All news by author: Dave Burke

In a savage dig at Nadine Dorries, Tory MP William Wragg - who chairs Parliament's Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee - described her as the 'lingering MP for Mid Bedfordshire'

Lord Alf Dubs, who arrived in the UK when he was just six, branded Suella Braverman's controversial Illegal Migration Bill "hostile" to asylum seekers and said peers would continue pushing to improve it

The former Culture Secretary claims to have uncovered a 'history of treachery and deceit' as she points the finger at "powerful, unaccountable forces behind the scenes" for the shamed ex-PM's downfall

The former Prime Minister told MPs that Suella Braverman's callous Illegal Migration Bill would "consign more people to slavery" - but this wasn't enough to convince enough Tories to vote against the Government

Labour's shadow immigration minister Stephen Kinnock told MPs that the PM had given a jubilant 'victory jig' when small boat crossings fell slightly - only for them to skyrocket in the following weeks

Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick ordered staff at an immigration detention centre in Dover, Kent, to paint over pictures of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, as well as cartoon favourites Tom and Jerry, because he felt they were too "welcoming"

Ali Ghaderi has told MPs that children should not be punished and put in "prison" for seeking safety, and warned of the psychological toll detaining youngsters indefinitely will have if the Government gets its way

The two leaders are set for crunch talks as the US President makes a fleeting visit to London before meeting the King in Windsor this afternoon

Outraged cartoonist Guy Venables said the decision to paint over images of Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh at a refugee reception centre in Dover because they were too welcoming was "evil"

On Monday the Commons will be presented with a bombshell report which names seven MPs - including former cabinet members Ms Dorries, Sir Jacob as well as Dame Priti Patel - who applied "pressure" to MPs involved in the probe into the ex-PM

A new Calculus poll suggests that any gains made by the PM after Liz Truss's disastrous spell in charge have been wiped out, with Labour recording a 21 point lead as Tories turn on Rishi Sunak

Tim Loughton vented his fury at Mary-Anne Trevelyan, the Government's Minister of State for Indo-Pacific, after she met and was photoed with Liu Jianchao last month

Chris Pincher quit as Tory Deputy Chief Whip last summer following claims he had drunkenly assaulted two men at a private members' club in London - and Boris Johnson had appointed him despite being aware of a previous official complaint

The Labour leader heard a call from Councillor Jasmine Ali, deputy leader of Southwark Council in London, describing free school meals for all primary school pupils as a "no brainer" - but he said money is a factor

There were loud shouts and boos as former Prime Minister Theresa May arrived as large numbers of police officers kept protesters away.

Dame Diana Johnson said it was "disgraceful" that police forces and the National Crime Agency (NCA) were engaging with businesses such as Vivastreet - which she labelled "pimping websites" linked to sex trafficking

The UK Health Security Agency was launched in 2021 with such poor financial controls that it is unable to prove that billions of pounds were properly spent, MPs have ruled

MPs heard that around 400 canine fertility clinics are known to be operating in the UK, with unqualified staff carrying out caesarean sections and artificial inseminations - and facing fines of just £100 if they're caught

The SNP's Mhairi Black described Parliament as "one of the most unhealthy workplaces that you could ever be in", saying she was alarmed by "what folk can get away with"

In a bruising TV encounter Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer said the armed forces earn a 'good wage' and blamed 'personal decisions' for their use amid reports RAF personnel are using food banks

In a brazen challenge to Rishi Sunak, 20 disgruntled MPs who call themselves the New Conservatives said the party faces wipeout in the polls if it fails to drag down net migration, which is at a record high

The outspoken Tory deputy chairman had been set to speak at an event outlining a list of immigration demands by 20 MPs - but did not appear and instead spent some of his morning arguing with the Reform UK leader

The Partygate investigator was last week cleared to start her new job in September - but today a minister announced she'd had "undeclared contact" with Labour before quitting

The flash-in-a-pan former PM will head a new Growth Commission, made of economists from around the globe, in a bid to address a "stagnation loop" facing the West

The landmark ruling comes after more than 14 months of deadlock since it was first unveiled by former Home Secretary Priti Patel last year