Summary

  • 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  • Labour says the Budget has an "enormous hole" in it and should be withdrawn

Live Reporting

Gavin Stamp

  1. Why Labour is lost in the middle in Scotland

    After a dramatic fall in support, the party has been squeezed out of the biggest debate in Scotland.

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  2. Is grime still '4 Corbyn'?

    MCs came out in support of the Labour leader in 2017 but there's near silence from artists this time around.

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  3. Fact-checking the claim about Brexiteers and tax

    People keep claiming on social media that a tax avoidance deadline has been driving the Brexit agenda.

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  4. Have flood and fire services been cut?

    Labour claims flood and fire and rescue services have been cut by more than 20%.

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  5. 'Shameful' not to publish Russia report - Clinton

    A report on alleged Russian interference in the UK should come out, says the former US presidential candidate.

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  6. How's Scotland's tax system doing?

    Holyrood's finance committee finds the 2017/18 budget was £97m lower than if income tax was not partly devolved.

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  7. Row over Tory pledge to protect NI veterans

    A promise to protect combat veterans from "vexatious" legal action is criticised.

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  8. Chancellor: There'll be changes to customs with EU

    Sajid Javid says customs procedures with the EU will change after Brexit under Boris Johnson's deal.

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  9. Online election ads - who is targeting whom?

    Adverts reveal the ways the public is being targeted via Facebook ahead of the general election.

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  10. First minister leads Remembrance events

    Nicola Sturgeon gave a reading at a service in Edinburgh for those killed in armed conflict.

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  11. Labour and Tories row about spending plans

    The Tories claim Labour policies will cause an "economic crisis", but the party calls the claim "a work of fiction".

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  12. Tories urge Labour voters to switch sides

    In an open letter, Tory MSP Annie Wells asks Labour supporters to help stop another independence referendum.

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  13. The town that won't get a choice at the election

    A look at the parliamentary tradition which means some voters don't get to vote for the main parties.

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  14. Campaign focus turns to wages and child poverty

    The weekend's campaigning looks at the "discriminatory" minimum wage and a plan to tackle poverty.

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  15. Conservatives pledge to boost GP numbers

    The party says it will deliver 6,000 more GPs in England by 2025, despite missing a previous target.

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  16. Gloves are off as UK's pivotal election race begins

    As the parties launch their campaigns, the BBC's Rob Watson breaks down what we have learned so far.

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  17. UK shows how not to regulate tech

    Despite repeated controversies and calls for better protection of voters, Britain enters this election with weak digital defences.

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  18. SNP launch: Scotland's remain party?

    As Nicola Sturgeon launches her party's election campaign, how does Brexit affect Scottish independence?

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  19. Scottish Greens say climate 'most pressing' issue

    The party highlights that the next parliament will run over a crucial period for combating climate change.

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  20. Who's in charge of the UK when there are no MPs?

    The world doesn't stop just because an election is on, so who's in charge?

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