100 MPs to stand down at the next election

Starmer welcomes Poulter to Labour after defection over NHS

Labour leader Keir Starmer has welcomed Dan Poulter to his party, saying his defection speaks for many Tory voters. Mr Poulter, who is also a doctor, said he is unable to provide NHS patients with quality treatment due to the Tory's mismanagement of the health service. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Labour: Chaos within Tories as elections loom

Labour's deputy campaign co-ordinator, Ellie Reeves, has said there is 'chaos and infighting' within the Conservative Party ahead of the local elections this week. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Stride 'bemused' by Poulter's defection to Labour

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride has said he is 'bemused' by Dan Poulter's comments that the Conservatives have become a 'nationalist party of the right'. The former health minister and mental health doctor announced he would be defecting to Labour as he could no longer look his NHS colleagues, patients and constituents in the eye. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Queen thanks supporters of sexual assault survivors

Queen hosts reception for people who support victims of sexual assault at Buckingham Palace, London. Among the guests were former prime minister Theresa May and Cherie Blair. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Lord Cameron reflects on May’s time in politics

Lord Cameron describes Theresa May as ‘an absolutely brilliant public servant’ with ‘a string of great achievements to her name’ – as the former prime minister announces her decision to step down at the next General Election. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Labour says Theresa May decision reflects time for change

Labour Party chair Anneliese Dodds says Theresa May’s decision to step down as an MP at the next General Election is yet another sign that ‘now is the time for change’. The former prime minister says said she will not seek re-election when voters go to the polls later this year – bringing to an end, her 27-year parliamentary career. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn