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Veteran MP cleared of flouting Covid-19 rules
Veteran MP cleared of flouting Covid-19 rules Sir Bernard Jenkin was alleged to have attended an event on the Parliamentary estate in December 2020. A …
MPs warn of 'fleecehold' on new housing estates
MPs warn of ‘fleecehold’ on new housing estates 46 Tories, including two former housing ministers, call for ban on such arrangements. …
Two ministers quit government in mini-reshuffle
Two ministers quit government in mini-reshuffle Robert Halfon and James Heappey have both announced they will not stand at the next election. The …
Harris set to become new Fine Gael leader later
Harris set to become new Fine Gael leader later Nominations closed at 13:00 local time on Sunday. Mr Harris was the only candidate for the position at …
Campaigning dad of Damilola Taylor dies
Campaigning dad of Damilola Taylor dies The former Nigerian civil servant dedicated years to improving the lives of disadvantaged children in the wake …
I am no longer best man to be Irish PM - Varadkar
I am no longer best man to be Irish PM - Varadkar Leo Varadkar was Ireland#39;s youngest PM in 2017 when he became Fine Gael leader. He currently …
I am no longer best man to be Irish PM - Varadkar
I am no longer best man to be Irish PM - Varadkar Leo Varadkar was Ireland#39;s youngest PM in 2017 when he became Fine Gael leader. He currently …
First Minister Mark Drakeford to officially quit
First Minister Mark Drakeford to officially quit Mark Drakeford will officially step down as first minister of Wales on Tuesday. He led the Welsh …
Stormont minister 'concerned' at PSNI Pride stance
Stormont minister ‘concerned’ at PSNI Pride stance Andrew Muir, who is gay, was speaking as part of a BBC Spotlight programme into the …
The highs and lows of First Minister Mark Drakeford
The highs and lows of First Minister Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford, who is standing down as Wales#39; first minister on Tuesday, proved popular with …
Mood among Tory MPs darkens as PM faces questions
Mood among Tory MPs darkens as PM faces questions The mood in the Conservative Party is dark, and it has noticeably darkened over the past few days. …
Ed Davey calls for 'once-in-generation' election
Ed Davey calls for ‘once-in-generation’ election The party leader focused on the NHS in his speech in York on Sunday setting out reforms …
Councils told to consider residents' views on LTNs
Councils told to consider residents’ views on LTNs Councils will have to consider local residents’ views before introducing new low …
Abbott hits out at racism in politics after donor row
Abbott hits out at racism in politics after donor row Frank Hester is reported to have said the MP made him want to hate all black women. Ms Abbott …
Ex-home secretaries warn against politicising extremism
Ex-home secretaries warn against politicising extremism Priti Patel, Sajid Javid and Amber Rudd said cross-party support is needed to defeat …