Less Than A Third Of The UK's Top Political Advisers Are Women
Theresa May's government has fewer female special advisers than Cameron's did, which could harm policymaking, former spads told BuzzFeed News.
Justice Secretary Launches Investigation Into Major Riot At Birmingham Prison
Liz Truss told MPs the "serious disturbance" at the G4S-run prison started when six inmates climbed on to netting and then managed to snatch an officer's keys.
Ed Miliband Is Being Used As A Stock Picture On American TV News
A picture of the former Labour leader blowing his nose was used by NBC News to illustrate a segment about the flu season.
Jeremy Corbyn Joins Cross-Party Effort To End Violence Against Women
A spokesperson for the Labour leader told BuzzFeed News that he would be backing a bill from an SNP MP to ratify an international convention on tackling violence.
John McDonnell Says Inquiries Into Fake News Are An "Assault" On Independent Media
Speaking in central London, the shadow chancellor blamed post-truth politics on the "distortion" taking place in the mainstream media.
Scottish Tory Leader Calls "Enemies Of The People" Front Page "An Utter Disgrace"
In a speech to the Institute of Directors, Ruth Davidson said she worried nuance was being lost in political coverage.
Supreme Court President Warns That Article 50 Claimants Have Received "Threats Of Serious Violence"
In his opening notes for the Supreme Court trial on whether the government can trigger Article 50, Lord Neuberger said such threats "undermine the rule of law".
Culture Secretary Urged To Explain Why She Blocked A BME Woman From Channel 4 Board
Fifty-six MPs have written to Karen Bradley to ask why she rejected the candidate, who was "of an extremely high calibre", but approved the appointment of four white men.
BuzzFeed UK Editorial Staff Ask For Union Recognition
CEO Jonah Peretti responded: “We’d like an opportunity to talk directly with you before you make any irreversible decisions.”
Home Secretary Warns Far-Right Groups Are Becoming "Increasingly Sophisticated"
Speaking at a conference on Wednesday, Amber Rudd said that a quarter of people deemed "at risk of being drawn into terrorism" were ones vulnerable to "extreme right-wing radicalisation".
This Is Why Some MPs Want Sex Education To Be Compulsory
Sarah Wollaston MP told BuzzFeed News why she and four other select committee chairs are calling on Justine Greening to make the move.
The Government Says It's Looking Into Fake News
Digital and culture minister Matt Hancock is "considering the implications of the dissemination of fake news on social media sites".
Government Told "Weak" Response To Sexual Harassment In Schools Needs To Go "Much Further"
Maria Miller MP, chair of the Commons women and equalities select committee, told BuzzFeed News the government's proposed measures "do not create the safe environment that young people should expect at school".
Chuka Umunna Tells Pro-Leave Politicians They Are Now "The Establishment"
At an Open Britain event, the Labour MP said that those who backed Leave "will be held to account for whatever impact Brexit has on people’s jobs and wages".
Press Barons And Tory MPs Partied For Nigel Farage At The Ritz
Express Newspapers tycoon Richard Desmond told BuzzFeed News Farage should "absolutely" be the next UK ambassador to the US.
Women's Charities Say £3 Million Tampon Tax Fund Is "Nowhere Near Enough"
Philip Hammond announced during the Autumn Statement that money from the tampon tax would go to women's charities, but campaigners say it's a "drop in the ocean".
7 HILARIOUS Jokes By Philip Hammond To Get You Pumped For The Autumn Statement
The Times once said Philip Hammond joking was "as rare as a supportive word for Tory policies from Dennis Skinner". This is why.
UKIP Is Being Investigated For Potential Misuse Of EU Funds
The Electoral Commission announced on Tuesday that it is opening an investigation into the party's finances.
Here's How The Man Who Might Be The Next French President Feels About Brexit
François Fillon warned that Britain "can’t leave the house, stop paying rent, but still make use of the bedrooms and the cutlery".
Prince Harry's Letter Marked A Sea Change In How He Deals With The Media
Prince Harry's unprecedented letter condemning coverage of his new girlfriend may herald a change of approach – but is this a battle he can win?