Friday, 3 February 2023

Dominic Raab should be suspended, says ex-Conservative chairman

Jake Berry argues MPs and ministers should be treated like "anyone else".

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Ban on sale of animal-exploiting trips, given initial support by MPs

Tory Angela Richardson says her bill would encourage tourists to visit sites with good welfare records.

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Bankrupt Thurrock Council asks for £636m bailout and tax hike

Thurrock is in council tax rise and bailout negotiations as it tries to address its £1.5bn debt.

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Is Brexit costing £1m a day and other claims

Alastair Campbell and Jacob Rees-Mogg made claims about UK trade and the impact of Brexit.

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Former Braintree MP Alan Hurst dies at 77

The Labour MP is described as a "kind, gentle and well respected" by his Tory successor.

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Concern voter ID could stop some voting in Swindon election

The new polling station rules will take effect for the first time during the May local elections.

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PM Rishi Sunak on rapist case: Biological sex 'really matters'

The PM was asked about the case of double rapist Isla Bryson during an interview with Piers Morgan.

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Bomb disposal robot destroys Labour MPs' Christmas cards

Remnants of Christmas cards intended for Labour MPs and constituency offices were found at the site. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SAC4cMi