Politics
Johnson jokes that UK is ‘the Saudi Arabia of penal policy’
The prime minister praised "wonderful" Priti Patel for making the UK the "Saudi Arabia of penal policy".
Sajid Javid says MPs don’t wear masks in parliament because ‘they’re not strangers’
The health secretary's own Covid Winter Plan recommends face coverings in "crowded and enclosed settings".
Liz Truss: EU membership created ‘defensive, outdated’ trade attitude
The international trade secretary said Brexit meant ditching long-held "assumptions and attitudes".
Tory rebellion fails to derail Boris Johnson’s health and social care tax hike
Here's the full list of MPs who voted for what Jeremy Corbyn described as a "tax hike on working people."
Doctors urged to stop opposing assisted dying ahead of landmark vote
“In an era when modern medicine can extend the length of an individual’s life but not necessarily its quality, we believe that those with terminal or incurable conditions deserve a choice about how, where and when they die,” an open letter read.
Thérèse Coffey claimed £200,000 on expenses while cutting your benefits
The work and pensions secretary suggested that those set to lose out from the UC cut should work more hours.
UK – again – delays introducing post-Brexit controls
The Food and Drink Federation said Lord Frost's latest delay"penalises those who follow government advice".
No queue jumping for Brits trying to move to UK with EU spouses and kids
One couple had sold their home in Brussels and are now having to move between Airbnbs with their children because of a Home Office rejection.
Starmer says Labour will ban zero hours contracts and raise sick pay
In a speech to the Trade Union Congress, Sir Keir outlined Labour's "new deal" for workers.