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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
Political parties
The Rundown Podcast: The Government's War With The Civil Service
Angry Civil Servants Say They Were Blindsided By Plans To Suspend Graduate Scheme
Political parties
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'
Political parties
Downing Street Confirms Boris Johnson Will Not Get Any More Fines Over "Partygate"
Met Police Concludes Downing Street Investigation Having Issued 126 Fines
Political parties
Met Police Concludes Downing Street Investigation Having Issued 126 Fines
Keir Starmer Accuses Boris Johnson Of Doing The “Hokey-Cokey” Over Windfall Tax
Political parties
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
Political parties
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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We must break the cycle of short-termism and futureproof levelling up
Political parties
By Will Tanner
We must break the cycle of short-termism and futureproof levelling up
The biggest test of levelling up is whether it can survive a change in the political weather. The United Kingdom economy has been unbalancing for decades and will only be rebalanced by the concerted effort of successive governments.
Trade Secretary Says Downing Street Staff With Partygate Fines Have Broken The Law
Political parties
Trade Secretary Says Downing Street Staff With Partygate Fines Have Broken The Law
International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan has conceded that Downing Street staff who receive a fixed penalty notice for breaching lockdown rules broke the law after a day of mixed messages from Number 10 on the matter.
Tories Urged To Be “Mindful” Of Language Following Boris Johnson Trans Joke
Political parties
Tories Urged To Be “Mindful” Of Language Following Boris Johnson Trans Joke
MPs have been urged to be considerate of the language they use around trans issues after Boris Johnson faced backlash for a “flippant” joke referencing trans identity.
UK Toughens Russia Sanctions And Pledges More Until 'Every Single' Troop Leaves Ukraine
Defence
UK Toughens Russia Sanctions And Pledges More Until "Every Single" Troop Leaves Ukraine
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has toughened sanctions on Russia further after Putin claimed economic measures amounted to "total war".
Downing Street Refuses To Say Whether Staff With Partygate Police Fines Broke The Law
Political parties
Downing Street Refuses To Say Whether Staff With Partygate Police Fines Broke The Law
Downing Street has refused to endorse Justice Secretary Dominic Raab's view that government staff who receive a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) from the Metropolitan Police over parties in Whitehall and Downing Street during lockdown broke the law.
Tory MP Jamie Wallis Has Come Out As Trans
Political parties
Tory MP Jamie Wallis Has Come Out As Trans
Jamie Wallis, the Tory MP for Bridgend, has praised the “incredible support” of their colleagues as they announce that they are trans.
Senior Tories Urge Johnson To Sack Officials Given Partygate Fixed Penalty Notices By Met
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Senior Tories Urge Johnson To Sack Officials Given Partygate Fixed Penalty Notices By Met
Senior Tory MPs want Boris Johnson to sack officials who are being issued Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for their involvement in parties held in Downing Street and Whitehall during lockdown.
Boris Johnson Does Not Believe He Misled The Commons Over Partygate And Will Not Correct The Record
Political parties
Boris Johnson Does Not Believe He Misled The Commons Over Partygate And Will Not Correct The Record
The Prime Minister does not believe he misled MPs when he told the Commons in December that “all guidance was followed completely" in Downing Street during lockdown, a No 10 spokesperson has confirmed.
Where Are They Now? Duncan Hames
Political parties
By Georgina Bailey
Where Are They Now? Duncan Hames
Duncan Hames, Liberal Democrat MP for Chippenham (2010 - 2015)
Met Police Issue 20 Fixed Penalty Notices In First Wave Of Partygate Response
Political parties
Met Police Issue 20 Fixed Penalty Notices In First Wave Of Partygate Response
The Metropolitan Police has announced that it is issuing 20 Fixed Penalty Notices to people involved in parties held in Whitehall and Downing Street during lockdown, with more set to follow.
Labour MP Dawn Butler Announces She Has Been Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
Political parties
Labour MP Dawn Butler Announces She Has Been Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
Labour MP Dawn Butler has announced that she was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2021, but insists she will make a “full recovery” as the cells were at a “very early stage”.
Mothers Fleeing Ukraine With Children Are Asked For Father's Consent In 'Nightmare' Home Office Visa Process
Communities
Mothers Fleeing Ukraine With Children Are Asked For Father's Consent In "Nightmare" Home Office Visa Process
UK sponsors of Ukrainian refugees have criticised the Home Office over lengthy delays and a "ludicrous" online visa application process that has left people stranded in Ukraine as they wait for updates.
Education Secretary Pledges To Do 'Everything In My Power' To Keep Schools Open As Covid Cases Rise
Coronavirus
Education Secretary Pledges To Do "Everything In My Power" To Keep Schools Open As Covid Cases Rise
Nadhim Zahawi has said it was a "mistake" to close schools in response to Covid because of the impact on children's education and mental health.
Transport Secretary Calls For 'Brazen' P&O Boss To Quit After Mass Sackings
Economy
Transport Secretary Calls For "Brazen" P&O Boss To Quit After Mass Sackings
Transport secretary Grant Shapps has urged the P&O boss Peter Hebblethwaite to consider his position as the scandal over the sacking of 800 workers continues to grow.
Tory MP Says Rishi Sunak's Spring Statement Will Have 'Negligible Impact' On Most Vulnerable
Economy
Tory MP Says Rishi Sunak's Spring Statement Will Have "Negligible Impact" On Most Vulnerable
The warning comes as the UK's fiscal watchdog said standards of living are still set to plummet despite Rishi Sunak's latest measures.
Spring Statement: What The Measures Announced By Rishi Sunak Will Mean For Your Household Finances
Economy
Spring Statement: What The Measures Announced By Rishi Sunak Will Mean For Your Household Finances
The Chancellor's Spring set piece came as the UK's fiscal watchdog warned living standards were set to fall at the fastest rate on record.
Tories Want To 'Draw A Line' Under Partygate As Police Expand Investigation
Foreign affairs
Tories Want To "Draw A Line" Under Partygate As Police Expand Investigation
Small business minister Paul Scully has said he hopes the Met Police will reach a "speedy resolution" to the Downing Street investigation, so that the government can focus instead on the Ukraine conflict.
Metropolitan Police Have Begun Interviewing Downing Street Partygate Witnesses
Political parties
Metropolitan Police Have Begun Interviewing Downing Street Partygate Witnesses
Detectives have started interviewing "key witnesses" as part of the Metropolitan Police's investigation into Downing Street parties held during lockdown.
Government's Hope To House Refugees In Sanctioned Oligarch Mansions Faces Legal Delays
Defence
Government's Hope To House Refugees In Sanctioned Oligarch Mansions Faces Legal Delays
Michael Gove's plan to seize mansions in the UK owned by sanctioned Russian oligarchs and use them to temporarily house Ukrainian refugees is facing legal delays.
Labour's Commitment To Nato Must Never Be Allowed To Be Questioned Again
Foreign affairs
By Lord Wood, Tony Lloyd and Siobhain McDonagh
Labour's Commitment To Nato Must Never Be Allowed To Be Questioned Again
Labour's commitment to Nato must be for the very long haul in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Former Maritime Minister Calls For 'Criminal Sanctions' Against P&O After Mass-Sackings
Economy
Former Maritime Minister Calls For "Criminal Sanctions" Against P&O After Mass-Sackings
Nus Ghani, the Conservative former maritime minister has called for the "full weight of the law" to be used against ferry operator P&O after they sacked 800 staff last week.
The new Conservative Friends of Ukraine group is a way for parliamentarians and allies to stand with those under Russian attack
Defence
By John Whittingdale MP
The new Conservative Friends of Ukraine group is a way for parliamentarians and allies to stand with those under Russian attack
No-one who heard President Volodymyr Zelensky’s historic address to Parliament last week could fail to have been moved by his words.
Sajid Javid Says It's 'Not Possible' To Reach Zero-Covid In The UK As Cases Rise Dramatically
Coronavirus
Sajid Javid Says It's "Not Possible" To Reach Zero-Covid In The UK As Cases Rise Dramatically
The Health Secretary has insisted the government's "defence" against Covid is working but said the UK would not be able to implement a "zero Covid" approach due to the emergence of a more infectious form of the Omicron variant.
Are homeowners more conservative? Partner content
Economy
By University of Essex
Are homeowners more conservative?
Traditionally, we think people who own property vote for parties on the right, but new research says otherwise,
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