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Dominic Raab MP

Dominic Raab MP

Conservative MP for Esher and Walton and Foreign Secretary

Dominic Raab Admits “Mistakes Were Made” Over Partygate But Says Boris Johnson Has “Learned Lessons”
Political parties
Dominic Raab Admits “Mistakes Were Made” Over Partygate But Says Boris Johnson Has “Learned Lessons”
The justice secretary Dominic Raab has admitted “mistakes were made” in Downing Street after the police inquiry into lockdown parties concluded with 126 fines.
Senior Tory Says He Faces A “Tough Fight” To Keep His Seat At The Next General Election
Political parties
Senior Tory Says He Faces A “Tough Fight” To Keep His Seat At The Next General Election
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has admitted he faces a “tough fight” to keep his seat in the next general election after the Liberal Democrats ate into the Conservative’s vote share in the south of England in this week's local elections.
Russian Threats To Britain Will Only Further Putin's Pariah Status, Dominic Raab Warns
Defence
Russian Threats To Britain Will Only Further Putin's Pariah Status, Dominic Raab Warns
Vladimir Putin’s threats to Ukraine’s allies will only further increase Russia’s pariah status, Dominic Raab has said.
Trade Secretary Says Downing Street Staff With Partygate Fines Have Broken The Law
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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.
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.
Labour Accuse Boris Johnson Of Going “Cap In Hand” To Beg Saudis To “Bail Him Out” Of Energy Crisis
Political parties
Labour Accuse Boris Johnson Of Going “Cap In Hand” To Beg Saudis To “Bail Him Out” Of Energy Crisis
Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner has accused the Prime Minister of going “cap in hand from one dictator to another” to bail him out on energy as he visits Saudi Arabia today in a bid to tackle the soaring cost of bills.
The Sunday Lunch: Government Resists Ukrainian Calls For No Fly Zone
Defence
The Sunday Lunch: Government Resists Ukrainian Calls For No Fly Zone
The government is sticking with its refusal to push for a no fly zone over Ukraine despite the war-torn country's president warning Russian bombs will kill many innocent people without Nato action.
Imposing A No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine Would 'Give Succour' To Putin's Lies, Says Raab
Defence
Imposing A No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine Would 'Give Succour' To Putin's Lies, Says Raab
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has said a no-fly zone over war-torn Ukraine would only serve to help Vladimir Putin's campaign of disinformation, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Nato to step up its response.
Dominic Raab Rules Out No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine Despite Zelenskyy Appeal
Defence
Dominic Raab Rules Out No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine Despite Zelenskyy Appeal
Dominic Raab said the international community has “decided against” operating a no-fly zone over Ukraine despite calls from the country’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Boris Johnson Accused Of 'Debasing Himself' Over False Jimmy Savile Claim In Commons
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Boris Johnson Accused Of "Debasing Himself" Over False Jimmy Savile Claim In Commons
Labour leader Keir Starmer said that the false claim — repeated by the Prime Minister on Monday — that he had historically prevented Jimmy Savile being charged was a "ridiculous slur peddled by right wing trolls”.
Senior Tory Warns Boris Johnson Partygate Is Like 'Battery Acid” To The Conservatives
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Senior Tory Warns Boris Johnson Partygate Is Like "Battery Acid” To The Conservatives
Former minister Andrew Mitchell has warned Boris Johnson that the "partygate" scandal and its associated damage to the Conservatives “is not going to go away”.
Two Paths Emerge For A Beleaguered Boris Johnson As He Faces His Toughest Week Yet
Coronavirus
Two Paths Emerge For A Beleaguered Boris Johnson As He Faces His Toughest Week Yet
As Westminster awaits the publication of the much anticipated Sue Gray report into alleged Downing Street parties, two paths are emerging for Boris Johnson and the beleaguered Tory party.
Former Minister Has Accused Government Of Not Taking Islamophobia Claim Seriously
Communities
Former Minister Has Accused Government Of Not Taking Islamophobia Claim Seriously
Former minister Nusrat Ghani has accused the government of not taking her claim that she experienced Islamophobia from a senior member of the party seriously.
Dominic Raab Dismisses 'Caricature' Of Party Culture In Downing Street
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Dominic Raab Dismisses "Caricature" Of Party Culture In Downing Street
Dominic Raab has defended the "incredibly professional" staff in Downing Street and he dismissed claims of a drinking culture as a "caricature".
Dominic Raab Claims Boris Johnson Wearing A Suit Proves There Wasn't A No.10 Garden Party
Coronavirus
Dominic Raab Claims Boris Johnson Wearing A Suit Proves There Wasn't A No.10 Garden Party
An image showing Boris Johnson, his family, and multiple staff gathered in the 10 Downing Street garden doesn't portray Covid rule-breaking because the Prime Minister can be seen wearing a suit, Dominic Raab has insisted.
Dominic Raab Says There Are No Plans For Tighter Covid Restrictions
Coronavirus
Dominic Raab Says There Are No Plans For Tighter Covid Restrictions
Dominic Raab has defended the government's "balanced" approach to Covid restrictions and said people should "enjoy" Christmas, but urged them to take up offers of a booster jab.
Tory Backbenchers Are 'Apoplectic' Over Leaked No.10 Christmas Party Discussion
Coronavirus
Tory Backbenchers Are "Apoplectic" Over Leaked No.10 Christmas Party Discussion
Furious Tory backbenchers have said Boris Johnson must explain the leaked "Christmas Party" footage at Prime Minister's Questions today, avoid bluster and give "straight" answers.
Senior Foreign Office Official Says He Regrets Staying On Holiday As The Afghan Crisis Unfolded
Foreign affairs
Senior Foreign Office Official Says He Regrets Staying On Holiday As The Afghan Crisis Unfolded
The permanent under-secretary to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has said he feels “regret” for not returning from holiday sooner as Afghanistan was on course to fall to the Taliban.
Whistleblower Accuses Foreign Office Of Leaving Afghans To Be 'Murdered By The Taliban'
Foreign affairs
Whistleblower Accuses Foreign Office Of Leaving Afghans To Be "Murdered By The Taliban"
A foreign office whistleblower has said just 5% of Afghan nationals who asked the UK for help to flee the Taliban were assisted in leaving the country.
Dominic Raab Says Downing Street Christmas Party Claims Are 'Unsubstantiated'
Coronavirus
Dominic Raab Says Downing Street Christmas Party Claims Are "Unsubstantiated"
Allegations that Christmas parties took place in Downing Street last year while the country was under strict lockdown restrictions are "unsubstantiated," Justice Secretary Dominic Raab has insisted.
Dominic Raab Defends Boris Johnson’s Leadership Despite Challenge Rumours
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Dominic Raab Defends Boris Johnson’s Leadership Despite Challenge Rumours
Justice secretary Dominic Raab has insisted Boris Johnson is "on great form" despite reports that some MPs on the 1922 Committee have demanded a challenge to his leadership.
Dominic Raab Insists Watered Down Rail Plans Deliver 'Best Bang For The Buck' To Taxpayers
Economy
Dominic Raab Insists Watered Down Rail Plans Deliver "Best Bang For The Buck" To Taxpayers
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has defended plans to scrap the current plan for the HS2 rail link to Leeds, despite backlash from local leaders.
Conservatives take aim at Human Rights Act - again
Home affairs
By Alexandra Ming
Conservatives take aim at Human Rights Act - again
The Conservative government has publicly renewed its ambition to make potentially sweeping changes to the Human Rights Act (HRA), ahead of the publication of an independent review in the coming weeks.
Dominic Raab Supports Removing Online Anonymity To Tackle 'Out Of Control' Abuse Of MPs
Home affairs
Dominic Raab Supports Removing Online Anonymity To Tackle "Out Of Control" Abuse Of MPs
The deputy prime minister has shown support for calls from the Home Secretary to crack down on online abuse in faced by MPs.
Afghan Woman Who Fled The Taliban Has Accused Government Of Abandoning Those Left Behind
Foreign affairs
Afghan Woman Who Fled The Taliban Has Accused Government Of Abandoning Those Left Behind
A woman airlifted out of Afghanistan with her family said the government has abandoned its responsibility to those left behind and must urgently step up efforts to get more people to the UK.
Dominic Raab Tells Businesses To Hire Ex-Offenders To Tackle Staff Shortages
Home affairs
Dominic Raab Tells Businesses To Hire Ex-Offenders To Tackle Staff Shortages
Businesses should “come and talk” to the justice department about hiring former prisoners to fill the current shortage of workers, Dominic Raab has said.
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By Bar Council
Bar Council reaction to eighth Justice Secretary since 2010
The Bar Council have responded to today's government reshuffle.
Dominic Raab Has Been Appointed Justice Secretary, Lord Chancellor And Deputy Prime Minister
Foreign affairs
Dominic Raab Has Been Appointed Justice Secretary, Lord Chancellor And Deputy Prime Minister
Dominic Raab has been moved from his role heading up the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office and will instead hold down the posts of Justice Secretary, Lord Chancellor And Deputy Prime Minister.
Dominic Raab Says Britain Must “Adjust To The New Reality” In Afghanistan
Foreign affairs
Dominic Raab Says Britain Must “Adjust To The New Reality” In Afghanistan
Foreign secretary Dominic Raab has stressed that the government’s "immediate priority" is to secure safe passage for UK nationals and at-risk Afghans to Britain.
Dominic Raab Confirms Afghan British Embassy Guards Were Left Behind In Kabul
Foreign affairs
Dominic Raab Confirms Afghan British Embassy Guards Were Left Behind In Kabul
The Foreign Secretary has confirmed that Afghan guards who worked at the British embassy in Kabul were unable to evacuate to the UK because buses transporting them to the airport were prevented from entering the compound.
Dominic Raab Is Still Saying He Doesn't Know How Many People The UK Left Behind In Afghanistan
Foreign affairs
Dominic Raab Is Still Saying He Doesn't Know How Many People The UK Left Behind In Afghanistan
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has admitted to a parliamentary committee that he does not know how many people were left behind in Afghanistan after the UK's evacuation came to an end.
Dominic Raab Will Visit “Afghanistan Region” After Grilling By MPs On Evacuation Crisis
Foreign affairs
Dominic Raab Will Visit “Afghanistan Region” After Grilling By MPs On Evacuation Crisis
The foreign secretary has confirmed he is flying to the Middle East tonight amid growing criticism of his handling of the unfolding crisis in Afghanistan.
Dominic Raab To Be Grilled On US-UK Relations And Afghans 'Left Behind' At Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing
Foreign affairs
Dominic Raab To Be Grilled On US-UK Relations And Afghans "Left Behind" At Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing
Exclusive: Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab will face tough questions on topics ranging from Britain’s relationship with China and Russia, to the number of individuals eligible for UK protection who have been “left behind”, during tomorrow’s emergency Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on Afghanistan.
Dominic Raab Doesn’t Know How Many UK Citizens Are Left In Afghanistan
Foreign affairs
Dominic Raab Doesn’t Know How Many UK Citizens Are Left In Afghanistan
The foreign secretary Dominic Raab has admitted he “can’t be definitive” about the number of UK nationals left behind in Afghanistan after the final Western troops left last night.
Government Faces Questions Over 'Shameful' Handling Of Afghanistan Evacuation As Final Troops Return To UK
Defence
Government Faces Questions Over "Shameful" Handling Of Afghanistan Evacuation As Final Troops Return To UK
Government ministers face questions over their handling of the Afghanistan crisis as the blame shifts around Whitehall over people they failed to evacuate from the country after it fell into the control of the Taliban.
Children Left Behind In Afghanistan Face Food And Medicine Shortages, Government Warned
Foreign affairs
Children Left Behind In Afghanistan Face Food And Medicine Shortages, Government Warned
Thousands of Afghan children unable to flee the country are at severe risk of missing out on humanitarian support unless the UK and other governments secure safe access to aid, global charities have warned.