of Labour’s council group in Cornwall has resigned, claiming he has been “actively attacked” by the far left.

Cycling star Sir Bradley Wiggins and Team Sky “crossed an ethical line” by using performance-enhancing drugs, a damning report by MPs has said.

Senior figures from Sinn Féin and the DUP are to hold separate talks with Michel Barnier this week as the issue of keeping an open border in Ireland after Brexit rumbles on.

The European Union is expected to pile fresh pressure on Theresa May with its draft guidelines on post-Brexit trade in a bid to push her to decide what Britain wants.

Penny Mordaunt has said a summit of major charities organised in the wake of the Oxfam sex scandal is a “crucial moment” to drive up standards across the aid sector.

Older people must "reach into their own pockets" to fund an increasingly expensive future welfare state, a former Conservative minister will warn today. 

Theresa May will today urge developers to "do their duty to Britain" as part of government efforts to increase housing supply.

Theresa May has told Donald Trump of her "deep concern" at his threat to slap huge tariffs on imported steel.

Pro-EU Conservative rebels have hinted at a climbdown on their bid to keep the UK in a customs union with the bloc.

David Lidington has said it would be "dangerous" for the Commons to not back the final deal on Brexit, days after John Major called for MPs to use their "own conscience".

John McDonnell has suggested Tom Watson should hand back half a million pounds in donations from controversial campaigner Max Mosley.

Theresa May has refused to rule out quitting if she loses a showdown Commons vote against Conservative rebels on the customs union.

Two prominent SNP MPs have dropped out of the race to become the next deputy leader of the party.

A top Labour MP has accused ministers of ditching plans to reduce the number of benefit sanctions.

A close ally of Boris Johnson has reportedly accused Theresa May’s top aide of leaking the Foreign Secretary’s controversial letter on the Irish border.

Theresa May is hiring a team of Conservative “foot soldiers” to build a Momentum-style army and take the fight to Labour in key battlegrounds, it has emerged.

Conservative grandee Michael Heseltine has thrown a grenade amid recent Tory unity as he blasted Theresa May over her latest big Brexit speech.

Councils could be stripped of their planning powers if they fail to build enough homes, Sajid Javid has warned.

Jennie Formby has condemned "anti-Semitic" social media attacks on Jon Lansman, her rival to be the next general secretary of the Labour party.

Ukip has lost control of its only local authority after a row over the site for a nearby airport led many to vote in a new Conservative leader.

Jeremy Corbyn urged the controversial founder of Momentum, Jon Lansman, not to stand for the post of Labour’s General Secretary, it has emerged.

Ruth Davidson has criticised members of her own party for openly pursuing Theresa May’s job while she struggled to hold the Cabinet together.