Summary

  • New works and pensions secretary Stephen Crabb rules out more welfare cuts

  • David Cameron defends his record in the Commons amid Conservative infighting over welfare and economic policy

  • Despite his sadness at Iain Duncan Smith's resignation, the PM says compassionate conservatism is not over

  • No 10 says David Cameron has "full confidence" in George Osborne as the chancellor misses Commons statements

  • Labour says the Budget has an "enormous hole" in it and should be withdrawn

  1. Patel 'looking at' tougher pet theft measurespublished at 11:07 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February 2021

    An estimated 250% recent rise in "dognapping" is "absolutely shocking", the home secretary says.

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  2. MP Joanna Cherry describes 'campaign of abuse'published at 10:01 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February 2021

    The Edinburgh MP has told a political magazine she was subjected to abuse due to her stance on transgender issues.

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  3. Lord Frost calls for 'different spirit' from EUpublished at 17:28 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2021

    The UK's chief Brexit negotiator says the relationship with the EU has been "problematic" post-Brexit.

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  4. Where does Salmond no-show leave Holyrood inquiry?published at 16:40 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2021

    A tight remit and the absence of a key witness are sure to leave this committee with more questions than answers.

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  5. Lennon and Sarwar clash on indyref2 mandatepublished at 22:17 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021

    Monica Lennon says it is a "matter for Scotland" but Labour leadership rival Anas Sarwar says Covid recovery is key.

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  6. Scottish Labour leadership candidates on indyref2published at 21:52 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021

    Candidates Monica Lennon and Anas Sarwar discuss the possibility of another referendum on Scottish independence.

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  7. The History of General Electionspublished at 15:22 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021

    You’re Dead To Me returns for a special episode on The History of General Elections. Welcome to the world of “bludgeon men”, “potwallopers”, and electorates of sheep (!). Travel back to the 18th Century, when Number 10 was number 5 (yes, really) and discover not just how voter rights have changed, but where they originated. Host Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Hannah Nicholson and comedian Catherine Bohart.

  8. 'Streaming damaging music industry' - Blur drummerpublished at 02:48 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2021

    David Rowntree warned if streaming is not reformed it could be "terminal" for the music industry.

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  9. Uneasy Lib Dems ponder long road back to EUpublished at 01:05 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2021

    Ed Davey wants to focus on Covid but others seek more immediate answer to lingering Brexit question.

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  10. Indyref2 case dismissed as 'hypothetical' by courtpublished at 18:30 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2021

    It was brought by a campaigner who believes Holyrood can unilaterally legislate for another vote.

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  11. PM's minority adviser: Tories 'steeped in division'published at 16:54 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2021

    Samuel Kasumu resigned citing "unbearable tension" in Downing Street, but later changed his mind.

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  12. EU touring barriers 'absurd' - culture secretarypublished at 18:33 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February 2021

    Oliver Dowden says the obstacles facing UK musicians in Europe are "absurd and self-defeating".

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  13. 'Not practical' to close UK borders, says PMpublished at 19:39 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2021

    Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer wants tougher restrictions to prevent new coronavirus variants coming in.

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  14. Salmond inquiry will not publish women's messagespublished at 21:40 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021

    MSPs say they have concluded that messages they received from the Crown Office are not relevant to the committee's work.

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  15. Scottish Labour leadership contenders on challengespublished at 13:38 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January 2021

    Monica Lennon and Anas Sarwar outline what needs to be done to win back voters.

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