Tory MP wins Commons new law lotterypublished at 13:23 BST 20 May 2021
Mark Jenkinson tops the MPs' annual ballot to propose new laws of their own choice.
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New works and pensions secretary Stephen Crabb rules out more welfare cuts
David Cameron defends his record in the Commons amid Conservative infighting over welfare and economic policy
Despite his sadness at Iain Duncan Smith's resignation, the PM says compassionate conservatism is not over
No 10 says David Cameron has "full confidence" in George Osborne as the chancellor misses Commons statements
Labour says the Budget has an "enormous hole" in it and should be withdrawn
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Gavin Stamp
Tory MP wins Commons new law lotterypublished at 13:23 BST 20 May 2021
'Levelling up' must be more targeted, say peerspublished at 00:54 BST 20 May 2021
00:54 BST 20 May 2021Lords warn Boris Johnson's pledge will leave deprived areas "short-changed" if not focused correctly.
Read MoreDecision 79 - The Morning Afterpublished at 18:20 BST 19 May 2021
18:20 BST 19 May 2021Another chance to see the historic 3rd May 1979 General Election which swept Margaret Thatcher to power. David Dimbleby presents the BBC's Decision 79 election results programme, with analysis by David Butler and Robert McKenzie and interviews by Robin Day.
Decision 79 - Election Nightpublished at 18:18 BST 19 May 2021
18:18 BST 19 May 2021Another chance to see the historic 3rd May 1979 General Election which swept Margaret Thatcher to power. David Dimbleby presents the BBC's Decision 79 election results programme, with analysis by David Butler and Robert McKenzie and interviews by Robin Day.
Cummings accuses government of Covid secrecypublished at 16:26 BST 18 May 2021
16:26 BST 18 May 2021The PM's ex-adviser posts tweets calling the handling of the pandemic "part disaster, part non-existent".
Read MoreForeign aid: What is it used for?published at 00:42 BST 18 May 2021
00:42 BST 18 May 2021The UK's foreign aid spend will come down from 0.7% of national income to 0.5%.
Read MoreIs there a future for Alex Salmond?published at 08:03 BST 15 May 2021
08:03 BST 15 May 2021The former Scottish first minister and SNP leader gambled on a breakaway new party and lost. Is this the end?
Read MoreMSPs elect new deputy presiding officerspublished at 16:12 BST 14 May 2021
16:12 BST 14 May 2021The SNP's Annabelle Ewing and Liberal Democrat Liam McArthur will share the position at Holyrood.
Read MoreHospital's first Covid patient becomes councillorpublished at 18:00 BST 13 May 2021
18:00 BST 13 May 2021Ray Connolly, a first-time councillor in West Northamptonshire, was treated for Covid in March 2020.
Read MoreWould-be council leader suspended by Tory Partypublished at 17:45 BST 13 May 2021
17:45 BST 13 May 2021Ian McCord, who had hoped to be West Northamptonshire Council leader, faces a bullying allegation.
Read MoreScottish Greens MSP to be new presiding officerpublished at 17:02 BST 13 May 2021
17:02 BST 13 May 2021Alison Johnstone was elected to the politically neutral role as MSPs returned to Holyrood after the election.
Read MorePM pushes for power to call election at any timepublished at 18:03 BST 12 May 2021
18:03 BST 12 May 2021The government publishes a bill aimed at abolishing the five-yearly general election rule.
Read MoreIn pictures: Queen's Speech 2021published at 14:59 BST 11 May 2021
14:59 BST 11 May 2021Instead of the normal pomp and pageantry, this year saw ceremonial aspects pared back due to coronavirus.
Read MoreTories form alliance for control of councilpublished at 14:39 BST 11 May 2021
14:39 BST 11 May 2021The Conservatives strike a post-election deal to form a joint administration at Colchester.
Read MoreWhat was in the Queen's Speech?published at 13:37 BST 11 May 2021
13:37 BST 11 May 2021New laws on housing, animal welfare and elections feature in the government's plans for next year.
Read MoreFirst major event for Queen since Philip's deathpublished at 12:53 BST 11 May 2021
12:53 BST 11 May 2021The monarch attended the State Opening of Parliament, a month after the death of her husband.
Read MoreIsle of Man chief minister to step down this yearpublished at 12:38 BST 11 May 2021
12:38 BST 11 May 2021Howard Quayle will not seek re-election to the House of Keys at September's general election.
Read MoreEx-ministers who lobby should register - Picklespublished at 08:07 BST 11 May 2021
08:07 BST 11 May 2021The head of the appointments watchdog says they should declare their work for up to 10 years after leaving office.
Read MoreConservative wins Hertfordshire PCC electionpublished at 18:54 BST 10 May 2021
18:54 BST 10 May 2021David Lloyd wins after voters' second choices were included when no candidate polled more than 50%.
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