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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”
Three charged with preparing terrorist act after probe into ‘right-wing activity’
Christopher Ringrose, 33, and Brogan Stewart and Marco Pitzettu, both 24, are to appear in court on Tuesday.
IFS urges Chancellor to explain how he will pay for tax cuts as Budget nears
Jeremy Hunt is understood to be considering a further squeeze on already tight spending plans in order to pay for more tax cuts.
New report claims investment in social housing could add £50bn to economy
Dozens of organisations have written to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to say support services are shrinking while homelessness surges.