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  • Labour says the Budget has an "enormous hole" in it and should be withdrawn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. What are famous politicians' favourite TV shows?published at 12:46 British Summer Time 8 June 2021

    UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak says he watched Emily in Paris - here are other politicians' TV choices.

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  2. Hancock responds to Cummings's care homes remarkpublished at 19:46 British Summer Time 6 June 2021

    The health secretary says he promised residents would be Covid-tested when capacity became available.

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  3. Educational inequality needs tackling - Mary Beardpublished at 07:52 British Summer Time 6 June 2021

    The Cambridge professor is funding scholarships for two disadvantaged students as she retires.

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  4. The week ahead in Parliamentpublished at 17:48 British Summer Time 4 June 2021

    Parliament returns from Whitsun recess amid Tory backbench anger over overseas aid cuts.

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  5. 'I've never regretted leading Labour'published at 13:51 British Summer Time 4 June 2021

    Former Labour leader Ed Miliband has told the BBC he has never regretted leading the party.

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  6. First minister has 'full confidence' in exams bodypublished at 11:05 British Summer Time 3 June 2021

    First Minister Nicola Sturgeon defends the Scottish Qualifications Authority's handling of pupil assessments.

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  7. The Underdog and the Battle for Kenyapublished at 10:45 British Summer Time 2 June 2021

    A Storyville documentary that looks at the tough reality of running for politics in a country riven by corruption and tribal factionalism through the story of Boniface ‘Softie’ Mwangi. Full of naive hope and enthusiasm, Boniface gives up his job as an award-winning photojournalist, exposing government corruption and human rights abuses to stand for election and make a difference.

    For decades, elections in Kenya have been determined along tribal lines - a legacy of British rule. Two rival dynasties have held power since independence in 1963. For the country’s younger generation, Boniface represents hope for those who believe that an honest politician can win. But running a clean campaign against notoriously corrupt opponents is a challenge – especially when rival politicians’ lives are threatened, bribes are paid for votes and you’re running a campaign on a shoestring.

    This is nothing, however, compared to the opposition to his new role from his feisty wife, Njeri. As election day looms and threats to his young family escalate, Njeri leaves Kenya with the kids and Boniface is left to fight his campaign alone. But he has a great team, a sense of humour and boundless optimism.

    Will the election be a moment of change for Kenya? Will the sacrifice for Boniface be too great?

  8. Downing St flat: PM cleared but 'acted unwisely'published at 18:57 British Summer Time 28 May 2021

    Boris Johnson did not know some costs were initially covered by a Tory donor, a report says.

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  9. SNP discussing formal co-operation deal with Greenspublished at 17:07 British Summer Time 26 May 2021

    The parties are exploring different policy areas where they could work together, Nicola Sturgeon has told MSPs.

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  10. Election candidates share by-election prioritiespublished at 12:28 British Summer Time 25 May 2021

    Voters head to the polls to elect a new MP for Chesham & Amersham on 17 June.

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  11. McDonnell: Labour shouldn't be Blair tribute bandpublished at 08:01 British Summer Time 25 May 2021

    The former shadow chancellor urges Sir Keir Starmer to be more radical, after poor election results.

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  12. McDonnell: Starmer cannot look like a Blairite tribute bandpublished at 18:09 British Summer Time 24 May 2021

    The former chancellor says Labour has "room for everyone" who believes in democratic socialism.

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  13. MSP reveals cervical cancer diagnosispublished at 06:03 British Summer Time 24 May 2021

    Ruth Maguire says she will be taking a leave of absence for treatment and recovery with immediate effect.

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