Labour general secretary criticises ‘irresponsible’ Tom Watson

Image copyright Getty Images Labour’s general secretary, Jennie Formby, has accused deputy leader Tom Watson of being “irresponsible” for criticising Labour’s handling of anti-Semitism claims. Mr Watson criticised Labour and Ms Formby, a close ally of Jeremy Corbyn, following a BBC Panorama investigation. Ms Formby said he risked “exacerbating” fears in the Jewish community. She […]

Theresa May speaks of ‘pride and disappointment’ as prime minister

Media captionTheresa May interview in full Theresa May has told the BBC she will feel a “mixture of pride and disappointment” when she leaves Downing Street in 12 days’ time. In her final TV interview with political editor Laura Kuenssberg, the PM spoke of “frustration” at not seeing Brexit through and underestimating how “entrenched” MPs […]

Theresa May speaks of ‘pride and disappointment’ as prime minister

Media captionTheresa May interview in full Theresa May has told the BBC she will feel a “mixture of pride and disappointment” when she leaves Downing Street in 12 days’ time. In her final TV interview with political editor Laura Kuenssberg, the PM spoke of “frustration” at not seeing Brexit through and underestimating how “entrenched” MPs […]

Theresa May speaks of ‘pride and disappointment’ as prime minister

Media captionTheresa May interview in full Theresa May has told the BBC she will feel a “mixture of pride and disappointment” when she leaves Downing Street in 12 days’ time. In her final TV interview with political editor Laura Kuenssberg, the PM spoke of “frustration” at not seeing Brexit through and underestimating how “entrenched” MPs […]

Sir Kim Darroch: Police launch probe into Trump email ‘leak’

Image copyright Getty Images The Metropolitan Police has launched a criminal investigation into the alleged leak of diplomatic emails from the UK ambassador in the US, which were critical of the Trump administration. Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu said there was a “clear public interest” in bringing those responsible to justice. Sir Kim Darroch stepped down […]

Sir Kim Darroch: Police launch probe into Trump email ‘leak’

Image copyright Getty Images The Metropolitan Police has launched a criminal investigation into the alleged leak of diplomatic emails from the UK ambassador in the US, which were critical of the Trump administration. Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu said there was a “clear public interest” in bringing those responsible to justice. Sir Kim Darroch stepped down […]

Sir Kim Darroch: Police launch probe into Trump email ‘leak’

Image copyright Getty Images The Metropolitan Police has launched a criminal investigation into the alleged leak of diplomatic emails from the UK ambassador in the US, which were critical of the Trump administration. Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu said there was a “clear public interest” in bringing those responsible to justice. Sir Kim Darroch stepped down […]

Tory leadership: Jeremy Hunt ‘expects’ Brexit by Christmas

Media captionThe BBC’s Andrew Neil interviews Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt Tory leadership contender Jeremy Hunt has refused to guarantee that the UK will leave the EU before Christmas, but said he “expects” it to happen by then. He would not say when Brexit would take place if he became PM, telling the BBC: “I’m […]

Tory leadership: Jeremy Hunt ‘expects’ Brexit by Christmas

Media captionThe BBC’s Andrew Neil interviews Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt Tory leadership contender Jeremy Hunt has refused to guarantee that the UK will leave the EU before Christmas, but said he “expects” it to happen by then. He would not say when Brexit would take place if he became PM, telling the BBC: “I’m […]

Tory leadership: Jeremy Hunt ‘expects’ Brexit by Christmas

Media captionThe BBC’s Andrew Neil interviews Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt Tory leadership contender Jeremy Hunt has refused to guarantee that the UK will leave the EU before Christmas, but said he “expects” it to happen by then. He would not say when Brexit would take place if he became PM, telling the BBC: “I’m […]