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Dominic Raab Admits “Mistakes Were Made” Over Partygate But Says Boris Johnson Has “Learned Lessons”
Dominic Raab Admits “Mistakes Were Made” Over Partygate But Says Boris Johnson Has “Learned Lessons”
Political parties
The justice secretary Dominic Raab has admitted “mistakes were made” in Downing Street after the police inquiry into lockdown parties concluded with 126 fines.
The Rundown Podcast: The Government's War With The Civil Service
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The Rundown Podcast: The Government's War With The Civil Service
Angry Civil Servants Say They Were Blindsided By Plans To Suspend Graduate Scheme
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Angry Civil Servants Say They Were Blindsided By Plans To Suspend Graduate Scheme
Downing Street Confirms Boris Johnson Will Not Get Any More Fines Over 'Partygate'
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Downing Street Confirms Boris Johnson Will Not Get Any More Fines Over "Partygate"
Met Police Concludes Downing Street Investigation Having Issued 126 Fines
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Met Police Concludes Downing Street Investigation Having Issued 126 Fines
Keir Starmer Accuses Boris Johnson Of Doing The “Hokey-Cokey” Over Windfall Tax
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Keir Starmer Accuses Boris Johnson Of Doing The “Hokey-Cokey” Over Windfall Tax
Senior Labour MPs Told To Step Back From Tiverton By-Election Campaign To Make Way For Lib Dems
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Senior Labour MPs Told To Step Back From Tiverton By-Election Campaign To Make Way For Lib Dems
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The Neil Kinnock interview: “As long as I breathe, I’m going to be interested in the Labour Party”
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
The Neil Kinnock interview: “As long as I breathe, I’m going to be interested in the Labour Party”
The Civil Service needs to reform, but this crude approach to job cuts will only lead to poorer governance and public services
Economy
By Lord Kerslake
The Civil Service needs to reform, but this crude approach to job cuts will only lead to poorer governance and public services
Could history be about to repeat itself in Northern Ireland?
Political parties
By Chaminda Jayanetti
Could history be about to repeat itself in Northern Ireland?
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Ex-Iran Detainee Anoosheh Ashoori Is “Extremely” Angry With Boris Johnson
Ex-Iran Detainee Anoosheh Ashoori Is “Extremely” Angry With Boris Johnson
Foreign affairs
Michael Gove’s new restrictive powers over councils risks harming the levelling up agenda
Michael Gove’s new restrictive powers over councils risks harming the levelling up agenda
By Paul Dennett
Communities
Dominic Raab Admits “Mistakes Were Made” Over Partygate But Says Boris Johnson Has “Learned Lessons”
Dominic Raab Admits “Mistakes Were Made” Over Partygate But Says Boris Johnson Has “Learned Lessons”
Political parties
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The Rundown Podcast: The Government's War With The Civil Service
Political parties
The Rundown Podcast: The Government's War With The Civil Service
Labour’s Justin Madders and the Institute for Government's Alex Thomas join PoliticsHome’s Alain Tolhurst and Suzannah Brecknell, co-editor of PoliticsHome's sister publication Civil Service World to pick through the government’s plans to shake up Whitehall with 91,000 job cuts and put an end to working from home.
The Neil Kinnock interview: “As long as I breathe, I’m going to be interested in the Labour Party”
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
The Neil Kinnock interview: “As long as I breathe, I’m going to be interested in the Labour Party”
Lord Kinnock may not have made it to No 10, but he remains a totemic presence in Labour. He shares with Sienna Rodgers his analysis of leaders past and present – and what the party must do to secure a successful future
A Major New Political Force In Northern Ireland Could Rewrite Power Sharing
Brexit
A Major New Political Force In Northern Ireland Could Rewrite Power Sharing
Northern Ireland’s political map was redrawn when nationalist Sinn Fein overtook unionist DUP to become the largest party at last week’s Assembly elections, but it’s the surge of the non-aligned Alliance party that is more likely to raise fundamental questions for the region in the short term.
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Conservative MP Arrested On Suspicion Of Rape And Sexual Assault
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Conservative MP Arrested On Suspicion Of Rape And Sexual Assault
A Conservative MP has been arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual offences that took place over a period of seven years.
Jacob Rees-Mogg Accused Of 'Blind Ideology' After Previously Backing Civil Service Working From Home
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Jacob Rees-Mogg Accused Of "Blind Ideology" After Previously Backing Civil Service Working From Home
Jacob Rees-Mogg has been accused of chasing "cheap headlines" with his push for civil servants to return to the office having previously supported flexible working as part of government efforts to minimise the need for office space used by civil servants.
Labour Insiders Dismiss Accusations Of 'Chaotic' Wakefield By-Election Selection Process
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Labour Insiders Dismiss Accusations Of "Chaotic" Wakefield By-Election Selection Process
Labour insiders have played down accusations of a chaotic process to select their candidate for the upcoming Wakefield by-election which saw local members walk out in protest.
Top Tories Are Quietly Making Moves For A Leadership Bid Despite Boris Johnson Seeming Safe For Now
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Top Tories Are Quietly Making Moves For A Leadership Bid Despite Boris Johnson Seeming Safe For Now
Conversations about the Prime Minister's successor are continuing quietly behind the scenes in Westminster – with former health secretary Jeremy Hunt sparking significant speculation in recent weeks.
UK Has “Scope” To Overhaul Northern Ireland Protocol Without Breaking International Law, Kwasi Kwarteng Claims
Brexit
UK Has “Scope” To Overhaul Northern Ireland Protocol Without Breaking International Law, Kwasi Kwarteng Claims
The government can change the Northern Ireland Protocol without breaking international law, a senior Cabinet minister has insisted.
Downing Street Is Wary Of Weighing In On Keir Starmer’s Resignation Pledge
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Downing Street Is Wary Of Weighing In On Keir Starmer’s Resignation Pledge
Boris Johnson allies have been forced onto the back foot by Keir Starmer’s pledge to resign if he’s fined by Durham police over a lockdown breach, a clear attempt by the Labour leader to take the moral high ground as both party leaders face police investigation.
Jacob Rees-Mogg Insists Cutting 90,000 Civil Servant Jobs Isn't A Return To Austerity
Economy
Jacob Rees-Mogg Insists Cutting 90,000 Civil Servant Jobs Isn't A Return To Austerity
The Prime Minister has asked ministers to draw up plans for cutting more than 90,000 civil servant jobs to free up billions in government spending.
Leaked Memo Shows Tories Were Told To Accuse Labour Of 'Talking To Themselves' In Queen's Speech Response
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Leaked Memo Shows Tories Were Told To Accuse Labour Of "Talking To Themselves" In Queen's Speech Response
A leaked memo shows a list of questions written by the Conservative party's research departments for Tory MPs to use in the Queen's Speech debate.
Partygate Fines For Downing Street Lockdown Breaches Double To More Than 100
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Partygate Fines For Downing Street Lockdown Breaches Double To More Than 100
There have now been more than 100 fines issued over the lockdown-busting parties in Downing Street, the Metropolitan Police has announced.
Where Are They Now? John Leech
Political parties
By John Johnston
Where Are They Now? John Leech
Liberal Democrat MP for Manchester Withington, 2005 - 2015
Government Distances Itself From Tory MP's Claim That People Using Foodbanks Can't Budget
Economy
Government Distances Itself From Tory MP's Claim That People Using Foodbanks Can't Budget
The government has distanced itself from claims made by a Tory MP that record high food bank usage is caused by people not being able to cook or budget properly.
Leader of the Pack: The Mark Spencer Interview
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By Noa Hoffman
Leader of the Pack: The Mark Spencer Interview
Westminster has once again found itself facing a reckoning over sexism, bullying and sleaze allegations. As Leader of the House of Commons, it falls to Mark Spencer to instigate a crackdown. He speaks to Noa Hoffman about where Westminster is failing the public and its own staff, what can be done to bring about change and his journey to Leader of the House. Photography by Baldo Sciacca
Commons Leader Promises A Higher Calibre Of Political Candidate At The Next General Election
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Commons Leader Promises A Higher Calibre Of Political Candidate At The Next General Election
The leader of the House of Commons Mark Spencer has said voters can expect a higher calibre of candidate to stand for parliament in the next general election, as parties will have more time to complete vetting processes.
Firefighters’ Union To Vote On Cutting Ties With The Labour Party
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Firefighters’ Union To Vote On Cutting Ties With The Labour Party
Exclusive: The Labour Party’s union link is at risk of weakening further as the left-wing firefighters’ union FBU is set to vote on disaffiliation from the party at a conference this week.
Ministers 'Very Close' To Agreeing Northern Ireland Protocol Action As DUP Boycotts Stormont
Brexit
Ministers 'Very Close' To Agreeing Northern Ireland Protocol Action As DUP Boycotts Stormont
UK government is "very close" to reaching a decision on what action to take on the Northern Ireland Protocol after the Democratic Unionist Party today fulfilled its threat to refuse to form an Executive in Stormont over their opposition to the post-Brexit treaty.
Keir Starmer Pledges To Resign If Handed Police Fine Over Beer And Curry Event
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Keir Starmer Pledges To Resign If Handed Police Fine Over Beer And Curry Event
Labour leader Keir Starmer has said he will resign if he receives a police fine over a campaign event in Durham during lockdown.
Universities Minister Says Keir Starmer Has Shown 'Sheer Hypocrisy' Over Lockdown Beer
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Universities Minister Says Keir Starmer Has Shown "Sheer Hypocrisy" Over Lockdown Beer
Universities Minister Michelle Donelan has described Keir Starmer's “relentless focus” on calling for the Prime Minister to resign over lockdown breaches after he himself was photographed with a beer during lockdown as smacking of “sheer hypocrisy”.
Tory Ministers See Support Slip Away In ‘Blue Wall’ Seats
Home affairs
Tory Ministers See Support Slip Away In ‘Blue Wall’ Seats
This year’s local elections have been largely described as a ‘disaster’ for the Conservatives and the ‘blue wall’ stronghold shows signs of crumbling in many cabinet ministers’ constituencies.
EU Expects UK To Rip Up The Northern Ireland Protocol After Sinn Fein Victory
Foreign affairs
EU Expects UK To Rip Up The Northern Ireland Protocol After Sinn Fein Victory
The European Union is bracing itself for the UK to take unilateral action on the Northern Ireland Protocol after nationalist party Sinn Fein came out on top in Thursday's Assembly elections.
Senior Tory Says He Faces A “Tough Fight” To Keep His Seat At The Next General Election
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Senior Tory Says He Faces A “Tough Fight” To Keep His Seat At The Next General Election
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has admitted he faces a “tough fight” to keep his seat in the next general election after the Liberal Democrats ate into the Conservative’s vote share in the south of England in this week's local elections.
Northern Ireland Sees Historic Shift After Sinn Fein Elected As The Largest Party
Home affairs
Northern Ireland Sees Historic Shift After Sinn Fein Elected As The Largest Party
Nationalist party Sinn Fein has been elected the largest party in Northern Ireland for the first time ever since the province was formed a century ago.
Labour Insist Claims They Have Failed To Grip The Whole Country Don't Stand Up, But Admit There's Work To Do
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Labour Insist Claims They Have Failed To Grip The Whole Country Don't Stand Up, But Admit There's Work To Do
Labour MPs and officials have dismissed suggestions that the party has failed to get a grip on support across the country, but privately admit there is still a way to go if they want to make serious gains at the next general election.
Choppy Waters Await Boris Johnson After Local Election Results Tories Say Are Bad “On Any Measure”
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Choppy Waters Await Boris Johnson After Local Election Results Tories Say Are Bad “On Any Measure”
According to one government official who was present when Conservative Campaign Headquarters briefed Downing Street on the scale of the Tory party's local election losses on Friday, "nobody was celebrating".
Jewish Councillors Say Barnet Win Is A Step Forward For Labour Relations After Anti-Semitism Allegations
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Jewish Councillors Say Barnet Win Is A Step Forward For Labour Relations After Anti-Semitism Allegations
Jewish councillors have described Labour winning control of Barnet Council as a significant step forward in the party’s efforts to rebuild trust with their community following allegations of anti-semitism in the party under former leader Jeremy Corbyn.
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