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After Six Months In No 10, Fixing The NHS Is Still Rishi Sunak’s Biggest Test
Health
After Six Months In No 10, Fixing The NHS Is Still Rishi Sunak’s Biggest Test
Rishi Sunak has completed six months as Prime Minister, but despite having returned his chaotic party to a state of relative stability and clawed back some points from Labour in the polls, whether he can fix the crisis in the NHS remains his biggest barrier to staying in office.
Nurses Strike Cut Short By Government Legal Challenge
Health
Nurses Strike Cut Short By Government Legal Challenge
A government legal challenge has succeeded in cutting short planned industrial action by nurses next week after the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) rejected a pay deal.
Government Eases Stance On Detaining Children In Illegal Migration Bill
Home affairs
Government Eases Stance On Detaining Children In Illegal Migration Bill
Immigration minister Robert Jenrick has confirmed the Government would make some concessions on child refugees and safe routes in its flagship Illegal Migration Bill, following pressure from backbench MPs.
UK Could Lead The World In Tackling Cyber Threats As Rapid Change Leaves 'Huge Scale' Gaps
Technology
UK Could Lead The World In Tackling Cyber Threats As Rapid Change Leaves "Huge Scale" Gaps
There is an opportunity for the UK to become a "world leader" in closing the gaps in cyber security employment, according to a new report which outlines how governments and businesses are struggling globally to keep up with fast changes in technology.
Andrew Bridgen Has Been Expelled From The Conservative Party
Political parties
Andrew Bridgen Has Been Expelled From The Conservative Party
MP Andrew Bridgen has been expelled from the Conservative party following the recommendation of a disciplinary panel.
UK Has Evacuated More Than 300 People From Sudan With More Flights Planned
Defence
UK Has Evacuated More Than 300 People From Sudan With More Flights Planned
More than 300 people have been evacuated by the UK from Sudan as part of British efforts to help people escape the region following the outbreak of violence, Downing Street has confirmed.
Growing Calls For 'Flexibility' On Child Migrant Rights As Sudan Crisis Escalates
Foreign affairs
Growing Calls For "Flexibility" On Child Migrant Rights As Sudan Crisis Escalates
The Government is under mounting pressure over rights for child migrants after Conservative MPs and human rights bodies suggested children fleeing Sudan could face deportation under a new UK law.
Sudan Evacuation Flights Will Continue 'As Long As Possible'
Foreign affairs
Sudan Evacuation Flights Will Continue "As Long As Possible"
Downing Street has said that flights evacuating British nationals from Sudan will continue for “as long as possible”, but the situation in the country remains “volatile” despite the ceasefire.
Government Warns Of 'Rapidly Deteriorating' Situation In Sudan As Evacuation Pressure Builds
Foreign affairs
Government Warns Of "Rapidly Deteriorating" Situation In Sudan As Evacuation Pressure Builds
Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell has said the situation in Sudan is "extremely grave" in a statement to the House of Commons on Monday afternoon, as pressure builds on government to evacuate British nationals from the region.
How Government Seeks To Curb Human Rights Courts In Illegal Migration Bill
Home affairs
How Government Seeks To Curb Human Rights Courts In Illegal Migration Bill
The controversial Illegal Migration Bill will be debated in the Commons this week including amendments to further limit the powers of human rights courts in the UK and Europe.
Diane Abbott Loses Labour Whip After Racism Comments
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Diane Abbott Loses Labour Whip After Racism Comments
Former shadow home secretary Diane Abbott has had the Labour whip removed after she appeared to compare racism against Jewish people to prejudice experienced by people with red hair.
Oliver Dowden Hopes Dominic Raab Resignation Won't Cause 'Letting Up' In Civil Service
Political parties
Oliver Dowden Hopes Dominic Raab Resignation Won't Cause "Letting Up" In Civil Service
Dominic Raab’s resignation over bullying claims should not lead to “letting up in the high standards” expected of civil servants, Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden has said.
Is Northern Ireland's Political Deadlock Running Out Of Road?
Brexit
Is Northern Ireland's Political Deadlock Running Out Of Road?
There is a growing feeling on both sides of the Irish Sea that an unavoidable moment of truth is fast approaching the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) as the party appears to be running out of road in its ongoing boycott of Northern Ireland's political institutions.
Civil Service Bosses Pledge To Learn From Dominic Raab Inquiry 'Shortcomings'
Political parties
Civil Service Bosses Pledge To Learn From Dominic Raab Inquiry "Shortcomings"
Civil service bosses have pledged to learn from “shortcomings” in the process of investigating complaints against ministers, following today’s publication of the report into Dominic Raab’s behaviour.
Julian Knight Won't Stand At The Next Election After Losing Tory Whip
Political parties
Julian Knight Won't Stand At The Next Election After Losing Tory Whip
Julian Knight has announced that he will not stand at the next election and will not be seeking to get the Conservative whip back after the police dropped the investigation into a sexual assault allegation against him, which he denies.
Oliver Dowden Replaces Dominic Raab As Deputy Prime Minister In Mini Cabinet Reshuffle
Political parties
Oliver Dowden Replaces Dominic Raab As Deputy Prime Minister In Mini Cabinet Reshuffle
Oliver Dowden will become deputy prime minister while Alex Chalk will take on the role of justice secretary in a mini reshuffle of Rishi Sunak's cabinet triggered by Dominic Raab's resignation over bullying allegations.
Tory MPs Have 'Lots Of Sympathy' For Dominic Raab After Bullying Report Resignation
Political parties
Tory MPs Have "Lots Of Sympathy" For Dominic Raab After Bullying Report Resignation
Conservative MPs have expressed “lots of sympathy” for Dominic Raab, after the former Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister resigned from Government over bullying allegations.
Rishi Sunak Criticises Historic 'Shortcomings' Around Dominic Raab Bullying Inquiry
Political parties
Rishi Sunak Criticises Historic "Shortcomings" Around Dominic Raab Bullying Inquiry
Rishi Sunak has criticised process “shortcomings” following an inquiry into bullying allegations made against Dominic Raab, over which the former justice secretary and deputy prime minister has resigned from government.

Dominic Raab Bullying Report Finds He Acted In An 'Intimidating Manner' As Justice Secretary
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Dominic Raab Bullying Report Finds He Acted In An "Intimidating Manner" As Justice Secretary
The inquiry into whether Dominic Raab bullied civil service staff has found cases where he had acted in an "intimidating manner", although concludes he did “not intend” to upset or humiliate staff.
Dominic Raab Has Resigned Following Bullying Allegations
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Dominic Raab Has Resigned Following Bullying Allegations
Dominic Raab has resigned from government in response to a report into his behaviour following allegations of bullying by civil service staff.
Labour Wants Local Authorities To Have A Say On Asylum Seeker Accommodation
Home affairs
Labour Wants Local Authorities To Have A Say On Asylum Seeker Accommodation
The Labour Party is tabling an amendment to the government’s Illegal Migration Bill that would put a duty on the home secretary to consult with local authorities when choosing areas for asylum seeker accommodation.
Senior Tory Tells Rishi Sunak To Take “Leap Of Faith” And Offer Doctors New Pay Deal
Health
Senior Tory Tells Rishi Sunak To Take “Leap Of Faith” And Offer Doctors New Pay Deal
Tory chair of the health select committee Steve Brine wants Rishi Sunak to take “a leap of faith” and offer a new pay deal to doctors, to end the long-running industrial action before further strikes are announced.

Rishi Sunak Warns A Failing Stormont Will Harm Unionism, As Pressure Grows On The DUP
Brexit
Rishi Sunak Warns A Failing Stormont Will Harm Unionism, As Pressure Grows On The DUP
Rishi Sunak has renewed his call for the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to rejoin Stormont, telling the closing day of a major conference in Belfast that Northern Ireland's political institutions being out of action "will not bolster" unionism.
Online Safety Bill 'Could Pose Risk' To Balance Of Power Between Government And Tech Firms, Peer Warns
Technology
Online Safety Bill "Could Pose Risk" To Balance Of Power Between Government And Tech Firms, Peer Warns
The Online Safety Bill risks trying to do too much too quickly while giving too much power to the secretary of state, according to a Conservative peer.
'Institutional Racism' Is Driving High Rate Of Black Maternity Deaths, Says Labour MP
Health
"Institutional Racism" Is Driving High Rate Of Black Maternity Deaths, Says Labour MP
Labour MP and black maternal health advocate Bell Ribeiro-Addy has told PoliticsHome “the government is very clearly ignoring the factors of race" after a new report showed black women are four times more likely to die in childbirth than their white peers. 
Humza Yousaf Urged To Remove SNP Treasurer Colin Beattie From Key Public Role
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Humza Yousaf Urged To Remove SNP Treasurer Colin Beattie From Key Public Role
Humza Yousaf should remove SNP treasurer Colin Beattie from a key public role, it has been claimed.
DUP Lays Ground For Potential Summer Return To Stormont
Brexit
DUP Lays Ground For Potential Summer Return To Stormont
Hope is growing that the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is preparing for a return to Northern Ireland's political institutions this summer.
Architects Of Good Friday Agreement Urge The DUP To Do 'What's Right' And Rejoin Stormont
Brexit
Architects Of Good Friday Agreement Urge The DUP To Do "What's Right" And Rejoin Stormont
Architects of the Good Friday Agreement have urged the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to end its boycott of Northern Ireland's political institutions at a major conference to mark the 25th anniversary of the historic peace deal.
Unions Say Government Must Improve Teacher Pay To Deliver Plans For Maths To 18
Education
Unions Say Government Must Improve Teacher Pay To Deliver Plans For Maths To 18
There are “not enough teachers” for Rishi Sunak to deliver his plans for compulsory maths to 18, unions have warned today, as schools struggle with recruitment and retention.
Rishi Sunak To Be Investigated By Commons Watchdog Over Possible Failure To Declare An Interest
Economy
Rishi Sunak To Be Investigated By Commons Watchdog Over Possible Failure To Declare An Interest
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is being investigated by the Commons Standards Commissioner over whether he failed to properly declare an interest.
Union Boss Says Nurse Strikes Could Go 'Right Up Until Christmas'
Health
Union Boss Says Nurse Strikes Could Go "Right Up Until Christmas"
General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Pat Cullen has said nursing strikes could last until Christmas after members rejected a pay deal from the government.
Labour Aims For Local Elections Win While Tories Pin Hopes On Sunak’s Personal Brand
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Labour Aims For Local Elections Win While Tories Pin Hopes On Sunak’s Personal Brand
The Labour Party needs to become the biggest party in local government at this year’s local elections to prove it is on track for victory at the next general election, a leading pollster has suggested, as Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak gear up for a huge electoral test next month.
Nurses Reject Government Pay Offer And Announce Fresh Strikes
Health
Nurses Reject Government Pay Offer And Announce Fresh Strikes
Nurses in England have rejected the government’s offer of a pay rise and will go back out on strike later this month, it has been announced.
Civil Service Unions Vow To Ramp Up Strikes After 'Insulting' 4.5% Pay Offer
Economy
Civil Service Unions Vow To Ramp Up Strikes After 'Insulting' 4.5% Pay Offer
Civil service unions have said they will take fresh strike action over "insulting" proposals to limit average pay rises for most civil servants to 4.5% for the coming year at a time when inflation is running at more than double that level.
Parliamentary Staff Could Face “Corporate Manslaughter Charges” If Crumbling Palace of Westminster Claims A Life
Parliament
Parliamentary Staff Could Face “Corporate Manslaughter Charges” If Crumbling Palace of Westminster Claims A Life
As MPs continue to delay plans to renovate the crumbling Palace of Westminster a leading Parliamentary expert says staff would be the ones to face “charges of corporate manslaughter” if someone dies before it is fixed.
Young People Face 'Postcode Lottery' In Child And Adolescent Mental Health Care
Health
Young People Face "Postcode Lottery" In Child And Adolescent Mental Health Care
Young people are waiting up to four years for critical help as waiting lists spiral out of control, as revealed by an exclusive investigation by The House magazine.