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UK Government ‘hell-bent on new age of austerity’, MSPs warned, as Budget passed
The Scottish Government’s tax and spending plans for 2024-25 have been approved, despite the Tories, Labour and Liberal Democrats voting against them.
Iain Dale blasts Lee Anderson in fiery critique over Islamophobia row
"If you sleep with a dog, you tend to get fleas".
Sunak made mistake removing Tory whip after Sadiq Khan remarks, says Anderson
The former deputy Tory chairman said he stands by the ‘sentiment of his comments’ after accusing the Mayor of London of being controlled by Islamists.
Commons ban for Scott Benton approved, paving way for Blackpool by-election
A 35-day suspension is enough to trigger a recall petition.
‘Get on and pay people!’ Post Office campaigner Alan Bates tells Government
Mr Bates gave evidence to the Business and Trade Committee on Tuesday.
BBC presenter drops C-bomb in on air gaffe
It’s happened again.
Speaker ‘effectively lied’ to MPs and public over Gaza debate, says Flynn
Sir Lindsay Hoyle offered a second debate on Gaza to the SNP last week but rejected the party’s request on Monday.
Yousaf demands action from PM over Tory Party ‘riddled with Islamophobia’
Humza Yousaf called on Rishi Sunak to instigate an external review of Islamophobia within the Conservative Party following MP Lee Anderson’s comments.
Nick Ferrari kicks minister off show as he refuses 7 times to answer question
The Ashfield MP argued the Conservatives “could have given me a little bit more backing” as he was willing to show “a little bit of contrition”