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  • Labour says the Budget has an "enormous hole" in it and should be withdrawn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. What's the Scottish election all about?published at 23:05 British Summer Time 28 April 2021

    It's one week to go until the Scottish Parliament election - here's what you need to know.

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  2. Who are the smaller parties standing for election?published at 23:04 British Summer Time 28 April 2021

    A guide to the 20 smaller parties who are standing in the Scottish Parliament election on 6 May.

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  3. Council workers remove party's election bannerspublished at 18:05 British Summer Time 28 April 2021

    Lib Dem posters are taken down from houses ahead of the 6 May vote.

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  4. Five Boris Johnson claims fact-checkedpublished at 16:34 British Summer Time 28 April 2021

    Investigating claims about flat renovations, vaccines and misleading statements.

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  5. Government 'avoiding accountability' on WhatsApppublished at 16:07 British Summer Time 28 April 2021

    Campaigners threaten to sue the government if it does not explain its policies on using messaging platforms.

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  6. What are the rules governing political donations?published at 13:53 British Summer Time 28 April 2021

    Boris Johnson is under mounting pressure over the funding of his Downing Street flat renovations.

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  7. Sir Ed Davey: Boris Johnson is a serial liarpublished at 11:42 British Summer Time 28 April 2021

    The LIb Dem leader says the prime minister should resign over alleged comments about the Covid death toll.

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  8. Your questions answered on the local electionspublished at 10:50 British Summer Time 28 April 2021

    Our panel of experts take a closer look at the comments and topics you want to know more about.

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  9. High Court to look at PM's Patel 'bullying' decisionpublished at 10:09 British Summer Time 28 April 2021

    Boris Johnson kept the home secretary in post, saying she had not broken Whitehall's rules.

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  10. Pressure mounts on Johnson over leaked remarkspublished at 12:49 British Summer Time 27 April 2021

    The PM has hosted a cabinet meeting after a series of claims about his comments and conduct.

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  11. Five questions for the PM and why the answers matterpublished at 11:27 British Summer Time 27 April 2021

    Boris Johnson is under scrutiny over allegations which concern standards in public life.

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  12. MPs question minister on Downing St allegationspublished at 13:47 British Summer Time 26 April 2021

    Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove is being asked by MPs about allegations made by former advisor Dominic Cummings.

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  13. 'Disappointment' at lack of urgent Covid inquirypublished at 12:58 British Summer Time 26 April 2021

    The government says there is "no capacity", but bereaved families say a probe could save lives.

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  14. Are allegations against PM more than tittle tattle?published at 06:44 British Summer Time 26 April 2021

    The claims are not likely to go away fast - this is a moment of significant political risk.

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  15. Explain PM flat funding to MPs, says Labourpublished at 02:03 British Summer Time 25 April 2021

    Party wants a government minister to face questions in the Commons amid claims by former No 10 aide.

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  16. PM urged to explain funding of flat refurbishmentpublished at 17:40 British Summer Time 24 April 2021

    It comes after Dominic Cummings claimed Boris Johnson had once had plans to get donors to fund the work.

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  17. The week ahead in Parliamentpublished at 15:43 British Summer Time 23 April 2021

    Prepare for ping-pong and housekeeping as Westminster winds towards the end of this session.

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  18. Why ministers have two mobile phonespublished at 14:35 British Summer Time 23 April 2021

    Critics say ministerial messaging desperately needs regulation - but not everyone agrees.

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  19. 'My city needs to make cycling safer'published at 12:55 British Summer Time 23 April 2021

    Candidates in a mayoral election answer the question of how can cycling be made safer.

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  20. Business owners call for contracts to stay localpublished at 11:59 British Summer Time 23 April 2021

    Spending in their own area would give mayors much more value for money, says one company boss.

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