The role has been vacant for almost three years, meaning conduct of Stormont politicians could not be investigated.
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Boris Johnson rejects suggestion that Leicester virus data wasn't shared
MPs support formation of bullying complaints panel
The FDA union says it is a "victory for all the members of staff who bravely spoke out".
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PM announces social distancing shake-up
From 4 July the two metre rule is to be relaxed to "one metre plus" where 2m is not possible.
Where does NI sit in Irish draft government plan?
The draft deal includes a number of pledges relating to NI on Brexit and supporting Stormont.
Review of plans to restore Parliament
MPs and peers were to move out for five years from 2025, but a squeeze on finances may change this..
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Prime Minister's Questions - as it happened
Boris Johnson rejects suggestion that Leicester virus data wasn't shared
MPs support formation of bullying complaints panel
The FDA union says it is a "victory for all the members of staff who bravely spoke out".
Video 1 minute 31 seconds
PM announces social distancing shake-up
From 4 July the two metre rule is to be relaxed to "one metre plus" where 2m is not possible.
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Where does NI sit in Irish draft government plan?
The draft deal includes a number of pledges relating to NI on Brexit and supporting Stormont.
Review of plans to restore Parliament
MPs and peers were to move out for five years from 2025, but a squeeze on finances may change this..
MPs support formation of bullying complaints panel
The FDA union says it is a "victory for all the members of staff who bravely spoke out".
Video 1 minute 31 seconds
PM announces social distancing shake-up
From 4 July the two metre rule is to be relaxed to "one metre plus" where 2m is not possible.
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