Michael Gove steps down in mass exodus of MPs before election
The second full day of campaigning is marked by an exodus of MPs, including long-serving Mr Gove....
Exit of MPs passes 1997 level as Tories lead exodus
Whoever wins July’s general election, there will be a significant number of new faces in the House of Commons....
Corbyn confirms he will stand against Labour
The former Labour leader will run as an independent in the London seat he has represented since 1983....
Cat and dog theft will be a criminal offence from August
“Pet abduction” law in England and Northern Ireland pushed through on the final day of Parliament....
Sunak disappointed smoking ban will not become law
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill is among new laws being dropped as Parliament shuts down for the election....
MP decides not to seek re-election after sepsis
Tory MP Craig Mackinlay returned to Parliament this week after disease led to amputation of his hands and feet....
Starmer agrees to TV election debates with Sunak
The Conservatives are pushing for six TV debates, but Labour officials will only commit to two run by the BBC and ITV....
Starmer to speak to BBC ahead of Scottish launch
The Labour leader is likely to be asked about his plans to debate Prime Minister Rishi Sunak....
Party leaders hit the road to make their pitches to voters
Rishi Sunak promises financial stability while Keir Starmer says a vote for him is vote for change....
How Rishi Sunak sprung election surprise on Tories
Many Tories were blindsided by the PM’s July election announcement – here is how the decision was made....