The Latest Breaking News from Westminster

Time for ‘fresh’ start, says Commons chief – departing after row over handling of sexual misconduct claims against SNP MP

Ian Blackford is stepping down from his role as SNP leader at Westminster, he has announced.

A Redfield & Wilton Strategies poll suggested 49% were now in favour of independence, compared with 45% who are not

The survey was carried out after the court ruled another independence referendum cannot be held without Westminster’s consent.

The annual Happy at Home Index looks at the impact of factors such as a sense of belonging and access to green space on overall happiness.

Ian Blackford branded the UK’s departure from the European Union the ‘elephant in the room that neither the Tories or Labour are willing to confront’.

Many of his constituents were unhappy with the MP heading to the Australian jungle

The former health secretary when he jetted off to Australia to join the I'm A Celeb line-up

Isn’t it lovely not to hear so much news about politicians these days? Since I make my living thinking and writing about politics I probably shouldn’t reveal this, but even I’m relieved by days when the headlines aren’t dominated by politicians yelling insults at each other about yet another mega-crisis.