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Yousaf demands action from PM over Tory Party ‘riddled with Islamophobia’
Humza Yousaf called on Rishi Sunak to instigate an external review of Islamophobia within the Conservative Party following MP Lee Anderson’s comments.
Nick Ferrari kicks minister off show as he refuses 7 times to answer question
The Ashfield MP argued the Conservatives “could have given me a little bit more backing” as he was willing to show “a little bit of contrition”
Three charged with preparing terrorist act after probe into ‘right-wing activity’
Christopher Ringrose, 33, and Brogan Stewart and Marco Pitzettu, both 24, are to appear in court on Tuesday.
IFS urges Chancellor to explain how he will pay for tax cuts as Budget nears
Jeremy Hunt is understood to be considering a further squeeze on already tight spending plans in order to pay for more tax cuts.
New report claims investment in social housing could add £50bn to economy
Dozens of organisations have written to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to say support services are shrinking while homelessness surges.
Music producer accuses Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexual misconduct
The hip-hop mogul’s lawyer said the ‘claims are complete lies’.
Cleverly joins calls for Lee Anderson to apologise over Sadiq Khan comments
The former Tory deputy chairman admitted on Monday his original remarks were ‘clumsy’, but said saying sorry ‘would be a sign of weakness’.
Jeremy Hunt faces probe for auctioning ‘Tea in Commons’
Jeremy Hunt offered parents at his children’s school the opportunity to have afternoon tea in Parliament, during a fundraising drive.
The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust seeks individuals to take on the most remote, isolated jobs on the planet
Successful candidates will live in near constant daylight - without running water or a flushing toilet - on the ‘football pitch-sized’ Goudier Island, Antarctica