Tom Watson today refused to apologise for his role in bringing convicted liar Carl Beech's false claims to prominence, insisting his intervention led to the conviction of three child abusers.

Boris Johnson goaded the Labour leader that he had abandoned his long-standing Euroscepticism as he claimed that the Tories were now the only ones 'on the side of the people'.

John McDonnell has refused to back down despite facing a wave of anger over the huge concession, seemingly designed to pave the way for a deal with Nicola Sturgeon.

The Shadow Chancellor said he would be 'sending Jeremy Corbyn in a cab to Buckingham Palace', at an event at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The Shadow Chancellor told an Edinburgh Festival Fringe event he would be 'sending Jeremy Corbyn in a cab to Buckingham Palace' if Mr Johnson did not vacate No 10 after losing a vote.

Former High Court judge Sir Richard Henriques said there was 'no doubt' that Labour deputy leader Tom Watson believed the allegations by fantasist Carl Beech, known as 'Nick'.

Boris Johnson met Jeremy Corbyn for crisis talks this morning in an effort to agree a timetable for passing the deal.

Diane Abbott reportedly told Labour MPs who oppose an early election to 'go f*** themselves' at a stormy shadow cabinet meeting today.

MPs approved the Standards Committee, conclusions that there was 'compelling evidence' Keith Vaz had offered to buy the class A drug for male prostitutes.

Sir Lindsay Hoyle finally emerged victorious in the fourth gruelling round of voting by MPs, after five other candidates fell by the wayside in the contest to replace John Bercow.

Gideon Bull, who was standing in Clacton, said he was stepping down but insisted he had not directed the slur at anyone specifically when he made it in a council meeting.

Emily Thornberry was left scrabbling to defend Labour's commitment to spending billions renewing the Trident system given that Jeremy Corbyn has openly said he would never use it.

He insisted Boris Johnson should be the one to make the next concession, as there were a number of Leave-leaning Labour strongholds where only the Brexit Party had a chance of winning.

Jeremy Corbyn has been accused of plotting to take a 'sledgehammer to the UK economy' after unveiling an extraordinary hard-Left manifesto, vowing to tear up the 'political establishment'.

Millionaire popstar Lily Allen reacted to today's unveiling of the Labour Party general election manifesto by 'welling up' in a bizarre video which sparked ridicule after she posted it on Twitter .

Nigel Farage today unveiled his party's plans to allow voters to hold a Brexit referendum every ten years.

Labour activists admitted Jeremy Corbyn 's performance in a BBC interview was 'truly horrific' as they vowed to 'push positive messages' to try and deflect from the 'awful' appearance.

In an interview with Tehran-backed channel Press TV - since banned from operating in the UK - he attacks the British broadcaster's coverage of issues in the Middle East.

A video posted on the Labour leader's Twitter feed shows flowers beside the roadsign in the capital, to a soundtrack of Jeremy Corbyn condemning Western wars and emotional music.

Donald Trump vowed on Tuesday to stay out of the United Kingdom's upcoming election and then cited Republican losses in Kentucky and Louisiana as proof of his ability to win contests.

James Abbott-Thompson, 28, was arrested on Friday afternoon last week after police were called to the Foreign Office in Westminster, where he used to work.

The Labour leader (pictured) was asked by Julie Etchingham if he sits down with his family to watch the monarch's annual 3pm address, but failed to give a clear answer when pressed.

Labour's bible, the New Statesman magazine, has refused to endorse Jeremy Corbyn at the general election as it branded him 'unfit to be prime minister'.

At the end of a long and gruelling winter election campaign she turned out to support Labour colleague Meg Hillier in her neighbouring East London constituency of Hackney South.

Former Arsenal defender turned football pundit Lee Dixon has been savaged by Corbynistas on Twitter after saying he wasn't voting for Labour, despite saying he is voting for the Greens.

The comments infuriated Labour supporters. They claimed she breached the Representation of the People Act, which bans reporting of how people voted until after polls close at 10pm tonight.

HENRY DEEDES: Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell was a whiter shade of pale. Or at the very least grey. Ashen.

Countdown's Rachel Riley tweeted 'love you Britain' as Jeremy Corbyn faced poll humiliation, last night. Meanwhile the editor of the Jewish Chronicle said the relief and gratitude is 'palpable'.

Labour MP Diane Abbott was at the count for Hackney South and Shoreditch in East London shortly before 4am when an aide told her the news about Jo Swinson losing to the Scottish National Party.

Former Labour MP for Barnsley East Michael Dugher took to Twitter after Jeremy Corbyn's New Year message to compare the leader to Japanese soldier Hiroo Onoda.

James Abbott-Thompson appeared before a judge at Thames Magistrates Court where he was accused of 11 crimes - most of them on NHS property.

Jeremy Corbyn waded into the furious row over the royal couple with a spokeswoman saying he understood how coverage could have a 'negative impact on people'.

The Birmingham Yardley MP announced she was calling time on her attempt to replace him after her campaign ground to a halt while vital trade union backing went to her rivals.

Shadow Brexit secretary Keir Starmer said his wife's mother was still in an 'awful' condition in hospital following the incident last week.

At a campaign rally she was asked her views on whether violent sexual offenders who transition should be allowed to serve their sentence in a jail assigned to prisoners of their new gender.

Bridget Jones's love interest Mr Darcy is rumoured to have been based on new Labour Party leader Keir Starmer.

The Prime Minister was transferred to the ICU at St Thomas' Hospital in south London last night as his symptoms worsened after he was admitted to hospital on Sunday.

Rebel Wilson has been lazing on board a luxury yacht - and reminding fans of what they're missing.

A few days ago, Rebel Wilson had been lazing on board a luxury yacht, being gently rocked by ocean waves. 

Rebel Wilson enjoyed some timeout in London at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships.

She's one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, known for films including Pitch Perfect and How To Be Single. 

She's quickly become an A-list star Hollywood, thanks to her hit films including Pitch Perfect and How To Be Single. 

Rebel Wilson surprised fellow spectators a Wimbledon this week after she was spotted in the crowd cheering on Czech tennis star Karolína Muchová. 

Rebel Wilson recently starred in romantic-comedy flick, Isn't It Romantic. And on Wednesday, the Australian actor debuted a sneak peek from her new 'dating podcast' Let's Make Love.

She's the Australian actress who has made it big in Hollywood. 

Before Rebel Wilson made a name for herself in Hollywood, she studied law and arts at the University of New South Wales (UNSW

Rebel Wilson has previously joked about being a celebrity Bachelorette.

The TV personality, 24, caught Gooch's eye after appearing on MTV reality show The Challenge, with the American star, who at 33 is nine years her senior, eventually asking her out on a date.

Australian actress Rebel Wilson will host Channel Seven's new competitive dog styling series, Pooch Perfect. The Pitch Perfect star's involvement with the show was exclusively announced on Tuesday.

She is one of Australia's most recognisable exports.