Monday, 4 September 2023

Theresa May: Portrait of former prime minister unveiled

The picture of the UK's second female prime minister was painted by portrait artist Saied Dai.

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Matthew Hedges: Foreign Office apology to UAE torture academic

Matthew Hedges' ordeal sparks a review into internal guidance on torture and mistreatment cases.

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Concrete tests ordered on 1990s court buildings

The tests come after Harrow Crown Court in north London was shut because dangerous concrete was found.

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Gillian Keegan caught swearing over school concrete crisis

After an ITV interview, the education secretary complains that no-one says "you have done a good job".

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Angela Rayner: Labour big-hitter who beat the odds

How Sir Keir Starmer's deputy overcame a difficult start in life to climb the ladder at Westminster.

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Chris Pincher loses Commons suspension appeal

The Commons watchdog had proposed the ban, calling the former Tory whip's conduct an abuse of power.

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By-election for Nadine Dorries MP's Bedfordshire seat due next month

The former culture secretary announced her intention to resign as an MP in June.

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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...