Amesbury has been sitting as an independent MP since he was suspended by Labour bosses following the assault in Frodsham, Cheshire, in the early hours of 26 October. Deputy leader of Cheshire West ...

The remaining three MEPs followed them out of the door in 2019 after Batten described a comment about raping Labour MP Jess Phillips as ‘satire’. After the row Batten resigned and was prevented from ...

However, the conversation took an abrupt turn as the Labour MP was forced to address reports that have indicated ministers are looking to shave £5 billion from a disability benefit claimed by 3.6 ...

Sir Keir Starmer is launching a hearts and minds operation to keep Labour MPs on side as the government plans five billion pounds of welfare cuts. Many backbenchers are said to be concerned about ...

Former Labour MP Mike Amesbury has said he will stand down from parliament after being given a prison sentence for repeatedly punching a constituent. The Runcorn and Helsby MP has told the BBC he ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Jess Phillips has revealed she was told not to apply for a job because she was pregnant. Speaking to The Independent for International Women’s Day (IWD), the Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley opened up ...

Jess Phillips has revealed she was told not to apply for a job because she was pregnant. Speaking to The Independent for International Women’s Day (IWD), the Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley ...

“We know that happens, and we see it happening”. Labour MP Jess Asato was also among those to voice her strong support for Australia’s move to ban social media access from 13 to 16 to and ...