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Rishi Sunak Tells Covid Inquiry 'Eat Out To Help Out' Was The 'Right Thing To Do'
Rishi Sunak Tells Covid Inquiry 'Eat Out To Help Out' Was The "Right Thing To Do"
Coronavirus
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has defended his own decision-making as chancellor during the Covid-19 pandemic, and told the Covid Inquiry that the Eat Out To Help Scheme was the "right thing to do".
Boris Johnson Denies His Approach To Covid-19 Was 'Let It Rip'
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Denies His Approach To Covid-19 Was "Let It Rip"
Boris Johnson Blames 'Default Mindset' For Failings In Government's Early Response To Covid-19 Pandemic
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Blames "Default Mindset" For Failings In Government's Early Response To Covid-19 Pandemic
Matt Hancock Admits His Covid Rulebreaking Was Damaging To Public Confidence
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock Admits His Covid Rulebreaking Was Damaging To Public Confidence
Matt Hancock Says Health Department 'Rose To The Challenge' Of Covid-19 Pandemic
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock Says Health Department "Rose To The Challenge" Of Covid-19 Pandemic
Michael Gove Says Cabinet Office Was Inherently 'Dysfunctional' During Pandemic
Coronavirus
Michael Gove Says Cabinet Office Was Inherently "Dysfunctional" During Pandemic
Chris Whitty Says Government Was 'Too Late' To Act In First Wave Of Covid-19 Pandemic
Coronavirus
Chris Whitty Says Government Was "Too Late" To Act In First Wave Of Covid-19 Pandemic
Opinion
Is the UK ready for the next pandemic? Partner content
Coronavirus
By Coalition for Global Prosperity
Is the UK ready for the next pandemic?
Are we ready for the next Covid?
Coronavirus
By Zoe Crowther
Are we ready for the next Covid?
Covid-19 Inquiry: Children deserve a proper explanation for what went on during the pandemic
Coronavirus
By Dan Paskins
Covid-19 Inquiry: Children deserve a proper explanation for what went on during the pandemic
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In Greater Manchester, we have a plan to put prevention at the heart of the health system
In Greater Manchester, we have a plan to put prevention at the heart of the health system
By Andy Burnham
Health
PM Says Criticism Of India Trade Deal Is 'Incoherent Nonsense'
PM Says Criticism Of India Trade Deal Is "Incoherent Nonsense"
Economy
Labour MPs Warn New Restrictions On International Students Could Compound The University Funding Crisis
Labour MPs Warn New Restrictions On International Students Could Compound The University Funding Crisis
Education
Michael Ellam: The EU Sherpa Resetting The UK-EU Relationship
Michael Ellam: The EU Sherpa Resetting The UK-EU Relationship
Foreign affairs
Why Westminster’s biggest parliamentary group is calling for a commission on electoral reform
Why Westminster’s biggest parliamentary group is calling for a commission on electoral reform
By Alex Sobel MP and Lizzi Collinge MP
Political parties
The Fragmented Party System Could Spell Chaos At The Next Election
The Fragmented Party System Could Spell Chaos At The Next Election
Political parties
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What's Going On With The Row Over Boris Johnson's Covid Messages?
Coronavirus
What's Going On With The Row Over Boris Johnson's Covid Messages?
A row has exploded between the government and the inquiry into its response to the Covid pandemic in recent days over how much access inquiry chair Baroness Hallett should have to Boris Johnson's private messages and diaries from the time.
Out of office – how the pandemic has changed the face of British high streets
Coronavirus
By Chaminda Jayanetti
Out of office – how the pandemic has changed the face of British high streets
Exclusive analysis by The House reveals how the pandemic has accelerated a leap in office vacancies in London and the Home Counties. What impact will the trend have on our high streets – and the future of work?
Brexit Has Left A £30m Funding Black Hole At Medicines Regulator
Coronavirus
Brexit Has Left A £30m Funding Black Hole At Medicines Regulator
The UK's medicines regulator has privately warned it has lost tens of millions in revenue as a result of Brexit changes.
Coronavirus news
What lay behind the UK’s ‘political decision’ to opt out of the EU’s ventilator procurement scheme?
Coronavirus
By Sebastian Whale
What lay behind the UK’s ‘political decision’ to opt out of the EU’s ventilator procurement scheme?
The most senior Foreign Office official told MPs that ministers had been made aware of the scheme but made a "political decision" not to take part
Coronavirus: Dominic Raab set for first ‘hybrid’ Prime Minister’s Questions as virtual Commons plan gets go ahead
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Dominic Raab set for first ‘hybrid’ Prime Minister’s Questions as virtual Commons plan gets go ahead
Ministers will face their first virtual Commons grillings from Wednesday after plans for a “hybrid” chamber were approved amid the nationwide coronavirus lockdown.
Campaigner of the Week: Chi Onwurah
Coronavirus
By Sebastian Whale
Campaigner of the Week: Chi Onwurah
On a historic day for Parliament, the Labour frontbencher speaks to Sebastian Whale about her campaign to set up a virtual House of Commons
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Save the Children
As ‘pandemic’ universal credit claimants receive first payments, Save the Children urges government to protect struggling families
With the first Covid-19 Universal Credit claimants expected to receive their first payments this week, Save the Children is urging the Government to increase social security entitlements to protect families who could be swept into poverty by the crisis.
What is happening in the House of Lords?
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
What is happening in the House of Lords?
As the Houses of Parliament move ‘virtual’, Georgina Bailey talks to some of the leading figures in the Lords about why their approach is different – and when we can see them on the TV again
Boris Johnson to hold talks with Donald Trump as he edges closer to returning to work full-time
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson to hold talks with Donald Trump as he edges closer to returning to work full-time
Boris Johnson is set to hold talks with Donald Trump today as he edges closer to a return to full-time work following his hospitalisation with coronavirus.
Coronavirus
By NASUWT
Honour key workers who have lost their lives to coronavirus on Workers' Memorial Day
The NASUWT-The Teachers’ Union is supporting the call for a minute’s silence at 11am on Workers’ Memorial Day-Tuesday 28 April-to remember all those key workers, including teachers and school staff, who have lost their lives to Coronavirus.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society responds to ONS data showing 300% increase in deaths in care homes
UK Alzheimer’s Society are calling for a dedicated national strategy to support care home residents and their families through the pandemic.
Deaths from coronavirus in the UK 40% higher than previously reported, official figures reveal
Coronavirus
Deaths from coronavirus in the UK 40% higher than previously reported, official figures reveal
The total number of deaths from coronavirus in the UK is 40% higher than previously thought, according to new official data.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF underlines positions on Covid-19 issues
The GGF has underlined its positions on several issues around the developing COVID-19 crisis and its impact on the glass and glazing industry.
Zoom Parliament: a huge step for gender equality and greater diversity
Coronavirus
By Helen Pankhurst
Zoom Parliament: a huge step for gender equality and greater diversity
The House authorities have taken an unusual decision at an exceptional time in our history. This move could have benefits that last well beyond the crisis. 
By creating a network of ‘community shields’ we can stop the spread of Covid-19 – and support those in isolation
Coronavirus
By Caroline Lucas MP
By creating a network of ‘community shields’ we can stop the spread of Covid-19 – and support those in isolation
A community-based response can suppress the spread of Covid-19, provide support to patients in their own homes and give people the reassurance they need that they will be safe when the lockdown is lifted
Coronavirus: Philip Hammond says UK should start ‘reopening the economy’ as calls for lockdown exit plan mount
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Philip Hammond says UK should start ‘reopening the economy’ as calls for lockdown exit plan mount
Britain must start “reopening the economy” to avoid sustained damage from the coronavirus shutdown, former Chancellor Philip Hammond has warned.
Hold public inquiry into ‘grotesque failure’ of PPE for health workers, unions urge
Coronavirus
Hold public inquiry into ‘grotesque failure’ of PPE for health workers, unions urge
The TUC has called for a public inquiry into what it calls the “grotesque” failure to provide adequate personal protective equipment for frontline coronavirus workers.
Coronavirus
By Save the Children
First case of Covid-19 in North East Syria: dire conditions prompt outbreak fears for thousands of children
Families in North-East Syria have already lived through unimaginable horrors – we must act now to give them the best chance of combatting coronavirus.
Coronavirus: More than 140,000 firms have applied for the state to pay the wages of a million workers
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: More than 140,000 firms have applied for the state to pay the wages of a million workers
More than 140,000 firms have applied for the Government to pay the wages of one million of their workers, Rishi Sunak has revealed.
Coronavirus: Justice Secretary warns police not to ‘single out’ people on social media for lockdown breaches
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Justice Secretary warns police not to ‘single out’ people on social media for lockdown breaches
Police officers should not be “singling out” people on social media for flouting the Government’s coronavirus lockdown, the Justice Secretary has said.
Why parliamentary scrutiny matters
Coronavirus
By Bernard Jenkin MP
Why parliamentary scrutiny matters
As we enter the age of ‘virtual’ sitting, it will take time to adapt to the new ways of working. But we must swiftly re-establish our authority as Parliament, writes Bernard Jenkin
Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt urges ministers to 'get a move on' with coronavirus contact tracing
Coronavirus
Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt urges ministers to 'get a move on' with coronavirus contact tracing
Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has urged ministers to "get a move on" with contact tracing in an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Coronavirus
By Building Societies Association
BSA Conference rescheduled for 2021
The Building Societies Annual Conference will now take place on 5 & 6 May 2021 in Liverpool.
The UK must stop coronavirus being weaponised to violate human rights in Hong Kong
Coronavirus
By Andrew Rosindell MP
The UK must stop coronavirus being weaponised to violate human rights in Hong Kong
I have tabled a motion calling for Magnitsky-style sanctions against China, enabling the UK to target individuals who authorise and commit abuses of human rights overseas, showing China their actions will no longer go unchallenged.
Number 10 blames 'unexpected delays' as shipment of PPE from Turkey fails to arrive
Coronavirus
Number 10 blames 'unexpected delays' as shipment of PPE from Turkey fails to arrive
The Government has blamed “unexpected delays” after a shipment of urgently-needed protective equipment for health workers failed to arrive.
Coronavirus: Downing Street warns of second peak as it plays down chances of lockdown being eased soon
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Downing Street warns of second peak as it plays down chances of lockdown being eased soon
Downing Street has warned of the risks of a second wave of coronavirus infections as it played down the chances of lockdown measures being eased in the near future..
Casework in a crisis
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Casework in a crisis
Across the country MPs’ staffers are delivering crucial support to constituents during the coronavirus crisis. Some have seen their workload increase threefold. But are they getting the support they need? Georgina Bailey reports
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Starmer: One Year On
2025
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Starmer: One Year On
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
2025
Portcullis House
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025