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Health Minister Doesn’t Know How Many Hospitals Have Declared Critical Incidents Due To Covid
Coronavirus
Health Minister Doesn’t Know How Many Hospitals Have Declared Critical Incidents Due To Covid
A health minister has said there is uncertainty over how many NHS trusts have declared critical incidents due to fast-moving increases in Covid patients.
Boris Johnson Warns NHS Will Face “Considerable” Pressure Over Coming Weeks
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Warns NHS Will Face “Considerable” Pressure Over Coming Weeks
Boris Johnson has warned that the NHS will face “considerable” pressure throughout January due to the Omicron variant, but ruled out bringing in any further coronavirus restrictions.
Nadhim Zahawi Says If Parents Can’t Get Lateral Flow Tests They Should “Refresh Their Webpage”
Coronavirus
Nadhim Zahawi Says If Parents Can’t Get Lateral Flow Tests They Should “Refresh Their Webpage”
Nadhim Zahawi said the government had tripled the number of lateral flow tests available ahead of the new school term, despite none showing as available on the government website.
Can Boris Johnson Make It Through 2022 As Prime Minister?
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Can Boris Johnson Make It Through 2022 As Prime Minister?
After a bruising end to 2021 for Boris Johnson, even some of the most loyal Tory MPs are left asking if he will still be the man to lead their party by the end of this year.
The Westminster Winners And Losers Of 2021
Parliament
The Westminster Winners And Losers Of 2021
There’s no such thing as a quiet year in politics, but even by Westminster’s high bar for chaos and calamity, 2021 was no normal 12 months.
Vaccines, Sleaze And Rebellion: A Timeline Of Key Moments From A Tumultuous Year In UK Politics
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Vaccines, Sleaze And Rebellion: A Timeline Of Key Moments From A Tumultuous Year In UK Politics
2021 has been a momentous year in UK Politics. Here's PoliticsHome's timeline of all the biggest moments, from world first in vaccination to by-election bombshells.
Meet Parliament's New Rebels
Parliament
Meet Parliament's New Rebels
Good governance requires a bit of rebellion. It keeps the leaders on their toes and shows the many sides of an argument, even among those allegedly politically aligned.
Labour Is Training Up A New Generation Of “Competent” And “Normal” Future MPs
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Labour Is Training Up A New Generation Of “Competent” And “Normal” Future MPs
As 2021 draws to a close, and the Conservative Party finds itself plummeting in the polls, Labour has been busy priming up a fresh crop of “competent” and “normal” potential future parliamentary candidates.
All The Major Covid Backlogs Government Must “Get A Grip” Of In 2022
Coronavirus
All The Major Covid Backlogs Government Must “Get A Grip” Of In 2022
The government faces a daunting list of Covid-induced backlogs in 2022 across a wide range of departments.
How The Cabinet Office Became Boris Johnson's Troubleshooting Empire
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How The Cabinet Office Became Boris Johnson's Troubleshooting Empire
Almost every major problem faced by UK governments at some point filters through the Cabinet Office.
Government Rules Out New Covid Restrictions Before New Year
Coronavirus
Government Rules Out New Covid Restrictions Before New Year
The government has confirmed there will be no new restrictions before the New Year after Boris Johnson was briefed today on Covid figures from the Christmas weekend.
A Year In Vaccines: How The UK Become A World-Leader In Mass Vaccination
Coronavirus
A Year In Vaccines: How The UK Become A World-Leader In Mass Vaccination
On 8 December 2020, 90-year-old grandmother Margaret Keenan became the first person in the world to receive a Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine outside clinical trials. Since then, over 47 million people — around 82% of the UK population — have had two vaccine doses.
New Omicron Data Has 'Glimmer Of Christmas Hope' But More Research Needed, Says Leading Scientist
Coronavirus
New Omicron Data Has "Glimmer Of Christmas Hope" But More Research Needed, Says Leading Scientist
It is too early to "downgrade" the seriousness of Omicron despite this week's positive data on the new variant, a leading scientist has said.
Boris Johnson Urges People To Gift One Another By Getting Vaccinated
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Urges People To Gift One Another By Getting Vaccinated
Boris Johnson has urged the public to get their booster jab in his Christmas message, describing it as an "invisible and invaluable present" for everyone in the country.
People With Omicron Are 50-70% Less Likely To Be Hospitalised Than Other Covid Cases
Coronavirus
People With Omicron Are 50-70% Less Likely To Be Hospitalised Than Other Covid Cases
The UK’s public health body has said that people infected with the Omicron variant of Covid-19 are between 50 and 70% less likely to be admitted to hospital than those infected with other variants.
Foreign Secretary Warns Russia Against Incursions Into Ukraine After Putin Criticises The West
Foreign affairs
Foreign Secretary Warns Russia Against Incursions Into Ukraine After Putin Criticises The West
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has criticised Russian President Vladimir Putin for inflaming tension with Ukraine today after he said the contested Donbas region should be determined by the people who live there.
Government Urged To Be Cautious Over 'Good News' Suggesting Omicron Is Milder
Coronavirus
Government Urged To Be Cautious Over "Good News" Suggesting Omicron Is Milder
A leading health figure has urged the government to be cautious with studies published yesterday suggesting that Omicron may be milder than previous Covid variants.
Low Dose Covid Vaccine Should Be Offered To Vulnerable Primary School Age Children
Coronavirus
Low Dose Covid Vaccine Should Be Offered To Vulnerable Primary School Age Children
A lower dose Covid vaccine has been approved for use in vulnerable children aged five to 11-years-old in the UK by drugs regulator the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Wales Will Re-Introduce Rule-Of-Six In New Covid Restrictions From Boxing Day
Coronavirus
Wales Will Re-Introduce Rule-Of-Six In New Covid Restrictions From Boxing Day
People living in Wales will have to abide by the rule-of-six and 2m social distancing rules in public places from Boxing Day according to a a suite of new restrictions announced by First Minister Mark Drakeford to try and slow the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid.
Met Says It May Look Again At Downing Street Parties – But Only If Inquiry Uncovers New Evidence
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Met Says It May Look Again At Downing Street Parties – But Only If Inquiry Uncovers New Evidence
The Metropolitan police has suggested it may look again at investigating the parties that allegedly took place in Downing Street last Christmas – but only if the Cabinet Office inquiry turns up new evidence and provides it to them.
Fewer Than A Fifth Of People Would Support Matt Hancock Returning To Cabinet
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Fewer Than A Fifth Of People Would Support Matt Hancock Returning To Cabinet
Fewer than a fifth of people would support Matt Hancock returning to a top job in government, an exclusive new poll for PoliticsHome has found.
Minister Warns Against Making New Year’s Plans You Can’t Cancel In Case Of Covid Rules
Coronavirus
Minister Warns Against Making New Year’s Plans You Can’t Cancel In Case Of Covid Rules
The care minister Gillian Keegan has admitted there is “uncertainty” over whether further Covid restrictions will have to be brought in soon after Christmas.
Boris Johnson Confirms No More Covid Restrictions Will Come In Before Christmas
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Confirms No More Covid Restrictions Will Come In Before Christmas
The Prime Minister has confirmed there will not be any further coronavirus restrictions put in place in England before Christmas.
Hogmanay And Other Large Events In Scotland Cancelled, Nicola Sturgeon Confirms
Coronavirus
Hogmanay And Other Large Events In Scotland Cancelled, Nicola Sturgeon Confirms
Large Hogmanay celebrations have been cancelled in a bid to control the surge in Omicron cases in Scotland.
Rishi Sunak Announces Grants Of Up To £6,000 For Businesses Affected By Omicron Variant
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak Announces Grants Of Up To £6,000 For Businesses Affected By Omicron Variant
The Treasury has announced a £1 billion support package for hospitality and leisure businesses suffering from the impact of the spread of Omicron, which will allow pubs and restaurants to claim up to £6000.
Ministers Want More Time To Study 'Key' Hospitalisation Data Before Imposing New Covid Rules
Coronavirus
Ministers Want More Time To Study "Key" Hospitalisation Data Before Imposing New Covid Rules
Hospitalisations will be the "key" metric that the government uses to determine whether to bring in more stringent restrictions in response to Omicron, a senior Cabinet minister has said.
No New Covid Restrictions After Marathon Cabinet Meeting
Coronavirus
By Adam Payne, Kate Proctor and Alain Tolhurst
No New Covid Restrictions After Marathon Cabinet Meeting
Boris Johnson has decided against introducing further Covid restrictions in England for now after a lengthy Cabinet meeting on Monday, but warned that he might have to do so soon.
Dominic Raab Claims Boris Johnson Wearing A Suit Proves There Wasn't A No.10 Garden Party
Coronavirus
Dominic Raab Claims Boris Johnson Wearing A Suit Proves There Wasn't A No.10 Garden Party
An image showing Boris Johnson, his family, and multiple staff gathered in the 10 Downing Street garden doesn't portray Covid rule-breaking because the Prime Minister can be seen wearing a suit, Dominic Raab has insisted.
Liz Truss Will Become Britain's Lead Negotiator On The Northern Ireland Protocol
Brexit
Liz Truss Will Become Britain's Lead Negotiator On The Northern Ireland Protocol
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will become Britain's lead negotiator on the Northern Irish protocol, after Lord David Frost quit as Boris Johnson's Brexit minister in another dramatic blow to the PM.
Sajid Javid Won't Rule Out Further Coronavirus Restrictions Ahead Of Christmas
Coronavirus
Sajid Javid Won't Rule Out Further Coronavirus Restrictions Ahead Of Christmas
Sajid Javid has refused to rule out introducing further restrictions ahead of Christmas to deal with the Omicron variant.
Major Incident Declared In London As PM Holds Emergency Cobra Meeting On Omicron Spread
Coronavirus
Major Incident Declared In London As PM Holds Emergency Cobra Meeting On Omicron Spread
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has declared a major incident in London as he says he is “incredibly concerned” about the spread of the Omicron variant in the capital.
Tories Give Boris Johnson Until May Elections To Clean Up His Act Or Be Ousted
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Tories Give Boris Johnson Until May Elections To Clean Up His Act Or Be Ousted
Boris Johnson is being given a final chance by Tory MPs to turn things around for the May elections next year, or face being ousted after a damaging month was capped by the devastating by-election defeat in North Shropshire.
Labour And Lib Dems Urged To Form Anti-Tory Alliance After By-Election Bombshell
Communities
Labour And Lib Dems Urged To Form Anti-Tory Alliance After By-Election Bombshell
Labour and the Liberal Democrats are facing calls to work more closely together at the next general election by those keen to oust the Conservatives, after the Lib Dems' shock victory in the North Shropshire by-election.
Shock Tory By-Election Loss Shows They Can No Longer Rely On Pro-Brexit Vote, Top Pollster Says
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Shock Tory By-Election Loss Shows They Can No Longer Rely On Pro-Brexit Vote, Top Pollster Says
The Conservative party's stunning defeat in Leave-voting North Shropshire to the pro-Remain Lib Dems could be a sign they can no longer rely anti-EU sentiment to win votes, leading pollster Sir John Curtice has said.
Boris Johnson Warned He's In 'Last Orders Time' After Crushing North Shropshire Loss
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Boris Johnson Warned He's In "Last Orders Time" After Crushing North Shropshire Loss
A senior Conservative MP has said Boris Johnson is on the cusp of being ousted as Prime Minister after the party's stunning defeat to the Liberal Democrats in the North Shropshire by-election.
The Lib Dems Have Stunned The Tories With A Shock By-Election Win In North Shropshire
Communities
The Lib Dems Have Stunned The Tories With A Shock By-Election Win In North Shropshire
The Liberal Democrats have won the North Shropshire by-election from the Tories, after a tense battle for the seat in a campaign fraught with allegations of scandals involving Prime Minister Boris Johnson.