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  • Text updates, video clips and BBC political programmes streamed live

  • Former prime minister Tony Blair is quizzed by MPs on UK foreign policy towards Libya

  • Business groups angry about further delay to airport expansion decision as internal Tory row erupts

  • Transport secretary insists it is not a political move to avoid the London mayoral contest

  1. 'Drop the rape clause'published at 12:24

    The SNP's Alison Thewlis calls for women who have been the victim of domestic abuse to be exempted from a crackdown on benefits for families with more than two children. Mr Osborne says the government is consulting on the issue and will announce changes.

  2. Labour MP warns of 'curry crisis'published at 12:23

    Labour MP Rupa Huq

    Two curry restaurants are closing a week, says Labour's Rupa Huq, and the government's training colleges are failing to deliver a new generation of chefs. What is he going to do about the "curry crisis"? Mr Osborne says "we all enjoy a good British curry" but insists immigration enforcement is important too.  

  3. SNP's Angus Robertson asks about uranium transportpublished at 12:20

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    The SNP's Angus Robertson hits Mr Osborne with a change of subject - raising concerns about the transport of weapons grade uranium by public roads to Wick airport before being flown to the US. Mr Osborne reassures him that safety is the top priority.  

  4. More reaction on Angela Eagle performance at PMQspublished at 12:20

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  5. Verdict on Angela Eagle at PMQspublished at 12:18

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  6. More leadership quips - and Tony Blair quotespublished at 12:18

    Ms Eagle and Mr Osborne end their entertaining exchange by trading Tony Blair quotes, as the Labour minister tries again to wind Mr Osborne up over his leadership ambitions. Ms Eagle then finishes by declaring that Britain is better off in the EU. Mr Osborne says he thought Labour voted for a referendum.

  7. Laughter and smiles around the Commonspublished at 12:17

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  8. Pic: A letter from 'Donald from Brussels'published at 12:17

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    Angela Eagle reads a letter from "Donald from Brussels" - a reference to European Council president Donald Tusk

  9. Watch: Osborne updates Commons on Syria actionpublished at 12:15

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    George Osborne updates Commons on Syria action

  10. Leadership barbs sharedpublished at 12:14

    Mr Osborne unleashes what is surely a scripted joke: "Most parties are trying to gain momentum, they are trying to get rid of it." Angela Eagle is undeterred, and is now trying to wind up Mr Osborne about his Tory leadership rivals including one sitting nearby: "She knows who she is." 

  11. Commons enjoying PMQs this weekpublished at 12:14 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2015

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  12. Eagle quotes Conservative MPs on EU talkspublished at 12:12

    Angela Eagle is having some fun with the reported views of Tory backbenchers on Mr Cameron's EU talks, quoting Zac Goldsmith among others. The London mayoral candidate said yesterday the talks were "not that impressive".

  13. 'Good question from Angela Eagle on EU'published at 12:12

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  14. EU knockaboutpublished at 12:10

    Angela Eagle switches focus to David Cameron's EU renegotiations - he is in Poland today on the latest leg. She opts for the old PMQs favourite: "How's that going?" Mr Osborne hits back with a jibe at Jeremy Corbyn, saying at least the Conservatives have a leader who is respected abroad.

  15. Osborne outlines £50m for flood reliefpublished at 12:09

    George Osborne announces a £50m fund for families and businesses who have been hit by flooding. He denies Angela Eagle's claim the government has slashed spending on flood defences.

  16. Cheers for Angela Eaglepublished at 12:08

    Angela Eagle

    MPs cheer shadow first secretary of state Angela Eagle, who says: "It's nice to get such a warm welcome."

  17. Commons cheers for Angela Eaglepublished at 12:08 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2015

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  18. Floods callpublished at 12:05

    Labour's Angela Eagle rises to cheers from MPs and goes in on flooding, urging urgent relief for those affected.

  19. 'B-team questions at PMQs'published at 12:07 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2015

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  20. Syria updatepublished at 12:04

    Mr Osborne uses a question from Tory David Burrowes, on protecting cultural artefacts in Syria to give MPs an update on UK operations against IS there, saying 16 aircraft are conducting strikes, in addition to drones, they have 11 missions and are supporting Iraqi security services.