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Scottish Secretary heckled by SNP MPs over ‘austerity’ denial
Alister Jack also said a new Scottish independence report is ‘nonsense and a complete waste of taxpayers’ money’.
Chancellor jokes about Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s weight in Budget speech
In addition to announcing a range of tax reforms, the Chancellor’s speech was peppered with jokes aimed at both the opposition leader and his deputy.
Hunt cuts national insurance in pre-election Budget giveaway
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said the 2p reduction would mean the ‘lowest effective personal tax rate since 1975’.
Budget at a glance: What measures did the Government announce?
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt used his budget to announce personal tax cuts and more support for households, ahead of an expected general election this year.
Red paint sprayed on UK Government building in Gaza protest
This Is Rigged campaigners scaled Queen Elizabeth House on Sibbald Walk in Edinburgh on Wednesday morning.
Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene tells Emily Maitlis to ‘f**k off’ in explosive interview
Donald Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene was questioned by the former Newsnight presenter about a 2018 Facebook post.
Tory MP Michelle Donelan faces calls to quit after taxpayers cover damages for academic
A professor launched a libel action against Michelle Donelan after she accused her of expressing sympathy for Hamas.
Meghan created drama and rewrote Harry’s history, says Kate’s uncle Gary Goldsmith
Gary Goldsmith said you ‘can’t throw your family under a bus’ and expect to be invited round for Christmas.
100 MPs sign letter backing powers to block sale of Telegraph to UAE-funded firm
The letter asks Lucy Frazer to accept the amendment to the Digital Markets Bill tabled in the House of Lords.