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Renewed Hope For Northern Ireland Government Return After May Elections
Renewed Hope For Northern Ireland Government Return After May Elections
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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
Boris Johnson Inflames Rebellion Against Rishi Sunak's Windsor Framework
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Boris Johnson Inflames Rebellion Against Rishi Sunak's Windsor Framework
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
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
How The Windsor Framework Vote Will Work And The Risks It Poses to Rishi Sunak
Brexit
How The Windsor Framework Vote Will Work And The Risks It Poses to Rishi Sunak
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
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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
The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill no longer has any legal justification
Brexit
By Robert Buckland MP
The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill no longer has any legal justification
The Retained EU Law Bill will give ministers a blank cheque to bypass Parliament
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By Lord Kirkhope
The Retained EU Law Bill will give ministers a blank cheque to bypass Parliament
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Labour Is Braced For The Prospect Of A “Game-Changer” By-Election In Scotland
Labour Is Braced For The Prospect Of A “Game-Changer” By-Election In Scotland
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'Hugely Complex' Legislation Is Causing A Backlog Of Bills In The Lords
"Hugely Complex" Legislation Is Causing A Backlog Of Bills In The Lords
Parliament
MP Who Breached Covid Rules Could Face 30-Day Suspension
MP Who Breached Covid Rules Could Face 30-Day Suspension
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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'.
'Mad Dash' Plan To Scrap Thousands Of EU Laws This Year Called 'Bonkers' By Legal Experts
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"Mad Dash" Plan To Scrap Thousands Of EU Laws This Year Called "Bonkers" By Legal Experts
Legal experts have expressed incredulity and concern over the government plan to review thousands of pieces of European Union law by the end of the year, warning that it will put extreme pressure on the civil service, create uncertainty for business, and risk unintended consequences.
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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.
Hardline Tory Brexiteers Urged To 'Get Real' And Back Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
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Hardline Tory Brexiteers Urged To "Get Real" And Back Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
Influential Tory moderates have warned the party's hardline Eurosceptic wing that refusing to support Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Protocol deal would undermine the national interest, as the Prime Minister prepares to reveal his agreement with the European Union in parliament.
Top Stories: Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Imminent, New Energy Price Cap Announced
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Top Stories: Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Imminent, New Energy Price Cap Announced
Rishi Sunak and Ursula von der Leyen will meet today in Berkshire to sign off on a long-awaited Northern Ireland Protocol deal.
Rishi Sunak Set To Announce Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Alongside EU
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Rishi Sunak Set To Announce Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Alongside EU
The UK and European Union are set to announce on Monday that they have finally reached an agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Rishi Sunak's Political Nous Questioned Over 'Patronising' Handling Of Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
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Rishi Sunak's Political Nous Questioned Over "Patronising" Handling Of Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
Rishi Sunak's hope of announcing a Northern Ireland Protocol deal with the European Union this week has fallen apart, and the Prime Minister is now facing questions over what went wrong, and how he intends to get it over the line.
Dozens Of Conservative MPs Prepared To Rebel On Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
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Dozens Of Conservative MPs Prepared To Rebel On Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
Moderate Tories who are opposed to the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill have warned that up to 50 Conservative back benchers would vote against if it ever reached a House of Commons vote, as the party divide over Brexit continues to deepen.
Top Stories: Nurses Hold 'Intensive' Strike Talks With Government, Tory Brexiteers Digging In, Supermarkets Ration Veg
Health
Top Stories: Nurses Hold "Intensive" Strike Talks With Government, Tory Brexiteers Digging In, Supermarkets Ration Veg
Ministers are set to meet with members of the Royal College of Nursing to hammer out a potential deal which could bring major NHS strike action to an end.
DUP And Hardline Brexiteers Plot Response To Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
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DUP And Hardline Brexiteers Plot Response To Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
The staunchest critics of Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Protocol deal with the European Union will meet on Tuesday night as the Prime Minister continues in his bid to win their support.
Former Cabinet Minister Says Northern Ireland Protocol Bill Is No Longer Legal
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Former Cabinet Minister Says Northern Ireland Protocol Bill Is No Longer Legal
A former Cabinet minister has said that the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill is no longer legal, having previously argued that the contentious legislation had justification in law.
Top Stories: Jeremy Hunt Resists Tax Cuts Despite Surplus, Kate Forbes Doubles Down Against Gay Marriage
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Top Stories: Jeremy Hunt Resists Tax Cuts Despite Surplus, Kate Forbes Doubles Down Against Gay Marriage
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said he would "stick with his plans" to reduce debt despite a surprise budget surplus of more than £5 billion in January.
Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Delayed As No 10 Scrambles For DUP Support
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Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Delayed As No 10 Scrambles For DUP Support
Rishi Sunak's ongoing bid to persuade the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to support his Northern Ireland Protocol deal with the European Union, which was expected to be announced early this week, is set to delay the planned timetable for an announcement.
DUP And Tory Brexiteer Backlash Stalls Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
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DUP And Tory Brexiteer Backlash Stalls Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
Rishi Sunak's plans for announcing a Northern Ireland Protocol deal face delay after a backlash from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and hardline Brexiteers in the Conservative party.
Top Stories: Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Deal Hits Resistance, Ministers Blamed For NHS Walkouts
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Top Stories: Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Deal Hits Resistance, Ministers Blamed For NHS Walkouts
Rishi Sunak is facing inevitable resistance over his plans to renegotiate the Northern Ireland Protocol after the DUP indicated it would not support a new deal.
Penny Mordaunt Insists Boris Johnson's Northern Ireland Protocol Intervention Is 'Helpful'
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Penny Mordaunt Insists Boris Johnson's Northern Ireland Protocol Intervention Is "Helpful"
The senior cabinet minister has supported Boris Johnson's intervention as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak closes in on a deal with the European Union.
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