Politics
No progress on ‘Boris bridge’ across Irish Sea, minister confirms
More than 200 patients recalled over concern about shoulder surgeon
Former speaker John Bercow ‘categorically denies’ all bullying allegations
Boris Johnson to meet Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s husband on her Iran detention
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Government risks undermining net zero push without public support, poll finds
People are not aware of the changes that will be needed to cut the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, polling
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Jess Phillips backs Scottish Labour MP in bid to become deputy leader
Jess Phillips has endorsed Ian Murray as he bids to become Labour’s new deputy leader.Ms Phillips, who on Tuesday ended her own campaign
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UK facing constitutional crisis over Brexit Bill, SNP Westminster leader claims
The UK is facing a constitutional crisis after each of the three devolved administrations voted against Brexit legislation, the SNP’s
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Six prisoners die behind bars each week, campaigners claim
As many as six prisoners die behind bars every week, research has suggested.Campaigners branded the findings a “national
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Rebecca Long-Bailey calls for ‘democratic revolution’ in Labour Party
Rebecca Long-Bailey has announced her backing for a change in the way Labour selects its parliamentary candidates as she called for a
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Jess Phillips quits Labour leadership race
Jess Phillips has abandoned her bid to be Labour leader, acknowledging that she would not be able to unite the party. The outspoken backbencher
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Cabinet to meet in the North to mark Brexit day
Boris Johnson has said next week’s meeting of the Cabinet will be held in the North of England on Friday to mark Britain’s
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Sturgeon to issue update on independence plans within days
Nicola Sturgeon will issue an update on her next steps for independence within days after the Prime Minister’s refusal to allow a
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Ofsted warns minority of schools ‘gaming’ the education system
A minority of schools are still gaming the system and putting their own interests above that of students, Ofsted has warned.The watchdog has raised
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Sinn Fein write to Virgin Media after second debate exclusion
Broadcasters have been criticised after it was announced Leo Varadkar and Micheal Martin will go head to head in a second televised debate, in the
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Labour leadership hopeful Phillips insists she is not an ‘uber Remainer’
Labour leadership contender Jess Phillips has insisted she has no plans for the UK to rejoin the EU after Brexit and is not an “uber
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Why is the Dissolution Honours List controversial?
Jeremy Corbyn’s reported nominations for the Dissolution Honours List have raised eyebrows for including ex-Commons Speaker John
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EU politicians form ‘friendship group’ to build closer UK links ahead of Brexit
A “friendship group” has been set up by Members of the European Parliament, aiming to forge closer links with the UK as it
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Labour in Scotland will decide indyref2 stance, leadership candidates warned
Richard Leonard has told Labour leadership contenders that the Scottish party will decide the position on independence.Mr Leonard told the PA news
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What are the pension rules driving senior doctors to turn down extra shifts?
High earners could end up being given pension tax breaks as part of efforts to get doctors to take on more shifts, The Times has reported.The
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Labour must beat the odds to win again, says deputy leadership hopeful
Scottish Labour’s only remaining MP is pledging to visit every corner of the UK to try to win back support for his party if he becomes
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PM insists Government will get NHS waiting lists down
Boris Johnson has conceded NHS waiting times are “unacceptable” in the face of demands from Jeremy Corbyn for action to help
