Politics
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.
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.