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Suella Braverman has been told she should be “hanging your head in shame” over the Tory party’s approach to immigration.The former home secretary, who was a guest presenter on LBC on Tuesday morning (23 July), took a call from a listener called James in Glasgow.James told her: “You should be hanging your head in shame. The Tory party has exacerbated this problem for political gain.”James also urged her to apologise for the £700 million Labour claimed she spent on the scheme.Ms Braverman asked: “What is your solution, James?“We promised and failed and for various reasons we didn’t succeed. Do you think they [Labou] are going to fix the problem?” More

James Cleverly has hinted that he will launch a Tory leadership bid.The shadow home secretary was quizzed on whether he will run for the job, as nominations for Rishi Sunak’s replacement open tomorrow (24 July).Appearing on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday (23 July), Mr Cleverly said: “Of course, I and a number of other people have thought about the future of our country, have thought about the contribution of the party and our personal contribution to those things.“Of course, I don’t think I’m alone in having given that serious thought.” More

A new MP fought back tears after recalling the death of his parents in a house fire, saying of his election to Parliament: “I hope I made you proud.”Alex Easton dabbed his eyes and was hugged by fellow MPs after delivering his first speech in the House of Commons on Monday (22 July).The independent unionist MP’s success was tinged with sadness after his mother and father died in January 2023 following a blaze at a property in the Dellmount Park area of Bangor.Alec and Ann Easton, who were aged in their 80s, were treated for injuries but both died at the scene.Speaking in the Commons on Monday (22 July), Mr Easton said their deaths “caused a lot of heartache for me”. More

Rachel Reeves admitted she is still getting used to being called “chancellor” and says she has to “pinch herself” occasionally.The Labour chancellor appeared on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg show on 21 July, and was asked if she was used to being called “chancellor” yet.Laughing, Ms Reeves said: “Keir Starmer used the words and said ‘and this afternoon the chancellor’, and I thought ‘what has he done now >’ and then I remembered it was me.“I am still getting used to it but I do have to pinch myself occasionally.” More

This is the moment shadow health secretary Victoria Atkins stands up at the Commons dispatch box to shout at environment secretary Steve Reed, while he is still speaking.Mr Reed was addressing MPs on Friday (19 July), when the exchange took place.Mr Reed tells MPs “There will be 500 more mental health professionals and a hub in every community” as Ms Atkins is seen shouting over him and pointing her finger at him.The Speaker interrupts and states: “The right honourable lady has behaved abominably” More

Reform MP Lee Anderson enjoyed a night out with party supporters as he was filmed leading a “Love Train” dance.The Ashfield MP, was seen leading supporters in a dance to The Ojay’s popular Love Train song at an event on Thursday (18 July).Mr Anderson shared footage of the celebrations on X, formerly Twitter.The video is captioned: “It’s a Love Train. Last night I was out with supporters for a few drinks and a dance. Yes, I had a few too many but so what. We want our country back .” More

Liz Truss discussed shower heads at a Republican National Convention breakfast event.The former prime minister revealed she had recently acquired a ‘Liberty Bell’ shower head, created in the image of the famous, cracked bell in Philadelphia.Addressing crowds at the event this week, and showing her support for Donald Trump, she said: “I will proudly be installing this shower head as a symbol of liberty and democracy, and of course, Pennsylvania.You all know why you are so important, which this is a crucial state in order for President Trump to be reinstalled in the White House.” More

Sir Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelensky shared a hug as the European Political Community summit met at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire on Thursday, 18 July.The British prime minister hosted European leaders at the birthplace of Winston Churchill for talks to address the illegal migration “crisis” and to stand firm in support of Ukraine as he sought to strengthen the UK’s ties with the continent.In remarks at the summit, the Ukrainian president urged his counterparts to channel Churchill’s “bravery” in the fight against Russian aggression. More