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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer challenged Boris Johnson on financial support for people who need to self-isolate.
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PMQs: As it happened
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer challenged Boris Johnson on financial support for people who need to self-isolate.

As it happened: MLAs briefed on vaccination programme
Head of the the NI coronavirus vaccination programme Patricia Donnelly gave a progress report.

Senedd Live: As it happened on 24 February
MSs debate the Wales-wide nitrate vulnerable zone and free school meals eligibility.

Senedd Live: As it happened on 23 February
MSs quiz the first minister and pass a new law giving more protection for tenants in Wales.
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PMQs: As it happened
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer challenged Boris Johnson on financial support for people who need to self-isolate.

As it happened: MLAs briefed on vaccination programme
Head of the the NI coronavirus vaccination programme Patricia Donnelly gave a progress report.

Senedd Live: As it happened on 24 February
MSs debate the Wales-wide nitrate vulnerable zone and free school meals eligibility.

Senedd Live: As it happened on 23 February
MSs quiz the first minister and pass a new law giving more protection for tenants in Wales.

As it happened: MLAs briefed on vaccination programme
Head of the the NI coronavirus vaccination programme Patricia Donnelly gave a progress report.

Senedd Live: As it happened on 24 February
MSs debate the Wales-wide nitrate vulnerable zone and free school meals eligibility.

Senedd Live: As it happened on 23 February
MSs quiz the first minister and pass a new law giving more protection for tenants in Wales.
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