West Country Politics

It's a new year with a new government, and the first West Country Debate of 2020 following a general election-induced hiatus.

Ryanair has said that a Government 'subsidy' for Flybe 'cannot comply with competition and state aid laws'.

Police and ambulance crews in Plymouth are taking part in a pioneering scheme to help people suffering from a mental health crisis.

Six candidates – Rebecca Long-Bailey, Sir Keir Starmer, Emily Thornberry, Lisa Nandy, Jess Phillips and Clive Lewis – are seeking to lead th

Robert Peston Peston's Politics

Brexit should and must rear its head, at least till a new leader is announced on 4 April, writes Robert Peston

Brexit will also feature prominently as the monarch announces the Government’s legislative programme.

From an Only Connect winner to the new youngest MP in Parliament, there are some striking new intakes.

Jacob Rees-Mogg was Commons leader before the election, but with such a huge majority it is not clear if Boris Johnson intends to keep him.

Daniel Page's performance was cancelled for the ballot count to take place - so the thespian decided to run for the seat himself.

Tim Martin’s pub chain saw shares jump nearly 10%, taking the value of his stake in the group to £531 million.