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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

Partygate: I misled MPs but not intentionally, says Boris Johnson Jessica Taylor/UK Parliament Boris Johnson has accepted he misled Parliament over Covid rule-breaking parties in Downing Street, but denied he did it on purpose. The former prime minister has published a 52-page defence of his actions ahead of a grilling by MPs on Wednesday. In… Continue reading Partygate: I misled MPs but not intentionally, says Boris Johnson

Chris Mason: Johnson’s political future and reputation on trial PA Media By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News Boris Johnson’s reputation is on trial. His political future is on trial too. Not in a court of law. But, rather like a court of law, in front of his peers. The chances are you already have… Continue reading Chris Mason: Johnson’s political future and reputation on trial

Brexit: DUP will vote against Windsor Framework plans EPA The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) will vote against the government’s Windsor Framework Brexit plans in parliament this week. Its leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he would continue to work with the government on “outstanding issues”. MPs will be given a chance to vote on the so-called… Continue reading Brexit: DUP will vote against Windsor Framework plans

Boris Johnson: Ex-PM to reveal evidence in his defence over Partygate Reuters By Tony Bonsignore & Ione Wells BBC News Boris Johnson will publish evidence in his defence ahead of a grilling by MPs him over whether he misled Parliament about Covid rule-breaking parties. The former prime minister faces a crucial televised evidence session in… Continue reading Boris Johnson: Ex-PM to reveal evidence in his defence over Partygate

Tory MP Steve Brine being investigated over lobbying claims PA Media By Chas Geiger BBC News Senior Toy MP Steve Brine is being investigated over claims he lobbied the NHS on behalf of a recruitment firm. Parliamentary Standards Commissioner Daniel Greenberg will carry it out. Leaked messages from 2021 show Mr Brine had been “trying… Continue reading Tory MP Steve Brine being investigated over lobbying claims

Calls for talks to end junior doctors’ strikes PA Media By Nick Triggle Health correspondent Doctors’ leaders and ministers are being urged to start formal pay talks after a breakthrough on a deal with other NHS staff in England. Unions for NHS staff, including nurses and ambulance workers, recommended on Thursday their members back a… Continue reading Calls for talks to end junior doctors’ strikes

TikTok to be banned on UK government phones Reuters Chinese-owned social media app TikTok is set to be banned on phones and other devices used by government ministers and civil servants on security grounds. Cabinet Office Minister Oliver Dowden will make a statement to MPs later. There has been no official comment – but Security… Continue reading TikTok to be banned on UK government phones

Budget 2023: Jeremy Hunt seeks to tempt parents and over-50s back to work This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Brian Wheeler BBC News Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has set out plans to get early retirees and parents of young children back to work… Continue reading Budget 2023: Jeremy Hunt seeks to tempt parents and over-50s back to work