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Jeremy Corbyn’s readmission to Labour met with fierce opposition

Jeremy Corbyn’s readmission to Labour met with fierce opposition

Senior Labour MP Dame Margaret Hodge said: ‘This is a broken outcome from a broken system.’

Husband and wife with Covid-19 die 12 hours apart

Husband and wife with Covid-19 die 12 hours apart

The family of Owen and Bredge Ward have spoken of their shock.

Home Office anticipates forces will resume handing out £10,000 ‘super fines’

Home Office anticipates forces will resume handing out £10,000 ‘super fines’

It earlier emerged forces were advised on Friday by the National Police Chiefs Council to stop handing out the levies.

Johnson to take part in PMQs from coronavirus self-isolation

Johnson to take part in PMQs from coronavirus self-isolation

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will be in the Commons chamber for the weekly clash with the Prime Minister on Wednesday as usual.

Charles launches virtual climate change festival

Charles launches virtual climate change festival

Speakers at the It’s Time event range from broadcaster and children’s author Konnie Huq to criminal barrister and TV personality Judge Rinder.

Witnesses refuse to reveal if Swinney has asked about Salmond legal advice

Witnesses refuse to reveal if Swinney has asked about Salmond legal advice

The Lord Advocate and Permanent Secretary both refused to say if the government has asked law officers about releasing legal advice.

Jeremy Corbyn to be ‘readmitted to Labour Party’

Jeremy Corbyn to be ‘readmitted to Labour Party’

Mr Corbyn has acknowledged that concerns around anti-Semitism in Labour were not ‘exaggerated’.

Ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans brought forward to 2030

Ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans brought forward to 2030

Boris Johnson has confirmed the move as he set out his 10-point plan for a ‘green industrial revolution’.

Union raises concerns about MSPs on Alex Salmond complaint committee

Union raises concerns about MSPs on Alex Salmond complaint committee

FDA general secretary Dave Penman has written to the committee convener Linda Fabiani.

Key questions answered on petrol and diesel ban

Key questions answered on petrol and diesel ban

The Government has brought forward the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans.

Salmond inquiry told late discovery of evidence was ’embarrassing’

Salmond inquiry told late discovery of evidence was ’embarrassing’

Lord Advocate James Wolffe said the ‘damaging’ documents undermined the Scottish Government’s defence against the former first minister.

Jeremy Corbyn’s suspension case being heard by Labour disputes panel

Jeremy Corbyn’s suspension case being heard by Labour disputes panel

Mr Corbyn has acknowledged that concerns around anti-Semitism in Labour were not ‘exaggerated’.

Government could face ‘post-Covid exodus’ of school leaders, union warns

Government could face ‘post-Covid exodus’ of school leaders, union warns

Nearly half of heads are more likely to leave their role prematurely due to pandemic, survey finds.

Government’s winter coronavirus campaign encourages people to open windows

Government’s winter coronavirus campaign encourages people to open windows

A video released by the Department of Health encourages people to properly ventilate their homes to reduce the risk of infection.

Dinosaurs were not in decline when asteroid hit, study suggests

Dinosaurs were not in decline when asteroid hit, study suggests

The researchers of the latest study say it is difficult to assess the diversity of dinosaurs due to gaps in the fossil record.

Concerns over No 10 interference in business decisions with security impact

Concerns over No 10 interference in business decisions with security impact

Tory former leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith suggested changes are needed to the National Security and Investment Bill.

Deals examined by National Audit Office as part of coronavirus contracts probe

Deals examined by National Audit Office as part of coronavirus contracts probe

Here are some of the deals examined by the National Audit Office.

Man convicted over tweet linking Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf to terrorism

Man convicted over tweet linking Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf to terrorism

Stuart Smith was found guilty on Tuesday after a trial at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

New Covid-19 restrictions give Scots chance of Christmas respite, says Sturgeon

New Covid-19 restrictions give Scots chance of Christmas respite, says Sturgeon

Scotland’s First Minister said moving 11 council areas into the highest tier of measures is an ‘unpalatable but necessary’ step.

PM vows to be ‘voice’ of pro-Union majority after devolution ‘disaster’ remarks

PM vows to be ‘voice’ of pro-Union majority after devolution ‘disaster’ remarks

It comes after a Cabinet minister said those pushing for a second Scottish independence referendum were ‘frankly mad’.

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