Barry Gardiner said that the opposition had been discussing the 'nuclear option'  of supporting a no confidence vote in Mr Johnson's Brexiteer administration.

Former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith said today that the Government should be working on getting ready for an election but he does not expect one before October 31.

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.

Some 48 per cent of people said they would rather the country left the EU without an agreement than for the Labour leader to get into Downing Street, the YouGov poll found.

Jeremy Corbyn wrote to opposition parties and Tory rebels inviting the SNP, the Lib Dems, Plaid Cymru, the Greens, Change UK and five Conservatives to am August 27 meeting to stop No Deal.

The Labour leader said he was not in favour of such a vote 'anytime soon' but did not rule one out in the future. Scottish Secretary Alister Jack accused him of 'already flirting with the SNP'.

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.

Shadow education secretary Angela Rayner conceded that the Labour leader was not proving universally popular 'on the doorstep' as party activists canvas ahead of the December 12 vote.

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 .

In its latest election giveaway, Labour unveiled plans to nationalise train operators alongside swathes of the UK economy, and cut season ticket fares.

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.

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.

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.

The first sign of cracks came at Blyth Valley, outside Newcastle, which fell at 11.30pm, before age-old powerbases Darlington, Wrexham and Wolverhampton all smashed out of the party.

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'.

Rebecca Long-Bailey cemented her place in the final round of the Labour leadership contest this afternoon as she was endorsed by the Fire Brigades Union.

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.

Matilda 'Sissy' Bridge battled leukaemia from the age of two-and-a-half and joined the NHS to work with those who helped her beat the cancer and care for others.

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

Rebel Wilson, 39, looked in high spirits as she enjoyed a low-key stroll with her unlikely pal Darius Campbell, 38, in Portofino, Italy on Monday.

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

Australian stars have been celebrating the Fourth of July annual US holiday, and have taken to Instagram to mark the occasion.

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

Hemsworth stars as Moe Diamond, a New York City money launderer who's just come across a big payday before he wakes up with no memory and millions in stolen cash and drugs.

Dame Judi Dench, Jason Derulo and Sir Ian McKellen also star in the movie, which transforms Andrew Lloyd Webber's stage musical into a breakthrough cinematic event

She stars in the trailer for film Cats, alongside Taylor Swift and Idris Elba.  

He sat in the director's chair for Thor: Ragnorak and will resume his directorial duties for upcoming movie Thor: Love and Thunder. 

The Ranch in LA is a health retreat where supermodels and celebrities go to get their enviable figures. Femail's Sarah Finley signed up to find out if it really was as tough as it sounded...

She's one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, known for her films including Pitch Perfect and The Hustle.

Kaitlynn Carter stepped out solo on Wednesday, hitting the red carpet at the grand opening of LA's new member-only club AllBright in West Hollywood.

She's the famous funny-woman who never turns down the chance to make a joke. 

Thanksgiving may be an American tradition, but some of the biggest Australian stars shared what they're thankful for on Thursday.

Over the years, Rebel Wilson's infectious charisma and no holds barred sense of humour have become part of her brand.

The Australian actress, 39, looked sensational in an electric blue wrap dress as she joined a glamorous Jennifer Hudson, 38, at the Cats photocall at The Corinthia Hotel in London on Friday.

The 39-year-old star plays 'middle-aged lazy cat' Janyanydots in the movie, directed by by Tom Hooper, based on T.S. Eliot's 1939 poetry collection Old Possum's Book Of Practical Cats.

The Sydney, Australia native said she initially believed she was going to require 'three to four hours of prosthetics' on a regular basis after she was cast in the movie.

She's the Australian funnywoman known for her sense of humour. And on Sunday, Rebel Wilson, 39, kicked off the festive season by sharing a snap straddling a Santa figurine

Australian actress Rebel Wilson is now one of Hollywood's biggest stars. But the 39-year-old has revealed it was a very different story 10 years ago, and the 'risk' she took for fame. 

Zara and Mike Tindall have seen in the New Year in style in Sydney, watching the fireworks with friends including actress Rebel Wilson from a mansion overlooking the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

She recently showed off her slimmed-down figure while promoting her latest film, Cats.

Rebel Wilson has thrown her support behind the Australian bushfire appeals.

Fundraising efforts have been ramped up as Australia's plea for help is heard across oceans, pushing Selena Gomez, Rebel Wilson and Dacre Montgomery to donate thousands of dollars.

Rebel Wilson has been praised by fans after showing off her slimmed-down figure in active wear and pledging to focus on her health in 2020. 

Rebel Wilson is one of the busiest actresses in Hollywood.

She's one of Australia's favourite actresses, known for starring in a range of comedy films including Bridesmaid. 

Rebel Wilson declared 2020 'the year of health', before enlisting the help of renowned personal trainer Jono Castano Acero.

Rebel Wilson has defended the widely-panned movie Cats, claiming it could one day become a cult classic.