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Rishi Sunak Swerves Party Mutiny With Suella Braverman Still In Post
Political parties
Rishi Sunak Swerves Party Mutiny With Suella Braverman Still In Post
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appeared to have swerved a backbench rebellion on Wednesday despite "noise" from a vocal minority of right-wing Conservative MPs who blame senior government figures for fallout surrounding Boris Johnson and Suella Braverman.

Labour Accuse Government Of Being “Missing In Action” On Crime
Home affairs
Labour Accuse Government Of Being “Missing In Action” On Crime
Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner has accused the government of being “missing in action” on crime and anti-social behaviour, as she faced deputy prime minister Dominic Raab at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday.
Rishi Sunak Says There Is 'No Need' For National Vetting System In Police Recruitment
Home affairs
Rishi Sunak Says There Is "No Need" For National Vetting System In Police Recruitment
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said there is “no need” to back the Labour Party’s proposal of a national vetting system for police services across the UK, after a report has found deep rooted issues with misogyny, racism and homophobia in the Metropolitan Police.
Top Stories: Home Secretary Calls For Reform Of Anti-Terrorism Programme, Cabinet Reshuffle Receives Mixed Reviews
Home affairs
Top Stories: Home Secretary Calls For Reform Of Anti-Terrorism Programme, Cabinet Reshuffle Receives Mixed Reviews
The home secretary has called for a major upheaval of the government's flagship counter-extremism programme, Prevent.
Rishi Sunak Insists He's Following 'Proper Due Process' As Pressure Grows To Sack Nadhim Zahawi 
Political parties
Rishi Sunak Insists He's Following "Proper Due Process" As Pressure Grows To Sack Nadhim Zahawi 
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he believes in “proper due process” in handling questions over Nadhim Zahawi’s tax affairs, as he faces growing pressure to sack the party chair from his Cabinet role.
Nadhim Zahawi's Position Hangs In The Balance, Michael Gove At Northern Conference, Partygate Probe Calls Witnesses
Political parties
Nadhim Zahawi's Position Hangs In The Balance, Michael Gove At Northern Conference, Partygate Probe Calls Witnesses
A Conservative peer has joined the chorus of voices questioning Nadhim Zahawi's future as party chair, as he continues to face questions over his tax affairs.
Exasperated Tory MPs Fear Nadhim Zahawi Row Will Overshadow Crunch Weeks For Rishi Sunak
Political parties
Exasperated Tory MPs Fear Nadhim Zahawi Row Will Overshadow Crunch Weeks For Rishi Sunak
Nadhim Zahawi remains as Conservative party chair but Tory MPs are worried that unanswered questions over his tax affairs could distract from Rishi Sunak's policy agenda for weeks to come as the party gears up for an already tough set of local elections.
Labour Lays Into Ambulance Waiting Times, Inflation Falls Again, Nurses Begin Fresh Strike
Health
Labour Lays Into Ambulance Waiting Times, Inflation Falls Again, Nurses Begin Fresh Strike
Labour leader Keir Starmer has accused the prime minister of not taking responsibility for long ambulance waiting times in a heated session of Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs), as a new wave of NHS staff go on strike.
Rishi Sunak Has NHS GP, Ambulance Workers On Strike, Brexit Crunch Talks In Northern Ireland
Health
Rishi Sunak Has NHS GP, Ambulance Workers On Strike, Brexit Crunch Talks In Northern Ireland
The Prime Minister has finally addressed questions over whether he uses the NHS or private healthcare, confirming that the answer is in fact both. He told Prime Ministers' Questions (PMQs) that he's seen private doctors “in the past” but is now registered with an NHS GP.
Keir Starmer Tells Rishi Sunak To Reopen Negotiations With Nursing Union At PMQs
Health
Keir Starmer Tells Rishi Sunak To Reopen Negotiations With Nursing Union At PMQs
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was urged to reopen negotiations with the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) to prevent the nursing strikes taking place this week at the final session of Prime Minister's Questions this year.
Private Schools Spat At PMQs, Food Prices Rising, NHS Pay Rises Not On The Cards
Health
Private Schools Spat At PMQs, Food Prices Rising, NHS Pay Rises Not On The Cards
Keir Starmer challenged Rishi Sunak to address an ongoing row over private schools at Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday.
Rishi Sunak Defends Suella Braverman Appointment Despite Security Breach In First PMQs
Political parties
Rishi Sunak Defends Suella Braverman Appointment Despite Security Breach In First PMQs
Rishi Sunak has used his first Prime Minister's Questions to defend his reappointment of Home Secretary Suella Braverman less than a week after she resigned over a security breach, claiming she had made an "error of judgement" for which she has apologised.
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.
Liz Truss Prepares For A Tough PMQs As Tory Rebels Struggle To Find A Successor
Political parties
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.
Boris Johnson Vows To 'Keep Going' After Wave Of Resignations
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Boris Johnson Vows To "Keep Going" After Wave Of Resignations
Boris Johnson has vowed to "keep going" during a turbulent Prime Minister's Questions which saw him repeatedly urged to resign from Downing Street.
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
Labour leader Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of doing the “hokey-cokey” over a windfall tax on oil and gas companies and urged the Prime Minister to implement one now.
P&O “Broke The Law” By Sacking 800 Ferry Workers Over Zoom, Says Boris Johnson
Transport
P&O “Broke The Law” By Sacking 800 Ferry Workers Over Zoom, Says Boris Johnson
It appears the ferry company P&O has broken employment law by sacking 800 of its workers over Zoom, the Prime Minister has claimed.
Keir Starmer Calls For PM To Sanction Chelsea FC Owner Roman Abramovich
Foreign affairs
Keir Starmer Calls For PM To Sanction Chelsea FC Owner Roman Abramovich
Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of acting too slowly on sanctioning Russian oligarchs, highlighting that Roman Abramovich is yet to be sanctioned by the UK. 
Keir Starmer Accuses Boris Johnson Of Spreading 'Violent Fascist' Conspiracy Theories After False Jimmy Savile Claim
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Keir Starmer Accuses Boris Johnson Of Spreading "Violent Fascist" Conspiracy Theories After False Jimmy Savile Claim
Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of "parroting" conspiracy theories after false claims about his failure to prosecute Jimmy Savile.
Boris Johnson Indicates Sue Gray's Downing Street Parties Report Will Be Published In Full
Political parties
Boris Johnson Indicates Sue Gray's Downing Street Parties Report Will Be Published In Full
The Prime Minister has suggested he will stand by his December pledge to publish a full version of the highly anticipated Sue Gray report into Downing Street gatherings.
David Davis Tells Boris Johnson “In The Name Of God Go” Over Partygate Allegations
Political parties
David Davis Tells Boris Johnson “In The Name Of God Go” Over Partygate Allegations
The Prime Minister was told to resign by one of the most senior Conservative backbenchers in a bruising Commons encounter after one of his own MPs defected to Labour.
Boris Johnson Has Admitted Attending Downing Street 'BYOB' Party And Issued Apology
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Boris Johnson Has Admitted Attending Downing Street "BYOB" Party And Issued Apology
Boris Johnson has apologised for attending a "BYOB" garden party that took place in Downing Street in May 2020 while strict lockdown restrictions were still in place.
Labour Says Households Face An 'Iceberg' Of Rising Bills In PMQs Attack On Cost Of Living Crisis
Coronavirus
Labour Says Households Face An "Iceberg" Of Rising Bills In PMQs Attack On Cost Of Living Crisis
Boris Johnson has defended his government's handling of the economy despite rising inflation rates.
Keir Starmer Accuses Boris Johnson Of Having Lost The Trust Of The Public
Parliament
Keir Starmer Accuses Boris Johnson Of Having Lost The Trust Of The Public
Keir Starmer has accused the Prime Minister of having lost the trust of his own MPs and the British public in a fiery Prime Minister's Questions.