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'We will continue to deliver,' says embattled Boris Johnson as more ministers quit

Britain's embattled Prime Minister Boris Johnson was clinging to power on Wednesday, with support seeping away, badly wounded by the resignation of a stream of senior colleagues who said he was not fit to govern. But Johnson, speaking at his weekly political questions, insisted he "had a plan" and said…

France 24

Wednesday briefing: How long can the PM hang on?

In today’s newsletter: How two resignations left Boris Johnson on the brink – and what happens next

The Guardian - UK

Johnson remains unflappable, says Jacob Rees-Mogg

He played down the scale of the crisis within the party, suggesting that ‘losing chancellors is something that happens’.

The Independent UK

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Minister: MPs must take personality responsibility for how they behave

Michael Ellis was heckled by opposition MPs.

The Independent UK

Patrick Grady victim says Tory handling of sex assault claims 'put SNP to shame'

The MP for Glasgow North previously said he was "profoundly sorry" after a parliamentary inquiry found he acted inappropriately towards an SNP staff member.

Daily Record

‘Whitewash’ Troubles legacy legislation clears the House of Commons

MPs voted 282 votes to 217, majority 65, to give the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill a third reading.

The Independent UK

Matt Hancock backs Commons vote on legalising assisted dying

The former health secretary told MPs that it was time for an ‘informed, compassionate’ debate on assisted dying.

The Independent UK

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ITV's Lorraine Kelly calls former MP guest a 'twit' after interview leaves viewers uncomfortable

The ITV host was joined by former MP Neil Parish, who resigned from his position after being caught watching pornography in the House of Commons

Manchester Evening News

Porn-watching former MP says wife 'chases him around the kitchen with scissors'

A TORY MP who resigned from the House of Commons after being caught watching porn in the chamber has revealed his wife "knows what he's…

The National (Scotland)

Lorraine fans squirm as ex MP caught watching porn gives 'car crash' interview

Neil Parish, who resigned after being caught watching pornography in the House of Commons, appeared on Lorraine

Liverpool Echo

Glenda Jackson says Commons culture is ‘by no means equal yet’

The actress and politician also criticised the media for its ‘critical’ slant when reporting on female MPs.

The Independent UK

'Disabled people are seen as superhuman or burden - we just want to live normal lives'

Lee “Lost Voice Guy” Ridley who won Britain’s Got Talent in 2018, says disabled people want to be treated just like everyone else too

Daily Mirror

Standards of train services harming northern connectivity according to civic stakeholders

Rail industry is failing regions - Transport for the North echoes Hull MP's House of Commons claims

Birmingham Post

Northern Ireland Protocol Bill expected in Lords before October – Baroness Smith

The Labour peer said anger is building against the Bill, which aims to override parts of the protocol to address unionist concerns.

The Independent UK

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Wales Online

Royal Mail having to decide which streets will not get deliveries, MPs told

Concerns about Royal Mail restructuring have been raised in the House of Commons

The Guardian - UK

Scandal after scandal: timeline of Tory sleaze under Boris Johnson

PM’s tenure has been characterised by disrepute, from lockdown breaches to serious sexual assaults

The Independent UK

Tory sleaze: The disgraced MPs and ministers forced to quit, lose the whip or who are behind bars

In July, deputy chief whip Chris Pincher quit after admitting he had ‘far too much’ to drink at a social event

Evening Standard

Tory MPs: Resignations and expulsions amid scrutiny of sleaze in Westminster

Chris Pincher said he had ’embarrassed myself and other people’ after having had ‘far too much’ to drink.

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The Independent UK

Tory MPs: Resignations and expulsions amid scrutiny of sleaze in Westminster - OLD

Chris Pincher said he had ’embarrassed myself and other people’ after having had ‘far too much’ to drink.

The Guardian - UK

Banning babies from parliament shows just how out of touch Westminster is

If we want more women with children to become MPs we need family-friendly policies for parents like me in the Commons, says Walthamstow MP Stella Creasy

The Independent UK

What is an NHS Covid pass and when do I need to use it?

Requesting proof of vaccination left to discretion of venues since restrictions relaxed

Insider UK

MSPs divided over acceptance of UK’s Northern Ireland Protocol Bill

Potential legislation had its second reading in the House of Commons earlier in the week

The Guardian - UK

MPs should not bring babies into Commons, says cross-party review

The review into the rules was ordered by Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle in November

The Independent UK

MPs should be banned from bringing babies into Commons chamber, review says

The report by a cross-party committee was ordered amid anger after Labour’s Stella Creasy was told she could no longer bring her boy Pip into debates.

The Independent UK

Male MPs try menopause ‘hot flush vest’ - and can’t take the heat

‘Imagine making a speech in the House of Commons and suddenly getting a hot flush. If [men] had this, we’d be complaining a lot’, said one MP

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