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Politics daily briefing: February 24
All latest political news on the two-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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What happened in Parliament earlier this week was concerning, says Rishi Sunak
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apeaks to the media in Deganwy, Conwy, during a visit to north Wales.
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Sunak says 'intimidation' in Parliament is 'concerning' for the Government
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gave his thoughts on the Gaza vote chaos in Parliament on Wednesday night. Mr Sunak was speaking on visit to an Openreach exchange in Anglesey, North Wales.
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Keir Starmer denies pressuring Commons Speaker ahead of Gaza vote chaos
Sir Keir Starmer has “categorically” denied threatening Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle to select Labour’s amendment in the Gaza ceasefire debate, in a move that unleashed parliamentary chaos. Sir Lindsay came under pressure amid...
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Sunak criticises Hoyle’s handling of Gaza ceasefire vote as ‘concerning’
Rishi Sunak has criticised Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s handling of the Gaza ceasefire vote as “very concerning” and warned parliamentarians should never be intimidated by “extremists”. The Prime Minister condemned the way the Commons Speaker had...
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Politics daily briefing: January 16
Daily politics briefing for January 16, as the Rwanda Bill faces amendment votes in the House of Commons after the UN's refugee agency said the Government's plan still violates international law.
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Cabinet meeting ahead of Rwanda vote in the House of Commons
Rishi Sunak holds a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street ahead of a crucial vote on the Rwanda Bill. Arrivals of Chris Heaton-Harris, Michael Tomlinson, David Cameron, Laura Trott, Grant Shapps, Johnny Mercer, Kemi Badenoch, Steve Barclay,...
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Parliament should be informed in the event of a sustained military operation, says Sir Keir Starmer
Parliament should be informed in the event of a sustained military operation, says Sir Keir Starmer after his address at the Jewish Labour Movement conference
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Starmer weakens pledge on military action votes in Parliament
Sir Keir Starmer has watered down promises to introduce a law giving MPs a vote before military intervention and to stop selling weapons to Saudi Arabia. The Labour leader insisted on Sunday that there is “no inconsistency” between his...
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Stephen Flynn disappointed SNP not briefed on Yemen strikes
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn says he's 'deeply disappointed' his party was not briefed before the UK's airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. However he said the Houthi's are 'no friends of ours' and said freedom of navigation in...
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Ed Davey visits Stockport school
Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey visits Brookside Primary School in Stockport. Interview clip covers overnight air strikes in the Yemen and the ongoing Royal Mail sub-postmasters scandal.
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Labour does support this operation against Houthi rebels, says Sir Keir Starmer
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer speaks to the media after a visit to Bury college in Lancashire, to see first-hand the learning facilities being used to train the dental nurses of the future.
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Starmer pledges better mental health provision and more doctors to boost NHS
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer answers questions from students from Greater Manchester during a question and answer session hosted by the Manchester Evening News. He talks about his short term aim to improve mental health services within...
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Van displays 'genocide' definition by Parliament as campaigners claim Israel committed genocide in Gaza
Campaigners drive a van around Parliament Square with a sign giving the definition of 'genocide', in an attempt to raise awareness of its assertion that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza. The newly established Palestine Affairs...
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak departs 10 Downing Street ahead of PMQs
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak departs 10 Downing Street, London, to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament.
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The Government needs to visit flooded areas, says Rachel Reeves
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks to the media after a stump speech in Wellingborough to unveil Labour’s poster campaign.
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Daily politics briefing: January 4
All the latest political developments, as the TUC condemns ‘obscene’ pay gap between FTSE 100 bosses and average worker.
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Sir Ed Davey says Sunak should call election on May 2 rather than 'clinging on to power'
The Liberal Democrats demanded that the Prime Minister should launch a general election for May rather than “clinging on to power”. Campaigning in Surrey, the Liberal Democrats demanded a general election on May 2 – Mr Sunak has the...
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Sir Ed Davey says Rishi Sunak should call election on May 2 rather than 'clinging on to power'
The Liberal Democrats demanded that the Prime Minister should launch a general election for May rather than “clinging on to power”. Campaigning in Surrey, the Liberal Democrats demanded a general election on May 2 – Mr Sunak has the...
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Daily politics briefing: December 18
All the latest political developments, as Parliament prepares for its Christmas recess.
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Politics daily briefing: December 13
Home Secretary James Cleverly said “Parliament has spoken” after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak won a crunch vote in the Commons over his emergency Rwanda legislation. In a post to X, formerly Twitter, Mr Cleverly said: “Parliament has...
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Salmond urges Scottish Government to back referendum bill
Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond urged the Scottish Government to back his party's plans for a referendum bill which would ask Scots whether Holyrood should have the power to negotiate and legislate on independence.
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Salmond unveils Alba Party’s plans for referendum Bill at Holyrood
Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond has said his Alba Party can “propel the independence movement forward”, as it unveiled plans to lodge a referendum Bill at Holyrood. Ash Regan, who recently defected to Alba from the SNP, is to...
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Jeremy Hunt leaves Downing Street for the House of Commons to deliver his autumn statement
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt leaves 11 Downing Street, London, for the House of Commons to deliver his autumn statement.