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Keir Starmer Pays Tribute To 'Bravery And Sacrifice” Of British Troops After JD Vance Controversy
Defence
Keir Starmer Pays Tribute To "Bravery And Sacrifice” Of British Troops After JD Vance Controversy
Keir Starmer paid tribute to the "bravery and sacrifice" of British troops at Prime Minister's Questions after comments made by the vice president of the United States triggered outrage in Britain.
'It was a place of wit, which seems to have entirely disappeared': How the Commons has changed
History
By Tony Wright
'It was a place of wit, which seems to have entirely disappeared': How the Commons has changed
Former Labour MP Tony Wright reflects on how the atmosphere and behaviour of MPs in the House of Commons has altered over the years – for good and bad
Kemi Badenoch Accuses Keir Starmer Of A 'Student Politics' Approach To Donald Trump
Foreign affairs
Kemi Badenoch Accuses Keir Starmer Of A "Student Politics" Approach To Donald Trump
The new Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch has accused Keir Starmer's Labour government of playing "student politics" and urged him to invite President-elect Donald Trump to address Parliament on his next visit to the UK.
MPs Give 'Bionic MP' Craig Mackinlay Standing Ovation As He Returns To Parliament
Parliament
MPs Give "Bionic MP" Craig Mackinlay Standing Ovation As He Returns To Parliament
MPs applauded Conservative MP Craig Mackinlay in an emotional moment as he returned to the House of Commons for the first time since losing his hands and feet to sepsis.
Rishi Sunak's Weakened Authority Looms Over Prime Minister's Questions
Political parties
Rishi Sunak's Weakened Authority Looms Over Prime Minister's Questions
Labour leader Keir Starmer took aim at the continuing divisions in the Conservative Party at Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs), accusing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of not being able to "stand up" to his own MPs.
Rishi Sunak Refusing To Apologise For Trans Jibe In Front Of Murdered Trans Teen's Mum
Social affairs
Rishi Sunak Refusing To Apologise For Trans Jibe In Front Of Murdered Trans Teen's Mum
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing backlash after appearing to make a jibe about Labour's position on trans people during Prime Minister's Questions, despite being told moments earlier that the mother of murdered trans girl Brianna Ghey was in the chamber.
Keir Starmer Says Everybody Is 'Paying The Price' For Tory Party 'Meltdown'
Political parties
Keir Starmer Says Everybody Is "Paying The Price" For Tory Party "Meltdown"
Labour leader Keir Starmer told Prime Minister's Questions that everybody was "paying the price" for a "meltdown" in the Conservative Party.
Rishi Sunak Makes “No Apology” For Addressing School Concrete Safety Concerns Now
Education
Rishi Sunak Makes “No Apology” For Addressing School Concrete Safety Concerns Now
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said at Prime Minister’s Questions that the government would make “no apology” for acting to close more than 150 schools at risk of collapse due to faulty concrete.
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
Political parties
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.