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Minister Johnny Mercer compares new Labour MP to The Inbetweeners

Keir Mather won Labour the Selby and Ainsty seat in one of three by-elections held on Thursday.

The Independent UK

UK ministers urged to extend hotel eviction deadline for Afghans

Exclusive: Councils say plan is a ‘kick in the teeth’ and risks leaving people homeless and traumatised

The Guardian - UK

‘Baby of the House’: What we know about Keir Mather, the new youngest MP in the Commons

25-year-old becomes youngest MP in the Commons after overturning 20,000 majority in Selby

The Independent UK

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Afghan refugee living in hope he will not be homeless after hotel move deadline

The 24-year-old, who has a job but cannot find a place to live, said the Government does not understand the challenges on the ground.

The Independent UK

Vulnerable Afghans could end up homeless, Government warned

People have been given at least three months’ notice, and for some that expires at the end of July.

The Independent UK

Carol Vorderman reveals Johnny Mercer's wife 'has been harassing me for months on Twitter'

TV presenter and I'm A Celebrity star Carol Vorderman has spoken out after her Twitter dispute with MP Johnny Mercer and his wife Felicity Cornelius-Mercer as she accuses Felicity of 'harassment'

Daily Mirror

Carol Vorderman says 'I must be doing something right' as she adds 'I'll let my record do the talking'

The former Countdown star is clearly proud of how far she has come

Wales Online

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Carol Vorderman slammed in Parliament over attack on MP and wife

One MP said the ex-Countdown star eats “political hate for breakfast to get social media hits”

Wales Online

Tory MP says Carol Vorderman is a 'snob' after she blasts government minister for 'not having a degree'

“Snobbery about further education and no degree sadly continues to this day."

Manchester Evening News

Tory MP: Vorderman tweet about minister not having degree unforgivable

Conservative MP Siobhan Baillie criticised the former Countdown star in the House of Commons

The Independent UK

Carol Vorderman branded 'horrible little snob' by Tory MP in latest Twitter spat

The Clifton resident has been in a war of words with Johnny Mercer in recent times and now another Conservative has got involved

Bristol Post

'Facts matter': Tory MP told off by Question Time host Fiona Bruce

A TORY minister was slammed by an audience member for a bizarre performance on Question Time on Thursday night.

The National (Scotland)

SNP demands apology from Tory minister who claimed veterans choose to use food banks

Exclusive: The SNP's defence spokesperson Dave Doogan has written to Tory veterans minister Johnny Mercer demanding he says sorry for his "crass and uninformed" comments.

Daily Record

Tory MP slapped down by Question Time audience member with just ONE sentence

A TORY minister was slammed by an audience member for a bizarre performance on Question Time on Thursday night.

The National (Scotland)

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Wales Online

Carol Vorderman labelled as 'grim' by Government minister after cost-of-living row

The former Countdown host clashed with Johnny Mercer after a comment he made about foodbanks

Bristol Post

Carol Vorderman branded 'grim' by Government minister after latest political rant

Carol, who grew up in poverty, took aim at Johnny Mercer MP after a comment he made about foodbanks

The Independent UK

Charity refutes Johnny Mercer claim food bank use is a ‘choice’

Trussell Trust said food banks are a ‘last resort’ for an ‘overwhelming majority’ of people

Daily Record

Tory minister slammed for saying 'using foodbanks is personal choice'

Labour said Mercer's comments showed how 'out of touch' the Tories are.

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Daily Mirror

Charities blast top Tory who suggested struggling people choose to use foodbanks

Foodbank leaders blasted the suggestion from Veterans Affairs Minister Johnny Mercer after he suggested people opted to use foodbanks for budgeting reasons

Evening Standard

The Ashes: Don’t expect ‘fair play’ from this Australia team, says minister

A Government minister has urged England to give the Australian cricketers a ‘good pasting’ as the fallout from a controversial stumping continues

The Independent UK

Ashes complainer Sunak has not learned to ‘stay in his crease’ – Australian PM

Australian premier Anthony Albanese has backed his country’s cricket team after English complaints about unsporting behaviour.

Daily Mirror

Australian PM tells Rishi Sunak 'stay in your crease' as Ashes row intensifies

Downing Street desperately tried to de-escalate the furore ahead of the Third Test starting at Headingley on Thursday, with tensions continuing to simmer

The Independent UK

Fears mortgage rates could hit 7 per cent as experts say rises are ‘out of control’

Bank of England urged to pause hikes and Sunak pressured to offer more support to homeowners facing ‘rolling financial thunder’

Evening Standard

New mortgages blow as five-year fixed rates top 6 per cent

Meanwhile the average two-year rate was on the brink of surging past the 6.5 per cent barrier

Daily Mirror

Out-of-touch Tory minister claims using food bank use is a 'personal decision'

In a bruising TV encounter Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer said the armed forces earn a 'good wage' and blamed 'personal decisions' for their use amid reports RAF personnel are using food banks

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