Chris Pincher’s resignation is latest in a series of allegations of sexual misconduct by Conservative MPs The Conservative deputy chief whip has resigned after admitting he had “embarrassed myself and other people” following reports that he drunkenly groped two men at a private club. Chris Pincher wrote to Boris Johnson […]

Peter Tatchell says officers are welcome to join as civilians but the Met needs to be challenged over homophobia Pride in London says uniformed officers should not march in the parade, following calls from LGBTQ+ campaigners to bar them due to Scotland Yard’s “homophobic” handling of the investigation into the […]

Chinese president inaugurates former security chief John Lee amid western criticism of Beijing’s crackdown on democratic rights, independent media and personal freedoms 25th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong – in pictures We were too lenient on pro-democracy politicians, says Regina Ip The ‘unofficials’ who advised Britain on the […]

‘Line has been crossed’ say English universities, after request to drop scheme identifying barriers to ethnic minority students Universities in England have launched a fightback against government attacks on their autonomy, telling ministers they “crossed a line” by pressurising them to abandon a scheme designed to improve equality on campus. […]