Jitendra Joshi is the Deputy Political Editor at the Evening Standard
Jitendra Joshi is the Deputy Political Editor at the Evening Standard
But after an outcry in Labour ranks, Sir Keir Starmer says politics should be ‘less tribal’ and that he is open to more ‘reasonably minded people’ defecting from other parties
PM thinks that calls to boycott Israel over the war in Gaza are ‘wrong and unfair’, his spokeswoman says
After welcome given to Elphicke, Labour chairwoman Anneliese Dodds denies double-standards over treatment of veteran left-winger Diane Abbott
The move piles pressure on Sir Keir Starmer to do the same for veteran MP Diane Abbott
Bad week turns worse for the PM after loss of nearly 500 Tory councillors, which followed Dan Poulter MP also defecting
UK minister Claire Coutinho says ‘very robust policies’ in place for arms exports but urges Israel to protect civilians in Rafah
Hamas gunmen killed by Israel in capture of Gaza side of Rafah border crossing hours after rejection of ceasefire deal
Initial investigations have not shown any data was taken, but affected personnel are being alerted and given support
Some 60 per cent of Pakistani Londoners believe a political party’s position on the Kashmir conflict will influence their election vote
Islamophobia controversy as Tories count suspended councillor to claim win in Harlow
‘Their rush to reinstate individuals accused of spreading hate speaks volumes about their priorities’, says Hope Not Hate
Mayor says ‘London will always choose hope over fear’
‘We don't really have control on our borders, right?’ said Panesar
Rwanda plan a boost to PM but Labour have a defector to boast about
The unidentified man took part in a voluntary removal scheme which is separate to the Government’s plan for forced deportations
SNP’s Westminster chief Stephen Flynn denies he brought down Yousaf as he backs party veteran John Swinney for leader
Masked protesters smashed a window and barricaded doors as they occupied the building
After more than six months of devastating war, Israeli official says: ‘We hope they will understand that we are serious about a deal’
Three cavalry officers who were injured in the incident are all expected to make a full recovery
The ATACMS missiles were fired by Ukraine for first time last week and more are coming in a new US aid package, officials say
Deputy PM Oliver Dowden hits back at ‘Right Honorable Landlady’ amid house sale controversy