Theresa May's former chief of staff has criticised Number 10 after it accused the EU of reneging on its offer of a Canada-style trade deal with the UK after Brexit.

Priti Patel has been forced to deny that Boris Johnson is a racist after he was criticised by the rapper Dave.

A key adviser to Jeremy Corbyn has resigned as Labour prepares to elect its new leader.

Ministers have been warned not to “close the door” on overseas social care workers amid claims the Government’s major immigration shake-up could lead to fresh staff shortages.

The Momentum founder Jon Lansman has been urged to retract a “misleading” claim about Lisa Nandy’s voting record.

Number 10 must look again at how advisers are hired following the resignation of Andrew Sabisky over his "racist" remarks, a minister has said.

Lisa Nandy has said she would vote to scrap the monarchy if a referendum was ever held on the issue.

John Bercow has dismissed those who have accused him of bullying of being “snobs and bigots” - as he warned that denying him a peerage could set a precedent.

A controversial Downing Street adviser suggested long-term welfare claimants are “less conscientious and agreeable than the average person”.

Rebecca Long-Bailey said she would offer Jeremy Corbyn a place in her shadow Cabinet if she takes over from him as leader.

The Budget may not go ahead as planned on 11 March after Sajid Javid resigned as Chancellor, Cabinet minister Grant Shapps has admitted.

Richard Burgon has warned the next Labour leader not to drop any of the party's manifesto pledges without getting the greenlight from members.

Labour had the "right policy" on Brexit at the general election despite its heavy defeat at the hands of voters, Sir Keir Starmer has said.

A minister sacked in Boris Johnson's reshuffle has warned Number 10 against adopting a "command and control" style of governing.

A newly-hired Downing Street adviser once called for contraception programmes to be expanded to stop the creation of a "permanent underclass".

Boris Johnson will refuse to agree to what he sees as "ridiculous" demands from the European Union to align with the bloc's rules on workers' rights and tax in order to strike a trade deal.

Sajid Javid’s friends have said the Prime Minister’s team undermined him in an effort to force the Treasury into spending billions on public services and tax cuts.

Emily Thornberry has been eliminated from the Labour leadership race after failing to secure enough nominations from local party branches and affiliated groups.

Two of Labour's candidates for the deputy leadership have accused the party of hiking already-"exorbitant" fees to access vital campaign data on its members.

Two Labour MPs have pulled out of their upconing public engagements after taking part in a conference attended by someone who has since tested positive for coronavirus.

Lisa Nandy has been handed a big boost in the party leadership contest as she won the backing of the Jewish Labour Movement.

Jackson Carlaw has been confirmed as the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives. 

A key ally of Boris Johnson has quit the Government after turning down a new job in the reshuffle.

Some public sector workers should be allowed access to their pension pots before they retire, Emily Thornberry has declared.