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Nicola Sturgeon declines invitation to appear before Westminster committee

Nicola Sturgeon declines invitation to appear before Westminster committee

The First Minister was invited to appear before the Scottish Affairs Committee.

Government points to new history curriculum after criticism from Troy Deeney

Government points to new history curriculum after criticism from Troy Deeney

The footballer wants to see more progress in the teaching of the history and experiences of black, Asian and ethnic minority communities.

Covid inquiry will not shy from holding wrong decisions to account – judge

Covid inquiry will not shy from holding wrong decisions to account – judge

Judge Lady Poole will chair the inquiry into the response to the Covid-19 pandemic in Scotland.

‘Humbled’ Johnson condemned over culture which led to lockdown-busting parties

‘Humbled’ Johnson condemned over culture which led to lockdown-busting parties

Sue Gray’s official report into the partygate scandal said the ‘senior leadership’ in No 10 must take responsibility.

Claudia Webbe harassed woman who was having sex with MP’s partner, court told

Claudia Webbe harassed woman who was having sex with MP’s partner, court told

The former Labour MP is appealing against her harassment conviction and 10-week suspended jail sentence.

Government’s ethics chief took karaoke machine to ‘excessive’ lockdown party

Government’s ethics chief took karaoke machine to ‘excessive’ lockdown party

Helen MacNamara, the then deputy cabinet secretary, has been fined by police for her part in a No 10 leaving party on June 18 2020.

Bereaved families say PM has ‘spent months ignoring and lying to us’

Bereaved families say PM has ‘spent months ignoring and lying to us’

Campaign group Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice said they have been treated like ‘dirt’ and ‘an inconvenience’.

Scottish Ambulance Service at breaking point as waiting times soar, say Tories

Scottish Ambulance Service at breaking point as waiting times soar, say Tories

Health spokesman Dr Sandesh Gulhane said figures showed that more than 40,000 patients had waited over two hours for help.

No 10 staff partied until early hours on day of Philip’s funeral

No 10 staff partied until early hours on day of Philip’s funeral

The last staff member left at 4.20am on the day the Queen sat alone due to Covid rules as her husband was laid to rest.

Key quotes from Sue Gray report into Downing Street parties

Key quotes from Sue Gray report into Downing Street parties

The investigation analysed events which took place between May 20 2020 and April 16 2021 in Whitehall.

Sir Keir Starmer taunts PM with quip about U-turn amid partygate furore

Sir Keir Starmer taunts PM with quip about U-turn amid partygate furore

The Labour leader adapted a line used by Caroline Aherne in her Mrs Merton guise as he said Boris Johnson was running down the country.

Surge in number of pedestrians injured by e-scooters

Surge in number of pedestrians injured by e-scooters

Private e-scooters are often used on public roads and pavements despite being banned.

Dedicated child protection teams vital to prevent future tragedies, review finds

Dedicated child protection teams vital to prevent future tragedies, review finds

Concerns raised by their wider family members were ‘too often’ disregarded and not properly investigated, the review said.

PM’s adviser boasted ‘we seem to have got away with’ BYOB party

PM’s adviser boasted ‘we seem to have got away with’ BYOB party

Then-principal private secretary Martin Reynolds arranged a gathering in the No 10 garden on May 20 2020.

Family of boy at centre of treatment fight want judge to visit him in hospital

Family of boy at centre of treatment fight want judge to visit him in hospital

Mrs Justice Arbuthnot is due to make a decision about whether doctors should stop treating Archie Battersbee, 12, after a hearing on June 6 and 7.

Unions condemn PM over findings of ‘partygate’ probe

Unions condemn PM over findings of ‘partygate’ probe

A report found security and cleaning staff had been subjected to unacceptable treatment.

Sue Gray halted probe into event with ‘food and alcohol’ in Downing Street flat

Sue Gray halted probe into event with ‘food and alcohol’ in Downing Street flat

The ‘meeting’ was held after Dominic Cummings’ departure was announced.

Demand for pets ‘nearly half that of pandemic peak’

Demand for pets ‘nearly half that of pandemic peak’

The Golden Retriever has become the most sought-after dog, while the Devon Rex has overtaken the Siberian as the most-desired cat.

What Sue Gray said about each Downing Street party

What Sue Gray said about each Downing Street party

The senior civil servant’s report was published on Wednesday.

Problems with Northern Ireland Protocol cannot be allowed to drift: Truss

Problems with Northern Ireland Protocol cannot be allowed to drift: Truss

The Foreign Secretary is in Northern Ireland to meet with businesses affected by the protocol.

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