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Liz Truss resignation honours list criticised by ex-aides Reuters By Helen Catt & Sean Seddon Political correspondent Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has been criticised by two former aides for choosing to submit a list of resignation honours. Ms Truss, who spent only 49 days in office, has put forward four people, the Sun and… Continue reading Liz Truss resignation honours list criticised by ex-aides

UK and EU formally adopt new Brexit Windsor Framework deal Getty Images The new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland has been formally adopted by the UK and EU, Downing Street has said. Known as the Windsor Framework, it is designed to make trade between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK easier. It gives… Continue reading UK and EU formally adopt new Brexit Windsor Framework deal

Netanyahu meets Sunak at Downing Street amid protests EPA-EFE Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has met Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu at Downing Street amid a noisy protest against the Israeli leader’s visit. Mr Sunak greeted Mr Netanyahu outside Number 10 as shouts and whistles could be heard from hundreds of demonstrators at the barriers at the… Continue reading Netanyahu meets Sunak at Downing Street amid protests

Rishi Sunak paid over £1m in UK tax since 2019, records show Reuters By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics Rishi Sunak paid more than £1m in UK tax over the last three years, details of the prime minister’s financial affairs show. The UK tax was paid on earnings of more than £4.7m from income and a… Continue reading Rishi Sunak paid over £1m in UK tax since 2019, records show

Chris Mason: Boris Johnson’s political future hangs in balance This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News There’s an old adage in politics, coined by the former American President Ronald Reagan: “If you’re explaining, you’re losing.” Boris Johnson… Continue reading Chris Mason: Boris Johnson’s political future hangs in balance

MPs back Rishi Sunak’s new Brexit Northern Ireland deal EPA By Joshua Nevett & Paul Seddon BBC Politics Rishi Sunak’s new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland has been passed by MPs, despite a rebellion from 22 of his backbenchers. Ex-PMs Boris Johnson and Liz Truss were among Tories joining Northern Ireland’s DUP in voting against… Continue reading MPs back Rishi Sunak’s new Brexit Northern Ireland deal

Partygate: MPs to share evidence ahead of Boris Johnson TV grilling EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock By Paul Seddon Politics reporter MPs investigating Boris Johnson over Partygate will publish new documents later, ahead of a televised hearing crucial to his political future. The former prime minister is battling accusations he misled Parliament over rule-breaking lockdown parties in Downing Street… Continue reading Partygate: MPs to share evidence ahead of Boris Johnson TV grilling