MPs have killed off a bid to establish a fresh inquiry into press standards - less than 24 hours after the Lords demanded one be set up.

Conservative MP Huw Merriman writes about the contribution of Arsène Wenger to the profile and performance of English football ahead of his Adjournment debate later today.

Peers have repeated their calls for the second part of the Leveson Inquiry to be established - in yet another defeat for the Government.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling writes in advance of a Government decision expected shortly on stake levels for fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs).

MPs have rejected a bid to set up the second stage of the Leveson Inquiry into press behaviour.

Ahead of his Westminster Hall debate on Wednesday 2nd May, Pete Wishart MP writes about ticket touting at music events for PoliticsHome. 

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling responds to press coverage stating that gamblers would go underground or lose more money on pub slot machines, if reductions to FOBT stake levels proceed.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling writes about recent news stories covering the Treasury and the potential impact of changes to FOBT stake levels which are likely to be announced shortly.

Philip Hammond reportedly stepped in to block a maximum stake for highly addictive betting machines amid fears the Treasury would be unable to replace lost revenue.

Jeremy Corbyn has thanked Arsene Wenger after the Arsenal manager announced plans to quit following 22 years at the helm.

Matt Hancock has warned Facebook it is “not above the law” and could face stricter regulation, following a meeting with representatives of the social media giant.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling asks questions about evidence used by stakeholders, including bookmakers, which was submitted to the DCMS consultation on stake levels. 

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling writes in advance of an expected Government response to the consultation on FOBT stake levels expected after May's local elections.

MP and peers have lost dozens of iPads which were bought with thousands of pounds of taxpayer cash, PoliticsHome can reveal.

A Tory MP has said BBC satire show Have I Got News For You is “too vicious” for female guests.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling writes about recent comments from bookmakers on FOBT stake levels, in advance of the Government decision expected shortly.

Facebook could be hit with a £1.1bn fine for breaching rules on its users' data, Culture Secretary Matt Hancock has said.

There is surely only one conclusion the government can come to when it responds to  the gambling review, says the Campaign for Fairer Gambling. 

Labour has urged the Government not to “cave in” to the gambling industry over new recommendations for a £30 maximum bet on fixed-odds betting machines.

A trio of cross-party MPs has urged the Chancellor to crack down on fixed-odds betting terminals by lowering the maximum stake from £100 to £2.

Since I first spoke out and called for FIFA to postpone and relocate the World Cup I’ve been met with a torrent of disgruntled tweets, many from Russian bots, saying “sport and politics don’t mix, leave the World Cup alone”.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling writes about the broad coalition of different organisations that support a reduction in FOBT stake levels to £2 against the betting companies which are reluctant to accept this and predict shop closures as a result.

Former SNP leader Alex Salmond has come under pressure to quit his Russia Today chat show as tensions mount between London and Moscow.

Jeremy Corbyn has ruled out a boycott of Kremlin-backed TV channel Russia Today - just hours after his right hand man John McDonnell backed the move.