UK Politics

Conservative leadership race: At least one more contender facing the axe following fractious TV debate

At least one more contender for the Tory leadership will be eliminated from the race today, following a sometimes fractious, but largely inconclusive TV debate.
Johnson may yet get away with his Brexit plan

There were no obvious winners in the Tory leadership contest on Tuesday, as the process - which must somehow come to a resolution in less than 48 hours - meandered forward frustratingly slowly.
Tory leadership race: Who is vying to be PM and where do they stand on Brexit?

The race for the Conservative Party leadership is hotting up after the second round of voting by MPs.
Labour MP Stella Creasy: Parliament 'living in 1919, not 2019' on maternity leave

A Labour MP has called for changes to parliament's rules around maternity leave for MPs, accusing the authorities of "living in 1919, not 2019".
Conservative leadership: Boris Johnson will never be more powerful than he is now

As it stands, Boris Johnson is set to become prime minister in a little over a month with nothing other than a catastrophic gaffe likely to stand in his way.