Politics
PM poised to announce study into Irish Sea road crossing, claims minister
In spite of warnings from economic experts, explosive ordnance advisers and the Scottish Government, Boris looks set to push ahead with the plans.
Boris Johnson not planning end to Government’s Universal Credit ‘rape clause’
Mr Corbyn said he hoped the PM’s reply meant he was going to introduce legislation to end the two-child policy.
Chancellor may have to rethink spending if economy slowdown continues – IFS
Growth of the UK economy is expected to stall, even before the impact of coronavirus is felt, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility.
Johnson’s Government will sacrifice our economic health, SNP’s Blackford warns
SNP Ian Blackford raised concerns over the Government’s post Brexit trade talks with the EU during a Commons speech responding to the Budget.
Labour deputy leadership candidate raises concerns over ballots
Ian Murray has asked about checks on affiliated members and missing ballots.
Chancellor finds magic money tree as he puts paid to fiscal conservatism
A budget "intended to paper over the massive damage which will be caused by Brexit".
PM faces call for inquiry into ‘avoidable deaths’ linked to welfare ‘failures’
SNP Neil Gray (Airdrie & Shotts) raised the issue during Prime Minister’s Questions.
Anger as ex-minister ‘Failing Grayling’ lined up for plum intelligence job
“Principled Conservative MPs should refuse to go along with this latest authoritarian move", Sir Ed Davey said.
Health Minister becomes first MP to test positive for Covid-19
It came after the number of cases in the UK rose to 382 and a sixth death was confirmed.