Politics & Constitution

Boris Johnson had been working to a "stripped-back diary" after contracting Covid-19

Javid, who refused to fire his special advisers to stay in post, says cabinet ministers must be allowed to have "trusted teams"

Jo Swinson among biggest scalps claimed in disastrous night for Labour and Lib Dems

Shadow chancellor also confirms plan to hold February budget “to end austerity in social security and public services”

Plans to support entrepreneurs "from the moment the seed of an idea is planted" also include apprenticeship levy revamp

Lord Kerslake says possible second referendum Scottish independence will be among the areas discussed

Party manifesto promises "the days of Whitehall knows best are over" as it pledges white paper on English devolution

Labour confirms Corbyn has requested talks as Johnson fails to call election for second time

Rudd tells prime minister Boris Johnson that she no longer believes the government wants a Brexit deal 

Full details of all the Cabinet moves

Labour say report reveals 'unconstitutional political intervention', but FDA accuses Times of reporting 'tittle-tattle over coffee' as if it was the settled view of civil servants