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Former Minister Welcomes Rishi Sunak's 'Willingness To Listen' Despite Continued Scandal
Former Minister Welcomes Rishi Sunak's "Willingness To Listen" Despite Continued Scandal
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Former cabinet minister Theresa Villiers has praised Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for being “willing to listen” to backbenchers, even as Downing Street remains engulfed in scandal since he took office late last year.
Top Stories: Dominic Raab Row Deepens, Liz Truss Plots Comeback, Childcare Pressure For PM
Education
Top Stories: Dominic Raab Row Deepens, Liz Truss Plots Comeback, Childcare Pressure For PM
Inflation Knocks £170m Off Value Of Local Investment Cash, New Data Suggests
Communities
Inflation Knocks £170m Off Value Of Local Investment Cash, New Data Suggests
Top Stories: Sunak Under Pressure To Suspend Raab, Half Of Schools Impacted By Strikes
Education
Top Stories: Sunak Under Pressure To Suspend Raab, Half Of Schools Impacted By Strikes
Labour MP Kim Johnson Has Apologised After 'Unacceptable' Israeli Government Comments
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Labour MP Kim Johnson Has Apologised After "Unacceptable" Israeli Government Comments
Top Stories: Keir Starmer Questions Why Dominic Raab Is Still In Post, Unions Warn Of More Strikes
Defence
Top Stories: Keir Starmer Questions Why Dominic Raab Is Still In Post, Unions Warn Of More Strikes
MPs Insist 1992's Narrow Tory Victory Is A Blueprint For Rishi Sunak To Cling To Power
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MPs Insist 1992's Narrow Tory Victory Is A Blueprint For Rishi Sunak To Cling To Power
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The Mel Stride interview: 'In a tight labour market, every worker is really important'
Economy
By Tali Fraser
The Mel Stride interview: "In a tight labour market, every worker is really important"
Giving rural communities more control over local funding and decision making is key to levelling up
Communities
By Selaine Saxby MP
Giving rural communities more control over local funding and decision making is key to levelling up
Where are they now? Jamie Reed
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By Sophie Church
Where are they now? Jamie Reed
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Top Stories: Dominic Raab Row Deepens, Liz Truss Plots Comeback, Childcare Pressure For PM
Top Stories: Dominic Raab Row Deepens, Liz Truss Plots Comeback, Childcare Pressure For PM
Education
Former Minister Welcomes Rishi Sunak's 'Willingness To Listen' Despite Continued Scandal
Former Minister Welcomes Rishi Sunak's "Willingness To Listen" Despite Continued Scandal
Political parties
Retained EU Law entering last chance saloon in House of Lords – now is the time to listen Partner content
Retained EU Law entering last chance saloon in House of Lords – now is the time to listen
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MPs Insist 1992's Narrow Tory Victory Is A Blueprint For Rishi Sunak To Cling To Power
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MPs Insist 1992's Narrow Tory Victory Is A Blueprint For Rishi Sunak To Cling To Power
Hope and belief that Rishi Sunak can pull off a 1992-style Conservative general election victory is gaining traction among his MPs — in their public statements, at least — despite opinion polls continuing to show large, double-digit leads for the Labour Party.
What You Need To Know About Michael Gove's Post-Grenfell Cladding Crackdown
Communities
What You Need To Know About Michael Gove's Post-Grenfell Cladding Crackdown
Housing Secretary Michael Gove has announced tough new plans to hold developers responsible for funding repair works to buildings with fire safety issues, and warned those who fail to comply could be blacklisted from the market.
The Jonathan Ashworth interview: “We're going to shift power and resources out of Whitehall”
Economy
By Tali Fraser
The Jonathan Ashworth interview: “We're going to shift power and resources out of Whitehall”
Following his keynote speech setting out Labour’s plans for jobs and welfare, Jonathan Ashworth tells Tali Fraser about linking together health and employment services, his childhood experience of benefits and his determination to not become addicted to work.

Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
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Rishi Sunak Formally Announces Leadership Bid As Senior Tory Says Johnson Would Be A 'Guaranteed Disaster'
Economy
Rishi Sunak Formally Announces Leadership Bid As Senior Tory Says Johnson Would Be A "Guaranteed Disaster"
The former chancellor has confirmed he will stand in next week's leadership election as he builds significant support among Tory MPs.
For The Next Tory Leader, Uniting The Party Might Be Impossible
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For The Next Tory Leader, Uniting The Party Might Be Impossible
As the Conservative party prepares to elect its third leader and Prime Minister of 2022, senior Tory figures are asking whether their party is now broken beyond repair.
We must unite or the Conservative Party will suffer an election defeat worse than 1997
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By Tim Loughton MP
We must unite or the Conservative Party will suffer an election defeat worse than 1997
On 1 May, 13 Conservative MPs, 18 Labour and one DUP colleague celebrated 25 years continuous service since first being elected to Parliament.
Penny Mordaunt Formally Announces Leadership Bid
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Penny Mordaunt Formally Announces Leadership Bid
Commons leader Penny Mordaunt is the first candidate to officially announce they are running for the Conservative party leadership after Liz Truss resigned on Thursday.
Ben Wallace Rules Himself Out Of Conservative Leadership Race And Would 'Lean Towards' Boris Johnson
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Ben Wallace Rules Himself Out Of Conservative Leadership Race And Would "Lean Towards" Boris Johnson
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has ruled himself out of the Conservative leadership election and has said he would “lean towards” Boris Johnson becoming Prime Minister.
Labour MP Chris Matheson Resigns And Triggers By-Election After 'Serious Sexual Misconduct' Finding
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Labour MP Chris Matheson Resigns And Triggers By-Election After "Serious Sexual Misconduct" Finding
There will be a by-election in Chester after Labour MP Chris Matheson resigned following an investigation by the Commons Standards watchdog.
MPs Declaring Support For Possible Candidates Ahead Of Deadline
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MPs Declaring Support For Possible Candidates Ahead Of Deadline
Conservative MPs have been declaring their support for possible candidates to be the next Prime Minister, as the competition to succeed Liz Truss is set to be completed in just a week.
Tory Party Sets Out New Rules For Running Week Long Leadership Contest
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Tory Party Sets Out New Rules For Running Week Long Leadership Contest
Leadership candidates will need support from 100 MPs to secure their spot on the ballot as Tory officials attempt to speed up the selection process.
Who Replaces Liz Truss? Here Are The Leading Runners And Riders
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Who Replaces Liz Truss? Here Are The Leading Runners And Riders
Tory leadership hopefuls have just a week to win support from their party following the dramatic resignation of Liz Truss. But who could win the race to become the UK's next Prime Minister?
Opposition Parties Call For General Election Amid 'Mess' And 'Utter Shambles' Of Liz Truss Resignation
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Opposition Parties Call For General Election Amid 'Mess' And 'Utter Shambles' Of Liz Truss Resignation
Opposition politicians are calling for a general election following the “mess” and “utter shambles” in government that has led to Liz Truss’s resignation as Prime Minister.
Liz Truss Announces Her Resignation
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Liz Truss Announces Her Resignation
Liz Truss has announced that she will resign as Prime Minister after just 44 days in 10 Downing Street.
All The Tory MPs Calling For Liz Truss To Resign
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All The Tory MPs Calling For Liz Truss To Resign
Liz Truss's premiership is crumbling as more Conservative MPs break cover to call on her to stand down.
Government Still Won't Settle On Whether Chaotic Fracking Vote Was 'Confidence' Matter As Liz Truss Clings On
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Government Still Won't Settle On Whether Chaotic Fracking Vote Was "Confidence" Matter As Liz Truss Clings On
Westminster is braced for a new day of chaos, after a minister appeared to contradict an early hours clarification from No 10 on whether a major vote last night was as confidence matter.
Government Accused Of 'Manhandling' Tory MPs In Chaotic Vote On Fracking
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Government Accused Of "Manhandling" Tory MPs In Chaotic Vote On Fracking
The government has been accused of physically manhandling Conservative MPs during a vote on fracking on a chaotic night in which Liz Truss's leadership continued to hang in the balance.
Here Are The Conservative MPs Who Did Not Vote With The Government On Fracking
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Here Are The Conservative MPs Who Did Not Vote With The Government On Fracking
The government has defeated a Commons attempt by Labour to force through a new law banning fracking by 326 to 230 despite a rebellion by Conservative MPs.
Government Wins Fracking Vote But Tory Rebels Face Expulsion
Communities
Government Wins Fracking Vote But Tory Rebels Face Expulsion
A number of Tory MPs are expected to be ejected from the party after opposing the government in a chaotic Opposition Day Motion on fracking.
Suella Braverman Out As Home Secretary
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Suella Braverman Out As Home Secretary
Suella Braverman is no longer Home Secretary after sharing an official document with a colleague from a personal email address.
Senior Liz Truss Adviser Suspended After No 10 Source Briefed Against Sajid Javid
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Senior Liz Truss Adviser Suspended After No 10 Source Briefed Against Sajid Javid
A senior adviser to Liz Truss has reportedly been suspended after a 10 Downing Street source was quoted as saying the Prime Minister believes Conservative MP Sajid Javid is "shit".
Liz Truss Says She Is 'Completely Committed' To Retaining The Pensions Triple Lock
Economy
Liz Truss Says She Is "Completely Committed" To Retaining The Pensions Triple Lock
Liz Truss has said pensions will increase in line with surging inflation after reports she was considering dumping the commitment.
Labour To Give All MPs A Chance To Vote On Fracking Ban
Energy
Labour To Give All MPs A Chance To Vote On Fracking Ban
Labour will table a binding motion on Wednesday on the prospect of banning fracking in the UK, creating a headache for the government.
Liz Truss Prepares For A Tough PMQs As Tory Rebels Struggle To Find A Successor
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Liz Truss Prepares For A Tough PMQs As Tory Rebels Struggle To Find A Successor
Liz Truss is being warned that she can't afford to put another put foot wrong as she prepares to take on Labour leader Keir Starmer in Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday.
Liz Truss Could Scrap Pensions Triple Lock To Cut Public Spending
Economy
Liz Truss Could Scrap Pensions Triple Lock To Cut Public Spending
Liz Truss could scrap the pensions triple lock as part of efforts to reduce government spending, the Prime Minister's spokesperson has suggested.
Defence Minister Says He Would Quit Government If Department Spending Is Cut
Defence
Defence Minister Says He Would Quit Government If Department Spending Is Cut
Armed forces minister James Heappey has said he would quit government if plans to increase defence spending to 3 per cent of GDP by 2030 are scrapped under the new Chancellor.
Jeremy Hunt Says UK Faces Financial Challenges Of 'Eye Watering Difficulty' After Tearing Up Budget
Economy
Jeremy Hunt Says UK Faces Financial Challenges Of "Eye Watering Difficulty" After Tearing Up Budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed a major overhaul of Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng's "mini-Budget" to the House of Commons, including an indefinite freeze to income tax and a review of the energy support package after six months.
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