Monday, 20 February 2023

Ukraine war: Liz Truss joins Johnson in calling for transfer of fighter jets

The ex-PM puts pressure on Rishi Sunak as she urges the UK to "do all we can" to support Ukraine.

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SNP leadership: Kate Forbes would not have backed gender bill

The SNP leadership candidate says she has "significant concerns" about the issue of self-identification.

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Roald Dahl: Rishi Sunak joins criticism of changes to author's books

A debate rages over changes to references to characters' appearance and weight in the author's works.

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Starmer demands MP vote on post-Brexit rules for Northern Ireland

The Labour leader says his party supports new rules for Northern Ireland in the "national interest".

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Brexit: No deal on NI Protocol this week, predicts DUP MP

Sammy Wilson accuses the UK government of having "an attitude of defeat" in its talks with the EU.

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Jeane Freeman would not have supported gender reform law

The former health secretary says "legitimate concerns" about the reforms have not been addressed.

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Free school meals: London's mayor launches £130m scheme for primary pupils

The one-off funding is set to help more than 270,000 children in the capital between 2023 and 2024.

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Green defectors become Your Party's first Scottish councillors

Dan Hutchison, Seonad Hoy and Leodhas Massie have become the first elected Your Party representatives in Scotland. from BBC News https://i...