Parliament

Watch moment Wilko boss tells MP she 'let down' staff and shoppers

Tory MP Peter Bone. Credit: PA

Tory MP 'should be suspended over bullying and sexual misconduct'

Fines to be issued over Covid-19 lockdown-busting Tory HQ party

Fines to be issued over Covid-19 lockdown-busting Tory HQ party

Former SNP MP Dr Lisa Cameron, left, who has defected to the Tories, and SNP leader Humza Yousaf. Credit: PA/Getty

SNP MP defects to Tories after claiming 'toxic and bully treatment'

The protest was one of more than 30 events taking place in Britain – plus two in Spain – on what was dubbed a “Day for Rejoin”. Pictured here is Steve Bray.

Anti-Brexit protester Steve Bray ‘wrestled out’ of Tory conference

“Your well-being and access to quality healthcare have always been a top priority, and this success marks a significant step forward.”

JILL MORTIMER MP: Hartfields victory is testament to our community’s resilience

Lucy Letby received a rare whole life order after being convicted of murdering seven babies and trying to kill six more while working at the Countess of Chester Hospital neonatal unit between 2015 and 2016.

Criminals must face victims for sentencing after Lucy Letby’s no-show

"Discussing the role Hartlepool is playing in the construction of the world’s largest offshore wind farm at Dogger Bank."

JILL MORTIMER MP: Exactly what we mean when talking about Levelling Up

Keir Mather. Credit: Getty

Johnny Mercer launches attack on Keir Mather - what was said

Ben Wallace will step down as defence secretary at the next cabinet reshuffle

Ben Wallace to step down as defence secretary

The UK is not on track to reach legally binding targets to reduce carbon pollution. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Where does the UK sit in the world rankings?

Chris Pincher scandal: Ex-Tory MP faces eight week suspension over groping claims - what did he do?

Chris Pincher scandal: Ex-Tory MP to face eight-week suspension

Former UK health secretary Sajid Javid

Senior Tory Sajid Javid says MPs £86,000 salary ‘should be doubled’

Partygate probe: Nadine Dorries and Jacob Rees-Mogg named in privileges committee special report

Privileges committee publishes damning report on Conservative MPs

Boris Johnson visits Hartlepool to congratulate Jill Mortimer following her 2021 by-election victory .

MP reveals why she abstained from vote on Boris Johnson 'Partygate' report

Majority of MPs approve Privileges Committee Boris Johnson Partygate report

Boris Johnson suffers resounding defeat over ‘Partygate’ report
Boris Johsnon has suffered a resounding defeat as MPs vote to accept ‘Partygate’ report

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson

MPs find Boris Johnson ‘deliberately misled’ Commons multiple times

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Will Boris Johnson stand as an MP in a different seat?

Boris Johnson has resigned as an MP with immediate effect

Boris Johnson resigns as MP over Partygate report

Labour shadow minister Bambos Charalambous suspended

Green Party’s only MP to stand down at next election

"Our TATA Pipe Mill in Hartlepool does so much good for the local economy."

JILL MORTIMER MP: Government support for steel industry here is so important

A look across Hartlepool from the marina.

Development corporation granted planning powers

Longer lorries to be allowed on Britain’s roads under new laws

"People are starting to listen and hear our cry with regard to the much-needed expansion of the hospital services offered in Hartlepool."

JILL MORTIMER: People are hearing our cry to expand our hospital services

Andrew Bridgen MP

MP expelled from Conservative Party

Rishi Sunak could be forced to apologise to the House of Commons is he is found to have breached the MP’s code of conduct (image: Getty Images)

What time is PMQs on today?
The first PMQs since the Easter recess takes place in the House of Commons today

Rishi Sunak is under investigation by the Parliament’s Standard Watchdog after allegedly failing to declare an interest

Sunak under investigation over alleged failure to declare interest

Margaret Ferrier MP was given a 270-hour community payback order for breaking lockdown rules by travelling on a train despite testing positive for Covid

Disgraced MP Margaret Ferrier facing 30 day suspension

TikTok is the world's most popular app

TikTok to be blocked from ‘all parliamentary devices’

Boris Johnson will give evidence this week on whether he misled parliament during the Partygate scandal

Watch live as Boris Johnson faces MPs at Privileges Committee

Boris Johnson will give evidence this week on whether he misled parliament during the Partygate scandal

Boris Johnson to give evidence on Partygate this week

TikTok has been banned on all UK government devices

Oliver Dowden confirms TikTok now banned on all government devices

TikTok is set to be banned on UK government devices

TikTok expected to be banned on government devices over data fears

The red briefcase being held by chancellor Gordon Brown in 2007 (Photo: Getty)

Spring Budget 2023: what is in the iconic red box?

TikTok is to be investigated by National Cyber Security Centre

UK TikTok ban not being ruled out by government

Microchipping your pet cat will become compulsory from next year.

New law makes microchipping pet cats compulsory - or face £500 fine

Migrants arriving in the UK after crossing the English Channel..

JILL MORTIMER: New Bill will assist those migrants who are genuinely in need of ...

Members of the WASPI Hartlepool Supporters Group at Hartlepool Railway Station before setting off to the rally in London.

Town women attending large pension rally in London

: Members of the General Synod react after blessings for same-sex couples was approved in a vote by the General Synod at The Church House.

Church of England votes to offer blessings to same sex couples

President Zelensky to visit the UK for the first time since Russian invasion - everything we know so far

President Zelensky to visit the UK - everything we know so far

Aslef is one of four unions striking on 1 February

TUC organise ‘Right to Strike Day’ on February 1

Taxpayers face huge bill to cover Boris Johnson’s Partygate legal fees

MPs are set to discuss the consequences of Brexit for the first time.

Consequences of Brexit to be debated by MPs for the first time

Top 10 ugliest buildings in the UK and architectural eyesores including MI6 building & Scottish Parliament

Top ten ugliest buildings and architectural eyesores in the UK

Free School Meals For All bill reading delayed in Parliament

A £20m bid for Levelling Up money to improve Billingham town centre has been rejected.

MP blasts £20m Levelling Up rejection

Mick Whelan, the General Secretary of the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) arrives to attend a Commons Select Committee on rail strikes at Portcullis House.

Railway union boss hints at ‘more strikes’ in 2023

“The first step in reducing NHS waiting times has already been announced and will be achieved by increasing hospital bed capacity."

JILL MORTIMER: Funding boost should help to ease pressure on the NHS

Westminster Accounts lets the public look into donations to MP’s and parliamentary groups.

Donations to MPs exposed in new Sky News Westminster Accounts tool

“The £2 single bus fare is just one example of the continued action we are taking to tackle the cost of living.”

JILL MORTIMER: New £2 single bus fares will help people with travel costs

Handout photo taken with permission from the twitter feed of Extinction Rebellion of protesters who have superglued themselves around the Speaker's chair in the House of Commons chamber, as they call for a Citizen's Assembly. Picture date: Friday September 2, 2022.

Westminster reports reveal deliberate damage inside Commons

Royal Mail threat to increase first class stamps price to more than £1

Hartlepool College of Further Education, where Jill Mortimer found a tour of their facilities fascinatingly eye-opening – with something for everyone.

JILL MORTIMER: It is important our young people are able to access career opport...

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is greeted by Britain's King Charles III and Britain's Camilla, Queen Consort

King Charles III welcomes South African President in first state visit