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  • Labour says the Budget has an "enormous hole" in it and should be withdrawn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. PM paid for all son's childcare costs - No 10published at 17:21 British Summer Time 4 May 2021

    Boris Johnson accuses Labour of focusing on "trivia" as he faces questions over cost of nanny.

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  2. 'I can't afford to get a bus to work every day'published at 06:40 British Summer Time 4 May 2021

    A Gosport mum has called for lower bus fares to help residents of her "left-behind" neighbourhood.

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  3. Does Scotland's future lie in or out of the Union?published at 22:55 British Summer Time 3 May 2021

    BBC Scotland's James Cook hears from those both for and against another referendum on independence.

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  4. How much do we care about those who need care?published at 06:23 British Summer Time 3 May 2021

    How would a national care service fit into Scottish life where one in 24 people rely on some kind of social care?

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  5. Independence must not be priority - Renniepublished at 16:59 British Summer Time 2 May 2021

    The Lib Dems say MSPs must focus on education, mental health and climate change - not independence.

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  6. 'Serious leadership' needed for Covid recoverypublished at 14:33 British Summer Time 2 May 2021

    The SNP leader says her party is the only one putting forward a serious plan for government.

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  7. 'Serious leadership' needed for recovery - Sturgeonpublished at 14:03 British Summer Time 2 May 2021

    SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon says her party is the only one putting forward a serious plan for government.

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  8. Laura Kuenssberg on Boris Johnson and the truthpublished at 00:21 British Summer Time 2 May 2021

    The PM's attitude to facts is based not on what's real, but what he wants there and then, say sources.

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  9. Douglas Ross joins social media boycottpublished at 17:21 British Summer Time 1 May 2021

    The Scottish Conservatives leader says Facebook, Twitter and Instagram need to tackle online abuse.

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  10. What first-time voters need to knowpublished at 09:23 British Summer Time 1 May 2021

    Political correspondent Rajdeep Sandhu answers some of the big questions about the election.

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  11. Candidates clash over £600m town redevelopmentpublished at 15:01 British Summer Time 30 April 2021

    Basildon Council has approved plans to develop the town centre.

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  12. How would candidates improve street lighting?published at 14:56 British Summer Time 30 April 2021

    Karen Whybro says a lack of proper lighting in public places is a major concern for women.

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  13. I'm proud to support John Lewis, says Starmerpublished at 13:36 British Summer Time 30 April 2021

    The Labour leader hits back at Tory criticism of his wallpaper department photo opportunity.

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  14. PM's mobile number available online for 15 yearspublished at 13:01 British Summer Time 30 April 2021

    Labour warns of security issues after Boris Johnson's digits are discovered in a 2006 press release.

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  15. Twisted Sister awarded $1.2m over copyright claimpublished at 08:44 British Summer Time 30 April 2021

    Australian billionaire Clive Palmer used a version of We're Not Gonna Take It when he ran for parliament.

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  16. Your questions answered on the Scottish electionpublished at 22:51 British Summer Time 29 April 2021

    BBC Scotland's political editor has the answers to the key questions voters have been asking.

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  17. Labour suspends councillors in anti-semitism probepublished at 17:12 British Summer Time 29 April 2021

    The seven councillors are part of a group of 14 that is facing investigation by the party.

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  18. I was made to feel as if I did not belong - MPpublished at 17:05 British Summer Time 29 April 2021

    Labour MP Janet Daby says she is still waiting for the outcome of a complaint made nearly three years ago.

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  19. PM marking own homework over flat costs - Labourpublished at 11:14 British Summer Time 29 April 2021

    Boris Johnson is coming under pressure to declare when he paid for Downing Street flat redecorations.

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  20. A simple guide to this week's big electionspublished at 10:34 British Summer Time 29 April 2021

    A bumper crop of elections are being held on 6 May across England, Scotland and Wales.

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