A former Labour frontbencher has admitted she is prepared to defy Jeremy Corbyn and back the UK leaving the European Union without a deal.

For all the uncertainties of the next general election, we know one thing for sure – it will bring to the end one of the most illustrious political careers of modern times. As he prepares for his swansong, Ken Clarke walks Sebastian Whale through his life story – from being part of the Cambridge mafia to his deep regret at Britain’s decision to leave the EU. And close friends and opponents share stories of the Tory grandee’s five decades in parliament

The White report makes clear once again that we in Parliament must bring about long-lasting and positive institutional change without delay, writes Andrea Leadsom

A number of leading Conservatives could find themselves on the backbenches when the new prime minister enters No 10. With MPs facing deselection threats, and as their numbers diminish in the Commons, can One Nation Conservatives fight back? Sebastian Whale speaks to David Gauke and others about the future of Tory centrists

The former office manager of Labour frontbencher Gloria de Piero has announced that he will stand against her at the next general election for the Conservative Party.

Boris Johnson has refused to commit to boosting public sector pay if he becomes Prime Minister, despite key campaign ally Matt Hancock announcing it as a policy on his behalf.

Left-wing campaign group Momentum are to send hundreds of activists to Boris Johnson’s seat in a bid to oust him at the next general election.

Theresa May and Jeremy Hunt have rounded on MPs for threatening to shut down the Government if the next Prime Minister tries to force through a no-deal Brexit.

Three years and two months since Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was detained in Iran, her husband Richard began a hunger strike in solidarity. This week Labour MP Tulip Siddiq visited her constituent, whose physical condition is deteriorating, and encouraged others to do the same.

MPs have threatened to shut down the Government if the next Prime Minister tries to ignore Parliament to force through a no-deal Brexit.

Jeremy Hunt woud need to put up taxes, slash spending or increase borrowing to pay for the "expensive" pledges he has made in his campaign to be the next Prime Minister, a major thinktank has said.

At this moment of national crisis, Parliament and Government must not be set against one another. The new PM has a duty to bring MPs back into the fold, writes Chris Bryant 

Jeremy Hunt has hit back at Boris Johnson after the Tory leadership frontrunner called on him to publicly rule out an extension to the Brexit deadline.

Jeremy Hunt must beat Boris Johnson in the Tory leadership race "for the good of the country", a government minister has told MPs.

A Labour backbencher has risked a fresh anti-semitism row after he was criticised for inviting a leading figure from the Houthi movement to the Commons.

Top Tory figures have rounded on Boris Johnson’s neighbours after they called the police to a row he had with his partner.

Boris Johnson will face Jeremy Hunt in the final run-off to be the next Prime Minister after Michael Gove became the final candidate to be eliminated from the Tory leadership race.

Sajid Javid has become the latest candidate to be knocked out of the race to be the next Tory party leader.

Here's how every twist and turn unfolded as Theresa May squared off against Jeremy Corbyn at Prime Minister's Questions. Updated with the full quotes of the key exchanges.

Boris Johnson has been handed another boost in the Tory leadership race after former contender Andrea Leadsom confirmed she was backing him.

Boris Johnson has been mocked after he confirmed that he will duck a Channel 4 debate between Tory leadership candidates.

A Labour rebellion has scuppered an attempt by opposition parties to block a no-deal Brexit by seizing control of the Commons agenda.

Theresa May has vowed to stay on as an MP after she resigns as Prime Minister next month.

Labour is to lead a cross-party bid to rule out a no-deal Brexit by seizing control of the Commons agenda.