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MPs seek veto over political ambassadors after Mandelson row
A Foreign Affairs Committee report said the process taken in the appointment of Lord Mandelson "was being made up as it went along". Newsiline summarises...
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Met investigate donation to Jenrick's Tory leadership campaign
The former Conservative, now Reform UK, MP says the allegations are "entirely false". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links...
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Andy Burnham's path to becoming prime minister
Labour MPs are about to start choosing Sir Keir Starmer's replacement after his resignation last month. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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No crude proposals on disability benefits, minister leading review says
Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) are not "fit for purpose" and need changing. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Burnham's last potential rival Al Carns rules out leadership bid
Carns's said a leadership contest was "not the best use of Labour's time" and "we need to get on board" with Burnham. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Starmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president at Nato
The weapon has not been brought back to the UK and has instead been left with British officials in Turkey. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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UK to change law so ringleader of Rochdale grooming gang can be deported
The home secretary is expected to set out on Monday how she plans to amend the 1971 Immigration Act. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Government offers to meet woman abused by neo-Nazi MI5 agent
A secret inquiry by MI5's watchdog found the service knew an agent it defended in court was "obsessed" with violence, the BBC revealed on Tuesday. Newsili...
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Who is Count Binface, aiming to face Farage in by-election?
After the announcement that Reform UK leader Nigel Farage would quit his Clacton constituency and stand in a by-election, the serial election candidate Co...
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Farage denies resignation is publicity stunt as Reform proposes August by-election date
The Reform UK leader tells the BBC it is "only fair" that it is the electorate who judges him. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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Questions build for DUP over further Donaldson allegations
Last month, Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse against two women when they were children. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Reform Wales leader defends Farage establishment claims
Dan Thomas has given his backing to Nigel Farage, who triggered a by-election in Clacton on Tuesday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Conditional pardon granted for Ruth Ellis, last woman executed in UK
Ruth Ellis was hanged at London's Holloway Prison in 1955 after being convicted of murdering her lover David Blakely. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Nigeria's president demands to know how fake agency was allegedly set up in his office
Adeniyi Adeyemi allegedly forged a letter of appointment and secured funding for an agency the presidency knew nothing about. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Chris Mason: It's far from certain whether by-election will strengthen Farage
The Reform UK leader faces a challenge from Count Binface as the main parties rule out standing in Clacton. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Reform asks NCA to investigate leaks of private financial information
The party's deputy leader Richard Tice says he found out payments to his company had been flagged to the agency, after questions from the media. Newsiline...
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Why replacing leasehold may be easier said than done
The government wants to abolish leasehold, but replacing it could prove far more complicated Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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Farage's rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election
The Reform UK leader says he wants an "establishment versus the people by-election" but Labour calls it a "circus". Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Emma Little-Pengelly says she was 'shocked and revolted' by Donaldson revelations
On Tuesday, the Belfast Telegraph reported that a woman had alleged Donaldson had sexually assaulted her in 2016, and that she had made a senior member of...
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Chris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agenda after finance row
His aim throughout the forthcoming campaign is to clearly frame this by-election as "the people versus the establishment". Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Watch: Clacton's mixed feelings on Farage's resignation
Nigel Farage announced he is resigning as an MP, triggering a by-election he will stand in. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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Ghana delays visit by South African president amid row over anti-migrant protests
Many in Ghana feared his presence would lead to mass protests, and officials say it is postponed for now. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Nigel Farage resigns to trigger by-election in which he will stand
Following parliamentary standards investigations, the Reform UK politician announced his resignation and intention to stand in a by-election in Clacton. N...
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Watch: Farage resigns to trigger by-election he will stand in
In a statement filmed by Reform UK Nigel Farage announced he will resign as an MP to trigger a by-election which he will stand in. Newsiline summarises th...
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Next PM needs to wake UK up to threat of war, ex-Nato chief warns
Lord Robertson urges the next prime minister to look again at the UK's level of spending on defence. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Marine Le Pen found guilty, but court clears way for presidential run if she wears tag
The National Rally leader now has to decide whether she will run with an electronic tag and will speak on TV later. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Farage to make statement on his 'future in public life'
The Reform UK leader has faced intense scrutiny over financial support he received before becoming an MP. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Macron safe after explosions in Syrian capital during French president's visit
As reports of the blasts came in, state television said the Syrian president had welcomed Macron at the presidential palace. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Tributes to veteran MP and minister Sir George Howarth
Sir George Howarth served in Parliament for almost 38 years and was a minister under Tony Blair. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Treasury sees defence as a drain not a driver for growth, says Healey
John Healey quit his cabinet role as defence secretary over a long-delayed military spending plan. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Grooming gang leader 'could still be deported'
A Home Office minister says they were examining changing the law to deport recently freed Shabir Ahmed. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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PM intervened in row over Mexico-England kick-off time
Fifa had been set to bring the match forward by six hours, due to a forecast of thunderstorms. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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Why is Farage facing renewed scrutiny over his finances?
The Reform UK leader faces further pressure after reports he did not declare support from an ally. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Burnham provided 'error-filled' article about devolution, says WalesOnline
The news site said the MP provided an article similar to others written for Scotland and London. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Nigel Farage denies wrongdoing over unclaimed benefits
Nigel Farage said he has "done no wrongdoing" after it emerged he did not declare benefits provided by an ally once convicted of fraud in the US. Newsilin...
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UK fighter jets intercept Russian plane over Norwegian Sea
The Ministry of Defence calls Moscow's activity "unsafe" and "unprofessional". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers...