Lucas: People's Vote can break Brexit 'logjam'

Caroline Lucas MP has said a second referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union, the so-called People's Vote, can break the Brexit "logjam" get support in Parliament. The former Green Party leader said it's "absolutely clear there is no support for no-deal in Parliament" and that the pressure for Leader of the Opposition Jeremy Corbyn to move on a People's Vote is "becoming overwhelming".

Robot replicates steps of 290-million-year-old creature

Scientists present a walking, robotic replica of a 290-million-year-old Orobates Pabsti, based on a fossil found in Germany.

Nigel Evans: PM's 'got to listen to the 17.4m people'

Pro-Brexit Conservative MPs Nigel Evans and Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown arrived at the Cabinet Office on Thursday morning as Theresa May holds talks with representatives from across the political divide on how Britain should leave the European Union. Mr Evans said that some MPs needed to "get over" the fact that the UK will leave the EU and that the Prime Minister has to "listen to the 17.4 million people".

Lucas to tell May, 'Get no-deal off the table'

Green Party MP Caroline Lucas met with Theresa May on Thursday morning as the Prime Minister continues efforts to build a consensus for Britain's exit from the European Union. The former Green Party leader said Mrs May's meetings with MPs from across Parliament was "happening two and a half years too late". The Member for Brighton, Pavilion said that she would be asking Prime Minister to "get no-deal off the table".

Brandon Lewis accuses Labour of 'playing politics'

Brandon Lewis has accused Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn of being "hypocritical" for not talking with Theresa May on Wednesday evening following the no-confidence vote. The Conservative Party Chair said the Labour Party is "playing politics rather than getting real".

Horses run through bonfires at Luminarias festival in Spain

Horses gallop through bonfires at the annual Luminarias festival which takes place in San Bartolome de Pinares in Spain.

Theresa May: It’s now the time to put self-interest aside

Prime Minister Theresa May has invited MPs from all parties to work on a new Brexit deal after surviving a vote of no confidence in the House of Commons.

Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrive at Royal Albert Hall

Prince Harry and Meghan Duchess of Sussex have attended the premiere of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Totem’ at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of Harry’s ‘Sentebale’ charity.

Liam Fox says no Brexit would be a betrayal

Trade Secretary Liam Fox has said not delivering Brexit would be a betrayal of the British electorate. The MPs comments come after Theresa May’s government survived a vote of no confidence.

Corbyn calls for ‘no deal Brexit’ to be ruled out

Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn has called for Theresa May to confirm she will not opt for a ‘no deal Brexit’ following her vote of no confidence survival.

Theresa May’s government survives vote of no confidence

Prime Minister Theresa May has survived the vote of no confidence bought to the Commons following her failed Brexit deal. 306 MPs voted in favour, and 325 MPs voted against.

Watson: 'The country feels genuinely sorry for the PM'

Deputy Labour Party leader Tom Watson has urged his peers to act and trigger a general election following Theresa May’s failed Brexit deal. The Labour MP said he and the country feel genuinely sorry for the Prime Minister.

Sandstorm hits Cairo with winds over 50km an hour

An extreme sandstorm has hit Egypt, closing highways and the port of Alexandria. Cairo has been plunged into an orange cloud of sand

Upskirting to become crime in England and Wales

Upskirting - taking unauthorised pictures up a woman's skirt - will become a criminal offence after the House of Lords passed new legislation

Nicky Morgan: MPs have to be flexible around Brexit deal

Chair of House of Commons Treasury Committee Nicky Morgan says Prime Minister Theresa May may have to compromise on a customs arrangement in order to gain support for her Brexit deal in the House of Commons.

Woman calls Meghan a "fat lady"

While visiting an animal welfare charity in her new role as its patron, a woman jokes that the pregnant Duchess of Sussex is getting fat.

Meghan plays with dogs as new patron of animal charity

The pregnant Duchess of Sussex meets adorable dogs at Mayhew, an animal welfare centre in North West London of which she is the patron.

Gauke: MPs have responsibility to 'find way through' Brexit

Justice Secretary David Gauke says MPs of all parties have a responsibility to "find a way through" and come to an agreement on a Brexit deal. He adds it's not in the national interest to "crash out" of the European Union without a deal.

May: A general election is the ‘worst thing we could do’

Prime Minister Theresa May has urged MPs to vote against a general election after opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn called for a vote of no confidence in the government, prompting a debate in the House of Commons.

Corbyn: A general election can bring people together

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn lays out why he believes a general election would be the best option for the UK; not just for dealing with Brexit, but for the future of the country in general.

Corbyn: Brexit negotiations are a national embarrassment

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has launched into his no confidence debate claiming Theresa May and her government has lost control, adding that Brexit has turned into a ‘national embarrassment.’

Jibes fly between May and Corbyn as Brexit dominates PMQs

Brexit continues to dominate the House of Commons as Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn continue to make jibes at one another throughout this week's PMQs.

Nicola Sturgeon: The UK needs a second referendum

Leader of the SNP Nicola Sturgeon says the "only real option" for the UK is to hold a second referendum. She adds the government has failed to produce a "working Brexit plan" throughout the two and a half years of negotiations.

May hits back at Corbyn on Brexit

Prime Minister Theresa May hit back at Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn after he said she and her government are in denial over Brexit. Mrs May said she would need a ‘mind reader’ to know the opposition leaders plan.

Arlene Foster: Theresa May need to renegotiate with Brussels

DUP leader Arlene Foster says Prime Minister Theresa May should head back to Brussels to renegotiate and have the Irish backstop removed from the Withdrawal Agreement.

Corbyn: Vote was the largest government defeat in history

Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn has slammed Theresa May after her devastating loss in the House of Commons last night. Stating the vote on her Brexit deal was the largest government defeat in the history of our democracy.

Rihanna sues her father in dispute over Fenty family name

Rihanna, whose real name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, is suing her father over his use of their family name to promote his venture Fenty Entertainment

Theresa May: This government will not revoke article 50

Prime Minister Theresa May has ruled out revoking Article 50. Her comments during PMQ’s come after MPs voted against her Brexit plan in the Commons last night.

Theresa May arrives at the House of Commons

Prime Minister Theresa May arrives at the House of Commons ahead of a vote of no confidence in her government, tabled by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. Ms May faced a crushing defeat yesterday after MPs voted down her Brexit deal with a majority of 230, the biggest ever government defeat in the House of Commons.

Leadsom: Meaningul vote defeat was 'extremely disappointing'

Leader of the House of Commons Andrea Leadsom says Prime Minister Theresa May's meaningful vote defeat was "extremely disappointing". Ms Leadsom adds the Prime Minister is determined to follow through on Brexit.

Michael Gove: 'We've got to deliver Brexit'

Environment Secretary Michael Gove says the government has to deliver on the democratic mandate of Brexit. He adds it's "critical" to discuss the proposal with all MPs across the political divide to ensure the UK's withdrawal from the European Union "honours" the millions of those who voted Leave.

John McDonnell: We need a change of government

Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell MP says the country needs a change in government as Prime Minister Theresa May faces a vote of no confidence in Parliament. Ms May faced a crushing defeat after MPs voted down her Brexit deal with a margin of 230, becoming the biggest ever government defeat in the House of Commons

Theresa May departs Downing Street

Prime Minister Theresa May leaves Downing Street ahead of a vote of no confidence in her government, tabled by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. Ms May faced a crushing defeat yesterday after MPs voted down her Brexit deal with a majority of 230, the biggest ever government defeat in the House of Commons.

Jeremy Corbyn prepared for no confidence vote

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn leaves his home ahead of a confidence vote in Parliament, Mr Corbyn tabled a motion of no confidence in the government following the Meaningul Vote on Tuesday.

Massive spinning ice disk forms in Maine river

A giant spinning ice disk has formed naturally in the Presumpscot River in Maine, leaving residents of Greater Portland in awe

Amber Rudd: ‘Nothing would be worse than a Corbyn government

Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd says she will support Prime Minister Theresa May as she faces a vote of no confidence. She adds “nothing would be worse” for the country than a government led by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.

Nicola Sturgeon calls for second Brexit referendum

Scotland's First Minister has called for Brexit to be delayed so another referendum can be held after MPs emphatically rejected Theresa May's Brexit deal.

Nigel Dodds: DUP will support PM in no-confidence motion

Deputy Leader of the DUP Nigel Dodds has said the party will support the Prime Minister in tomorrow's no-confidence motion tabled by Labour, despite voting against her Brexit deal.

Grieve calls on Parliament to legislate for people's vote

Dominic Grieve calls on Parliament to legislate for a second referendum, with an option to Remain.

Anna Soubry: Corbyn needs to back a second referendum

Conservative rebel Anna Soubry has said a People's Vote is now more likely after Theresa May was defeated in the House of Commons on her Brexit deal. She has urged Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn "to stop messing about" and back a second referendum.

Boris Johnson: This deal is finished, over, dead

Former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson says the Brexit deal is "dead" and the defeat gives Theresa May a "massive mandate to go back to Brussels" and renegotiate.

Vince Cable: Commons defeat is 'beginning of end of Brexit'

Sir Vince Cable says government defeat over EU Withdrawal Agreement is 'the beginning of the end of Brexit;'. Speaking in Central Lobby after the government lost 432 votes to 202, the Liberal Democrat leader also questioned whether Mrs May is the right person to lead all-party talks on Brexit, describing her authority as 'zero'.

Jacob Rees-Mogg on government's historic Brexit defeat

Jacob Rees-Mogg says the government's defeat on the EU Withdrawal Agreement shows how "unpopular" the deal is because "it doesn't deliver Brexit".

PM challenges Corbyn to table no-confidence motion

Theresa May says it is clear MPs do not support the deal. However, she says that "tonight's vote tells us nothing about what it does support, nothing about how or even if it intends to honour the decision that people took in a referendum".

Jeremy Corbyn announces no confidence motion in government

Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn says that he has tabled a motion of no confidence in the government. He says that the result of tonight's vote is the largest defeat for a government since the 1920s.

Theresa May makes final plea to MPs before Brexit vote

Prime Minister Theresa May closes the debate to cheers from backbenchers, and thanks everyone who has contributed to the "historic" debate.

Theresa May's Brexit deal defeated in Parliament

Theresa May's Brexit deal has been overwhelmingly defeated in Parliament. MPs rejected the prime minister's EU Withdrawal Agreement by 432 votes to 202 on Tuesday evening.

Corbyn confirms Labour will vote against deal

Jeremy Corbyn says the debate today is the "culmination of one of the most chaotic and extraordinary parliamentary processes" he has ever experienced in 35 years in the House and confirms Labour will vote against the Brexit deal.

Farage says UK heading for an ‘awful stalemate’ over Brexit

Nigel Farage has said he believes that the UK is heading for an “awful stalemate” over Brexit ahead of what is expected to be a devastating parliamentary rejection of Theresa May’s plans. The former UKIP leader accused the prime minister of “blackmail” after she said that not voting for her deal would result in “no Brexit”.

Lucas and Grieve speak at People’s Vote rally

Green Party MP Caroline Lucas and former Attorney General Dominic Grieve were amongst the speakers who took part in a People’s Vote rally at Parliament Square this evening, ahead of what is expected to be a devastating parliamentary rejection of Theresa May’s Brexit plans.

Soliders called in to clear snow in Austria

The Austrian army has deployed 100 soldiers to help clear snow from submerged buildings across the country.

Asa Butterfield & Gillian Anderson on Sex Education

Asa Butterfield and Gillian Anderson tell us what they learnt from Sex Education, and what they hide when people come over to their house.

New York bridge plunges into Hudson River after demolition

A large section of the old Tappan Zee Bridge plunged into New York's Hudson River after a controlled demolition using explosives.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West expecting 4th child

Kim Kardashian West announced she is expecting her 4th child with husband Kanye West. It’s the second time the couple have used a surrogate.

Foster accuses May of not asking EU to scrap backstop

Arlene Foster has accused Theresa May of not asking Brussels to scrap the Northern Ireland backstop during the prime minister’s Brexit negotiations with the EU. The DUP leader also said that a big defeat for Mrs May’s deal would strengthen the prime minister’s chances of getting the EU to rethink the deal as they would be forced to listen.

MPs hold final day of debate ahead of meaningful vote

MPs hold final day of debate on Theresa May's Brexit deal ahead of meaningful vote later this evening.

Explosions heard as luxury hotel in Nairobi is attacked

Al-Shabab terrorists have claimed responsibility for an attack on an upscale hotel complex in the Westland district of Kenya's capital, Nairobi

Geoffrey Cox: 'You are not children in the playground!'

Attorney General Geoffrey Cox booms in the Commons as he accuses those opposed to the government's Brexit deal of acting like "children in the playground"

The Duchess of Cambridge makes a pizza during garden visit

The Duchess of Cambridge joined a group of school children in outdoor pizza making during a visit to an award-winning community garden in North London. Kate told the children that making pizzas outside was the “coolest thing ever” and went on to say that George and Charlotte would “love” to do this with them. During her visit to the King Henry's Walk Garden in Islington it was announced Kate would be co-designing a garden based on her woodland memories at the Chelsea Flower Show.

Davis: PM should go back to EU with 'Super Canada' proposal

Former Brexit Secretary David Davis has said if Theresa May's Brexit deal is voted down, she should go back to the negotiating table with his 'Super Canada' proposal.

World's media gathers outside Parliament for Brexit vote

The world's media have once again gathered outside Parliament ahead of the key Brexit vote this evening.

Dominic Raab, Arlene Foster & David Davis on 'a better deal'

Former Brexit secretaries Dominic Raab and David Davis join former Conservative minister Peter Lilley, DUP leader Arlene Foster for a panel disucssion on 'a better deal' for Brexit.

Theresa May departs Downing Street ahead of crunch vote

Theresa May departs Downing Street as she is braced for a potentially crushing Commons defeat for her Brexit deal after an eleventh hour appeal for support apparently failed to win round critics.

Raab: Britain will leave EU 'with or without a deal'

Former Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab confirms that Britain will still leave the EU on March 29 even if Theresa May's deal is voted down tonight.

Starmer: May is facing a ‘catastrophic defeat’

Shadow Brexit Secretary Sir Keir Starmer believes Prime Minister Theresa May is facing a ‘catastrophic defeat’ in parliament today as her Brexit proposal goes to vote.

Prince Harry and Meghan enjoy performance by youth group

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex enjoyed a performance of Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ at Wirral Youth Zone in Birkenhead.

Gove: Government has ‘contingency plans’ for vote outcomes

Education Secretary Michael Gove has urged MPs to vote for Theresa May’s Brexit deal. The politician also says the Government has contingency plans for a number of possible outcomes.

Rees-Mogg: No deal is the legal fall-back position of Brexit

Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg says that leaving the EU with ‘no deal’ is in fact the legal fall back if an agreement isn’t made with the EU.

Amber Rudd ‘looking forward’ to voting for Brexit deal

Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd has said she is looking forward to voting for Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal.

Trump orders 1,000 burgers to the White House

US President Donald Trump ordered a fast food medley including 1,000 burgers to the White House to celebrate Clemson football team’s championship win.

Jeremy Corbyn: PM has 'completely and utterly failed' to get

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says Prime Minister Theresa May has "completely and utterly" failed to secure the necessary assurance in her Brexit deal regarding the Irish backstop. He adds he hopes the government's Withdrawal Agreement is rejected by MPs when it is put forth for a Meaningful Vote.

Prince Harry and Meghan visit community supermarket

Prince Harry and Meghan have visited a community supermarket in Birkenhead, aimed at helping families with groceries as well as support and advice.

Theresa May: Give Brexit deal a 'second look' before Commons

Prime Minister Theresa May says she shares the concerns of MPs that do not want to "undermine the strength of the UK union". She urged MPs to give her Brexit deal a "second look" before casting their meaningful vote on Tuesday.

Williams blasts Sabbath at Page's house over build feud

Jimmy Page has contested Robbie Williams' plans for an underground pool amid concerns it could damage his Grade I home.

Row in Rome over how to spend Trevi Fountain coins

An unholy row has erupted in Rome between the city council and the Catholic church over how to spend coin donations tossed into the Trevi Fountain

Getting insideThe Passage with Mark-Paul Gosselaar

Mark-Paul Gosselaar reveals his Hollywood doppleganger, why he won't guess his "boss" Ridley Scott's age & he recites the Saved By The Bell theme tune

Theresa May departs Downing Street for Parliament

Prime Minister Theresa May departs 10 Downing Street for Parliament where she will open the penultimate day of debate on the government's EU Withdrawal Agreement - ahead of Tuesday's Meaningful Vote.

Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit women's support group

During their engagement in Merseyside, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex meet with 'Tomorrow's Women Wirral' support group.

Dominic Raab: Britain deserves better Brexit deal

Former Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab says he will vote against Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal as there is a "bigger and better" alternative. He adds nothing could cause "more uncertainty" than a second referendum or general election.