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Sir Lindsay Hoyle said there had been ‘inaccurate’ commentary on whether MPs are able to discuss Andrew in the Commons.

The UK’s economic policy isn’t decided by politicians, but by the OBR and the Bank of England. This is a system in dire need of a rethink, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

Independent candidate’s smooth campaign has enthused younger voters but views on Nato and Hamas may concern European allies

The Caerphilly constituency has been the focus of fierce campaigning by Labour, Plaid Cymru and Reform.

Former home secretary Lord David Blunkett will chair the ‘most significant review of police leadership for a generation’

Home secretary vows overhaul after previously secret 2023 review lists series of perceived shortcomings

The left wing independent TD has a 19 percentage point lead over Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys, according to the Business Post/Red C poll.

Former deputy PM’s resignation statement offered a moment to reflect on what the party had lost – and might have again

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Neither removing Jess Phillips as safeguarding minister nor appointing Louise Casey to an ill-defined advisory role is likely, on its own, to restore much confidence. For the sake of the hundreds of sexual abuse victims, it is imperative that the PM now finds the right person…

"The monarch must act within the confines of the law—but the law is not designed to easily allow someone to become an ex-royal."

Conservative leader’s spokesperson sets out plan to strip the right of indefinite leave to remain from people claiming benefits