Medical examinations suggest Steven Woolfe has bruising on his face not consistent with just a fall or seizure, the Ukip MEP has revealed.

Three Labour MPs are suing a Ukip MEP over “sickening” allegations that they knew about child abuse in Rotherham.

Nigel Farage has reportedly apologised in person to a Thai woman who was called a “ting tong” by a Ukip MEP.

The Finance Minister Michael Noonan is reiterating that he fully supports the nomination of Kevin Cardiff to the European Court of Auditors.

MEPs called today for an international effort to counter piracy on the high seas.