Foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt says Britain’s response will be ‘considered but robust’ if UK-flagged tanker is not released The British government has warned that Iran is choosing “a dangerous path… Read more »
Exclusive: extra time could be used for renegotiation but will be billed as chance for no-deal planning Brussels is preparing to offer Boris Johnson a no-deal Brexit extension beyond 31… Read more »
Chancellor refuses to rule out supporting no-confidence motion to stop no-deal Brexit Philip Hammond has suggested he is prepared to vote to bring down a Boris Johnson government should the… Read more »
Report on state TV says ship was smuggling oil but does not say which country crew are from Fears for maritime security in the strait of Hormuz, a vital route… Read more »
Chancellor rubbishes claim by Boris Johnson ally that no-deal exit could boost economy by £80bn Latest politics news – live updates Philip Hammond, the chancellor, has said it is “terrifying”… Read more »
Former rival says Johnson would make a ‘great prime minister’ despite backing no deal Latest political developments – live updates Michael Gove has made a pitch to be in Boris… Read more »
Next PM will be told in ‘no uncertain terms’ that axing backstop amounts to no deal Latest political developments – live updates Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt’s Brexit plan to… Read more »
PM says comments are ‘completely unacceptable’, putting pressure on Boris Johnson to follow suit Politics live – latest updates Theresa May has criticised Donald Trump’s “completely unacceptable” language towards four… Read more »
Brexit party chair arguing for pro-Brexit successor is partner of journalist who published leaked cables Jeremy Hunt has suggested a career diplomat should replace Sir Kim Darroch as ambassador to… Read more »
GCHQ called in to help counter-terrorism police examine email and phone records The suspect behind the leak of confidential memos from Britain’s Washington ambassador has been identified, the Sunday Times… Read more »
Force had said that publishing leaked diplomatic cables may breach Official Secrets Act The Metropolitan police has rowed back from its warning that journalists could face prosecution if they publish… Read more »
Scotland Yard say its counter-terrorism command is leading the investigation Police have opened an investigation into the alleged leaking of diplomatic cables involving the outgoing UK ambassador to Washington, Sir… Read more »
Foreign ministry demands release of Iranian oil tanker UK seized last week Iran has called on the UK to release the oil tanker seized last week and warned foreign powers… Read more »
Foreign secretary sends message to FCO staff as leadership rival comes under fire over Darroch resignation Jeremy Hunt has implored British diplomats to continue “speaking truth to power and standing… Read more »
Cabinet members seek jobs under new PM with Liz Truss eyeing role of chancellor Boris Johnson has begun receiving very public job applications from would-be cabinet ministers, with Liz Truss… Read more »
Frontrunner to become PM accused of lack of leadership and called on to apologise Boris Johnson has been heavily criticised by fellow Tory MPs over his role in Sir Kim… Read more »
Theresa May said to be considering controversial step of appointing new envoy Kim Darroch: urbane diplomat who knew how to throw a party Boris Johnson is under pressure over his… Read more »
Rolling coverage of the day’s political news, including the row over the UK ambassador’s leaked memos and latest on Tory leadership contest Trump calls May foolish as ambassador row escalates… Read more »
President criticises prime minister after Downing Street backs UK ambassador to US Theresa May faces a full-blown diplomatic standoff with the US after Donald Trump condemned Britain’s “stupid” ambassador to… Read more »
Email to members stops short of setting out party’s stance in event of early general election All today’s political developments – live updates Jeremy Corbyn has sought to draw a… Read more »
Tory rebel defends amendment that would prevent Commons shutdown for no-deal Brexit Proroguing the House of Commons to achieve a no-deal Brexit would be “the end of parliamentary democracy” in… Read more »
Party poised to announce move in surprise consensus but will still seek deal if elected in time Labour is poised to declare it will campaign for remain in a second… Read more »
In latest tweets, US president also attacks Theresa May for making a mess of Brexit Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on Theresa May and said the US would… Read more »
May launches inquiry into leak of US ambassador’s memos that described US leader as inept Latest politics news – live Theresa May has expressed “full faith” in her ambassador to… Read more »
British ambassador described Trump’s White House as ‘inept’ in internal memos The Foreign Office has ordered an inquiry into what was described as a “disgraceful” leak of confidential internal memos… Read more »
Tory MP says Betty Boothroyd could be enlisted as Speaker if Johnson prorogues parliament Rory Stewart, the surprise star of the Tory leadership election, has said he would help organise… Read more »
David Mundell says Nicola Sturgeon would use October exit to push for independence Boris Johnson is being warned that embracing a disruptive no-deal Brexit would fuel nationalism in Scotland and… Read more »
Wife of sheikh is said to fear kidnap after disappearances of other female royals Princess Haya Bint al-Hussein’s flight to Britain is threatening to provoke a diplomatic crisis as her… Read more »
Iran summons UK ambassador over incident off Gibraltar as tensions escalate over nuclear deal Royal Marines have helped seize an Iranian supertanker suspected of carrying oil to Syria off the… Read more »
Foreign secretary says UK will always put its principles first, as Hong Kong row escalates Jeremy Hunt has refused to rule out imposing sanctions on China and expelling its diplomats… Read more »