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MoD not a ‘professional working environment’, says former veterans minister

Johnny Mercer criticised ministry’s operations as he tried to prevent prosecutions for alleged offences in conflict

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2022

Britain: a small island next to a superpower

What is the Northern Ireland Protocol? Who is her boyfriend? How tall is she? Why did she leave Love Island? This is me attempting some search engine optimisation for Deputy Political Editor David Bond’s actually very useful explainer.

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2022

Ballymurphy families win "significant" compensation for deaths of loved ones

Payout comes after inquest concluded that 10 people who died were innocent

Belfast Live · Jun 13, 2022

Government to introduce controversial legislation to amend NI Protocol

Labour has accused the Government of ‘law-breaking’ with its proposals to scrap parts of the post-Brexit treaty.

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2022

Ministers urged to publish legal advice behind new NI Protocol legislation

The Bill will give ministers powers to override parts of the post-Brexit deal – a move the EU has warned could prompt retaliatory action.

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2022

Boris Johnson faces backbench rebellion over Northern Ireland Protocol plan

THE Prime Minister plans to introduce legislation seeking to rip up the Northern Ireland Protocol on Monday – but he’s risking a serious Tory…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2022

Massive Brexit change for Northern Ireland officially published - what it all means

What is the Northern Ireland Protocol, why is Boris Johnson overriding it, when will the Northern Ireland Bill pass and will we have an EU trade war? We answer your questions

Daily Mirror · Jun 12, 2022

Second Cabinet minister backs earlier tax cut ‘when we can afford it’

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis said the move should be fast-tracked if circumstances allow.

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2022

Rwanda deportation flights must wait until July, says union leader

Head of union representing 80% of Border Force staff says policy is yet to be fully tested in courts

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2022

Tory minister 'talking through his hat' as he denies international law breach

A TORY minister has been accused of “talking through his hat” after insisting the UK Government will not breach international law as it…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2022