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.

Boris Johnson was prevented from publishing the full details of his memo to Sir Jeremy Heywood on customs arrangements with Ireland, after it was leaked to the press on Tuesday.

Leo Varadkar gave a lukewarm reception to the Prime Minister’s Brexit speech and criticised her for not providing more detail in the brewing crisis over the Northern Ireland border.

Tory backbencher Bob Stewart has suggested that teachers in American high schools may have to be armed in the wake of the latest school shooting in Florida.

The EU’s chief negotiator has welcomed Theresa May’s big Brexit speech today, saying she has recognised the “trade-offs” she must make to secure a deal with Brussels.

Theresa May has called on the European Union to "get on with" negotiating a Brexit deal - as she admitted that failing to reach an agreement would be bad for the UK.

Read the full text of Theresa May's speech on the future UK-EU trade deal here.

Downing Street has hit back at the White House after Donald Trump said he planned to slap huge tariffs on imported steel.

John McDonnell has defended his decision to hang a plaque commemorating Irish republican "martyrs" in his constituency office.

A senior Sinn Féin MP has said the party will not take up its Westminster seats despite calls for them to take part in crucial Commons votes on Brexit.

Nicola Sturgeon has said she is “shocked and saddened” after a survey found one-fifth of Scottish parliament staff had experienced sexual harassment or sexist behaviour.

More than 300 complaints about alleged double voting in last year’s general election resulted in only one conviction, it has emerged.