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Renewed Hope For Northern Ireland Government Return After May Elections
Renewed Hope For Northern Ireland Government Return After May Elections
Brexit
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.
Top Stories: James Cleverly Signs Off Windsor Framework With EU, £1bn Lost Covid Grants
Home affairs
Top Stories: James Cleverly Signs Off Windsor Framework With EU, £1bn Lost Covid Grants
Keir Starmer Has Published Tax Return Showing More Than £100k Outside Earnings
Political parties
Keir Starmer Has Published Tax Return Showing More Than £100k Outside Earnings
Top Stories: Rail Strikes Suspended, Rishi Sunak Announces Wales Freeports
Political parties
Top Stories: Rail Strikes Suspended, Rishi Sunak Announces Wales Freeports
Rishi Sunak Has Published Tax Return Showing Millions In Outside Income
Political parties
Rishi Sunak Has Published Tax Return Showing Millions In Outside Income
Deflated Brexit Rebels Fail To Thwart Comfortable Windsor Framework Win For Rishi Sunak
Brexit
Deflated Brexit Rebels Fail To Thwart Comfortable Windsor Framework Win For Rishi Sunak
Boris Johnson Believed He Was 'Entitled' To Trust Advice That Lockdown Parties Didn't Break Rules
Political parties
Boris Johnson Believed He Was "Entitled" To Trust Advice That Lockdown Parties Didn't Break Rules
The House Live
Women in Westminster: The 100 2023 list is revealed
Communities
By Baroness Jenkin of Kennington
Women in Westminster: The 100 2023 list is revealed
Nicola Sturgeon is leaving on her own terms with a legacy to be proud of
Political parties
By John Nicolson MP
Nicola Sturgeon is leaving on her own terms with a legacy to be proud of
The Professor Will See You Now
Political parties
By Professor Philip Cowley
The Professor Will See You Now
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Renewed Hope For Northern Ireland Government Return After May Elections
Renewed Hope For Northern Ireland Government Return After May Elections
Brexit
The Met Police must embrace reform to survive
The Met Police must embrace reform to survive
By Jamie Klingler
Home affairs
Unions 'Won't Rest' In Fight For Pay Deals After Success For NHS And Rail
Unions "Won't Rest" In Fight For Pay Deals After Success For NHS And Rail
Health
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What Does The Independent Budget Watchdog Say About Jeremy Hunt's Plans?
Economy
What Does The Independent Budget Watchdog Say About Jeremy Hunt's Plans?
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt referred to the assessment of the Office for Budget Responsibility at the start of his Spring Budget statement to the House of Commons on Wednesday, including their forecast that "the UK will not now enter a technical recession this year". 
Why Are Supermarkets Running Out Of Some Fruits And Vegetables?
Environment
Why Are Supermarkets Running Out Of Some Fruits And Vegetables?
Some supermarkets have placed sales limits on certain fruits and vegetables as a result of shortages of certain products including tomatoes and salad leaves.
Who's In And Who's Out In The Race To Replace Nicola Sturgeon As SNP Leader?
Political parties
Who's In And Who's Out In The Race To Replace Nicola Sturgeon As SNP Leader?
Kate Forbes and Humza Yousaf are among the top names who have formally declared their intention to run to become Scottish National Party leader and First Minister of Scotland after Nicola Sturgeon resigned from the job last week.
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Boris Johnson Inflames Rebellion Against Rishi Sunak's Windsor Framework
Brexit
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
Brexit
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.
Top Stories: Boris Johnson To Publish Defence Ahead Of Partygate Probe, Met Police Could Be Broken Up
Political parties
Top Stories: Boris Johnson To Publish Defence Ahead Of Partygate Probe, Met Police Could Be Broken Up
Boris Johnson’s lawyers will publish a dossier of evidence on Monday to argue he did not knowingly mislead Parliament over ‘partygate’, ahead of Wednesday’s privileges committee, which will question him on the matter.
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 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.
Boosted Tories Are Optimistic Of A Comeback, But An Election Win Remains 'A Long Way Away'
Economy
Boosted Tories Are Optimistic Of A Comeback, But An Election Win Remains "A Long Way Away"
Rishi Sunak has made it through Budget week without a major hitch, continuing his recent momentum and boosting hopes among Conservative MPs that he is starting to drag his party back to a position where it has a fighting chance at the next General Election.
Jeremy Hunt's Low Key Budget Keeps Tory MPs On Side
Economy
Jeremy Hunt's Low Key Budget Keeps Tory MPs On Side
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Budget appears to have maintained unity within the Conservative party, with few signs of dissent in the early reactions to Wednesday's Spring Budget announcement from Tory backbenchers.
Tory Party Chair Has Apologised For Suella Braverman Email Calling Civil Service An 'Activist Blob'
Political parties
Tory Party Chair Has Apologised For Suella Braverman Email Calling Civil Service An "Activist Blob"
Chairman of the Conservative Party Greg Hands has apologised to the cabinet secretary Simon Case over an email sent to party supporters last week in Suella Braverman's name in which the civil service was described as an "activist blob".
Government To Spend Billions More On Defence In The Face Of Russia And China Threats
Foreign affairs
Government To Spend Billions More On Defence In The Face Of Russia And China Threats
Rishi Sunak has announced an extra £5bn for defence spending, as the government is set to publish its security Integrated review update this afternoon in response to evolving threats from across the globe, including Russia and China.
Government Moving 'At Pace' To Help UK Businesses Hit By Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
Economy
Government Moving "At Pace" To Help UK Businesses Hit By Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
The Government is urgently working on plans to help businesses in the UK after the collapse of US-based Silicon Valley Bank, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said.
Lee Anderson Will Join GB News As Latest Tory MP Host
Political parties
Lee Anderson Will Join GB News As Latest Tory MP Host
Deputy Conservative party chairman Lee Anderson will host a Friday night slot on GB News as the channel increases its roster of Tory MPs, PoliticsHome has learned.
Labour Calls For Regional Job Support To Tackle Economic Inactivity
Political parties
Labour Calls For Regional Job Support To Tackle Economic Inactivity
Labour has called for a more dynamic approach to tackling the UK’s economic inactivity issues by tailoring employment support at a local level and expanding the accessibility of Job Centre support.
Leading Housing Campaigner 'Frustrated' With Labour Over Lack Of Lisa Nandy Meeting
Home affairs
Leading Housing Campaigner "Frustrated" With Labour Over Lack Of Lisa Nandy Meeting
Housing campaigner Kwajo Tweneboa has said he is “frustrated” with Labour, having “never met or spoken to” shadow Secretary of State, Lisa Nandy.
Tories Are Finally Rallying Behind Rishi Sunak, But He Still Has Big Problems Outside Westminster
Brexit
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.
Labour Shadow Cabinet 'Twinned' With Target Areas For Local Elections
Political parties
Labour Shadow Cabinet "Twinned" With Target Areas For Local Elections
Labour’s shadow cabinet have been “twinned” with key areas ahead of this year’s local elections, in the hope that the party's top names will be able to “help mobilise members”.
Chief Partygate Investigator Sue Gray Appointed As Keir Starmer's Chief of Staff
Political parties
Chief Partygate Investigator Sue Gray Appointed As Keir Starmer's Chief of Staff
Veteran civil servant Sue Gray, who led last year's 'partygate' investigation, has left her government position to take up a senior role in Labour as leader Keir Starmer's chief of staff.
Boris Johnson Will Find It 'Very Difficult' To Vote For Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Deal
Brexit
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.
Top Stories: Labour Sets Sights On Sue Gray, SNP Leadership Hustings Begin, Tories Hold Away Day
Coronavirus
Top Stories: Labour Sets Sights On Sue Gray, SNP Leadership Hustings Begin, Tories Hold Away Day
Labour is reportedly making moves to hire Sue Gray, the top civil servant who produced last year's damning Partygate report into Covid lawbreaking in Downing Street during lockdown.
No 10 Using Small Boats To Persuade Hardline Tory Brexiteers To Back 'Windsor Framework'
Brexit
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
Brexit
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.
More Labour Than Tory Voters Want To See Tax Cuts In Jeremy Hunt's Budget
Economy
More Labour Than Tory Voters Want To See Tax Cuts In Jeremy Hunt's Budget
A new poll has found Conservative voters would prefer Chancellor Jeremy Hunt prioritise debt reduction over tax cuts if the UK economy improves, while a significant number of Labour voters are keen to see taxes reduced.
Boris Johnson Told DUP To Be Careful About Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
Brexit
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.
Hardline Tory Brexiteers Urged To 'Get Real' And Back Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
Brexit
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.
Betty Boothroyd, First Woman House Of Commons Speaker, Has Died Aged 93
Political parties
Betty Boothroyd, First Woman House Of Commons Speaker, Has Died Aged 93
Baroness Betty Boothroyd, the first woman to hold the role of House of Commons Speaker, has died aged 93, prompting tributes to her "no nonsense" style in the role.
Top Stories: Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Imminent, New Energy Price Cap Announced
Brexit
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.
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Women into Leadership Edinburgh
2023
Edinburgh
Women into Leadership Edinburgh
Net Zero Week 2023
2023
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Net Zero Week 2023
Women into Leadership Online
2023
Online
Women into Leadership Online
Green Infrastructure Week 2023
2023
Online
Green Infrastructure Week 2023