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Boris Johnson Apologizes to Parliament Over 'Partygate' Fine
Prime Minister Boris Johnson offers an apology to the House of Commons over breaking the U.K. lockdown restrictions, telling lawmakers that "it did not occur to me" that the event at Downing Street on his birthday was a "breach of the...
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Politics daily briefing: April 3
All the latest political updates from the UK as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky insists that Ukraine has gained a leg up after retaking territory north of the capital Kyiv.
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Penny Mordaunt: We should thank Boris Johnson for delivering Brexit
On Boris Johnson, Tory leadership candidate Penny Mordaunt said the Prime Minister deserved praise for delivering Brexit. She was also asked to define what a woman is and responded: "I'm a woman. I'm biologically a woman. I understand...
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Labour has given the ‘proverbial two fingers’ to Scotland, says Sturgeon
Labour has “given the proverbial two fingers to Scotland” by failing to support a bid for independence, Nicola Sturgeon has said. The Scottish First Minister made the comment at a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh on Thursday,...
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Liz Truss outlines plan to defeat Labour and Lib Dems in next election
*Best audio quality available* Conservative leadership candidate Liz Truss speaks about her plan to defeat Labour and the Lib Dems at the next General Election during a hustings event in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
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Liz Truss suggests she would not repeal fox hunting ban if prime minister
Liz Truss has suggested she would not repeal the fox hunting ban after warning it could “make the situation worse” for country sport enthusiasts.
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Keir Starmer: There's a circus at the top of the Tory party
Labour leader Keir Starmer gives an interview after giving a speech at the Sage Gateshead culture centre, where he set out setting out how his Labour government will move Britain forward.
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Sunak arrives at campaign event in Ludlow
Former Chancellor and Tory leadership candidate Rishi Sunak arrives at a campaign event in Ludlow, Shropshire.
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Liz Truss challenges Rishi Sunak to cut even more taxes after U-turn on VAT
Liz Truss has said she “welcomes” Rishi Sunak’s pledge to cut VAT on energy bills, but challenged him to “do more” and reverse the national insurance rise. On Tuesday, the former chancellor unveiled plans to remove VAT from domestic...
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Rishi Sunak reveals ambition to run Southampton FC
Tory leadership candidate Rishi Sunak said he would like to run Southampton FC if he was not a politician, he was speaking during hustings event in Exeter.
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Penny Mordaunt applauded into the room as she begins leadership campaign
Conservative leadership contender Penny Mordaunt is applauded into the room as she begins her campaign. She launched her leadership campaign with a promise to return to traditional Conservative values of “low tax, small state and...
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Rail action: Grant Shapps has gone on strike, says union boss
Interview with General Secretary of the Transport Salaried Staffs Association Manuel Cortez at Euston Station, London, as thousands of rail workers strike over jobs, pay and conditions. Manuel Cortes, general secretary of the Transport...
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Liz Truss rules out second Scottish referendum
Liz Truss has ruled out allowing a second Scottish independence referendum during a Tory hustings in Perth. Ms Truss – who describes herself as a “child of the union” due to spending part of her childhood in Paisley – challenged the...
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Angela Rayner: Conservatives’ branding had taken a “pelting”
Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner said the Conservatives’ branding had taken a “pelting” as the people of Chester delivered a “huge message” to the Government on their desire for change. She said Rishi Sunak had overseen the Tories’...
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Chief Whip leaves Downing Street
Chief Whip Wendy Morton shouted "morning" to journalists as she left Downing Street. Ms Morton left No 10 around 40 minutes after she arrived and marched quickly to a car before leaving the street. This follows unconfirmed rumours that...
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Political leaders react to Boris Johnson's resignation
Political leaders across the UK and Europe have reacted to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's resignation, with many welcoming the decision.
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Starmer: Labour ready to govern after 12 years of neglect
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says he is ready to govern after '12 years of neglect' and 'we are ready to fight and win an election.' The opposition leader was talking on a trip to Berlin in Germany.
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Labour ready to govern after 12 years of neglect, says Starmer
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says he is ready to govern after '12 years of neglect' and 'we are ready to fight and win an election". The Opposition leader was talking during a trip to Berlin in Germany.
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Larry keeps guard over Downing Street as Tory leadership race continues outside
Downing Street's beloved cat Larry keeps guard outside Number 10 on Friday, as the Tory leadership contest gathers pace in Westminster.
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Former Lib Dem leader predicts 'incredibly close' result in by-elections
Former Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable predicts "incredibly close" results in the by-elections being held in Tiverton and Honiton and in Wakefield. Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm on Thursday, with the results of both...
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Newly-appointed members of Cabinet leave Downing Street after first meeting
Members of the newly-appointed Cabinet leave Downing Street following the resignation of Boris Johnson and he plans be become a caretaker PM until the autumn. In order of appearance: Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries Attorney General...
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Johnson raises prospect of early exit from No 10
The Tory leadership race may not go the distance and Boris Johnson’s term in No 10 may end before the expected September conclusion of the contest, the Prime Minister has indicated. At what might be his final Prime Minister’s Questions,...
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UK's Johnson Says 'Of Course' He'll Be PM Tomorrow
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says "of course" after being asked if he thinks he'll be prime minister tomorrow. He was speaking to the Liaison Committee in Westminster.
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Rishi Sunak in profile
Rishi Sunak has completed a spectacular political comeback to become the next prime minister after rival Penny Mordaunt dropped out. We take a look at his career in profile.