Westminster politicians belatedly turning their attention to Northern Ireland will soon realise how tricky the Brexit border issue will be, writes Dods Political Consultant Andrew McQuillan.

Diane Abbott has been accused of “smearing” Theresa May after tweeting an image suggesting the Prime Minister wanted to “curb lesbianism”.

Philip Hammond has said a sea border between Great Britain and Ireland would not be an acceptable post-Brexit arrangement.

MIMA welcomes the Building Research Establishment (BRE) cladding tests instructed by DCLG and is fully cooperating with both DCLG and the BRE.

Dublin ministers are pushing for the Irish Sea to become the post-Brexit border with the UK in a fresh headache for Theresa May.

Millions of school pupils could go hungry over the summer holidays, Labour has claimed.

The Government has quietly U-turned on plans to offer free breakfast to all primary school pupils in a fresh embarrassment for Theresa May.

Theresa May has admitted the Tories were "wrong" in their attitude to gay rights in the past but have "come a long way" on the issue.

Diane Abbott has attacked “ambulance chasing” law firms after claims some companies are targeting victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.

Sajid Javid MP, secretary of state for communities and local government, has announced plans to outlaw leaseholds on new-build homes. 

Preparations have begun for a “substantial relocation” of financial services from London after Brexit, the International Monetary Fund has said. 

Labour has blasted the Government after it emerged that more than 600,000 children are being taught by an ever-increasing army of unqualified teachers.

The average cost of holiday childcare has risen four times faster than wages, new figures from Labour have revealed.

The Government wants to ban new-build houses in England being sold as leaseholds, Sajid Javid has announced. 

Jeremy Corbyn’s stance on the single market has opened up a fresh rift in Labour with the Welsh First Minister insisting there is “no need” to leave the trading area as part of Brexit.

Almost a third (31%) of all pupils leaving primary school last week did so without being able to swim and without basic water safety skills, a new report reveals.  

The SME construction sector grew in the second quarter of 2017, albeit at a slower rate than the first three months of the year, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Government plans to bring forward an increase in the state pension age will cost 7.6 million people almost £10,000 on average. 

The Equalities Secretary has said churches should reflect “modern attitudes” as they consider whether to change their stance on same-sex marriage. 

A recording has emerged of a Ukip welsh assembly member using a racial slur about black MP, Chuka Umunna. 

The head of prisons and probation in England and Wales received a £20,000 bonus on top of his £150,000 salary, it has emerged. 

First class carriages on packed trains will be scrapped to create more space for commuters, the Transport Secretary has said. 

A drone registration scheme, requiring owners to pass a safety test, is set to be launched in the UK. 

Plans are being considered for a second deputy leader of the Labour Party who would serve alongside the incumbent, Tom Watson, the Times reports.