Politics
Duncan Smith says UK has upper hand because Brexit talks will be held in London
The Brexiteer MP compared the talks to the end of the Vietnam war.
New Tory voters should prepare to be disappointed by tomorrow’s Budget
NHS, increased wages and take-home pay matter most to new Tory voters, but don't expect fireworks as Sunak walks the tightrope.
Ministers should treat officials ‘courteously’, says Cabinet Secretary
Sir Mark Sedwill said the breakdown of the relations between Home Secretary Priti Patel and her top official was ‘very regrettable’.
Social care funding gap inquiry launched by MPs
The Health and Social Care Committee will look at how much extra money is needed from the Government.
Labour accuses ministers of being too slow to respond to coronavirus in UK
John McDonnell said Chancellor Rishi Sunak must make clear he will do ‘everything necessary’ to support the economy.
Michael Gove tells EU post-Brexit deal must reflect ‘reality’ of UK independence
The European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the UK had to ‘make up its mind’ over the kind of deal it wanted.
PM’s plan for Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge dismissed by think tank
The Fraser of Allander Institute was scathing in its assessment of Boris Johnson’s suggestion of a crossing over the Irish Sea.
EU’s von der Leyen: UK needs to make up its mind on post-Brexit deal
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen was speaking after negotiators met last week for talks.
Tory MP’s hate crime Bill ‘ridicules’ gender-based abuse
Conservative Philip Hollobone has tabled identical legislation to Lib Dem Wera Hobhouse – but with ‘misandry’ also included.