Tag: UK Politics
over 1 year ago
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SNP MP Mhairi Black to step down at general election, citing Westminster's 'toxic' culture

The Paisley and Renfrewshire South MP has become the sixth SNP MP to announce stepping down at the next general election

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Tory deputy chair Lee Anderson suggests eating cat food on his new TV show

MP had previously boasted he could help food bank users ‘cook cheap and nutritious meals on a budget’

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Doctors accuse government of acting ‘in bad faith’ over NHS pay talks

British Medical Association says ministers cancelled meetings and cut off talks

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Tories on course for worst by-election defeat in history in Nadine Dorries’ seat

Poll suggests 24,664 majority could be overturned and caused a major headache for Rishi Sunak

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Labour’s childcare plans ‘have not been cut back and will be on scale of NHS’

Party’s education spokesperson denies reports of intervention from shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Boris Johnson tells Rishi Sunak to override court on Rwanda deportation scheme

PM’s predecessor urges him to change the law after court of appeal shoots down policy

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Boris Johnson backs Covid Inquiry in court battle with Rishi Sunak’s government

Inquiry lawyers warn investigation must not be put into ‘procedural straight-jacket’

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Zac Goldsmith resigns as minister just a day after he was criticised in Partygate report

Minister claims government’s environment record is behind decision

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

‘Concerned’ government eyes temporary nationalisation of Thames Water

England’s largest water company could be put under ‘special administration’ regime

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Labour scraps pledge to bring in rent controls

Lisa Nandy says controlling what landlords can charge could make people homeless

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

UK failing to meet net zero targets, government’s own climate watchdog warns

Ministers ignoring recommendations and heading off-track with climate, Climate Change Committee warns

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Westminster sleaze: All the MPs embroiled in sexual misconduct scandals in parliament

MPs from both the Tories and Labour have faced sanctions over their behaviour in recent years

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Boris Johnson’s Daily Mail job was ‘clear breach’ of government rules

Acoba said former PM’s failure to tell watchdog about new column until 30 minutes before it was announced breached mi...

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Brexit’s 7 biggest headaches, 7 years on from EU referendum

From NHS staff shortages to export woes, the effects of the 2016 vote are still being felt

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Brexit: This is how Britain could actually rejoin the EU

Prominant Remainer Gina Miller explains what would need to happen for Britain to reverse Brexit and return to the bloc

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Brexit: Labour says it will be ‘pragmatic’ and not rejoin EU single market or customs union

‘Mistaken’ to think hard Brexit can be reversed by next government, Lammy warns

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Eurostar could face competition to drive down fares, government says

Rail minister says government is ‘working on’ bringing competition to channel tunnel

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Who is Shaun Bailey? The ‘Jingle and Mingle’ lockdown party host named on Boris Johnson’s resigna...

Bailey has repeatedly stood for election, but parliament has so far evaded him

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Which Tories want to punish Boris Johnson – and which don’t

How senior Tories are planning to vote

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Boris Johnson punishment is ‘overly harsh’, Liz Truss says

But former PM says she will miss vote on whether to sanction her predecessor

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Rishi Sunak rejects calls to strip Boris Johnson of £115,000 a year expenses for life

The former prime minister will be entitled to the Public Duty Costs Allowance

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Revealed: Downing Street staff’s ‘pantomime’ to hide No.10 lockdown breaches

Staff were told to be mindful of cameras while drinking sessions were put into staff Outlook calendars

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

The 7 most damning findings from the report into Boris Johnson misleading parliament

The privileges committee report is packed with detailed criticism of the former prime minister

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Blow for British businesses as EU rules out renegotiating Brexit trade deal for years

Maroš Šefčovič says he does not want to put existing deal ‘in the shredder’

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Keir Starmer tells Rishi Sunak to ‘find a backbone’ and call snap election

Call comes after three Conservative MPs quit to trigger by-elections within 24 hours

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Stop Boris Johnson standing as MP, top Tories urge as they seek end to party turmoil

Ex-PM blasted for ‘political mutiny’ as cabinet minister says the world has ‘moved on’ from Boris

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Nicola Sturgeon arrested in investigation into SNP’s finances

The former first minister is being questioned ‘as a suspect’ by detectives, Police Scotland says

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

The world has moved on from Boris Johnson, Grant Shapps says

Top pollster says signs point to Boris Johnson’s political career being over for now

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Keir Starmer tells Rishi Sunak to ‘find a backbone’ and call snap election

Call comes after three Conservative MPs quit to trigger by-elections within 24 hours

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Tories in turmoil as bitter Boris allies force third by-election in ‘revenge’ attack

Gove defends Sunak as senior figures hit out at ‘narcissistic’ Johnson exit statement – and warn he faces more sanctions

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Tories facing third by-election test as another Boris Johnson ally quits as MP

Nigel Adams stepping down ‘with immediate effect’

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Jacob Rees-Mogg honoured by Boris Johnson as former PM dishes out gongs to Brexit cronies

Brexiteers were rewarded in the list of Boris Johnson’s honours, which has been criticised for rewarding ‘cronies’

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Boris Johnson quits as MP and claims he is victim of ‘Partygate and Brexit witch-hunt’

Decision comes as Partygate probe set to deliver damning verdict – but ex-PM hints at political comeback, saying he w...

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Boris Johnson launches all-out assault on Rishi Sunak amid speculation of possible comeback and l...

Ex-PM says he is leaving parliament ‘for now’ and spells out manifesto for ‘properly Conservative government’

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Boris Johnson’s resignation statement in full

The prime minister has quit over a privileges committee investigation into his conduct

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Boris Johnson dishes out gongs to Brexit cronies in resignation honours list

Brexiteers were rewarded in the list

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Boris Johnson’s resignation honours list in full

The prime minister has awarded seven peerages and more than a dozen other gongs to allies

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Nadine Dorries quits as MP ‘with immediate effect’ and triggers by-election

Rishi Sunak faces potentially difficult by-election contest

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over 1 year ago
independent.co.uk

Brexit: Britain can rejoin EU any time, says ex negotiator Michael Barnier

But ex-Brussels Brexit chief accuses Boris Johnson of disrespecting his own signature

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