Christian Calgie

The London Assembly investigation concluded that Mr Polanski's tax affairs did not 'fall within an official capacity and were therefore not regulated by the code'.

A van reading 'Muslims for Reform' was gleefully shared by supporters of Reform Britain, claiming it demonstrated the 'Islamification' of Mr Farage's party.

Reform demanded an explanation about why Mr Bercow had been allowed to campaign for the party despite his shamed reputation.

Reform UK has accused their right-wing rivals, Restore Britain, of a 'dirty tricks' campaign on the final day of the Makerfield by-election.

Shamed former Commons Speaker John Bercow was spotted campaigning for Andy Burnham in Makerfield today, sparking outrage from opponents.

Mr Burnham was joined by actor Hugh Grant and comedian Steve Coogan in the dying throes of the by-election campaign, as he said he was 'fighting on every front' to win.

Rupert Lowe slapped down questions about an apparent U-turn, and the behaviour of his party's activists during the Makerfield by-election

The new MP for Makerfield reeled off a list of policies that were light on detail but could force taxation and spending even higher.

Labour grandees, including some Cabinet ministers, told the Prime Minister that his time was up following Mr Burnham's thumping victory in the Makerfield by-election.

Louise Haigh has become a key player behind Mr Burnham's return to the corridors of power, and is expected to have a major role in his top team should he take Keir Starmer's job.