Trafficked women could be removed under migration Bill, Braverman concedes
“We take our commitments to modern slavery very seriously. We are not including blanket exclusions in our legislation.”
‘Frustration over lack of change six years on from Grenfell is turning to anger’
An annual silent walk will take place in memory of those who died, with people encouraged to wear green to show they are united for justice.
Sunak faces questions over spat with Johnson as two by-elections loom
The Tories will give notice for two by-elections today, including in the seat vacated by the former prime minister.
Drop culture wars for focus on building more and taxing less, says Mordaunt
Penny Mordaunt called for her party to be ‘strong’ on people who attacked institution, in an apparent criticism of Boris Johnson’s backers.
Ministers ‘brave or foolish’ to refuse Attenborough call for deep-sea mining ban
The Government was urged to back a “precautionary pause” on deep sea mining backed by scientists worried about environmental damage.
MPs warned to use careful language to prevent trans people being targeted
Equalities minister Maria Caulfield also said the Government has not yet finished considering whether the Equality Act should be amended.
‘Desperate need for reform’ over mother jailed for illegal abortion
The sentencing has prompted a backlash from women’s groups.
Dorries says she was ‘bullied’ by No 10 and accuses Sunak of blocking peerage
Nadine Dorries and Boris Johnson loyalist denied ‘knifing the party’ by triggering a by-election in her Mid Bedfordshire seat.
Privileges Committee finds Boris Johnson deliberately misled Parliament – report
The Privileges Committee has reportedly rejected the assertion that senior officials advised him that Covid rules and guidance had been followed.