The UK's tax burden would hit a record high under Jeremy Corbyn, according to new research published by the TaxPayers' Alliance.

Boris Johnson today seized on comments made by Labour frontbencher Jonathan Ashworth who said Jeremy Corbyn would be a security risk if he becomes prime minister.

A survey conducted by Opinium between December 10-11 puts the Tories on 45 per cent overall, down one point, while Labour is up two points to 33 per cent.

Brexit has dominated this year's election with the phrase 'Let's get Brexit Done' becoming Boris Johnson's mantra and the exit poll confirms the Tory's are set for a large majority.

The Conservative minister (pictured with his wife Helena and son Peter) was returned in North East Somerset with 50.4 per cent of the vote and a majority of 14,729 over Labour.

PETER HITCHENS: Well, hurrah. After almost a decade of fooling around, chaos, waste and confusion, we have finally saved the Tory Party from richly deserved doom.

The new Tory majority government will end the early release of dangerous terrorists and introduce minimum 14 year jail terms.

Measures to ensure that 'minimum service levels' are maintained during rail strikes are included in the Queen's Speech.

Jeremy Corbyn was cheered to the rafters by the newly-enlarged ranks of Tory MPs as he took to his feet in the debate on the government's legislative programme.

Boris Johnson was under pressure on foreign aid last night after cash help for China and India soared. The total foreign aid budget grew £493million from 2017 to hit £14.6billion last year.

Government figures reportedly believe the current way in which Number 10 is operating is 'unsustainable' and 'untenable' with Mr Cummings' role a key concern.

Allies of Priti Patel today leapt to her defence after she was accused of bullying staff at the Home Office.

US concerns about the UK's decision to grant Huawei a role in building Britain's 5G network will be raised during Brexit trade talks between the two sides, it has been claimed.

Priti Patel is said to have tried to move permanent secretary Sir Philip Rutnam out of the department after they clashed.

Priti Patel was seated next to Mr Johnson for PMQs as he voiced 'confidence' in her and said she is doing an 'outstanding job'.

Reading classic novels 'frees emotions and imagination' and can boost your brain power, says Professor Philip Davis of the University of Liverpool. They improve quality of life instead of self-help books.

Gemma Collins has posed nude in a poignant new anti-marine park campaign for PETA.

Pele, widely considered one of the best footballers to ever play the game, has insisted those close to him 'invented that I was depressed' and that, in reality, he is 'fine'.

Emily Ratajkowski has branded 2019 'the hardest year of her life' yet admitted '2020 is giving it a run for its money'

President Trump said the nation would lose 'thousands' of people to suicides if the nation enters a recession or depression, and called for ending stay-at-home orders soon.

Bradford-born former political aide Alastair Campbell, 62, who has struggled with bouts of depression, penned a blog for British GQ outlining 20 tips for staying upbeat during lockdown.

RABBI LORD JONATHAN SACKS: When this bleak time is over, when schools and pubs and theatres reopen, when we no longer need fear the warmth of a handshake or the closeness of friends...

Scott Morrison choked back tears during a press conference about coronavirus as he spoke about his grandmother's experience living through the Great Depression.

A letter signed by global leaders past and present has urged G20 to prevent a 'global recession becoming a global depression'. Tony Blair and Gordon, among other signatures, support the creation of an $193bn fund.

PETE JENSON: Andres Iniesta opens up on his 24 years in football in a new film 'The Unexpected Hero'. It covers his amazing career on the pitch and the battles he has endured off of it.

An iconic character gets a new look with the first trailer for HBO's reboot of Perry Mason, starring Matthew Rhys (The Americans).

Speaking to Jameela Jamil on her I Weight podcast, the Legally Blonde actress, 44, revealed that her 'anxiety manifests as depression' and after giving birth to her three children

Michelle Obama is preparing to announce her endorsement of Joe Biden and bring her star power to his presidential campaign.

Hairdresser and former model Tonie Bond (pictured ) has won more than £20,000 after being ordered by her boss to pick up dog mess from the salon car park when they found out she was Muslim

'I actually deal with anxiety and depression on a regular basis, so I got to be honest, the first few weeks I was the least anxious I've ever been,' Sara Sampaio told fans, before admitting she's now feeling a 'little bit more down and anxious.'

Australia is set to experience the 'biggest contraction' in national output and income since the Great Depression as it grapples with the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

The singer, 31, gave an honest account of how she is managing her mental health during lockdown in an Instagram question and answer session on Thursday.

Tech firm Compass Pathways, has raised £64million from investors, including Peter Thiel, the Paypal co-founder. It wants to carry out research into psilocybin from magic mushrooms.

A model who lost 75 per cent of her hair due to an auto-immune condition and stress has revealed how she restored it to its lustrous best in seven simple steps.

Elly Lees, a former customer services officer, alleges she watched a Jetstar aircraft nearly plough into parents and their children at Gold Coast Airport on June 24, 2018.

Larry Kudlow said Friday that even though the second quarter of fiscal year 2020 will be worse than the first, he believes the 'worst is nearly over' of economic depression from coronavirus.

Elaine Kalache, from Canberra, whose weight escalated after living off an unhealthy diet has shed more than half her body weight naturally after cutting out oils, sugar and fried foods.

Pete Russell, 27, originally from Long Eaton, and his wife Hannah, 25, from Bingham, decided to leave England for sunnier climates after a series of tragic events, which involved losing a child.

2,000 unemployed people were given a €560 (£490) handout every month in a two-year trial, but Finland's PM Sanna Marin (pictured) does not plan to introduce such an income.

The Bachelorette alum, 34, said in her new web show that the addiction began after she was prescribed with the anti-anxiety medication during a severe bout of depression.

Chuck Schumer said Thursday Democrats are looking to pass a relief package as massive and far-reaching as those implemented during the Great Depression under Franklin D. Roosevelt.

She's been filling in for mom Christie, who broke her arm. This season's star-studded cast also features Hannah Brown, James Van Der Beek, Karamo Brown, Lamar Odom and Kate Flannery.

Kaitlyn couldn't hide her contempt for Fleiss when the subject of the dancing competition came up. 'They won't let me [go on the show], ever,' the reality star/podcast host/ former dancer dished.

The 21-year-old celebrity offspring appeared to have a spring in her step as she smiled for the cameras while heading into the DWTS studio.

Christie Brinkley proved she was a cool mom when she joined her kids Sailor, 22, and Jack, 24, at Disneyland on Sunday.

The Honolulu, Hawaii native fell rose to take a gander at a prop left over from the dance routine - but she did not catch the chair as she made her way down, falling onto the ground.

Sailor Brinkley-Cook beamed in a festive blue ball gown as she dressed up like Cinderella for Dancing With The Stars' Disney night. She was joined by her fellow dancers in Disney garb.

The 65-year-old stunner looked impossibly chic as she followed her son Jack, 24, into the terminal wearing a beige trench coat with leggings.

The 21-year-old model sobbed as she was surprisingly sent home on Monday's episode of Dancing With The Stars despite her repeated high scores.

'It was nice for him to text me on my birthday,' the pageant queen told Us Weekly after performing on Dancing With The Stars. Hannah celebrated her 25th birthday a month ago.