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Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivering a statement at his country residence Chequers (Marc Ward/PA)
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Johnson expected to urge MPs to move on from partygate

The Prime Minister is expected to make a statement in the Commons on Tuesday when MPs return.
Apr 18, 2022
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Patel defends Rwanda plan and challenges critics to come up with better idea

Writing in The Times, the Home Secretary said the policy was ‘bold and innovative’.
Apr 18, 2022
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Labour accuses Government of breaking promises over repeat knife crime offenders

The opposition party said ministers were ‘soft on crime’.
Apr 18, 2022
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Archbishop has misunderstood aims of Rwanda migrants policy – Rees-Mogg

The Cabinet minister suggested people are ‘supporting organised crime’ in crossing the Channel in small boats.
Apr 17, 2022
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Easter message of good triumphing over evil even more poignant for Ukraine – PM

Boris Johnson referenced a Psalm as he spoke in Ukrainian in his Easter message.
Apr 17, 2022
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Those in public life should act with integrity, Archbishop of York suggests

Stephen Cottrell urged Britain to ask what kind of country it wants to be.
Apr 17, 2022
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Archbishop criticises Rwanda policy as senior civil servant’s concerns published

Justin Welby used his Easter Sunday sermon to say there are ‘serious ethical questions’ about the scheme.
Apr 17, 2022
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Rwanda migrants plan ‘cannot stand up to judgment of God’

The Archbishop of Canterbury is set to condemn the Government’s plans in his Easter Sunday sermon.
Apr 17, 2022
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Prime Minister and Cabinet banned from Russia in response to sanctions

The list includes the PM, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, Justice Secretary Dominic Raab and Theresa May.
Apr 17, 2022
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Johnson bids to boost trade and defence partnerships during visit to India

The Prime Minister will meet with Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday.
Apr 16, 2022
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Fresh allegations emerge about Johnson’s involvement in partygate

The Sunday Times said Boris Johnson is preparing to deliver a statement to MPs on Tuesday.
Apr 17, 2022
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Rayner calls for Johnson to release all details of probe into Sunak’s finances

Rishi Sunak asked for the Prime Minister’s independent adviser on ministerial interests to look into his declarations.
Apr 16, 2022
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UK immigration policy ‘about saving this Government’s skin’, says charity

Priti Patel unveiled the Government’s new direction over immigration this week.
Apr 16, 2022
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Moscow bans Johnson and Cabinet ministers from Russia

The Kremlin said the move was in response to ‘unprecedented hostile actions’.
Apr 16, 2022
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Socialite Elizabeth Harris, wife of former Tory Cabinet minister, dies

Ms Harris is survived by her husband and three sons.
Apr 16, 2022
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Government’s Rwanda plan may breach Geneva conventions on refugees, says peer

Former child refugee Alf Dubs said the plans would face opposition in the Lords.
Apr 16, 2022
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Ex-minister admits refugee scheme ‘bumpy’ as he welcomes Ukrainian family

Robert Jenrick said the process of getting the family to the UK had been ‘overly bureaucratic’.
Apr 16, 2022
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Tory peer quits as justice minister over Downing Street partygate breaches

David Wolfson said there had been a ‘breach of the criminal law’ at No 10.
Apr 13, 2022
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No prosecutions over leak of CCTV showing Matt Hancock kissing aide

The Information Commissioner’s Office said there was ‘insufficient evidence’.
Apr 13, 2022
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Johnson appears to survive partygate fine fallout for now

Even Boris Johnson’s critics said it was not the right time to change the party leadership.
Apr 13, 2022
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PM and Chancellor apologise over birthday party Covid rules breach

Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak have paid fines for attending the Cabinet Room bash.
Apr 12, 2022