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Tackling the boat crossings is one of the Prime Minister’s key priorities (PA)

New legislation is just one part of action to ‘stop the boats’, vows minister

Critics have already questioned whether the Government’s solution will make any difference to small boat arrivals on Britain’s shores.

By Pa Reporters

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Boris Johnson a ‘nationally distrusted figure’, top civil servant said

The remarks by Cabinet Secretary Simon Case are contained in the latest leaks of Matt Hancock’s WhatsApp messages

By Dominic McGrath

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Osborne defends Hancock as ‘sensible’ figure after Covid leaks

The former Conservative chancellor crops up in the leaked messages offering advice and support to the health secretary.

By Dominic McGrath

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NI governance change could be considered if deal not accepted – Heaton-Harris

But the Northern Ireland Secretary said he is a ‘glass half full man’ and is confident the DUP will back the Windsor Framework.

By David Lynch

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Alternative to powersharing in NI is joint UK/Irish arrangement – O’Neill

Sinn Fein’s vice president called on the DUP to show ‘leadership’ and lift its blockade on devolution at Stormont.

By David Young

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Riders protest for safe cycling for women in London

Campaigners say women are being put off cycling by issues including a lack of safe routes, dangerous driving and harassment

By Helen William

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Scotland needs a first minister for a new decade, says Forbes

The Finance Secretary said ‘continuity won’t cut it’ for the next leader of Scotland.

By Craig Paton

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We need less oversell and more reality on Brexit deal, DUP warns Government

By David Young

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Johnson did not knowingly mislead Parliament on partygate, insists minister

By Dominic McGrath

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Leaks offer ‘view into psyche of Hancock’, not Government workings – minister

By David Lynch

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Starmer urged to publish Sue Gray messages amid Tory anger over move to Labour

By Dominic McGrath

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Hancock wanted to ‘frighten the pants’ off public leaked texts reveal

By Dominic McGrath

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Rail passengers suffer biggest fares rise in 11 years

Fares in England and Wales increase by an average of up to 5.9% on Sunday

By Neil Lancefield

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Government prepares to unveil new powers to ‘stop the boats’

The legislation, promised as part of Government efforts to tackle illegal migration, could come as soon as Tuesday

By Tammy Hughes

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Hancock said removing NHS England chief executive would be ‘massive improvement’

Leaked messages revealed a desire to oust Simon Stevens.

By Helen William

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Increase public-sector pay by inflation and rejoin single market, Hunt urged

By Craig Paton

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Defra lagging behind in developing net-zero policies, documents reveal

By Danny Halpin

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New powers to tackle small boats set to be announced next week

By Dominic McGrath

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Sunak and Hancock complained of ‘nightmare’ Dominic Cummings

By Dominic McGrath

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Sunak and Hancock complained of ‘nightmare’ Dominic Cummings

By Dominic McGrath

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‘Absolutely no substance’ to opponents’ independence plans, says Regan

The SNP candidates took part in the third hustings in Inverness on Saturday.

By Craig Paton

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Senior Labour MP says she contacted police over threat

Preet Kaur Gill, the first female Sikh MP and the shadow international development secretary, spoke out after she received a threatening email.

By Dominic McGrath

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Second Scottish teaching union to ballot members on ‘paltry’ offer

The Scottish Government and councils made the new offer on Friday.

By Craig Paton

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Donaldson: DUP won’t be knocked off course by rhetoric over Framework

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson acknowledged improvements had been made to post-Brexit trading arrangements for Northern Ireland but said questions remain.

By David Young

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Ex-Tory minister praises Gray’s ‘integrity’ after Labour appointment

Labour insisted all civil service rules will be followed after outcry from Conservative MPs about the civil servant’s new role

By Dominic McGrath

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Hancock hit out at Sunak amid concerns over Eat Out to Help Out scheme

The details emerged in the latest tranche of leaked messages from the former health secretary, published by the Daily Telegraph.

By Dominic McGrath

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‘National conversation’ needed for mid-life women, says Labour MP Dodds

Anneliese Dodds addressed the Women’s Institute on Saturday.

By Dominic McGrath

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Hancock leaks reveal WhatsApp risks – information commissioner

The widespread use of WhatsApp by ministers and officials in Whitehall risks poses risks for transparency, the Information Commissioner has warned.

By Dominic McGrath

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Yousaf pledges to look at child payment increase if chosen to replace Sturgeon

The current payment gives £25 per week to eligible families with children under 16.

By Craig Paton

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Pressure on Johnson grows over whether MPs were misled about partygate

The cross-party Privileges Committee said the Commons may have been misled at least four times

By Pa Reporters

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Stone of Destiny should not be sent for coronation, says Salmond

The former first minister has urged the winner of the SNP leadership race to refuse to allow the stone to leave Scotland for the coronation.

By Craig Paton

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Labour calls for ‘national conversation’ on women’s wellbeing

Anneliese Dodds is due to address the Women’s Institute on Saturday.

By Dominic McGrath

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Row over pupils who damaged Koran raises free speech concerns – Braverman

Reports of death threats against pupils who allegedly damaged a copy of the Koran are alarming, the Home Secretary has said.

By Dominic McGrath

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Messages show Hancock’s reaction after Gina Coladangelo CCTV leak

The latest set of WhatsApp messages has emerged from the leak of more than 100,000

By Dominic McGrath Bill McLoughlin

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Pay deal for ambulance workers could be on horizon after strikes suspended

By Laura Parnaby

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Regan independence plan met with grumbles at hustings

By Craig Paton

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Teaching union suspends strike action and urges members to accept new deal

By Emma Lawson

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Hancock mocked Eat Out To Help Out amid concerns about Covid spread

The former Health Secretary branded the scheme ‘eat out to help the virus get about’

By Daniel Keane

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Partygate probe’s reliance on Sue Gray ‘surreal’ amid Labour move, Johnson says

The former prime minister and his allies used the partygate investigator’s Labour appointment to discredit the probe into whether he lied to MPs.

By Sophie Wingate

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Ambulance strikes suspended by GMB and Unison ahead of pay talks

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has told unions that there is cash available for potential pay rises.

By Laura Parnaby

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Hancock mocked Eat Out To Help Out amid concerns about virus spread

Matt Hancock and Rishi Sunak clashed over the course of the pandemic on Covid restrictions and the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

By Dominic McGrath

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Liz Truss: ‘Mistakes I made as PM will make me a better MP’

The former prime minister has been re-selected to defend her South West Norfolk seat

By John Dunne

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Fresh pay offer tabled in bid to halt teacher strikes in Scotland

The proposals come as fresh walkouts loom next week.

By Lauren Gilmour

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Starmer refuses to say when Sue Gray first approached for Labour role

Sue Gray is planning to become the Labour leader’s chief of staff.

By Dominic McGrath

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The partygate inquiry: The key questions facing Boris Johnson

The Commons Privileges Committee has set out the issues it intends to address when it questions the former prime minister.

By Gavin Cordon

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MPs support reforms to help police tackle gun crime

The Firearms Bill would introduce a new offence of possessing component parts with the intent to assemble unauthorised quantities of ammunition.

By Richard Wheeler

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SNP MP apologises for comment branded ‘grossly offensive’

John Nicolson had said politicians who put on too much make-up for television ‘tandoori themselves’.

By Dan Barker

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UK pledges nearly £75 million to marine conservation projects

The Government said the funding will go to supporting coastal ecosystems and growing sustainable economies.

By Danny Halpin

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Long delay to guarantee tips for hospitality staff ‘crazy’, Government told

It was pointed out far more divisive proposals would become law sooner.

By Nick Lester

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