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  • Labour says the Budget has an "enormous hole" in it and should be withdrawn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. Why 2020 will be a crucial year for the NHSpublished at 01:11 Greenwich Mean Time 29 December 2019

    From cutting waiting times to ensuring children are vaccinated, the government has a lot to do.

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  2. Investigation call over vote registration 'errors'published at 13:21 Greenwich Mean Time 24 December 2019

    Dozens of people turned up with a polling card in South Down but were not registered, it is claimed.

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  3. Radio 1 Newsbeat: A year in reviewpublished at 06:26 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2019

    Radio 1 Newsbeat looks back at some of the top stories of 2019.

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  4. The decade ends as we head to the EU exit…published at 23:31 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December 2019

    As the decade closes along with the question of our EU membership, we look at the events that brought us to this historic moment.

  5. No 10 dismisses Goldsmith 'cronyism' claimspublished at 16:44 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December 2019

    The ex-MP has been made a peer so he can keep his government role despite losing his seat.

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  6. MPs voting on Johnson's Brexit billpublished at 14:16 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December 2019

    The PM says the legislation, enabling Brexit to happen on 31 January, will allow the UK to "move forward".

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  7. Parliament resumes with MPs jostling for positionpublished at 12:15 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December 2019

    Early January will see MPs elect deputy speakers and select committee chairs.

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  8. Corbyn: Deal could lead to 'maggots in orange juice'published at 12:03 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December 2019

    Jeremy Corbyn was heckled by MPs after saying the government's deal would lead to a "race to the bottom".

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  9. Democrats clash over 'wine cave' fundraiserpublished at 07:32 Greenwich Mean Time 20 December 2019

    Elizabeth Warren criticises presidential rival Pete Buttigieg over how he's funding his campaign.

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  10. What does newly blue Scunthorpe want from Boris Johnson?published at 23:30 Greenwich Mean Time 19 December 2019

    Scunthorpe constituents last week elected a new MP, the Conservative Molly Mumby-Croft.

    Mrs Mumby-Croft’s victory was the first time that Scunthorpe has voted Conservative since 1983.

    The result gave the Conservatives a majority of 6,451 in Scunthorpe and was replicated across many of Labour's traditional heartlands throughout the country as previously safe red seats turned blue.

    A week on, as the government brings forward its Queen’s Speech, what do the people of Scunthorpe expect from Boris Johnson?

  11. Emergency measures over budget date uncertaintypublished at 19:07 Greenwich Mean Time 19 December 2019

    Nicola Sturgeon says the Chancellor should quickly set a date for the budget - and it should be as soon as possible.

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  12. Ex-MP Zac Goldsmith continues as ministerpublished at 18:11 Greenwich Mean Time 19 December 2019

    The Conservative lost his seat in the general election but will stay in cabinet and is made a peer.

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  13. Plenty of pomp in dressed-down Queen's Speechpublished at 16:00 Greenwich Mean Time 19 December 2019

    The Queen sets out the government's plans in a ceremony rich with tradition.

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  14. PM's veteran pledge 'may damage political progress'published at 15:40 Greenwich Mean Time 19 December 2019

    The SDLP leader responded to Boris Johnson's pledge to protect Army veterans from prosecution.

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  15. Douglas Ross appointed Scotland Office ministerpublished at 19:02 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2019

    The Tory MP takes over from Colin Clark after he lost his seat at last week's general election.

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  16. Is a no-deal Brexit back on the table?published at 17:02 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2019

    Fears that the UK is careering towards a cliff edge may yet prove unfounded.

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  17. Who is the young SNP MP who beat Jo Swinson?published at 10:34 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2019

    Amy Callaghan won East Dunbartonshire for the SNP on Thursday, beating the Lib Dem leader.

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  18. 'Like starting Hogwarts': New MPs travel to Londonpublished at 00:06 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2019

    Nadia Whittome and Ian Levy on what it's like to start their new jobs in Parliament.

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  19. Who is in the running to replace Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader?published at 23:57 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2019

    Hopefuls to succeed Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader are examining the reasons for the party's election defeat.

    Norwich MP Clive Lewis and Wigan's Lisa Nandy have both said they are considering running for the position of Labour leader.

    Other potential contenders Keir Starmer and Emily Thornberry have so far declined to confirm their candidacy. The contest could begin on 7 January following recommendations from the party's general secretary.

    And Labour Party officials have suggested that Mr Corbyn's successor will be in place by the end of March.

    Mr Corbyn announced he would step down as leader, after the party suffered its worst election result since 1935.

    James Clayton reports.

    Emily Maitlis speaks to Labour MP Wes Streeting, former Labour MP Emma Dent Coad, who lost her Kensington in the general election and Labour peer Maurice Glasman.

  20. Labour to hold 'listening exercise' after defeatpublished at 09:45 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2019

    Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard said they want to understand why they suffered a "profound defeat".

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