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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
Coronavirus
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'
Coronavirus
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'
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
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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Labour MPs Demand Colleagues Lose Whip Over Palestine Action Vote
Labour MPs Demand Colleagues Lose Whip Over Palestine Action Vote
Foreign affairs
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025 ##sash##
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
Energy
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
By Tim Leunig
Political parties
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
By Emma Lewell MP
Health
House of Lords To Move To QEII Centre While Parliament Restored
House of Lords To Move To QEII Centre While Parliament Restored
Parliament
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Health
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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
Matt Hancock says ‘onus’ is on employers to pay people’s wages if they’re asked to self-isolate under new test and trace plan
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock says ‘onus’ is on employers to pay people’s wages if they’re asked to self-isolate under new test and trace plan
Matt Hancock has said that employers are responsible for paying the wages of anyone asked to self-isolate as the new test and trace programme is launched.
Keir Starmer tells Boris Johnson to ‘get back on track’ after Dominic Cummings row as he demands 24-hour coronavirus test target
Coronavirus
Keir Starmer tells Boris Johnson to ‘get back on track’ after Dominic Cummings row as he demands 24-hour coronavirus test target
The Government needs to “get back on track” in the wake of a major row over whether Dominic Cummings breached lockdown rules, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
Labour demands action on personal protective equipment as survey reveals BAME staff more likely to face shortages
Coronavirus
Labour demands action on personal protective equipment as survey reveals BAME staff more likely to face shortages
Black, asian and minority ethnic (BAME) nursing staff are more likely to have problems accessing protective equipment, a new survey branded “deeply concerning” by Labour has revealed.
Without a proper recovery plan for children, trauma from lockdown could stay with them forever
Coronavirus
By Tulip Siddiq MP
Without a proper recovery plan for children, trauma from lockdown could stay with them forever
There is no time for complacency, and we cannot afford for the next generation to be scarred by the experience of this crisis.
The Breakfast Briefing: What you need to know as the coronavirus Test and Trace programme gets underway
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: What you need to know as the coronavirus Test and Trace programme gets underway
Your essential morning guide to what’s moving in Westminster from the PoliticsHome team.
Public have ‘civic duty’ to take part as NHS Test and Trace programme launches across England
Coronavirus
Public have ‘civic duty’ to take part as NHS Test and Trace programme launches across England
A much-anticipated mass coronavirus contact tracing programme is being launched in England on Thursday, with Health Secretary Matt Hancock telling Brits they have a “civic duty” to take part.
We cannot ignore the silent crisis of poor mental health in the construction industry Partner content
Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
We cannot ignore the silent crisis of poor mental health in the construction industry
We need to offer attention and investment to the mental health of workers just as we do regarding the safety of construction sites, and make sure that every workplace has the resources it needs to support the mental health of its employees.
Cabinet minister Penny Mordaunt says Dominic Cummings row has ‘undermined public health messages’
Coronavirus
Cabinet minister Penny Mordaunt says Dominic Cummings row has ‘undermined public health messages’
The row over Dominic Cummings’ trip to Durham during lockdown has “undermined key public health messages”, Cabinet minister Penny Mordaunt has said.
Boris Johnson hints at u-turn on Universal Credit ban for thousands of migrants after ‘jaw-dropping’ committee grilling
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson hints at u-turn on Universal Credit ban for thousands of migrants after ‘jaw-dropping’ committee grilling
Boris Johnson has hinted that the Government will review rules that prevent thousands of migrants living in the UK from accessing a raft of state benefits despite paying taxes here.
Boris Johnson says Britain ‘did not learn the lessons’ of 2002 Sars pandemic as he is grilled on coronavirus testing delay
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson says Britain ‘did not learn the lessons’ of 2002 Sars pandemic as he is grilled on coronavirus testing delay
Boris Johnson has said a failure to “learn the lessons” of the 2002 Sars pandemic is partly to blame for the UK’s slow switch to a mass testing programme for the coronavirus.
Boris Johnson says inquiry into Dominic Cummings lockdown row ‘not a good use of official time’
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson says inquiry into Dominic Cummings lockdown row ‘not a good use of official time’
Boris Johnson has dismissed calls from MPs for an inquiry into his senior adviser’s trip to Durham during the coronavirus lockdown.
Boris Johnson orders review of two-metre social distancing rule to help pubs re-open
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson orders review of two-metre social distancing rule to help pubs re-open
Boris Johnson has asked Government experts to look again at the two-metre social distancing rule in the hope it can be reduced.
Coronavirus
By NASUWT
HSE must now be called on to advise on the safe reopening of schools and colleges
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) must be urgently tasked by Government with providing guidance and advice to schools and colleges about the safety of reopening to more pupils, the NASUWT-The Teachers’ Union, has told ministers.
Every Conservative MP who has condemned Dominic Cummings as lockdown row escalates
Coronavirus
Every Conservative MP who has condemned Dominic Cummings as lockdown row escalates
A rolling list of every Conservative MP that has broken party ranks to condemn Dominic Cummings. There are widespread calls for the senior aide’s resignation after it was revealed over the weekend that he had travelled from London to Durham during the nationwide coronavirus lockdown.
Coronavirus
By NASUWT
Government must set out how plans for wider school reopening will meet obligations under the Equality Act 2010
The NASUWT-The Teachers’ Union has raised urgent concerns with the Prime Minister over the re-opening of schools and the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 infections and deaths on black and minority ethnic children, young people and adults
Dominic Cummings row: Minister says families should 'try their best' to follow lockdown rules
Coronavirus
Dominic Cummings row: Minister says families should 'try their best' to follow lockdown rules
Families should "try their best" to follow the lockdown rules following the row over Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham, a minister has said.
Inside the Liaison Committee as senior MPs prepare to grill Boris Johnson on coronavirus and Dominic Cummings
Coronavirus
By Sebastian Whale
Inside the Liaison Committee as senior MPs prepare to grill Boris Johnson on coronavirus and Dominic Cummings
Boris Johnson will appear before the powerful Liaison Committee for the first time this afternoon, to face questions over his handling of coronavirus, the economy and Dominic Cummings. Committee chairs past and present talk to Sebastian Whale about getting the truth out of the PM
How will we recover from the coronavirus crisis if we can’t trust Boris Johnson to do the right thing?
Coronavirus
By Darren Jones MP
How will we recover from the coronavirus crisis if we can’t trust Boris Johnson to do the right thing?
Public confidence is plummeting. We need a clear and coherent strategy to lift the lockdown and get our workers, businesses and consumers on the road to recovery
Crowding kills: A&Es must be redesigned to fight Covid-19 Partner content
Coronavirus
By Royal College of Emergency Medicine
Crowding kills: A&Es must be redesigned to fight Covid-19
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine calls on MPs help reset the delivery of Emergency Care by supporting the redesign and rebuilding of many Emergency Departments to prevent the further spread of Covid-19.
The Breakfast Briefing: Today’s committee grilling will cap a grim few days for Boris Johnson as the Dominic Cummings row continues
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Today’s committee grilling will cap a grim few days for Boris Johnson as the Dominic Cummings row continues
Your essential morning guide to what’s moving in Westminster from the PoliticsHome team
Heritage at risk: protecting Britain's cultural treasures
Coronavirus
By Lord Cormack and Sir Tim Laurence
Heritage at risk: protecting Britain's cultural treasures
Our historic buildings, museums and galleries are some of our country’s greatest assets. It is vital we sustain them
Dominic Cummings row: Labour accuses government of ‘flip flopping’ amid confusion over lockdown fines review
Coronavirus
Dominic Cummings row: Labour accuses government of ‘flip flopping’ amid confusion over lockdown fines review
Labour has accused ministers of “flip-flopping” over lockdown fines, after the Government made clear there would be no review of lockdown fines despite Matt Hancock saying the issue would be “looked at”.
Boris Johnson’s poll lead cut by nine points in a week as Dominic Cummings row rumbles on
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson’s poll lead cut by nine points in a week as Dominic Cummings row rumbles on
The Conservatives’ poll lead over Labour has suffered a sharp week-on-week fall amid a bitter row over Dominic Cummings’ lockdown journey from Durham to London.
Dominic Cummings row: Matt Hancock says government will ‘look at’ fines imposed if lockdown breached for childcare
Coronavirus
Dominic Cummings row: Matt Hancock says government will ‘look at’ fines imposed if lockdown breached for childcare
Matt Hancock has said he will ask the Treasury to “look at” fines issued for breaking lockdown rules where the breach was on childcare grounds, in the wake of a major row over Dominic Cummings’ trip to Durham.
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025