Emilio Casalicchio

A prominent Labour MP will today urge the Government to crack down on “aggressive activists” who protest against LGBT relationship education at school gates.

Theresa May has formally resigned as leader of the Conservative party - officially triggering the race to succeed her in Downing Street.

Labour frontbencher Andy McDonald today became the closest ally of Jeremy Corbyn to signal that Labour wants a second referendum on Brexit and will campaign to stay in the EU.

Michael Gove has probably torpedoed his hopes of winning the Tory leadership election by admitting he was prepared to delay Brexit again in order to clinch a deal, a leading party activist has said.

John Bercow today issued a blunt slapdown to Tory leadership hopeful Dominic Raab as he insisted Parliament will not be shut down to force through a no-deal Brexit.

Michael Gove has launched a thinly-veiled attack on rival Boris Johnson as he hit out at claims Theresa May's Brexit deal would have left the UK a “vassal state” of the EU.

Is the Brexit Party about to send its first MP to Westminster? Party insiders think so - if only they can work out who their voters are. 

Steve Baker has said he will stand for the Conservative leadership if none of the other candidates sign up to a no-deal Brexit plan drawn up by eurosceptics.

Tory bosses have agreed to change the rules for the upcoming leadership election in a move which could lead to a major cull of candidates.

Fledgling party Change UK has lost six of its MPs after a series of rows led to a dramatic split less than four months after it was set up.

Tory leadership contender Andrea Leadsom today revealed she would ditch any Brexit deal if she won the top job and quit the EU under a “managed exit” plan.

The US would want its healthcare firms to be able to bid for NHS contracts as part of a post-Brexit trade deal with the UK, ambassador Woody Johnson has said.

Tory MP Sam Gyimah today threw his hat in the ring for the Tory leadership, becoming the first candidate in the race to back a second referendum on Brexit.

Nigel Farage could be within touching distance of a parliamentary majority in the wake of the next general election after a poll put the Brexit Party in the lead spot for the first time.

The Tories will end up “naked” in the fight against the Labour party at the next election if leadership hopefuls continue to make unfunded tax cuts and spending pledges, Philip Hammond has warned.

Tory leadership contender Michael Gove is prepared to delay Brexit until late 2020 to avoid quitting the EU without a deal at the end of October this year, it has been reported.

An anti-Brexit Tory former minister has suffered a vote of no confidence by his local party association.

A member of Labour's ruling board was today suspended after he was recorded saying Israel whipped up claims of anti-semitism against the party.

Labour has been plunged into a fresh row after a member of its ruling body was recorded claiming Israel whipped up claims of anti-semitism against the party.

Alistair Campbell has claimed senior Labour frontbenchers have told him his expulsion from the party for voting Lib Dem at the EU elections is “bonkers”.

Boris Johnson has vowed to take the UK out of the EU “deal or no deal” at the end of October if he becomes Prime Minister.

Sir Vince Cable has kicked off the Liberal Democrat leadership race as he confirmed he will stand down at the end of July.

Theresa May has fired the starting gun on the long-awaited Conservative leadership campaign - paving the way for a bitter contest to succeed her in Downing Street.

Ukip deputy leader Mike Hookem launched a scathing attack on boss Gerard Batten as he dramatically quit his post and launched a bid for the top job.

It was the election nobody wanted. But voters are heading to the polls today to elect Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). How long might they have to stay there? Who knows. But here is everything you need to know.

Tory MP Mark Francois has been condemned after he appeared to use violent imagery as Theresa May spoke in the Commons.

Theresa May today begged MPs not to “duck” their duty on Brexit by voting down her controversial plan which has sparked a furious backlash from across the political divide.

Theresa May faced MPs in the Commons for a gruelling session of PMQs. She was taken to task by Tory MPs angry about the ongoing investigations into Troubles veterans.

A senior Tory MP has said colleagues who refuse to accept the vote for Brexit should quit the party.

John McDonnell today revealed he could join Labour HQ staff on the picket line if they strike in a bitter row over pay and conditions.

Senior Tories will consider a fresh attempt to change party rules in a bid to boot Theresa May out of office more easily, PoliticsHome can reveal.

Tory MPs determined to avoid a no-deal Brexit have declared war on the “intolerant” hardcore anti-EU wing of the party ahead of the upcoming Conservative leadership contest.

Nigel Farage today accused Gordon Brown of peddling a “disgusting smear” after the former prime minister raised questions over Brexit Party funding.

The latest Commons gossip from Emilio Casalicchio

Jeremy Corbyn has written to Theresa May to pull the plug on the cross-party Brexit talks. Read his letter in full below. 

Jeremy Corbyn today pulled the plug on the cross-party Brexit talks with Theresa May, telling the Prime Minister the discussions had gone “as far as they can”.