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Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price has resigned (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)
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Plaid members were ‘active bystanders’ of bullying and harassment, MS admits

The party has vowed to tackle the existing toxic culture, evidence of which led to leader Adam Price stepping down.
A Labour aide reportedly found to have sexually assaulted a colleague has left his job, the party has said (Hannah McKay/PA)
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Senior Labour aide ‘found to have groped intern’ has left job, party says

A party spokesman said the aide had ‘fully complied’ with two investigations and the ‘remedial action recommended’ before his exit.
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Home Office to publish data on those with leave to remain and NRPF status

Migrants granted temporary permission to live in the UK usually have no recourse to public funds as a condition of their visa.
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Stride: Getting people back into work could lead to pre-election tax cut

The Work and Pensions Secretary said boosting the workforce after Covid could be an important factor in a Conservative election win.
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Overseas territories should have representation in Parliament, ministers told

The 14 British Overseas Territories (BOTs) are self-governing, but the UK is responsible for defence and foreign policy.
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UK interest rates rise again amid food price ‘shock’

Soaring food prices have cast some doubt over the Government’s promise to halve inflation by the end of the year.
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Students fear degrees could be ‘devalued’ as lecturers stage marking boycott

University and college staff are taking action short of strike, which means they will no longer carry out duties out-with their contract.
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We must unite around mission to change the UK, says ex-PM Brown

The former Labour leader was speaking ahead of a rally being held in Edinburgh next month.
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Raab accusers ‘wouldn’t do it again’ thanks to ‘flawed’ process, says union boss

Dave Penman said Rishi Sunak’s handling of the investigation into Dominic Raab had been ‘appalling’.
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What is a Storm Shadow cruise missile?

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the weapons will give Ukraine the ‘best chance’ of defending itself.
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SNP accused of ‘campaigning for Tory government’

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar made the claim during First Minister’s Questions at Holyrood.
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Biden sparks row on Ireland trip to ensure ‘Brits didn’t screw around’

Tory and DUP MPs condemn the president’s remark at a Democratic event in New York

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Civil service union chief calls for strikes, saying ‘enough is enough’

Dave Penman condemned claims civil servants were ‘lazy, woke, inefficient, Remainer, activist, snowflakes’.
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Stalkers and domestic abusers to be targeted by £39m police funding boost

Safeguarding minister Sarah Dines said it would provide ‘hands-on money’ for psychologists and police officers to ‘carefully monitor these people’.
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What is the Reclaim Party as Andrew Bridgen becomes its first MP

The ex-Conservative will represent Laurence Fox’s Reclaim Party in the Commons

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Kemi Badenoch takes responsibility for scaling down EU law ‘bonfire’

Senior Tories have criticised the move to cut back post-Brexit plans to scrap EU laws.
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Tory MP claims civil servant used work email to ‘troll’ him

Elliot Colburn made the claim in the House of Commons
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Who is Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price, and why has he quit the party?

Plaid Cymru is looking to find a new leader after the departure of Adam Price

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London council lends out thermal cameras to help homes cut fuel bills

Scheme designed to help people spot where heat is escaping from their homes

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Illegal Migration Bill not against Christian values – Home Office minister

Sarah Dines MP urged Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby to ‘look again’ at the reforms following his rare intervention in the House of Lords.
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No Labour employee should keep job after groping colleague, says shadow minister

Shadow business secretary Jonathan Reynolds said he found allegations that a senior aide sexually harassed a former intern ‘abhorrent’.
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‘Churchill would be turning in grave’ over migrant bill, says Tory MP

Criticism of the legislation was led by the Archbishop of Canterbury during Wednesday’s House of Lords debate

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Coronation a triumph of pomp and pride in Britain, says Dowden

The Deputy Prime Minister praised the organisation of the event.
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Rayner: Dowden proves being ginger no barrier to becoming Deputy Prime Minister

Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner joked she hopes to follow Mr Dowden’s example and hold the position in the future.
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Lords refuse to stop Illegal Migration Bill despite opposition

A bid to stop controversial legislation dubbed ‘morally unacceptable and politically impractical’ fails despite opposition from Justin Welby though the debate is set to continue

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Sunak ‘behaving like a Borgia’ over EU laws bonfire U-turn, Rees-Mogg suggests

The former business secretary has accused Rishi Sunak of broken promises and missed opportunities over the move.
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Penny Mordaunt took painkillers to carry swords at King’s coronation

The Lord President of the Council held the ceremonial swords for more than an hour

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Plaid Cymru leader quits after report into ‘toxic’ culture

Adam Price has told Plaid Cymru members he is quitting as leader after a review found a culture of harassment, bullying and misogyny in the party

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Welby locks horns with Government over ‘morally unacceptable’ small boats law

The church leader is told neither ‘handwringing or bell ringing’ will solve the misery of the channel crossings
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Tories rule out electoral pacts after Labour demands no ‘grubby deals’

The row came after the Conservatives were punished by voters in last week’s local elections.
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Application submitted to relocate Dambusters’ dog from historic site

West Lindsey District Council is hoping to stop the Home Office’s plans to redevelop the site and house asylum seekers.
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Penny Mordaunt ‘grateful’ after coronation praise

The Cabinet minister described the occasion as a “humbling day” and said she was “grateful” that people had decided to recognise her role in the event
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Taxpayers face a £245,000 bill for Boris Johnson’s Partygate lawyers

Questions are being asked about the former Prime Minister’s legal bill for the Partygate inquiry

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‘Game-changing’ amendments planned for NI legacy Bill, says Heaton-Harris

The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill is set for its final committee stage sitting in the House of Lords on Thursday.
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Bank of England set to raise interest rates for 12th time in a row

Experts widely expect the base rate to rise from 4.25% to 4.5% on Thursday, the highest level since 2008.
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Bridgen sues Hancock over claims tweet was ‘antisemitic’

A spokesman for the former health secretary described the North West Leicestershire MP’s legal action as a ‘pathetic publicity stunt’.
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Ministers ditch promised end-of-year ‘bonfire’ of remaining EU laws

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch said ministers would now revoke around 600 laws under their planned legislation rather than the 4,000 pledged

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Labour would be left soul-searching if it cannot win Ferrier’s seat – Baillie

The Scottish Labour deputy leader was campaigning in Rutherglen as the party confirmed Michael Shanks is its candidate.