Wakefield by-election 202211 Jul 2022New MP vows to speak up for victims of sex abuseSimon Lightwood pledges to be "straight-talking" on sexual violence in his maiden speech.11 Jul 2022Leeds & West Yorkshire30 Jun 2022Parties face fines over illegal election postersMore than 400 illegally-placed election posters were removed during the Wakefield by-election.30 Jun 2022Leeds & West Yorkshire27 Jun 2022By-election winning MPs sworn into the CommonsParliament's two newest MPs, who overturned Tory majorities last week, are officially signed into their new jobs.27 Jun 2022UK Politics26 Jun 2022Johnson 'actively thinking about' third termThe PM says he will lead his party into the next election and beyond, despite criticism of his leadership.26 Jun 2022UK Politics25 Jun 2022Tory rebels consider new bid to oust PMTwo Conservative MPs say they are seeking election to the body which oversees leadership contests.25 Jun 2022UK Politics24 Jun 2022Johnson admits by-election losses 'not brilliant'Boris Johnson promises to "listen and learn" but ex-leader Michael Howard calls for him to quit.24 Jun 2022UK Politics24 Jun 2022I will not pretend these are brilliant results - PMBoris Johnson speaks about his party's losses in two important by-elections.24 Jun 2022UK24 Jun 2022Moments that made this by-election historicThe Tories and PM Boris Johnson are dealt a major blow as the Lib Dems and Labour win two seats.24 Jun 2022UK24 Jun 2022Starmer hails great result for Labour in WakefieldThe Labour leader says voters in the city's by-election saw a party "united and focused".24 Jun 2022Leeds & West Yorkshire