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Politics daily briefing: March 5
All the latest political developments in the UK, as Tory MP and former minister Paul Scully said he will stand down from Parliament at the general election, and warned the Conservative Party against an "ideological shove to the right".
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What could be announced in Wednesday’s Budget?
Speculation continues to mount as the Chancellor prepares to deliver what is likely to be the last Budget before the general election. Most of that speculation has so far focused on tax cuts, although both Jeremy Hunt and Rishi Sunak...
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Sunak insists economy ‘on the right track’ ahead of Budget
Rishi Sunak claimed the UK economy is getting “on the right track” as he visited the site of the former Honda car factory. The Japanese car giant’s plant in Swindon, Wiltshire, shut in 2021 with the loss of thousands of jobs and the site...
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Abuse after SNP exit beyond wildest imagination, Cameron tells Scottish Tories
An MP who defected from the SNP to the Tories has said the abuse she faced was “beyond my wildest imagination”. Dr Lisa Cameron, speaking at the Scottish Conservative Conference, switched parties in October last year, describing the...
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Ross declares general election will be ‘battle for the soul of Scotland’
Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross has declared that this year’s general election will be a “battle for the soul of Scotland”, as he urged pro-UK voters to unite behind his Conservative Party to defeat “dud” First Minister Humza Yousaf....
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Michael Gove speech at Convention of the North
Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, speaks at the Convention of the North, an annual gathering of Northern business, political and civic leaders, including mayors of northern cities, at the Royal...
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Rishi Sunak and Douglas Ross question and answer session
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak takes part in a question and answer session with Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross during the Scottish Conservative party conference at the Event Complex Aberdeen.
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Angela Rayner sets out Labour's plans if she becomes 'deputy prime minister for the north' – full speech
Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner speech at the Convention of the North, an annual gathering of Northern business, political and civic leaders, including mayors of northern cities, at the Royal Armouries in Leeds
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Rishi Sunak speech at Scottish Conservative party conference - full speech
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gives a speech during the Scottish Conservative party conference at the Event Complex Aberdeen.
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Sunak visits Baker Hughes in Montrose
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visits Baker Hughes in Montrose, Angus alongside Secretary of State for Scotland, Alister Jack, and Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho.
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Rishi Sunak: Rochdale by-election was divisive
Rishi Sunak has said the campaign for the Rochdale by-election was “one of the most divisive in recent times”. He spoke during a visit to the Baker Hughes facility in Montrose, Angus, which manufactures subsea infrastructure, ahead of...
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Sunak: ‘Rochdale by-election ‘one of the most divisive in recent times’
The Prime Minister was asked if George Galloway’s election win would inflame tensions and he refused to say whether he would welcome The Workers Party MP back into Parliament.
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Politics daily briefing: February 27
All the latest political developments, as former Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson doubles down over his Sadiq Khan comments.
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James Cleverly joins calls for Lee Anderson to apologise over Sadiq Khan comments
Home Secretary James Cleverly has joined calls for former Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson to apologise after his criticism of Sadiq Khan sparked a Islamophobia row. Mr Anderson doubled down on his criticism of Sadiq Khan as Rishi Sunak...
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Rishi Sunak visits site of future Haxby railway station
Julian Sturdy, Conservative MP for York Outer, Paul Mckeown, finance and commercial director, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Andrew Haines, Chief Executive and Board member of Network Rail and Anna Weeks, Principal Programme Sponsor of...
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Rishi Sunak says MP Lee Anderson’s remarks were ‘wrong’
Rishi Sunak has said MP Lee Anderson’s remarks that sparked an Islamophobia row “weren’t acceptable, they were wrong”, as he denied the Conservative Party has Islamophobic tendencies. The Prime Minister addressed the row on Monday after...
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I don't give Kier Starmer a free pass - Mick Lynch
Mick Lynch of RMT, Sarah Woolley of the BFAWU, and Asad Rehman, Executive Director of War on Want interview at War on Want event.
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Sunak tells Welsh Tories economy is producing ‘green shoots’ of recovery
The public are seeing the “green shoots” of the economy improving, the Prime Minister has said. Speaking at the Welsh Conservative Conference in Llandudno on Friday, Rishi Sunak said the public are “feeling that the economy has turned...
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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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Archive footage of Rwanda Bill stories as policy faces crucial test in House of Commons
Archive footage of stories related to the Rwanda Bill as it returns to the House of Commons for votes on amendments on Tuesday. Rishi Sunak faces a difficult political test, with warnings some prominent Tory MPs could rebel. Clips: -...
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Humza Yousaf launches the SNP's General Election campaign
Scottish First Minister and SNP Leader Humza Yousaf launches the party’s General Election campaign. Speaking in Glasgow the First Minister expressed his desire to rid Scotland of Conservative MPs as well as push for independence.
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Sunak answers questions during PM connect event in Accrington
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak answers questions from voters and journalists during a PM connect event in Accrington. He speaks about the Rwanda scheme, football governance white paper and the Post Office scandal.
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Sunak in election-year pitch says Labour would drag country ‘back to square one’
Rishi Sunak said the choice facing voters at the next election will be between sticking with the Conservatives’ long-term plan or going “back to square one” under Labour. With a general election expected in the second half of the year,...
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Prime Minister visits Accrington Stanley sports hub
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visits the Accrington Stanley Community Sports Hub, meeting members of the first team, a disability sports group and students studying BTEC Sports courses