Ex-Foreign Office chief Lord McDonald told colleagues he voted to stay in the EU

Lord McDonald tells a new BBC documentary series there was a sense of "mourning" in his department.

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Government facing pressure to rethink China stance

Tory MPs call for China to be branded a threat, amid spy claims following the arrest of a Commons researcher.

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Home Secretary seeks 'urgent advice' on banning American Bully XL dogs

The Home Secretary says the breed is a clear and lethal danger, particularly to children.

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Spy claims turbocharge debate on UK's China stance

Rishi Sunak has attempted to warm up relations with Beijing, but some Tory MPs want a tougher line.

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UK government to be reported to UN over strike law by TUC

The Trade Union Congress says it will make the report because the law does not meet global standards.

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Daniel Khalife: About 40 inmates moved from Wandsworth prison after escape

Security protocols were in place at Wandsworth, a minister says, adding the move is out of caution.

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Two men arrested under Official Secrets Act

It comes as the Sunday Times reports one is a parliamentary researcher accused of spying for China.

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