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.

The Secretary of State’s decision to ditch the £30,000 salary threshold is a victory for common sense, says Sarah McMonagle, Director of Communications at the Federation of Master Builders.

The Home Secretary, Sajid Javid has asked the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to scrap plans to impose a £30,000 salary threshold on EU citizens coming into the UK after Brexit.

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.

The Government is set to fall short of its target for three million new apprentice starts by 2020, MPs have warned.

MPs who vote against the Withdrawal Agreement Bill will be breaking their "contract" with voters to deliver Brexit, according to Liam Fox.

Theresa May's hopes of finally winning backing for her Brexit deal have been dealt a savage blow as Tory MPs lined up to criticise it.

Theresa May has offered to give MPs a vote on whether to hold a second EU referendum as she launched a last-ditch bid to win backing for her Brexit deal.

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.

Andrea Leadsom has dealt a blow to Theresa May as she refused to confirm she will vote for the Withdrawal Agreement next month.

Boris Johnson and his fellow Tory leadership contenders have no mandate to pursue a no-deal Brexit if they become Prime Minister, according to Philip Hammond.

Lord Heseltine has been suspended by the Conservatives for revealing he will vote Lib Dem in this week's European election.

Theresa May's successor as Prime Minister must "believe in Brexit" and be prepared to take the UK out of the EU without a deal, according to Esther McVey.

Nigel Farage has lashed out at "radicalised" Remain supporters after he was hit by a milkshake while campaigning ahead of the EU elections.

Gordon Brown has called on Britain's electoral watchdog to investigate whether the newly-formed Brexit Party has left itself open to "dirty" donations.

Nigel Farage has urged Boris Johnson to ditch his backing for Theresa May's EU deal in exchange for an election tie-up between the Conservatives and the Brexit Party.

Tory leadership contenders have been warned that the European Union will not offer any renegotiation of Theresa May's Brexit deal once she stands down as Prime Minister.

The Open Knowledge Foundation marks its 15th anniversary and its Chief Executive writes: “The next 15 years and beyond are not to be feared. We live in a time when technological advances offer incredible opportunities for us all”.

The Government is still in the "territory" of a Brexit deal with "sensible, moderate" Labour MPs despite the collapse of cross-party talks, Cabinet minister Rory Stewart has insisted.

Labour chairman Ian Lavery has hit out at second referendum campaigners - including his own Shadow Cabinet colleagues - for using the term "confirmatory ballot".

Labour's pledge to end free movement of people after Brexit would be "open for negotiation" if the party took charge of EU talks, Jeremy Corbyn has said.

A fresh split has opened up between pro-EU Change UK and the Liberal Democrats as Chuka Umunna called for campaigners to revoke Article 50 instead of pushing for a second Brexit referendum.

Ukip leader Gerard Batten has said place as leader would become "untenable" if he loses his seat in the European elections.