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Brexit critics Hammond and Clarke set for peerages
Ex-chancellors sacked by the PM for opposing a no-deal Brexit are set for the Lords, the BBC learns.

Thornberry 'squeezed' in Labour leadership race
Two "monolithic" campaigns are dominating the race but all hopefuls should be on the ballot, she says.

Can Thornberry break into the leadership race?
Some Labour backers are calling for a more dynamic contest from all four leadership candidates.

Cameron rejected offer to head climate conference
The former PM thinks the job of heading the COP26 summit should go to a government minister.

TV licence fee consultation opens
The culture secretary says the fee needs to remain "relevant" in a "changing media landscape".

MPs call for tax cuts to save their local pubs
Politicians crowd into Westminster Hall to defend pubs and breweries, ahead of next month's Budget.

Police bail time limit could be trebled
Suspects could be restricted for longer if there are risks to victims, witnesses and the public.
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Brexit critics Hammond and Clarke set for peerages
Ex-chancellors sacked by the PM for opposing a no-deal Brexit are set for the Lords, the BBC learns.

Thornberry 'squeezed' in Labour leadership race
Two "monolithic" campaigns are dominating the race but all hopefuls should be on the ballot, she says.

Can Thornberry break into the leadership race?
Some Labour backers are calling for a more dynamic contest from all four leadership candidates.

Cameron rejected offer to head climate conference
The former PM thinks the job of heading the COP26 summit should go to a government minister.

TV licence fee consultation opens
The culture secretary says the fee needs to remain "relevant" in a "changing media landscape".

MPs call for tax cuts to save their local pubs
Politicians crowd into Westminster Hall to defend pubs and breweries, ahead of next month's Budget.

Police bail time limit could be trebled
Suspects could be restricted for longer if there are risks to victims, witnesses and the public.

Thornberry 'squeezed' in Labour leadership race
Two "monolithic" campaigns are dominating the race but all hopefuls should be on the ballot, she says.

Can Thornberry break into the leadership race?
Some Labour backers are calling for a more dynamic contest from all four leadership candidates.

Cameron rejected offer to head climate conference
The former PM thinks the job of heading the COP26 summit should go to a government minister.
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