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Ed Davey and Jo Swinson are the only declared candidates in the contest to replace Sir Vince Cable.

Chancellor Philip Hammond says he supports legislation setting a target of reaching "zero-net" carbon emissions by 2050.

Nigel Farage says the Peterborough by-election result was a "big showing" from his party.

The government has brought in experts to make up for a lack of staff, the National Audit Office says.

Labour's Anneliese Dodds goes head-to-head with Piers Morgan on BBC Question Time over Trump's state visit to the UK.

The Labour Party candidate, Lisa Forbes, narrowly wins the Peterborough by-election by 683 votes.

But Theresa May will remain UK prime minister until a new party leader is elected.

From dancing to being "bloody difficult", here are some of the best bits from the prime minister's tenure.

Theresa May is on her way out as the UK's leader but what does it mean for the country?

The Brexit Party is pushing for a first Westminster seat, after an MP was ousted by a recall petition.

Nicky Morgan criticises a suggestion that Parliament could be shut down to ensure a 31 October Brexit.

Former MP Fiona Onasanya was sacked by her constituents in the first successful re-call petition prompting a by-election.

Forget electronic voting or open ballots, the first phase of deciding the next Tory leader is more old-fashioned.

President Donald Trump says "at some point something will happen" on Brexit and "it will all work out".

The candidates vying to be the next UK prime minister will face questions from the public live on BBC One.

What ways - if any - do MPs have of preventing the UK leaving the EU without a deal on 31 October?

The chancellor warns the PM that reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 could lower public spending.

Union officials are being told details of the plans for the plant, which employs 1,700 workers.

Natalie McGarry embezzled £25,000 from two pro-independence groups - including money intended for a foodbank.

The Speaker says ending the current session to allow a no-deal Brexit is "simply not going to happen".