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FM faces questions over Matheson's iPad bill
Humza Yousaf defends his health secretary over claims that he tried to "dupe" the taxpayer out of £11,000.
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FM faces questions over Matheson's iPad bill
Humza Yousaf defends his health secretary over claims that he tried to "dupe" the taxpayer out of £11,000.
Autumn Statement: Hunt cuts National Insurance rate but tax burden still rising
The chancellor says his steps on the economy are "just a start", but the budget watchdog warns the overall tax burden is still rising.
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Hunt: Our economic plan is working 'but work is not done'
The chancellor says the government takes decisions for the long-term.
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'Growth has hit a dead end' under Conservatives
The shadow chancellor says "growth has hit a dead end" under Tory leadership, with working people "worse off".
First Minister's Questions: As it happened on 21 November
Questions to Mark Drakeford include the NHS and bovine TB, and he says Royal Mail has "failed".
Sunak and Starmer clash over David Cameron’s appointment at PMQs
Rishi Sunak is grilled over his decision to bring the former prime minister back into his cabinet.
How will MPs hold David Cameron to account?
The former PM has become foreign secretary via the House of Lords, raising concerns over scrutiny.
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FM faces questions over Matheson's iPad bill
Humza Yousaf defends his health secretary over claims that he tried to "dupe" the taxpayer out of £11,000.
Autumn Statement: Hunt cuts National Insurance rate but tax burden still rising
The chancellor says his steps on the economy are "just a start", but the budget watchdog warns the overall tax burden is still rising.
Video 1 minute 58 seconds
Hunt: Our economic plan is working 'but work is not done'
The chancellor says the government takes decisions for the long-term.
Video 1 minute 30 seconds
'Growth has hit a dead end' under Conservatives
The shadow chancellor says "growth has hit a dead end" under Tory leadership, with working people "worse off".
First Minister's Questions: As it happened on 21 November
Questions to Mark Drakeford include the NHS and bovine TB, and he says Royal Mail has "failed".
Sunak and Starmer clash over David Cameron’s appointment at PMQs
Rishi Sunak is grilled over his decision to bring the former prime minister back into his cabinet.
How will MPs hold David Cameron to account?
The former PM has become foreign secretary via the House of Lords, raising concerns over scrutiny.
Autumn Statement: Hunt cuts National Insurance rate but tax burden still rising
The chancellor says his steps on the economy are "just a start", but the budget watchdog warns the overall tax burden is still rising.
Video 1 minute 58 seconds
Hunt: Our economic plan is working 'but work is not done'
The chancellor says the government takes decisions for the long-term.
Video 1 minute 30 seconds
'Growth has hit a dead end' under Conservatives
The shadow chancellor says "growth has hit a dead end" under Tory leadership, with working people "worse off".
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