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Government Loses Legal Challenge To Avoid Handing Over Boris Johnson's Covid WhatsApps
Government Loses Legal Challenge To Avoid Handing Over Boris Johnson's Covid WhatsApps
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The Cabinet Office has lost a legal challenge to allow them to withhold Boris Johnson's unredacted WhatsApp messages from the Covid inquiry, after it previously claimed they were "unambiguously irrelevant".
Rishi Sunak Tells Covid Inquiry 'Eat Out To Help Out' Was The 'Right Thing To Do'
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Rishi Sunak Tells Covid Inquiry 'Eat Out To Help Out' Was The "Right Thing To Do"
Boris Johnson Denies His Approach To Covid-19 Was 'Let It Rip'
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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
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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
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Matt Hancock Admits His Covid Rulebreaking Was Damaging To Public Confidence
Matt Hancock Says Health Department 'Rose To The Challenge' Of Covid-19 Pandemic
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Matt Hancock Says Health Department "Rose To The Challenge" Of Covid-19 Pandemic
Michael Gove Says Cabinet Office Was Inherently 'Dysfunctional' During Pandemic
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Michael Gove Says Cabinet Office Was Inherently "Dysfunctional" During Pandemic
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Recipes for disaster: Boris Johnson iced by a cake
Coronavirus
By Robert Hutton
Recipes for disaster: Boris Johnson iced by a cake
Vaccinations save lives and money – ministers must do more to ensure take-up
Coronavirus
By Layla Moran MP
Vaccinations save lives and money – ministers must do more to ensure take-up
Our Covid legacy hangs in the balance - can we choose the spirit that drove the vaccine rollout?
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By Ryan Wain
Our Covid legacy hangs in the balance - can we choose the spirit that drove the vaccine rollout?
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Lord Glasman Wrote A Song For The Exiled Crown Prince Of Iran And Played It To Him
Lord Glasman Wrote A Song For The Exiled Crown Prince Of Iran And Played It To Him
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'A straight-talking man of principle': Tribute to George Howarth – by Roger Gale
"A straight-talking man of principle": Tribute to George Howarth – by Roger Gale
By Roger Gale MP
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Defy “Orthodox Economists” To Invest Billions In Reindustrialisation, Labour MPs Urge Burnham
Defy “Orthodox Economists” To Invest Billions In Reindustrialisation, Labour MPs Urge Burnham
Economy
Why Is Social Care Such A Thorny Issue For UK Prime Ministers?
Why Is Social Care Such A Thorny Issue For UK Prime Ministers?
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MPs And Peers Urge Burnham To Launch National Commission On Lords Reform
MPs And Peers Urge Burnham To Launch National Commission On Lords Reform
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What's Going On With The Row Over Boris Johnson's Covid Messages?
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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
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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
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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.
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Homes Under The Hammer: Inside Devon's Housing Crisis
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By Georgina Bailey
Homes Under The Hammer: Inside Devon's Housing Crisis
The tranquil Devon countryside has long been a holiday maker’s dream. Yet the explosion in tourist accommodation and second homes during Covid has seen property prices skyrocket to more than 14 times the average local salary. Georgina Bailey reports.
Downing Street Has Apologised To The Queen Over Parties Held On The Eve Of Prince Phillip's Funeral
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Downing Street Has Apologised To The Queen Over Parties Held On The Eve Of Prince Phillip's Funeral
Downing Street has apologised to Buckingham Palace after reports two parties were held inside Number 10 "at time of national mourning" following the Duke of Edinburgh's death.
Boris Johnson's Former Comms Director Apologises Over No 10 Party In His Honour
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Boris Johnson's Former Comms Director Apologises Over No 10 Party In His Honour
Boris Johnson’s former communications director, James Slack, has apologised “unreservedly” for the “anger and hurt” he caused by attending a Downing Street leaving party, held in his honour last year.
Met Police Will Not Investigate No 10 Parties Unless Internal Investigation Finds Evidence Of A Crime
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Met Police Will Not Investigate No 10 Parties Unless Internal Investigation Finds Evidence Of A Crime
The Metropolitan Police has confirmed it will not investigate reports a party was held at Downing Street in May 2020 unless an internal investigation finds "evidence of behaviour that is potentially a criminal offence."
Boris Johnson’s utter disregard for the rules tramples on the legacy of loved ones we have lost to Covid
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By Lobby Akinnola
Boris Johnson’s utter disregard for the rules tramples on the legacy of loved ones we have lost to Covid
Four-hundred-and-fifteen minutes after the Prime Minister’s “apology” (I make no apology myself for using quotation marks around that word in relation to this all), his face was staring at me once again.
Covid Self-Isolation Will Be Cut To Five Days In England From Monday
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Covid Self-Isolation Will Be Cut To Five Days In England From Monday
Sajid Javid has confirmed that the minimum self-isolation period for those who test positive for Covid-19 and their close contacts will be cut from seven days to five.
MPs Want To Block Sourcing Of Medical Equipment From Regions With 'Genocide Risk'
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MPs Want To Block Sourcing Of Medical Equipment From Regions With "Genocide Risk"
MPs are planning to back a new amendment to the Health and Care Bill to prevent the sourcing of healthcare equipment from regions of the world where a “serious risk of genocide” is believed to be taking place.
Boris Johnson’s pathetic defence of the Downing Street party is plain offensive – he should show some decency and resign
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By Afzal Khan MP
Boris Johnson’s pathetic defence of the Downing Street party is plain offensive – he should show some decency and resign
The revelations of parties at Downing Street, Ministers breaking their own rules, and the deceit and dishonesty apparent at the heart of this government are an insult to the bereaved families who have suffered so much over the last two years.
High Court Rules Government 'VIP Lane' For PPE Procurement Was 'Unlawful'
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High Court Rules Government "VIP Lane" For PPE Procurement Was "Unlawful"
The government's operation of a "high priority lane" to allow MPs and ministers to recommend PPE suppliers was "unlawful", the High Court has ruled.
Ministers Accused Of Hiding 'Woeful' Lack Of Ex-Teachers Returning To Classrooms To Fill Covid Gaps
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Ministers Accused Of Hiding "Woeful" Lack Of Ex-Teachers Returning To Classrooms To Fill Covid Gaps
Labour has accused ministers of trying to hide what appears to be a scant response to the government's call for former teachers to return to the classroom to cover staff off sick with Covid-19.
Exasperated Tories Warn 'BYOB' Downing Street Party Could Spell 'Ruin' For Boris Johnson
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Exasperated Tories Warn "BYOB" Downing Street Party Could Spell "Ruin" For Boris Johnson
Furious Tory MPs are once again questioning Boris Johnson’s leadership following allegations he attended a pre-organised garden party in Downing Street while the UK was under a strict lockdown.
Labour Challenges Prime Minister To 'Come Clean' On Downing Street 'BYOB' Party
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Labour Challenges Prime Minister To "Come Clean" On Downing Street "BYOB" Party
Boris Johnson will be in a "very, very difficult" situation if he is found to have broken the rules by attending a lockdown-breaking Downing Street garden party in May, a senior Labour figure has predicted.
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Cost Of Living Crisis Poses A “Catastrophic” Threat To Domestic Abuse Victims, Campaigners Warn
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Cost Of Living Crisis Poses A “Catastrophic” Threat To Domestic Abuse Victims, Campaigners Warn
The rising cost of living and the end of the £20 Universal Credit uplift could mean domestic violence victims “feel forced to stay with perpetrators”, campaigners have warned.
Michael Gove Suggests That Free Lateral Flow Tests Will Soon Be Dropped
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Michael Gove Suggests That Free Lateral Flow Tests Will Soon Be Dropped
Michael Gove has dropped a major hint that free lateral flow tests will be phased out in the coming the months, just a day after his Cabinet colleague Nadhim Zahawi sought to shoot down the suggestion.
Nadhim Zahawi Says There Are No Plans To Scrap Free Lateral Flow Tests
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Nadhim Zahawi Says There Are No Plans To Scrap Free Lateral Flow Tests
The government has no immediate plans to scrap free lateral flow tests, according to Nadhim Zahawi, the Secretary of State for Education.
Covid in Parliament: What Is Westminster's 'New Normal'?
Coronavirus
By Laurence Sleator
Covid in Parliament: What Is Westminster's 'New Normal'?
As Omicron continues to rage, and with the end of the pandemic proving elusive, how will Westminster adjust to the ‘new normal’? Laurence Sleator takes the temperature of a febrile Parliament
Boris Johnson Faces Ballot Box Backlash Unless Tax Rise Is Scrapped To Ease Cost Of Living Crisis
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Boris Johnson Faces Ballot Box Backlash Unless Tax Rise Is Scrapped To Ease Cost Of Living Crisis
Senior Conservatives are calling on Boris Johnson to abandon plans to raise National Insurance this April, or face a backlash from voters at the May local elections.
Minister Admits “It’s Not Normal” To Have Army Deployed To Tackle Covid In London Hospitals
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Minister Admits “It’s Not Normal” To Have Army Deployed To Tackle Covid In London Hospitals
The minister for London has underlined the severity of the decision to deploy 200 army personnel to hospitals in the capital to tackle a rise in Covid patients and staff absences, describing the situation as "not normal".
Teachers Feeling The Strain Of Covid Staff Absences Are Sceptical About Volunteer Scheme
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Teachers Feeling The Strain Of Covid Staff Absences Are Sceptical About Volunteer Scheme
Just days into a new term teachers across the country have told PoliticsHome they are already facing severe staffing challenges as a result of Covid sickness and are having to make changes to the way pupils are taught. 
Government Scraps Pre-Departure Covid Tests And Quarantine For Travellers Into The UK
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Government Scraps Pre-Departure Covid Tests And Quarantine For Travellers Into The UK
Boris Johnson has confirmed that pre-departure Covid tests for international arrivals in the UK will no longer be required from Friday.
Labour Says Households Face An 'Iceberg' Of Rising Bills In PMQs Attack On Cost Of Living Crisis
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Labour Says Households Face An "Iceberg" Of Rising Bills In PMQs Attack On Cost Of Living Crisis
Boris Johnson has defended his government's handling of the economy despite rising inflation rates.
Rail Unions Say New Covid Testing Regime Is “Not Enough” To Stop Train Cancellations
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Rail Unions Say New Covid Testing Regime Is “Not Enough” To Stop Train Cancellations
Rail unions are calling for government to bring in enhanced social distancing measures to prevent more staff being forced into Covid self-isolation as services across the UK face severe disruption as a result of staff shortages.
Government Temporarily Suspends PCR Tests To Confirm A Positive Lateral Flow Result
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Government Temporarily Suspends PCR Tests To Confirm A Positive Lateral Flow Result
The requirement to order a PCR test when testing positive for Covid-19 with a lateral flow is being temporarily suspended to try and reduce the amount of time people need to self-isolate.
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