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Paterson U-turn right thing to do, says minister
Cabinet minister Nadhim Zahawi admits a government plan to overhaul MPs' standards was a "mistake".

Paterson row: How did PM score spectacular own goal?
After a week of rebellions, U-turns and resignations, the BBC's Iain Watson explains what went on behind closed doors.

MPs call for inquiry over Johnson's holiday
Labour and Lib Dems claim the PM has broken the MPs' code of conduct, but No 10 says he followed the rules.

Labour rules out cross-party anti-sleaze candidate
Lib Dems also say they will stand in the by-election to replace Owen Paterson who quit amid a lobbying row.

EU warns of consequences if UK triggers Article 16
EC Vice-President Maros Sefcovic says the move would lead to instability in Northern Ireland.

Police called as councillor disrupts meeting
Chrisy Morris calls fellow Maldon councillors "idiots" as they try to vote to remove him.
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Paterson U-turn right thing to do, says minister
Cabinet minister Nadhim Zahawi admits a government plan to overhaul MPs' standards was a "mistake".

Paterson row: How did PM score spectacular own goal?
After a week of rebellions, U-turns and resignations, the BBC's Iain Watson explains what went on behind closed doors.

MPs call for inquiry over Johnson's holiday
Labour and Lib Dems claim the PM has broken the MPs' code of conduct, but No 10 says he followed the rules.

Labour rules out cross-party anti-sleaze candidate
Lib Dems also say they will stand in the by-election to replace Owen Paterson who quit amid a lobbying row.

EU warns of consequences if UK triggers Article 16
EC Vice-President Maros Sefcovic says the move would lead to instability in Northern Ireland.

Police called as councillor disrupts meeting
Chrisy Morris calls fellow Maldon councillors "idiots" as they try to vote to remove him.

Paterson row: How did PM score spectacular own goal?
After a week of rebellions, U-turns and resignations, the BBC's Iain Watson explains what went on behind closed doors.

MPs call for inquiry over Johnson's holiday
Labour and Lib Dems claim the PM has broken the MPs' code of conduct, but No 10 says he followed the rules.

Labour rules out cross-party anti-sleaze candidate
Lib Dems also say they will stand in the by-election to replace Owen Paterson who quit amid a lobbying row.
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