The Latest Breaking News from Angela Rayner

There was a telling moment at last week’s PMQs. After Keir Starmer declared that Plaid Cymru leader Liz Saville Roberts was talking “rubbish” – she asked if there was any belief that he held for more than a week – Rachel Reeves roared with laughter. But Angela Rayner, sat by…

The Union Jack isn’t the only flag sparking political heat in Westminster. Middlesex Day, which honours the bravery of British troops at the Battle of Albuhera against Napoleon.

Keir Starmer and several top Labour figures were noticeably absent from a key vote on their own flagship immigration plan.

Lorraine Beavers, the MP for Blackpool North and Fleetwood, brought some rock ‘n’ roll energy to Prime Minister’s Questions.

It matters less where civil servants work than who they work for – and that is one of the most centralised governments of any western democracy, says Simon Jenkins

The £2.5bn York Central scheme is a huge opportunity to rethink the city centre but campaigners worry they will end up with an off-the-shelf development

Wild Justice says bill would reduce environmental protections and calls on Angela Rayner to correct statement saying it will not

Mayor’s critics warn his plan marks ‘a devastating blow to the environment and our green spaces’

The controversial move is likely to face opposition from environmental campaigners

Campaigner Hannah Bourne-Taylor fears goal of requiring all new homes in England to include a hollow brick to help endangered cavity-nesting birds may be dropped

Housing select committee chair claims Government’s lack of social homes target is because ministers do not want to give critics a ‘stick to beat them with’