The Labour leadership contender says women face more scrutiny than men in public life over what they wear.
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The findings come in a leaked draft of the Windrush Lessons Learned review, seen by BBC Newsnight.
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Call to review foreign-born offender deportations
The findings come in a leaked draft of the Windrush Lessons Learned review, seen by BBC Newsnight.

Bercow naming staff in book 'was unacceptable'
The former Speaker says he has a right to answer his accusers after criticism from the Commons.

MP reprimanded for attending 'far-right' event
The Tory Party says Daniel Kawczynski has apologised, after Labour called for his suspension.

Police say CIRA bomb was for 'Brexit day' attack
The PSNI initially received a report about an explosive device at Belfast docks on 31 January.

Long-Bailey: 'Routine' for women to get abuse over clothes
The Labour leadership contender says women face more scrutiny than men in public life over what they wear.

MP auctions off-the-shoulder dress for charity
Tracy Brabin faced criticism for wearing the dress in the Commons.

No changes to tax rates in Scottish budget
Tax rates will not change in the coming year in Scotland, Public Finance Minister Kate Forbes announces.
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Call to review foreign-born offender deportations
The findings come in a leaked draft of the Windrush Lessons Learned review, seen by BBC Newsnight.

Bercow naming staff in book 'was unacceptable'
The former Speaker says he has a right to answer his accusers after criticism from the Commons.

MP reprimanded for attending 'far-right' event
The Tory Party says Daniel Kawczynski has apologised, after Labour called for his suspension.

Police say CIRA bomb was for 'Brexit day' attack
The PSNI initially received a report about an explosive device at Belfast docks on 31 January.

Long-Bailey: 'Routine' for women to get abuse over clothes
The Labour leadership contender says women face more scrutiny than men in public life over what they wear.

MP auctions off-the-shoulder dress for charity
Tracy Brabin faced criticism for wearing the dress in the Commons.

No changes to tax rates in Scottish budget
Tax rates will not change in the coming year in Scotland, Public Finance Minister Kate Forbes announces.

Bercow naming staff in book 'was unacceptable'
The former Speaker says he has a right to answer his accusers after criticism from the Commons.

MP reprimanded for attending 'far-right' event
The Tory Party says Daniel Kawczynski has apologised, after Labour called for his suspension.

Police say CIRA bomb was for 'Brexit day' attack
The PSNI initially received a report about an explosive device at Belfast docks on 31 January.
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