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Tories seek assurance Braverman exit not linked to softening immigration stance

A number of Conservative MPs have sought reassurance that Suella Braverman’s departure as home secretary was not linked to a softening of immigration policy. Cabinet Office minister Brendan Clarke-Smith told his party’s backbenchers in the Commons ...

20 Oct 2022 at 13:09

No 10 declines to say Truss is committed to reducing migration

Downing Street has declined to confirm that Liz Truss will stick to the Conservative Party’s manifesto pledge to reduce overall net migration. The admission is likely to heighten concerns among some Tory MPs that Suella Braverman’s departure as ...

20 Oct 2022 at 14:36

Sir Edward Leigh and Diane Abbott make joint plea to reject assisted dying

Parliament’s longest serving MPs, Sir Edward Leigh and Diane Abbott, have made a joint plea for colleagues to reject assisted dying legislation, and allow for more time to consider the “immense complexities” of the issue. The Father and Mother ...

20 Nov 2024 at 21:07

Tory former minister warns of ‘chaos’ over Government immigration plans

The Government’s plans to house asylum seekers in former military bases are in “chaos”, according to a Tory former minister. Sir Edward Leigh questioned why ministers want to use RAF Scampton, in his Gainsborough constituency, given he ...

22 May 2023 at 16:10

Use of NHS app will ‘free up phone line’ for elderly lacking tech skills

Increased use of the NHS app will “free up the phone line” for older people who lack digital skills, Wes Streeting has said. The Health Secretary was quizzed by Liberal Democrat health spokesperson Helen Morgan who raised the issue ...

06 Jan 2025 at 17:38

Labour must not dismiss calls for general election as ‘foreign interference’

Labour MPs must not to dismiss calls for a general election as “foreign interference”, a Conservative MP has urged. Debating a House of Commons petition signed by 3.02 million people, Father of the House Sir Edward Leigh warned ...

06 Jan 2025 at 17:49

Tory MP claims it is ‘extremely unlikely’ Ukraine will win against Russia

A Conservative former minister has claimed it is “extremely unlikely” that Ukraine will succeed against Russia, as he urged MPs to be realistic. During a debate on Ukraine, Sir Edward Leigh argued that “America could’ve won ...

20 May 2024 at 21:33

David Lammy says British pint ‘safe’ as MPs debate measurement legislation

The British pint is “safe” under the Government, according to the Foreign Secretary. David Lammy offered assurances to MPs after he was asked to guarantee the “most glorious of British symbols” could not be abolished as a ...

01 Apr 2025 at 13:50

Transport Secretary urged to name train after Margaret Thatcher

Father of the House Sir Edward Leigh has called on the Government to name a train after former prime minister Margaret Thatcher. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said she would not be “making such a commitment”. ...

13 Feb 2025 at 11:35

Calls for general election ballooned after ‘foreign interference’, MP claims

Calls for a general election ballooned after “foreign interference”, a Labour MP has claimed. Yasmin Qureshi warned the “Call A General Election” petition may have collected some of its 3.02 million signatures as ...

06 Jan 2025 at 19:56

Government asylum housing plans to cost millions more than hotels – watchdog

Government plans for asylum accommodation will cost tens of millions of pounds more than using hotels, with flagship sites housing hundreds fewer migrants than planned, Whitehall’s spending watchdog has found. ...

20 Mar 2024 at 00:01

Sir Edward Leigh accuses Government of ‘crucifying’ elderly with energy bills

The Government is “crucifying” elderly people with “ever higher” energy bills, Conservative MP Sir Edward Leigh has said. The Father of the House made reference to the slogan used by US President Donald Trump ...

23 Jan 2025 at 14:18

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