But the British overseas territory's acting leader says it opposes calls for the UK to impose direct rule.

The UK is stepping back its links to Russian fuel but must not go “cap-in-hand to another murderous tyrant” an MP has told the Commons.

The Conservatives say Ben Elliot's business activities are separate from the party after Labour criticism.

Newspaper reports say party donors were given access to the PM and chancellor for their contributions.

Planning reforms for England and HS2 rail had dominated campaigning in Chesham and Amersham.

Tory party co-chair Amanda Milling says she is “sorry” to anyone who has suffered discrimination in the party.