All news by author: Ashley Cowburn

It will come as a blow to Rishi Sunak as he considers reducing or ditching the charge in a desperate bid to win votes at the next election

In his conference speech in Bournemouth, Sir Ed Davey said the public are 'desperate for change' as he attacked the Tories' record on crime rates, crumbling schools, and the NHS

The Liberal Democrats' leader will use a major speech to attack the Tories' dire record on the NHS - with millions stuck on waiting lists, problems accessing GPs and the crisis in dentistry

Lib Dem MP and former leader Tim Farron faced boos after he described the target to build 380,000 new homes a year as 'pure Thatcherism' and an 'electoral gift to the Tories'

There was a 26% increase in rough sleeping in autumn 2022 - compared to the previous year - while the number of people living in temporary accommodation broke records

The Lib Dems want severance pay scrapped for those who serve under 12 months after its research showed over half a million pounds was paid to ex-ministers in one year

The northern leg of the high speed line from Birmingham to Manchester has been thrown into doubt - with the PM and Chancellor expected to discuss the fate of the route this week

Rishi Sunak is considering scrapping inheritance tax even though fewer than 4% of people reach the threshold to incur the tax - which can be up to £1million for a couple

On the eve of the Liberal Democrat conference, Sir Ed told The Mirror the policy would help people in England struggling with 'really high costs' of social care

It comes after the PM summoned Cabinet ministers to an emergency meeting on Wednesday - the first day of the Commons conference recess

The virtual call with members of the Cabinet comes as the PM is expected to announce the 2030 ban on petrol guzzling cars will now be delayed in a major speech

Tory MPs warned Rishi Sunak is making the 'greatest mistake of his premiership' as it was revealed he is preparing to make changes including delaying the 2030 petrol and diesel car ban

Labour leader Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron swapped gifts at the Elysee Palace in Paris, with Mr Starmer describing talks as 'positive' and 'very political'

The ex-Prime Minister's unedited version was later toned down after it was shared with close allies, according to a new book examining 13-years of implosions in the Tory party

One source described the atmosphere in Downing Street during the height of the Covid crisis as 'utterly grim, and totally crazy' with tensions highlighted with the Palace

Watchdog Ofcom said its investigation had found the programme was 'overwhelmingly reflective of viewpoints of different strands of opinion with the Conservative Party'

The Labour leader vowed to get a better trade agreement with the EU as he prepares to meet the French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee in Paris this week

The petition showing 'the power of the public' against the Tory-backed cull of 974 ticket counters comes just a fortnight after hundreds marched to No10 in protest at the plans

Between April to June, Labour raked in over £10.4million - one of the party's most lucrative quarters in its history. It includes a staggering £3million gift from former supermarket chairman Lord Sainsbury

Introducing his Private Member's Bill to the Commons, Tory backbencher Stephen Metcalfe said it would be a 'vital step in our endeavour to increase arrest survival rates'

Charities are demanding urgent financial support for those in debt as MPs were told there were almost 5,000 excess winter deaths caused by people living in a 'cold, damp home'

The by-election to replace Ms Dorries in Mid-Bedfordshire comes after she finally resigned from the Commons - almost 12 weeks after pledging to go with 'immediate effect'

Charities have raised concerns over Tory welfare chief Mel Stride's planned shake-up of work capability assessments. They warn it could 'force people into work when they are not well'

The Education Secretary shared a graphic stating 'most' schools are unaffected by the crumbling concrete crisis. But Labour responded: 'Most beachgoers not eaten by big shark'

The Labour leader's pre-election shake-up of the Shadow Cabinet comes as MPs return from the summer recess and just weeks before his major address at party conference