Sky News » 1 week ago
A former Tory minister has referred himself to the parliamentary watchdog following allegations he was paid by a company that helped him write questions to government....
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Sky News » 1 week ago
The prime minister has criticised chants of "death to the IDF" during a Glastonbury performance on Saturday, while festival organiser Emily Eavis said they had "very much crossed a line"....
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Sky News » 1 week ago
It was only 10 days ago that embattled Welfare Secretary Liz Kendall, trying to convince MPs to back her reforms, said ministers were "firm in our convictions"....
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Sky News » 1 week ago
A cabinet minister has criticised chants at Glastonbury calling for "death to the IDF" - but has also told the Israeli embassy to "get your own house in order"....
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The Guardian » 1 week ago
Estimate by disability charity published on eve of MPs’ vote on restricting welfare payments for new claimantsThe extra cost of being disabled is on course to rise by almost 12% to £14,688 in five years, according to a new estimate published on the eve of a controversial ...
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The Guardian » 1 week ago
Members of Public and Commercial Services Union are also protesting against the closure of six work locationsCivil servants will begin indefinite industrial action on Monday in protest against office closures and moves to make them work from the office....
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The Guardian » 1 week ago
While No 10 has made concessions, I’m still waiting for sufficient reassurance that the plans match Labour’s manifesto promises to disabled peopleMarie Tidball is a Labour MP and co-chair of the disability parliamentary Labour party...
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The Guardian » 1 week ago
Despite the evidence health prevention works, successive governments have done little in this area until nowIn Lancaster the community nurse Lizzie Holmes knocks on doors to talk to people who are unwell but reluctant to accept ...
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Sky News » 1 week ago
Changes to welfare reforms, forced on the government by rebel Labour MPs, are being revealed today ahead of a crucial vote....
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