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Kemi Badenoch Tells Brexit Detractors She's 'Not An Arsonist'
Kemi Badenoch Tells Brexit Detractors She's "Not An Arsonist"
Brexit
Cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch has told staunch Brexiteers in the Tory party "I am not an arsonist, I'm a Conservative" in a lively committee session focused on the government's recent watering down of plans to do away with thousands of European Union laws by the end of the year.
New Brexit Checks Risk Meat And Cheese Prices Soaring Even Higher
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New Brexit Checks Risk Meat And Cheese Prices Soaring Even Higher
Foreign Fruit Picker Numbers Could Go Up, Not Down As Home Office Hopes
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Foreign Fruit Picker Numbers Could Go Up, Not Down As Home Office Hopes
Kemi Badenoch Is Undeterred By Brexiteer Fury Over EU Law U-turn
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Kemi Badenoch Is Undeterred By Brexiteer Fury Over EU Law U-turn
Rishi Sunak Backs Down On EU Laws But Prepares For Fight On Small Boats
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Rishi Sunak Backs Down On EU Laws But Prepares For Fight On Small Boats
Is Northern Ireland's Political Deadlock Running Out Of Road?
Brexit
Is Northern Ireland's Political Deadlock Running Out Of Road?
Rishi Sunak Warns A Failing Stormont Will Harm Unionism, As Pressure Grows On The DUP
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Rishi Sunak Warns A Failing Stormont Will Harm Unionism, As Pressure Grows On The DUP
The House Live
Lords Diary: Baroness Hoey
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By Baroness Hoey
Lords Diary: Baroness Hoey
Unionists must seize this opportunity to transform Northern Ireland for all
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By Julian Smith MP
Unionists must seize this opportunity to transform Northern Ireland for all
Government must not allow UK life sciences to be levelled down Partner content
Health
By Great Ormond Street Hospital
Government must not allow UK life sciences to be levelled down
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Deeply problematic and toxic culture in Westminster cannot go on
Deeply problematic and toxic culture in Westminster cannot go on
By Debbie Abrahams MP
Parliament
The King’s coronation showed the world Britain treats the Jewish community with dignity and respect
The King’s coronation showed the world Britain treats the Jewish community with dignity and respect
By Baroness Merron
Communities
Pacy and provocative: John Nicolson reviews 'Why Politics Fails'
Pacy and provocative: John Nicolson reviews 'Why Politics Fails'
By John Nicolson MP
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Is Northern Ireland's Political Deadlock Running Out Of Road?
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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.
Rishi Sunak May Have Exorcised The UK's Diplomatic Demons In Renewed Friendship With France
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Rishi Sunak May Have Exorcised The UK's Diplomatic Demons In Renewed Friendship With France
After a winter of economic turmoil Rishi Sunak is still struggling to turn around the government's tattered reputation back home, but on the global stage he is enjoying greater success.
How The Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Will Work And The Big Questions That Remain
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How The Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Will Work And The Big Questions That Remain
The UK and European Union have finally agreed a deal on resolving the Northern Ireland Protocol, dubbed the 'Windsor Framework'.
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DUP Lays Ground For Potential Summer Return To Stormont
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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
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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.
The DUP Warns Joe Biden's Northern Ireland Visit 'Does Not Change' Its Brexit Deal Stance
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The DUP Warns Joe Biden's Northern Ireland Visit "Does Not Change" Its Brexit Deal Stance
Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has warned that President Joe Biden's visit to Northern Ireland "does not change" his party's stance as it continues to block the formation of a government in the region.
Lords Vote On Plan To Bin EU Laws Delayed Until After Local Elections As No10 Tries To Avoid Rebellion
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Lords Vote On Plan To Bin EU Laws Delayed Until After Local Elections As No10 Tries To Avoid Rebellion
A government plan to give peers a vote on legislation that seeks to do away with swathes of European Union law by the end of the year has been postponed until after the local elections in a no10 bid to avoid a major House of Lords rebellion.
Tech Secretary Heads To Brussels For Horizon Science Scheme Talks With EU
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Tech Secretary Heads To Brussels For Horizon Science Scheme Talks With EU
Government is due to hold talks with the European Union about the UK having associate membership of the bloc's science funding and research program, Horizon.
Rishi Sunak Warned UK Can't 'Recreate' Benefit Of EU Science Innovation Scheme Alone
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Rishi Sunak Warned UK Can't "Recreate" Benefit Of EU Science Innovation Scheme Alone
Business leaders across a range of sectors have called on Rishi Sunak to take the UK back into Horizon, the European Union's scientific research and innovation funding scheme, as part of his bid to build a post-Brexit relationship with the bloc.
Renewed Hope For Northern Ireland Government Return After May Elections
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Renewed Hope For Northern Ireland Government Return After May Elections
Government is hopeful that Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) will return to power sharing at Stormont after the region has held local elections in May.
Deflated Brexit Rebels Fail To Thwart Comfortable Windsor Framework Win For Rishi Sunak
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Deflated Brexit Rebels Fail To Thwart Comfortable Windsor Framework Win For Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak's Windsor framework has comfortably passed the House of Commons. Only a small number of Conservative MPs voted against it despite suggestions a significantly larger rebellion was afoot.
Boris Johnson Inflames Rebellion Against Rishi Sunak's Windsor Framework
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Boris Johnson Inflames Rebellion Against Rishi Sunak's Windsor Framework
Senior Conservative MPs including Boris Johnson and Liz Truss have joined the rumbling rebellion against Rishi Sunak's Windsor framework, creating a headache for the Prime Minister as a key element of his deal for Northern Ireland is put to a House of Commons vote.
Hardline Brexit Tories' Lawyers Dismiss 'Useless' Stormont Brake But MPs Delay Verdict On Deal
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Hardline Brexit Tories' Lawyers Dismiss "Useless" Stormont Brake But MPs Delay Verdict On Deal
The European Research Group (ERG) of Conservative MPs have received a damning verdict on Rishi Sunak's Windsor framework for Northern Ireland from their legal team but have decided to delay a final verdict on whether to support it until tomorrow.
DUP MPs 'Unanimously' Agree To Vote Against Rishi Sunak's Windsor Framework
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DUP MPs "Unanimously" Agree To Vote Against Rishi Sunak's Windsor Framework
Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) MPs will vote against Rishi Sunak's Windsor framework on Wednesday, party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has confirmed.
How The Windsor Framework Vote Will Work And The Risks It Poses to Rishi Sunak
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How The Windsor Framework Vote Will Work And The Risks It Poses to Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak will put his Windsor framework deal with the European Union to a House of Commons vote on Wednesday in a bid to get MPs' seal of approval on his work to bring the long-running dispute over Northern Ireland to an end.
Rishi Sunak Won't Promise He Will Reduce Net Migration To Tens Of Thousands
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Rishi Sunak Won't Promise He Will Reduce Net Migration To Tens Of Thousands
Rishi Sunak is refusing to take up a previous Conservative party policy of reducing net migration to the tens of thousands after many failed attempts by Tory governments to deliver it.
DUP Leader Meeting US President Joe Biden To Discuss Windsor Framework
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DUP Leader Meeting US President Joe Biden To Discuss Windsor Framework
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, leader of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), is expected to have face-to-face discussions with US President Joe Biden in Washington later this week as his party continues to weigh up whether to endorse Rishi Sunak's Windsor framework deal.
Belfast MP Says Northern Ireland “Addiction To Veto” Could Compromise Stormont Brake
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Belfast MP Says Northern Ireland “Addiction To Veto” Could Compromise Stormont Brake
A Northern Ireland MP believes devolved government has “an addiction to veto” that means Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Protocol deal could inadvertently add “another layer of dysfunction” to an already volatile political situation.
Tories Are Finally Rallying Behind Rishi Sunak, But He Still Has Big Problems Outside Westminster
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Tories Are Finally Rallying Behind Rishi Sunak, But He Still Has Big Problems Outside Westminster
Rishi Sunak has enjoyed what Conservative MPs say has probably been his strongest week since entering No.10 after getting the Northern Ireland Protocol deal over the line, but there remains concern that deep-set problems for the beleaguered party could mean the momentum is short-lived.
Boris Johnson Will Find It 'Very Difficult' To Vote For Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Deal
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Boris Johnson Will Find It "Very Difficult" To Vote For Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Deal
Boris Johnson has said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Windsor Framework deal is "not about the UK taking back control" and that he would struggle to support it in his first public comments on the agreement.
Government Warned 'Bonfire' Of EU Laws Could Clash With Windsor Framework
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Government Warned "Bonfire" Of EU Laws Could Clash With Windsor Framework
Rishi Sunak's landmark Northern Ireland Protocol deal, the 'Windsor framework', is now facing growing concern that its success could be threatened by the government’s decision to push ahead with its controversial Retained EU Law bill.
No 10 Using Small Boats To Persuade Hardline Tory Brexiteers To Back 'Windsor Framework'
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No 10 Using Small Boats To Persuade Hardline Tory Brexiteers To Back 'Windsor Framework'
Downing Street is telling Conservative MPs who are weighing up whether to back the deal on Northern Ireland that getting it done will improve the chances of an agreement with France on tackling Channel crossings.
Rishi Sunak Allies Are Increasingly Confident They've Quashed Northern Ireland Deal Rebellion
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Rishi Sunak Allies Are Increasingly Confident They've Quashed Northern Ireland Deal Rebellion
Tory MPs who are supportive of Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Protocol deal are confident any rebellion will be small after they piled pressure on hardline Brexiteers in their party to back it.
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British Veterinary Association responds to Northern Ireland Protocol announcement
Top Stories: Rishi Sunak's Belfast Charm Offensive, Economists Warning On Spending Increases
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Top Stories: Rishi Sunak's Belfast Charm Offensive, Economists Warning On Spending Increases
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is in Belfast to promote the Windsor Framework, his new Northern Ireland Protocol deal, to Northern Irish businesses and politicians whose support he hopes to secure.
Boris Johnson Told DUP To Be Careful About Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
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Boris Johnson Told DUP To Be Careful About Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
Boris Johnson has told Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) figures to be cautious about Rishi Sunak's new "Windsor framework" Northern Ireland Protocol deal, announced alongside the European Union today.
Rishi Sunak Confirms A Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Is Done With The EU
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Rishi Sunak Confirms A Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Is Done With The EU
Rishi Sunak has signed a Northern Ireland Protocol deal alongside European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, ending months of deadlock on the contentious trade arrangement.
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