Politics

UK weighs options to defend shipping in Strait of Hormuz

The UK is considering possible options to help defend shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks, the defence secretary has said.

Why the Mandelson files matter for Starmer's future

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Starmer 'risks misleading Commons claims' if Mandelson story inconsistent

Sir Keir Starmer will face accusations he misled the Commons over his appointment of Peter Mandelson if there is not "absolute consistency" between what he told MPs and government files, Harriet Harman has said.

It's difficult to see how Starmer can put this right

In the end, the first drop of the Mandelson files contained neither a smoking gun nor bombshell revelation.

MPs launch investigation into student loans system

A committee of MPs is launching an inquiry into the student loan system and whether it's fair for graduates

Abstentions spell trouble ahead on juries

Majorities of over 100 sound pretty healthy. But those numbers do not tell the whole story.

MP: I was raped and it took 1,088 days for case to reach court

Labour MP Charlotte Nichols has told the House of Commons that it took 1,088 days after she was raped for her case to reach court.

PM urged to rethink plans for jury trials - by fellow lawyers

More than 3,200 lawyers have written to the prime minister urging him to "rethink" plans to restrict jury trials for all but the most serious cases.

MPs vote down social media ban for under-16s

MPs have voted against a proposal to ban under-16s from using social media.

Starmer facing new Labour rebellion as MPs fight to extend porn ban

The government is trying to find a solution to banning depictions of step-incest in online pornography amid warnings of a "significant rebellion" from female MPs.