Sir Cyril Smith’s family says it would welcome an independent inquiry into allegations that the former Liberal Democrat MP sexually […]

The police officer at the centre of the “plebgate” row seeks libel damages from former Conservative Chief Whip Andrew Mitchell […]

The Archbishop of Canterbury backs David Cameron for stating that the UK is a “Christian country”, calling criticism of his […]

Almost two-thirds of MPs are “local” to the area they represent, research suggests.

Foreign prisoners are not being deported quickly enough to help cut costs and relieve overcrowding in jails, MPs warn.

UKIP suspends a council candidate featured in its latest election broadcast for expressing “repellent” views on Twitter.