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Tributes paid to Frank Field, former Labour minister, who has died aged 81
Long-serving MP dedicated Westminster career to tackling social issues including child poverty and modern slaveryTributes from...
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Sunak’s weakening of climate targets ‘retrograde’, says former Tory minister
Claire O’Neill, a former climate minister, says PM’s move was to ‘try and create political division...
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Rwanda bill puts global refugee rights in danger, says UN and Council of Europe – UK politics latest
International concern over new law increases as UN high commissioner for refugees says it marks ‘step...
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Jeremy Hunt’s scope for tax cuts hit by higher-than-expected borrowing
Government borrowed £120.7bn in the last financial year, with just under £12bn in MarchBusiness live –...
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‘No more delay’ over Rwanda bill, says Sunak ahead of press conference – UK politics live
PM to publicly warn peers to back down but treatment of Afghans remains a concern for...
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Labour are ahead in the polls, but have they won hearts and minds? These charts suggest not
There are signs Labour’s polling lead is a bit soft. But with the Tories trailing in...
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Peter Hain calls for inquiry into MoD’s alleged role in Saudi bribes scandal
Government auditors must look into claims of complicity in corruption on arms deals with UK, says...
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Outgoing Tory MPs take lucrative second jobs and ‘swan off on jollies’
Sixty four Tories and four independent MPs who lost party whip plan to stand down from...
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Tory MP from slave-owning family set to gain £3m from sale of former plantation
Caribbean historians want Richard Drax to pay reparations – but now Barbados plans to buy his...
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Rishi Sunak says he will make Commons ‘sit and vote until it’s done’ on Rwanda – UK politics live
Prime minister says not getting people into work is ‘irresponsible burden’ as he says ‘next parliament,...
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Sunak announces disability benefit curbs to tackle ‘sicknote culture’
PM launches consultation on personal independence payment amid ‘spiralling’ disability welfare billRishi Sunak has announced fresh...
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Tory activist ‘appalled’ by party’s response to Mark Menzies claims
Katie Fieldhouse says Conservative party failed to act after she reported incident in early JanuaryThe Conservative...
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Those signed off feeling depressed classed as incapable of work, says Stride
Work and pensions secretary attacks system of dealing with minor mental health problems as PM takes...
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India seeks UK carbon tax exemption in free trade deal talks
Exclusive: India seeking to use approach of UK election as bargaining chip and any exemption would...
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Rishi Sunak’s approval rating hits record low for a PM, suggests poll – UK politics live
Rating of -59 is record low for a prime minister in modern times – matching John...
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Tory MP loses whip after claims he used party funds to pay ‘bad people’
Mark Menzies allegedly spent £14,000 of campaign funds on medical costs and demanded £6,500 from aide...
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Cameron and Truss: former PMs stage their comebacks – Politics Weekly UK
How much should Britain get involved in the conflict in the Middle East? The Guardian’s John...
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Sunak considering exemptions to Rwanda bill for some Afghans
Lords also press ministers to allow independent Rwanda monitoring as deportation bill returns to CommonsUK politics...
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Sunak faces final showdown with Lords over Rwanda bill – UK politics live
Peers pass four amendments inserting safeguards into bill, including exempting migrants who helped British troopsDavid Cameron,...
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NatCon conference to resume after Brussels court overturns closure order
Belgian PM condemns move by local mayor to shut down radical rightwing conference as ‘unconstitutional’The NatCon...
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Labour aiming to draw closer to Europe on foreign and security issues
Party hopes to attend meetings of EU foreign affairs council should it win UK electionDavid Lammy:...
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MPs’ vote on gradual smoking ban set to expose Tory splits over key Sunak policy – UK politics live
PM’s plan to prevent those under 16 ever being able to buy tobacco should pass due...
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Smoking ban: Liz Truss takes aim at ‘unelected’ health department officials
Former PM launches apparent attack on civil servants over plans she said had been put ‘in...
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What does Liz Truss’s book tell us about her American ambitions?
The former prime minister spent just 49 days in office but wants to stay on the...