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Removing PM would lead to instability, says Dowden
As some Tories join calls for Boris Johnson to quit over partygate, his chairman says it would bring uncertainty.
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Removing PM would lead to instability, says Dowden
As some Tories join calls for Boris Johnson to quit over partygate, his chairman says it would bring uncertainty.
First trans MP says part of him died after rape
Jamie Wallis said last month he has gender dysphoria and had been a victim of rape and blackmail.
P&O forced to reverse attempt at pay cut
The ferry firm had asked recently-employed agency workers to sign new contracts with reduced wages.
MPs hit back at misogyny faced by Rayner
An article suggesting Labour's deputy tries to distract the PM in the Commons is roundly condemned.
Man freed after five years in Yemen detention
Luke Symons, 30, was imprisoned without charge in the war-torn Middle Eastern country since 2017.
Labour calls for emergency budget on cost of living
Sir Keir Starmer says the government's response to the crisis so far has been "utterly woeful".
Lifeboat crews rescue 17 people and three pets
Two boats ran aground in low tide, stranding people overnight and leading to a dramatic rescue.
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Removing PM would lead to instability, says Dowden
As some Tories join calls for Boris Johnson to quit over partygate, his chairman says it would bring uncertainty.
First trans MP says part of him died after rape
Jamie Wallis said last month he has gender dysphoria and had been a victim of rape and blackmail.
P&O forced to reverse attempt at pay cut
The ferry firm had asked recently-employed agency workers to sign new contracts with reduced wages.
MPs hit back at misogyny faced by Rayner
An article suggesting Labour's deputy tries to distract the PM in the Commons is roundly condemned.
Man freed after five years in Yemen detention
Luke Symons, 30, was imprisoned without charge in the war-torn Middle Eastern country since 2017.
Labour calls for emergency budget on cost of living
Sir Keir Starmer says the government's response to the crisis so far has been "utterly woeful".
Lifeboat crews rescue 17 people and three pets
Two boats ran aground in low tide, stranding people overnight and leading to a dramatic rescue.
First trans MP says part of him died after rape
Jamie Wallis said last month he has gender dysphoria and had been a victim of rape and blackmail.
P&O forced to reverse attempt at pay cut
The ferry firm had asked recently-employed agency workers to sign new contracts with reduced wages.
MPs hit back at misogyny faced by Rayner
An article suggesting Labour's deputy tries to distract the PM in the Commons is roundly condemned.
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