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Whatever happened to the 2011 Eurosceptic Rebels?

Whatever happened to the 2011 Eurosceptic Rebels?

24 Oct Brexit

Ten years on from what was the largest postwar rebellion on Europe, Sebastian Whale looks back at a pivotal moment in the race to secure an EU referendum – and the little-known group of Conservative MPs who helped bring it about

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19:00

24 Oct

Whatever happened to the 2011 Eurosceptic Rebels?

09:22

24 Oct

Rishi Sunak Insists He Is A Low Tax Tory, But Won't Rule Out Further Rises

19:55

23 Oct

Conservatives take aim at Human Rights Act - again

08:00

23 Oct

Rishi Sunak Faces A Tightrope Walk Of Pleasing Wary Tories And Reversing Austerity With His Budget

07:00

23 Oct

Bridget Phillipson: "We need a plan from the government. There is no plan."

15:30

22 Oct

Under-regulated supported housing failed vulnerable tenants – a complete overhaul of the sector is needed

15:08

22 Oct

SAGE Told Government To Prepare For “Rapid Deployment” Of “Plan B” Winter Covid Measures Last Week

13:06

22 Oct

Ahead of COP26, the Chancellor must use the spending review to deliver on green investment

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Sajid Javid Warns Winter Poses “Greatest Threat” To Pandemic Recovery And Daily Cases Could Hit 100,000

Sajid Javid Warns Winter Poses “Greatest Threat” To Pandemic Recovery And Daily Cases Could Hit 100,000

20 Oct Coronavirus

Former Labour MP Claudia Webbe Has Been Found Guilty Of Harassment

Former Labour MP Claudia Webbe Has Been Found Guilty Of Harassment

13 Oct Political parties

Boris Johnson Confirms Southend Will Become A City In Tribute To Sir David Amess

Boris Johnson Confirms Southend Will Become A City In Tribute To Sir David Amess

18 Oct Political parties

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Maiden Voyages: Sarah King; Kim Leadbeater; Jill Mortimer

22 Oct Political parties

Maiden Voyages: Sarah King; Kim Leadbeater; Jill Mortimer

In his occasional series, Patrick Kidd looks at maiden speeches of note.

Truck Stop: an EU lorry driver's view of the haulage crisis

22 Oct Brexit

Truck Stop: an EU lorry driver's view of the haulage crisis

As British people walk among empty supermarket shelves, they could be forgiven for being concerned about Christmas. When the government deploys the army and desperately tries to import thousands of foreign temporary workers, the promised post-Brexit “sunlit uplands” seem rather distant. The most acute shortage is that of lorry drivers.

As we look back on the PAC’s remarkable history, the need for transparency and accountability has never been greater

22 Oct Economy

As we look back on the PAC’s remarkable history, the need for transparency and accountability has never been greater

This year marks the 160th anniversary since William Gladstone established the Public Accounts Committee, more than a century before the present system of committees was established in 1979. The remit of the committee in 1861 was to examine the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of government spending of taxpayers’ money. While its role has not changed, it is uncertain whether Gladstone could have imagined the scale of the role today.

The House of Lords today has the opportunity to fix a broken, outdated and unsafe law

Partner content

22 Oct Health

The House of Lords today has the opportunity to fix a broken, outdated and unsafe law

The debate on Baroness Meacher’s Assisted Dying Bill today provides Peers with a rare opportunity to progress legislation that is popular, safe and compassionate.

Where Are They Now? Former Labour MP Phil Wilson

22 Oct Political parties

Where Are They Now? Former Labour MP Phil Wilson

Phil Wilson, Labour MP for Sedgefield 2007 - 2019

If we’re serious about protecting vulnerable people, we need a new assisted dying law

21 Oct Health

If we’re serious about protecting vulnerable people, we need a new assisted dying law

The purpose of my Assisted Dying Bill, which will be debated at Second Reading tomorrow, is to give dying adults a safeguarded choice to control the timing and manner of their imminent death.

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