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Johnson told Dyson he would 'fix' tax issue
The prime minister and businessman sent text messages over plans for ventilators during the pandemic.

Downing Street scraps White House-style briefings
After spending £2.6m on the new briefing room, it will now be used by Boris Johnson and officials instead.

Johnny Mercer resigns as defence minister
The Tory MP criticises the scope of a law designed to protect veterans from unfounded prosecutions.

Johnson challenged over Arcuri relationship
The PM is asked if he acted with "honesty and integrity" over his relationship with US businesswoman.

Government to speed up UK climate change target
The PM says carbon emissions must fall by almost 80% by 2035 - 15 years earlier than previously planned.

Lobbying probe invites Cameron to give evidence
A committee of MPs is examining the collapse of Greensill and lobbying done on the financial firm's behalf.

Race report 'challenged orthodoxy,' says minister
Kemi Badenoch says the review's findings have been misconstrued - but Labour called it ideological.
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Johnson told Dyson he would 'fix' tax issue
The prime minister and businessman sent text messages over plans for ventilators during the pandemic.

Downing Street scraps White House-style briefings
After spending £2.6m on the new briefing room, it will now be used by Boris Johnson and officials instead.

Johnny Mercer resigns as defence minister
The Tory MP criticises the scope of a law designed to protect veterans from unfounded prosecutions.

Johnson challenged over Arcuri relationship
The PM is asked if he acted with "honesty and integrity" over his relationship with US businesswoman.

Government to speed up UK climate change target
The PM says carbon emissions must fall by almost 80% by 2035 - 15 years earlier than previously planned.

Lobbying probe invites Cameron to give evidence
A committee of MPs is examining the collapse of Greensill and lobbying done on the financial firm's behalf.

Race report 'challenged orthodoxy,' says minister
Kemi Badenoch says the review's findings have been misconstrued - but Labour called it ideological.

Downing Street scraps White House-style briefings
After spending £2.6m on the new briefing room, it will now be used by Boris Johnson and officials instead.

Johnny Mercer resigns as defence minister
The Tory MP criticises the scope of a law designed to protect veterans from unfounded prosecutions.

Johnson challenged over Arcuri relationship
The PM is asked if he acted with "honesty and integrity" over his relationship with US businesswoman.
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