The petition had already garnered more than 5,600 signatures by the time they made their speeches after midday on Monday.

Sir Cliff opens up on 'trauma' of false allegations as petition is launched

The singer had sued the corporation over coverage of a police raid on his home.

BBC agrees to pay Sir Cliff Richard £850,000

The singer has told ITV News if heads were to roll at the BBC "it would be deserved" after winning his privacy case against the corporation.

Jonathan Munro is giving evidence during the latest stage of a High Court trial in London.

Singer reaches settlement with police following legal fight prompted by investigation conducted into him following sex assault allegations.

Cliff Richard launches legal action against the BBC and South Yorkshire Police after being investigated following sex assault allegations.

A challenge to the decision not to take further action against Sir Cliff Richard over alleged sex offences has been dismissed.

A second alleged victim of Sir Cliff Richard has challenged the Crown Prosecution Service decision not to press charges against him.

The Crown Prosecution Service has said they will not take further action against Sir Cliff. Here is what has happened so far.

A file of evidence relating to allegations of historical sex abuse against Sir Cliff Richard has been passed to prosecutors by police.

Singer says he usually tries not to work on his birthday but with a concert planned in October when he turns 75 he thought 'what the heck'.

Sir Cliff Richard has put his Berkshire home up for sale and vowed never to return after it was raided by police, Cilla Black claims.

Sir Cliff Richard told ITV News his 100th album - The Fabulous Rock 'n' Roll Songbook - will not be his last.

The Virgin Galactic aircraft, designed to carry passengers into Space, has broken the sound barrier on a key test flight.