Commons Speaker issues direct challenge to ministers threatening to ignore legislation John Bercow has threatened Boris Johnson that he will be prepared to rip up the parliamentary rulebook to stop… Read more »
PM plays down Scottish court ruling and significance of Yellowhammer release Boris Johnson has said it is “absolutely not true” that he misled the Queen over his reasons for suspending… Read more »
Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen Scottish judges rule Boris Johnson’s prorogation unlawful Keir Starmer: Scottish court’s ruling a victory for democracy Full text of official… Read more »
MPs hope to agree plan which PM can get through parliament, possibly by 31 October A cross-party group of MPs has formally launched a campaign to win support in the… Read more »
However, Speaker is ‘not neutral between parliament and the executive’, says Labour ex-deputy leader Latest Brexit developments – live updates Harriet Harman has promised to be “scrupulously neutral” as she… Read more »
Fresh setback for PM as he moves to shut down parliament for five weeks Brexit latest – live Boris Johnson shut down parliament in the early hours of Tuesday following… Read more »
The Speaker’s resignation comes on yet another day of humiliations for Boris Johnson It was all too much for Sally Bercow. After more than an hour spent sitting listening to… Read more »
Deputy speakers, Labour veterans and Tory MPs among the expected candidates Brexit latest – live John Bercow has dramatically announced that he will stand down as Commons Speaker within weeks,… Read more »
PM meets Irish counterpart to discuss backstop before returning to London for another attempt to force October election Boris Johnson ‘sabotage’ letter to EU ‘would break law’ EU is losing… Read more »
Commons Leader backs down over no-deal claims, while PM’s brother Jo Johnson quits citing ‘unresolvable tension’ between ‘family loyalty and the national interest’ Lords agree to rule out filibuster How… Read more »
PM’s brother cites ‘unresolvable tension’ between ‘family loyalty and the national interest’ as he announces he will resign as MP and minister Lords agree to rule out filibuster How the… Read more »
No 10 is understood to believe it can resubmit motion after no-deal bill has been made law Follow the day’s political developments – live Boris Johnson is likely to attempt… Read more »
Judicial review on prorogation will be supported by John Major and Shami Chakrabarti Follow all the day’s politics news – live Boris Johnson’s decision to prorogue parliament for five weeks… Read more »
Front pages are divided between focusing on Boris Johnson’s multiple defeats and calling Jeremy Corbyn an election ‘chicken’ Follow all the day’s politics news – live Boris Johnson’s failed bid… Read more »
MPs block bid to call snap election after vote on bill to prevent a no-deal Brexit Brexit: government fails in bid to call general election – live Boris Johnson’s bid… Read more »
Prime minister threatens to seek snap general election after crucial vote passed on Tuesday in Commons Boris Johnson to seek election after rebel Tories deliver Commons defeat Jacob Rees-Mogg under… Read more »
Furious MPs criticise ‘disrespectful’ body language during crunch debate Latest Brexit developments – live updates It was one of the most consequential debates in parliamentary history. Indeed, the grave subject… Read more »
Court of session in Edinburgh rejects attempt to prevent PM’s prorogation of Commons Latest Brexit developments – live updates The court of session in Edinburgh has rejected an attempt to… Read more »
Parliament resumes after summer recess amid Boris Johnson threat to call snap election Phillip Lee quits, leaving PM without a majority Johnson: back me or face election Hammond preparing for… Read more »
Parliament told first phase from London to Birmingham could be pushed back to 2031 Completion of the first phase of HS2, between London Euston and Birmingham, could be delayed by… Read more »
REMAINERS are threatening to force Parliament to sit this weekend in a bid to scupper a No Deal. Sources said the rebel plan centres on changing the law to take… Read more »
A few weeks ago they were dead-set against, but now their positions are a lot less clear “Absolutely outrageous.” “Not a serious policy of a prime minister in the 21st… Read more »
Labour leader says parliament will ‘legislate rapidly’ on Tuesday to prevent Boris Johnson forcing suspension Full story: Davidson quits as Scottish Conservative leader ‘Mad suggestion’: how Tory ministers once viewed… Read more »
The prime minister’s action might adhere to the letter of the law but in spirit it is an act of wanton constitutional vandalism Boris Johnson has written many dishonest things… Read more »
In some remain-backing areas more than 5% of constituents have signed petition already A petition calling on the government not to prorogue parliament has already been signed by more than… Read more »
No sooner had she dealt with the Prince Andrew fallout when Jacob Rees-Mogg appeared at the gates This was rapidly turning into the holiday from hell for the Queen at… Read more »
Labour leader tells opposition parties he will not seek early confidence vote in government Politics live – latest updates Jeremy Corbyn has backed cross-party plans to delay a vote of… Read more »
Exclusive: legal advice states action to force no-deal Brexit would be open to court battle Boris Johnson would be committing the “gravest abuse of power and attack on UK constitutional… Read more »
Secret plan to block any delay in leaving EU is likely to anger European leaders at G7 summit Boris Johnson has asked the attorney general, Geoffrey Cox, whether parliament can… Read more »
Damian Collins claims ‘real-world sanctions’ are needed for those found in contempt of parliament Boris Johnson’s chief strategist Dominic Cummings should not have been allowed to take up his Downing… Read more »