Politics
Government ‘dodging scrutiny’ of post-Brexit trade deals, says MP
Business and Trade Committee chair Liam Byrne criticised the Government’s response to his committee’s report on the CPTPP deal.
Laurence Fox barred from London mayor race after nomination forms error
London Elects said the actor had not submitted valid nomination papers on time and would therefore not be a candidate for Mayor of London.
Police to reassess decision on probe into Angela Rayner election registration
A Tory MP has alleged the Labour deputy leader made false declarations about where she lived on the electoral register.
Ministers urged to consider changes to minimum wage eligibility
The rate for those aged over 21 increases by almost 10% from April to £11.44 an hour.
Water industry under fire over ‘3.6 million hours of sewage spills last year’
Campaigners accused the sector of ‘running amok with billpayers’ money’ and demanded shareholders foot the bill for protecting rivers and the sea.
Ireland is to intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
Deputy leader Micheal Martin said the Government will make a final ‘formal’ decision when South Africa files its substantive case.
Gordon Brown calls for new partnership to tackle poverty
There is no better time than an election year to rediscover our moral compass, says the former prime minister.
Former ethics adviser sanctioned for breaking House of Lords rules
The Lords Conduct Committee described Lord Geidt’s breach as ‘an oversight’ and limited to a one-off meeting in which he played “a very limited role’.
Tories on track to shed 500 seats in local elections mauling
Rishi Sunak's party lost more than 1,000 councillors and control of 40 councils in 2023. They could be on track for more big losses.