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  • Labour says the Budget has an "enormous hole" in it and should be withdrawn

  1. Sir Henry Bellingham to stand down as MPpublished at 17:31 GMT 4 November 2019

    Sir Henry Bellingham, who was first elected as an MP in 1983, said he had agonised over the decision.

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  2. How much does a general election cost?published at 11:17 GMT 4 November 2019

    The rules around what MPs and political parties can spend ahead of polling day.

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  3. Tory MP quits after 'grope' claim by Labour MPpublished at 15:14 GMT 3 November 2019

    Conservative Aberdeen South MP Ross Thomson said it was the "hardest decision of my life".

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  4. Will the election 'youthquake' be more of a tremor?published at 00:00 GMT 3 November 2019

    Hundreds of thousands of young people are registering to vote, but what will that actually mean?

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  5. Facebook takes down 'political' advertisingpublished at 08:46 GMT 2 November 2019

    The ads highlighted spending of £25m in certain towns - and all those places have marginal constituencies.

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  6. Farage wants election 'alliance' with Toriespublished at 10:59 GMT 1 November 2019

    The Brexit Party leader hints at a pact but does not reveal how many candidates his party will field.

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  7. Kelvin Hopkins to stand down as MPpublished at 10:25 GMT 1 November 2019

    The Independent MP is half way through a sexual harassment hearing.

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  8. Trump criticises Johnson's Brexit dealpublished at 22:11 GMT 31 October 2019

    The US president also attacks Jeremy Corbyn - but the Labour leader accuses him of interfering in UK election.

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  9. Glasgow Lord Provost resigns after expenses rowpublished at 19:01 GMT 31 October 2019

    Eva Bolander faced criticism after claiming a total of £8,000 on items including 23 pairs of shoes.

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  10. MP told to apologise over 'inaccurate' declarationpublished at 14:08 GMT 31 October 2019

    Sir Henry Bellingham declared a role with an African mining company started a month later than it did.

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  11. Facebook challenged over political ad policypublished at 13:19 GMT 31 October 2019

    A California man is running for office in attempt to highlight flaws in Facebook's policies.

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  12. Morgan to go as MP after 'clear impact' on familypublished at 09:13 GMT 31 October 2019

    The Loughborough MP says she "can't commit to another five-year term" in a letter to her party.

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  13. Election splits over Brexit revealed in Facebook groupspublished at 18:24 GMT 30 October 2019

    Leavers seem more united than Remainers right now, but both sides are debating whether to vote tactically on 12 December.

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  14. Can Scotland's councils handle a poll in December?published at 16:41 GMT 30 October 2019

    Councils have to find polling places, count venues and staff - but how much will the festive season affect this?

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  15. Former Tory minister Lidington to stand downpublished at 13:26 GMT 30 October 2019

    Sir David Lidington, MP for Aylesbury since 1992, held several cabinet positions under Theresa May.

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  16. How to register to vote, and other election questionspublished at 06:15 GMT 30 October 2019

    Everything you need to know about voting in a general election.

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  17. How do I register to vote?published at 00:13 GMT 30 October 2019

    Don't get left outside on polling day - here's how to have your say in the general election.

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  18. Why Brexit is pushing UK towards early electionpublished at 20:33 GMT 29 October 2019

    MPs vote for a general election to be held on 12 December in an attempt to break Brexit deadlock.

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  19. Crisis council replacement plans reach Parliamentpublished at 15:55 GMT 29 October 2019

    The legal process begins to scrap Northamptonshire's existing county and district councils.

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  20. Heidi Allen to stand down as MPpublished at 13:32 GMT 29 October 2019

    Liberal Democrat says she is "heartbroken" but blames "intimidation and nastiness" for her decision.

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