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Three Cabinet ministers reported for sexual misconduct, according to report

Three Conservative cabinet ministers and two Labour shadow cabinet ministers have been reported to a parliamentary watchdog that deals with complaints against MPs, it has been reported. The Sunday Times said the three members of Boris Johnson’s team ...

23 Apr 2022 at 23:25

Case for reforming parole system ‘clear and made out’ – Raab

The Justice Secretary has vowed to “enforce public safety” as he set out plans to overhaul the parole system. Dominic Raab said the case for reform of the process is “clear and made out” as he proposed to take back powers so ministers could block ...

30 Mar 2022 at 15:55

Raab to unveil crackdown on dangerous criminals

The Justice Secretary is expected to unveil a crackdown on dangerous criminals in a “root-and-branch” review of the parole system. Dominic Raab will announce a package of landmark reforms in the House of Commons on Wednesday, which are due to ...

30 Mar 2022 at 01:25

People should win positions on merit, Johnson says ahead of by-election

Boris Johnson has said that MPs should be selected “on their merits” as he refused to throw his backing behind all-female shortlists. Speaking on Times Radio, the Prime Minister said selection processes would be left to local associations, ...

03 May 2022 at 21:55

PM says he has not received police questionnaire relating to staff leaving do

Boris Johnson said he has not received a police questionnaire in relation to claims of a rule-breaking leaving party for a former communications director. The Metropolitan Police sent people more than 100 questionnaires earlier this year ...

03 May 2022 at 21:25

Neil Parish: A former farmer with a passion for the countryside

The MP who watched pornography in Parliament has a strong interest in farming, the countryside and animal welfare issues. Former farmer Neil Parish, 65, who has represented the Devon constituency of Tiverton and Honiton since 2010, said ...

30 Apr 2022 at 17:25

Johnson ‘uncomfortable’ with journalists being summoned by politicians

Boris Johnson is “uncomfortable” with the idea of politicians summoning journalists to explain their stories, Downing Street said after the editor of The Mail On Sunday refused a meeting with the Commons Speaker to discuss an article ...

27 Apr 2022 at 16:25

UK believes 15,000 Russian troops killed in Ukraine as it pledges further help

Around 15,000 Russian troops have been killed in the 61 days since they launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to the UK. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace also told MPs more than 2,000 of Russia’s armoured vehicles have ...

25 Apr 2022 at 18:25

Government misses deadline to publish Lord Evgeny Lebedev security advice

Ministers have missed the deadline to publish security advice linked to the peerage of Russian-born businessman Evgeny Lebedev. Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner said the “whole thing reeks of a cover-up” by Boris Johnson amid ...

28 Apr 2022 at 18:55

Scotland

‘More difficult’ now for SNP to encourage women to stand, says Sturgeon

The SNP has struggled to encourage women to stand at this year’s council elections, Nicola Sturgeon has said. The culture of politics has come to the fore in recent weeks after a number of incidents at Westminster, including ...

02 May 2022 at 13:25

Restoring Palace of Westminster without rehoming MPs could take 76 years

Restoring the Palace of Westminster without finding a new home for MPs could take up to 76 years, with a repairs bill reaching £22 billion, a new report shows. In an initial assessment of the cost and schedule for action ...

23 Feb 2022 at 18:25

MPs awarded £2,200 pay rise in recognition of ‘dramatically increased’ workload

The basic salary of MPs is due to increase by more than £2,000 after the independent watchdog decided to upgrade their annual earnings. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) has announced that the ...

01 Mar 2022 at 18:25

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