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Leaders clash at PMQs over blame for care deaths
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Leaders clash at PMQs over blame for care deaths
Sir Keir Starmer says PM 'rubbed salt in the wounds" of staff by saying some did not follow procedures.
Reaction as Sunak announces job retention plan
Firms that have furloughed staff will be given £1,000 bonus per employee to keep workers in jobs.
Politicians back apology motion over IRA funeral
However, Michelle O'Neill maintains she acted within the coronavirus rules during a two-hour Stormont debate.
Kirsten Oswald is new SNP Westminster deputy leader
The East Renfrewshire MP replaces Kirsty Blackman who stepped down last week.
As it happened: Minister briefed Covid-19 Committee
Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín briefed the Ad Hoc Covid-19 Response Committee
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Leaders clash at PMQs over blame for care deaths
Sir Keir Starmer says PM 'rubbed salt in the wounds" of staff by saying some did not follow procedures.
Reaction as Sunak announces job retention plan
Firms that have furloughed staff will be given £1,000 bonus per employee to keep workers in jobs.
Politicians back apology motion over IRA funeral
However, Michelle O'Neill maintains she acted within the coronavirus rules during a two-hour Stormont debate.
Kirsten Oswald is new SNP Westminster deputy leader
The East Renfrewshire MP replaces Kirsty Blackman who stepped down last week.
As it happened: Minister briefed Covid-19 Committee
Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín briefed the Ad Hoc Covid-19 Response Committee
Reaction as Sunak announces job retention plan
Firms that have furloughed staff will be given £1,000 bonus per employee to keep workers in jobs.
Politicians back apology motion over IRA funeral
However, Michelle O'Neill maintains she acted within the coronavirus rules during a two-hour Stormont debate.
Kirsten Oswald is new SNP Westminster deputy leader
The East Renfrewshire MP replaces Kirsty Blackman who stepped down last week.
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