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....
Campaign kicks off after surprise poll announcement
PM Rishi Sunak revealed 4 July as the date in a rain-soaked Downing Street speech on Wednesday....
Sunak to face PMQs after inflation drops to 2.3%
The prime minister says the figures show “brighter days are ahead” – but Labour warn against “popping champagne corks”....
Election speculation feels different this time
Westminster is gripped by talk of a snap election – all eyes are now on Rishi Sunak to clear it up....