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Trans terms like 'chestfeeding' to be banned in NHS under new changes to constitution

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David Willetts said the triple-lock had outlived its purpose

Tory peer says pension triple-lock has 'outlived its purpose', as Keir Starmer vows to keep it for at least five years

Chris Philp has said the UK is 'overwhelmed' by small boats arrivals

Minister says UK is 'overwhelmed' by small boats and Rwanda deterrent will allow more 'targeted' refugee schemes

Labour's Wes Streeting has vowed to back UNRWA

Labour vows to back UN refugee agency whose staff Israel accused of being involved in October 7 Hamas attack

Rebel Tories are working on a 100-day masterplan to oust Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister and turn around party polling fortunes under Penny Mordaunt as leader.

Tory rebels planning to oust Sunak and make Mordaunt PM as part of 100-day masterplan to save party

Top Tory MP defects to Labour and blasts NHS 'chaos' - as Sir Kier Starmer welcomes him to 'changed' party

Top Tory MP and former health minister defects to Labour as he blasts NHS 'chaos'

Rishi Sunak has responded to claims the government's Rwanda plan is causing an influx of migrants into Ireland, noting such figures prove the deterrent effect is working.

Rishi Sunak claims migrant influx to Northern Ireland is 'proof' government's Rwanda plan is working

Jacob Rees-Mogg was hounded by protesters

Jacob Rees-Mogg hounded from university by far-left protesters as Labour and Conservatives slam 'intimidation'

The Policing Minister left the audience shocked after he asked if Rwanda and Congo were different countries.

Policing minister Chris Philp asks if Rwanda and Congo are different countries leaving audience members in shock

Scottish First Minister faces a vote of no confidence after the SNP's power-sharing deal with the Greens collapsed.

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf faces vote of no confidence after power-sharing deal collapses

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf called an emergency meeting of his Cabinet on Thursday morning amid mounting tensions

Power-sharing deal between the SNP and Greens in Scotland collapses

Labour will be 'more pro-business than Tony Blair', shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves vowes

Labour will be 'more pro-business than Tony Blair', shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves vows

Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says he'd 'happily' offer Rwanda deportation flights

Angela Rayner and Oliver Dowden clashed in a heated exhange at PMQs

Angela Rayner brands Rishi Sunak 'pint-sized loser' during feisty exchange during PMQs

Rishi Sunak said he has made a choice to "prioritise defence".

More tax cuts still on despite record defence spending boost, Rishi Sunak insists

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Former Labour minister and crossbench peer Frank Field dies aged 81

Rishi Sunak says the election will take place in the second half of the year

Rishi Sunak refuses to rule out July election after Rwanda bill passes

Keir Starmer has vowed to keep the pensions triple lock if he becomes Prime MInister - in a ploy to secure the 'grey vote'.

Triple-lock stays under Starmer as Labour leader vows to keep pensions guarantee for at least 5 years

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First Minister Humza Yousaf on Friday

Humza Yousaf says Scottish election could be called if he loses no-confidence vote, as he urges MSPs to reconsider

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Kate Forbes has backed Humza Yousaf

Humza Yousaf's leadership rival Kate Forbes backs beleaguered Scottish First Minister, as no confidence vote looms

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Humza Yousaf is fighting for his political future ahead of a no confidence vote

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf defiantly says he will not resign as he faces No Confidence vote

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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar will lay a motion of no confidence in the Scottish government this afternoon.

Scottish Labour leader to lay motion of no confidence in government as Humza Yousaf cancels independence speech

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Labour will pledge to nationalise the railways if elected into government.

Labour pledges to renationalise railways within five years if elected in 'biggest overhaul in a generation'

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Grant Shapps has called for other NATO members to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP

Grant Shapps calls for other NATO members to follow UK's lead and boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP

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Rishi Sunak is set to unveil closer military links with Germany on Wednesday.

Rishi Sunak to announce closer military links between UK and Germany as he hails ‘new chapter’ in relations

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Sadiq Khan has been criticised over his "shocking" policing record

Sadiq Khan challenged over ‘shocking’ record on policing in London as Mayoral rivals say people ‘do not feel safe’

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Susan Hall has dismissed Ed Miliband's claim that she would be an 'embarrassment' to Britain as the next London mayor.

Susan Hall dismisses as 'nonsense’ after Ed Miliband said she would be an ‘embarrassment’ as London Mayor

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