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The Metropolitan Police are considering complaints related to Christmas parties allegedly held in lockdown last year

Met considering complaints from Labour MPs over PM's Christmas party accusations

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Grenfell united said news of the deal had "shattered" them

'Deeply disrespectful': Mercedes F1 team sign deal with firm linked to Grenfell Tower tragedy

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Dame Cressida Dick said no complaints have been received over Downing Street parties last winter.

Met says no complaints received over No 10 'lockdown parties' as Labour demands probe

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New Old Bexley and Sidcup MP Louie French.

Tories hold Old Bexley and Sidcup in by-election after death of MP James Brokenshire

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Boris has received his booster

Boris Johnson receives Covid booster jab amid Omicron variant battle

3 days ago

A by-election at the late James Brokenshire MP's constituency takes place on 2 December

Old Bexley and Sidcup by-election | Full list of candidates

3 days ago

Anas Sarwar urged MSPs to show they had “no confidence in the leadership” of the board – but Nicola Sturgeon’s SNP voted against the motion.

SNP refuses to sack hospital board after two child deaths

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Hundreds of thousands fewer referrals for suspected cancer were made by GPs in England during the pandemic

NHS backlog: Up to 740,000 'urgent' referrals for suspected cancer 'missed' during Covid

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Boris says 'all guidance was followed' at 'boozy' Tory Christmas party

PM refuses to deny 'boozy' Tory Christmas party took place during lockdown

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Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg will be investigated by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards.

Jacob Rees-Mogg to be investigated by Parliamentary standards watchdog

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The Justice Secretary has backed independent investigations into all prison deaths.

Scottish Justice Secretary admits system 'lacks compassion' over prison deaths

4 days ago

People over the age of 18 will be called forward for their booster vaccine.

Omicron: All adults to be offered Covid booster jab by end of January, PM confirms

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Boris Johnson said Plan B is not necessary after Dr Jenny Harries suggested we shouldn't mix unnecessarily

We won't impose Plan B despite Jenny Harries' gloomy Omicron comments, Boris says

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Nicola Sturgeon is "stuck in a loop", writes Gina Davidson.

Analysis: SNP's drive for independence sees Scotland stuck in constitutional loop

5 days ago

David Lammy has earned a big promotion in the shadow cabinet

Labour reshuffle: David Lammy promoted to shadow foreign secretary

6 days ago

Travel restrictions and face masks are making a return from Tuesday.

Omicron rules explained: Where to wear face masks and who has to self-isolate

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Barbados will become the world's youngest republic at midnight on 30 November

Barbados drops Queen as head of state to become republic

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The Commons Standards Committee has set out its proposals in the wake of the Owen Paterson saga

No 'excessive' personal attacks or paid consultancy: Plans to fight MP sleaze published

Angela Rayner was due to unveil the proposed watchdog on Monday

'Corruption's happening in plain sight': Labour unveils plans for new sleaze watchdog

Emmanuel Macron's government has hit back at Boris Johnson following his public demands of France over the migrant criris.

France suggests Boris Johnson 'regrets Brexit' as migrant crisis row continues

French fishermen are demanding more access to UK waters post-Brexit.

French fishermen to blockade ports and Channel Tunnel

Sir Keir Starmer should 'emphatically reject' so-called wokeism, Tony Blair has said.

Tony Blair says Keir Starmer must shun 'woke' issues if Labour is to win power

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

Revealed: Two more children die from infections at Glasgow super-hospital

The flight ban is a response to a new variant which is described as possibly the 'worst ever'.

Flights from six African countries banned amid 'deeply concerning' new Covid variant

The remains of the dinghy which capsized, causing at least 27 people to die. Boris Johnson tonight sent Emmanuel Macron a list of demands aimed at avoiding a repeat of the tragedy.

Harrowing mayday call captures Channel boat tragedy... as PM issues five demands to Macron

Jodie Whittaker became the first female Doctor Who in 2017 – something raised by Tory MP Nick Fletcher in Parliament today.

Tory MP mocked for suggesting female Doctor Who causes men to commit crime

Ms Patel said the drownings were a "dreadful shock" but described the crossing as "absolutely unnecessary"

‘You can't protect the border what can you control?’: Patel criticised amid migrant crisis

Ian Blackford asked the Prime Minister about his role during PMQs

Boris Johnson dodges question at PMQs on whether he should 'call it a day'

Stella Creasy told James O'Brien people could be deterred from politics

MP barred from bringing baby to Commons hits out at 'system built for men'

Boris Johnson faces an important test at PMQs today

PMQs live: Boris Johnson faces key test amid fallout from 'shambolic' speech

Stella Creasy took her child into the Chamber.

Row breaks out after Labour MP Stella Creasy told her baby isn't allowed in Commons

Keir Starmer asked the PM "is everything OK?" at PMQs

'Is everything OK?' Starmer swipes at Boris as poll shows lowest approval rating for PM

Dominic Raab has dismissed claims Boris Johnson has been the subject of a number of no confidence letters

Raab dismisses PM no confidence letters as 'tittle tattle' as party rating plummets

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Derbyshire Police released a statement confirming the evacuations.

More than 50 houses evacuated after 'suspicious items' discovered by police
Storm Barra comes just a week after Storm Arwen, which saw high winds and waves in much of the UK.

Storm Barra to batter UK as 3000 homes still without power after storm Arwen

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A vigil has been held for Arthur Labinjo-Hughes outside his home in Solihull.

Hundreds release balloons in memory of little Arthur, 6, to 'show he was loved'
Masks are now mandatory on all public transport.

UK records 86 more Omicron cases taking total to 246

Dominic Raab told LBC the government plans to "smash" drug gangs.

Passports to be seized from middle class cocaine users in bid to 'smash' drug gangs
Tom Swarbrick asked Dominic Raab about the reported No 10 Christmas party.

'I'm told there was no party': Raab denies No10 Christmas party
There will be a national investigation into the murder of six-year-old Arthur Labinjo-Hughes.

'We must listen to Arthur's voice now', says England's children's commissioner
Arthur, 6, died in June 2020 after months of "evil abuse" by his stepmother and father

Government 'not satisfied' with sentences for 'appalling' murder of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes
Whilst most of the protest was peaceful, demonstrations turned violent later on

Water cannons and tear gas used after Brussels anti-restriction protests turn violent
Camilla Tominey hits out at 'disturbing stench' public has around politicians

Camilla Tominey hits out at 'disturbing stench' public feels around politicians