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BREAKING: Jeremy Corbyn launches legal action against Nigel Farage
Corbyn has instructed his lawyers to commence first steps in legal proceedings against Nigel Farage.
WATCH: George Galloway makes Commons return after Rochdale by-election victory
The MP took part in the swearing-in ceremony on Monday.
What could be in Wednesday’s Budget – and what has already been announced
Speculation about tax cuts has surrounded the Budget with the Chancellor under pressure to deliver more reductions.
Labour promises crackdown on benefits payments to inactive young people
Shadow work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall did not specify what form the tougher measures on universal credit would take.
Ofcom rule Laurence Fox’s comments about Ava Evans broke broadcasting rules
The remarks made by actor-turned-politician Fox about political correspondent Ms Evans during an episode on September 26 received 8,867 complaints.
Conservative support falls to lowest level on record, poll finds
Support for the Conservatives has fallen to below that seen under Liz Truss, while Rishi Sunak recorded his worst personal approval rating as PM.
Dame Priti Patel asks Chancellor to ‘scrap tourism tax’ in upcoming Budget
Dame Priti said the move would ‘give businesses a real boost’.
Chris Packham cleared to challenge Government’s net zero rollback in court
A judge will decide whether it was lawful for ministers to decide to water down the policies, with a hearing to take place later this year.
Malaysia may renew search for flight MH370 one decade on
The Malaysia Airlines jet disappeared shortly after take-off for China from Kuala Lumpur on March 8, 2014.