Theresa May's Speech Has Alienated The Labour MPs She Hoped Would Back Her Deal
"May’s rhetoric was something straight out of the Breitbart playbook," one MP told BuzzFeed News.
All-Women Shortlists Are Facing Criticism As Labour Searches For Chuka Umunna's Replacement
After Streatham MP Chuka Umunna quit the party for the Independent Group, Labour has just three black male MPs. Their next candidate could be selected from a shortlist of women.
Campaigners And MPs Are Furious That The Government Won't Ensure All Pupils Receive Lessons On LGBT Relationships
More than 50 Labour MPs and peers had written to the education secretary saying the lessons were "critical to protecting children who may be in abusive homes".
Speaker John Bercow Has Told Theresa May She Can't Have Another Vote On The Same Brexit Deal
Bercow's decision, based on a 415-year-old precedent, sets up a major constitutional clash between Parliament and the government. A new, "fundamentally different" deal would have to be negotiated for another vote to be allowed, the speaker said.
Theresa May Will Ask The EU To Delay Brexit After MPs Voted To Support An Extension
Brexit will be delayed until June 30 if MPs can agree a deal by the end of March, or potentially for much longer if they can't.
Labour MPs In Leave-Supporting Seats Say They're Not Going To Back May's Deal
The government hopes Labour MPs will help Theresa May to get her deal through eventually, but Labour MPs in Leave-voting constituencies told BuzzFeed News they won't be backing it.
Theresa May Says Brexit Will Be Delayed After MPs Voted To Reject No-Deal Under Any Circumstances
The prime minister suffered two more humiliating defeats in the House of Commons, but no-deal remains the legal default option until Parliament backs an alternative.
Labour MPs Say Corbyn Is Risking More Defections If He Rows Back On His Second Brexit Vote Promise
“He’s been colder than cold on this in any case, and is rowing back furiously."
Theresa May's Brexit Deal Has Suffered A Crushing Defeat For The Second Time
MPs voted 391-242 against the prime minister's new deal, a margin of 149.
The Government Is Working With Its Overseas Allies To Tackle The Huge Rise In Abuse Of MPs
Cabinet Office minister Chloe Smith said research from BuzzFeed News, which revealed crimes against MPs had risen sharply in the last year, "underlines how serious a problem this is in our democracy at the moment."
The FCO Has Removed A Job Advert For An "African Adventure" After It Was Called Out By Its Own Staff
The advert was taken down after BuzzFeed News contacted the Foreign Office with concerns from employees.
There’s Been A Huge Rise In Reported Crimes Against MPs
Exclusive: The team established by the Met Police after Jo Cox’s murder has received four reports of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, four of common assault, 41 of harassment, and 379 complaints of malicious communications.
Corbyn Ally Chris Williamson Has Been Suspended Amid Another Labour Anti-Semitism Row
An investigation into Williamson over a "pattern of behaviour" related to anti-Semitism was announced earlier today, but some furious MPs called for the whip to be removed.
More Tory MPs Say Right-Wing Entryism And The Threat Of Deselections Could Force Them To Quit The Party
Several other Tory MPs are considering resigning and joining The Independent Group, BuzzFeed News has been told.
Labour MPs Want The Party To Take More Action To Protect Its Diversity In Parliament
Labour MPs have been asking the general secretary to guarantee that any woman who is deselected by her CLP will be replaced by another female MP.
The Independent Group Won’t Rule Out Admitting MPs Who Left Labour After Being Accused Of Harassment
The group hasn’t ruled out admitting former Labour MPs John Woodcock and Ivan Lewis, both of whom are understood to have expressed an interest in joining it.
The Chaos Of The New Independent Group Meant Only 7 Out Of 30 Potential Labour Rebels Quit
The original plan for a far larger breakaway didn't happen after a series of behind-the-scenes differences of opinion between rebel MPs.
8 MPs Have Quit The Labour Party In Protest At Corbyn’s Positions On Brexit And Anti-Semitism
Joan Ryan became the eighth Labour backbencher to quit the party on Wednesday morning.
Anti-Corbyn MPs Were Plotting A "Valentine's Day Breakup" As Their Plans To Quit Labour Speed Up
“Many MPs are on the edge,” one of the rebels told BuzzFeed News.
A Home Office Job Advert Is Seeking Low-Paid Admin Temps To Decide If People Are Trafficking Victims
“The low level of pay and the requirements for this job go hand in hand with consistent low quality of decisions for slavery victims in the UK.”