4 h. ago Wednesday’s briefing: Joao Pedro fires Chelsea into final and Wales escape crash

The Football Regulator moved a step closer while Anthony Elanga closed on a move to Newcastle.

Events

12 h. ago New football watchdog set to be established as MPs back independent regulator

The Football Governance Bill is poised to become law after it cleared the Commons

Politics

13 h. ago New football watchdog set to be established following MPs’ backing

The Football Governance Bill is poised to become law after it cleared the Commons.

Politics

69 h. ago DWP announces Universal Credit and PIP changes after welfare reforms backed by MPs

The Government's Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill was backed by MPs in the House of Commons on Tuesday, July 1, after significant concessions were made

Politics

4 d. ago Discussions ongoing and foundations of new party soon, says Corbyn

Jeremy Corbyn led Labour from 2015 to April 2020, stepping down after the party’s loss at the 2019 general election.

Politics

4 d. ago Corbyn says ‘discussions ongoing’ as Sultana quits Labour to ‘co

In a post on social media, independent MP Jeremy Corbyn said: ‘Real change is coming.’

Politics

5 d. ago Zarah Sultana quits Labour and vows to start new party with Jeremy Corbyn

Zarah Sultana MP said she will co-lead the founding of a new party with Jeremy Corbyn - as well as other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country.

Politics

5 d. ago Controversial Labour MP quits and vows to start new party with Jeremy Corbyn

Zarah Sultana has resigned from the Labour Party and will co-lead the founding of a new party with Jeremy Corbyn as well as other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country

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5 d. ago Zarah Sultana RESIGNS from Labour and vows to start new party with Jeremy Corbyn

Zarah Sultana MP said she will co-lead the founding of a new party with Jeremy Corbyn - as well as other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country

Politics

6 d. ago Tougher rules needed for utility firms digging up roads, MPs say

The Commons Transport Committee set out plans to stop roads being dug up multiple times.

Politics

6 d. ago The Guardian view on Labour’s welfare rebellion: Starmer must learn from his mistakes | Editorial

A poorly devised cuts policy was mis-sold as reform and MPs were dismissed when they pointed out the problemA clash between the government and Labour MPs over disability benefits was foreseeable long before this week’s Commons rebellion. That doesn’t mean a crisis was inevitable. Compromise might have been reached before the 11th-hour climbdown that averted a defeat in parliament.The conflagration that burned a lot of Sir Keir Starmer’s authority was all the greater because trust had broken down. The twin causes were failure of political judgment in Downing Street and bad policy. The prime minister underestimated the potency of MPs’ objections to the withdrawal of personal independence payment (Pip) from disabled people, and overestimated the capacity of his whips to bully and cajole his party into accepting the changes.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to...

Politics

6 d. ago MPs back foreign investors owning minority stakes in UK newspapers

Commons votes overwhelmingly in favour of a 15% cap as saga over RedBird IMI’s takeover inches closer to conclusion

Economics

7 d. ago Voices: Labour’s rebel MPs have weakened Starmer – but the greatest damage is to themselves

Backbenchers who vote against the government whip today stood behind the PM to win the general election, but now seem determined to march themselves out of power, says John Rentoul

Events

7 d. ago Labour welfare rebellion: Who are the key MPs opposing Starmer’s benefit cuts?

Sir Keir Starmer’s concessions will likely be enough to win the vote, but the prime minister still faces a major rebellion on Tuesday

Politics

8 d. ago The sound of silence for Liz Kendall was a big problem for Starmer beyond welfare reform

Labour MPs refusing to show approval for the changes to the welfare reform bill shows a change of mood on the backbenches, observes David Maddox

Politics

1 week ago How has Labour changed its welfare proposals – and will it be enough for rebel MPs?

Ministers will be hoping two key changes will be enough to keep wavering MPs on side

Politics

1 week ago Keir Starmer caves in to Labour rebels with huge welfare cuts climbdown to avert humiliating Commons vote defeat

In a letter to MPs, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall revealed personal independence payments will be protected

Politics

1 week ago Government announces concessions to welfare bill after talks

In a letter to MPs, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall said personal independence payments would be protected.

Politics

1 week ago Starmer caves in to Labour rebels on welfare cuts with £2bn concessions sparking tax rise fears

Prime minister has offered major concessions on his controversial welfare bill after a tense day of talks with rebel Labour MPs, The Independent understands

Economics

1 week ago British billpayers saved £300m through energy flexibility in 2024, figures show

Many customers reduced their bills by changing the time or day that they used electricity.

Economics