Three Tory MPs defect and slam party's 'anti-EU awkward squad'

Three MPs have quit the Conservative Party, declaring that Prime Minister Theresa May has failed to unite the country around Brexit.

Three amigos launch had spark but new MPs group needs big hitter

As political launches go, the performance of the Tory "three amigos" - as Heidi Allen called them - had an electricity that Labour's "magnificent seven" or "insignificant seven" - depending on your point of view - had somewhat lacked.

IS bride Shamima Begum's baby 'can be British citizen'

Islamic State bride Shamima Begum's baby son can be British despite her citizenship being removed, Home Secretary Sajid Javid has suggested.

PM heads back to Brussels in bid to break Brexit deadlock

Theresa May is heading back to Brussels in another desperate bid to break the Brexit deadlock on the contentious issue of the Irish backstop.

Eighth MP quits Labour over 'evil' antisemitism

An eighth Labour MP has quit the party to join an independent grouping in parliament.

Labour propose voters' rights to force out quitting MPs

Labour has responded to the resignation of eight of its MPs by considering plans to allow voters to force MPs from their seats if they quit a party.

Another Labour MP considers quitting party

Another Labour MP is considering quitting the party due to a culture of "extremism, antisemitism and intolerance".

IS bride 'shocked' at 'unjust' removal of citizenship

Islamic State bride Shamima Begum has expressed her "shock" at the "unjust" decision of the UK government to remove her British citizenship.

Independent Group 'more popular than Lib Dems': Sky Data poll

The newly-formed Independent Group of MPs who split from Labour on Monday are already ahead of the Lib Dems in popularity, according to a Sky Data poll.

MP sorry for Israel 'conspiracy theory' over Labour split

A Labour MP has apologised for "invoking a conspiracy theory" that seven MPs who quit the party are being financially backed by Israel.

Tory minister blasts Brexiteers for 'tarnishing' party

A Conservative minister has warned Tory eurosceptics they are "tarnishing" the party, amid reports a trio of MPs could quit and join a new independent grouping in parliament.

Corbyn warned Jewish group split would be 'nail in coffin'

Jeremy Corbyn has been warned a 99-year-old group for Jewish Labour members could disaffiliate, something which would be a "nail in the coffin" for the party.

Protester charged with harassment after Anna Soubry incident

Protester James Goddard has been charged with harassment after an incident involving Tory MP Anna Soubry outside parliament.

McDonnell uncertain over 30 more Labour splitters

John McDonnell has left the door open to more Labour MPs quitting the party - but denied that as many as 30 are on the brink of leaving.

Clark: Honda closure shows urgent need for Brexit deal

Business secretary Greg Clark has said Honda's decision to close its Swindon plant starkly illustrates the urgent need to strike a Brexit deal.

Corbyn warned more MPs could quit over 'appalling antisemitism'

Jeremy Corbyn has been warned more Labour MPs will resign unless he gets a grip of the antisemitism problem within the party.

Gavin Williamson defends actions in China row

British warships will continue to travel with freedom in the South China sea despite a reported diplomatic dispute with Beijing, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has insisted.

Ex-Militant figure Hatton readmitted to Labour after 33 yrs

Former hard left politician Derek "Degsy" Hatton has told Sky News he has been readmitted to the Labour Party.

Labour splitters hit with racism row - just two hours after launch

'They're not traitors': Labour deputy warns more MPs could quit

Labour's deputy leader has warned more groups of MPs could quit the party unless Jeremy Corbyn takes stronger action to address concerns over Brexit and antisemitism.