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Labour minister Lucy Powell ‘mortified’ over grooming gangs remarks

The Leader of the Commons appeared to describe the grooming gangs issue as a ‘dog whistle’ during a Radio 4 debate.

Evening Standard

No 10 backs Lucy Powell after her apology for grooming gangs remark

Commons leader had appeared to suggest Reform commentator was using a political ‘dog whistle’

The Guardian - UK

Labour minister faces backlash after dismissing grooming gangs as 'dog whistle' issue

Lucy Powell’s remarks have been condemned as a ‘disgusting betrayal of the victims’

Evening Standard

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UK politics: New Reform mayor suggests 10% cut to council workforce – as it happened

Andrea Jenkyns says she wants a ‘lean, mean local government’ and says she is ‘up for a fight’ with unions

The Guardian - UK

‘Net zero seats’ jibe aimed at Labour as voters head to polls

Voters will have until 10pm on Thursday to cast their ballots, including for a parliamentary by-election.

The Independent UK

Minister: No-one in the House of Commons wants Kneecap to play Glastonbury

The Belfast band are being investigated by counter-terrorism police after videos emerged allegedly showing the band calling for the deaths of MPs.

The Independent UK

Robert Jenrick engaged in ‘blatant manoeuvring’ against Tory leader, says Powell

Commons Leader Lucy Powell said if Kemi Badenoch ‘was a strong leader’ she would have ‘sacked him (Jenrick) by now’.

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UK minister promotes ‘House of Commons cryptocurrency’ scam in social media hack

Commons Leader Lucy Powell had her X account hacked on Tuesday morning, with the page repeatedly publicising a “House of Commons cryptocoin”…

The National (Scotland)

Minister’s hacked X account promotes ‘House of Commons cryptocurrency’ scam

Lucy Powell’s social media repeatedly encouraging people to buy the coin.

Evening Standard

Streeting says ‘Hillsborough Law’ taking longer than hoped as anniversary nears

Campaigners want a legal duty of candour on public authorities and officials to tell the truth and proactively co-operate with official probes.

Evening Standard

Hillsborough Law to prevent cover-ups ‘must be all or nothing’ – campaigners

The Prime Minister has previously pledged to introduce the law before this year’s anniversary of the tragedy.

The Independent UK

Shabana Mahmood: lord chancellor with political nous unafraid to shake up system

Her introduction to politics began as the child of the chair of Birmingham Labour party and as justice secretary she’s made tough decisions from day one

The Guardian - UK

Disabled MPs speak of difficulties they face working in UK parliament

Commons’ modernisation committee hears from current and former members about difficulties they face in parliament

The Guardian - UK

Who could begrudge Rachel Reeves free tickets when she was, er, just trying to be a good parent?

Under a stricter code of conduct, the chancellor and others need only use their judgment on gifts

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Scottish sailor jailed in Middle East granted royal pardon

A ROYAL Navy sailor jailed in Bahrain has been granted a royal pardon by its King ...

Evening Standard

Minister: Publishing assisted dying Bill impact assessment soon ‘a challenge’

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will come back to Parliament for its report stage on April 25.

Evening Standard

Royal Navy sailor jailed in Bahrain granted royal pardon

Owen Haggerty’s mother wrote to the King of Bahrain to request his release.

The Independent UK

Government urged to formally apologise over 1919 massacre in India

Tory MP Bob Blackman said the Amritsar massacre is ‘a stain on British colonial rule in India’.

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The Independent UK

Starmer has been ‘mugged by reality’ since general election, senior Tory claims

Shadow Commons leader Jesse Norman said Labour is becoming progressively more Conservative while it is in office.

The Guardian - UK

Police look into claims of racism and financial misconduct at University of Greater Manchester

MP for Bolton West says whistleblowers have sent allegations detailing the ‘systematic misuse of public funds’

Evening Standard

Salisbury MP urges UK to ‘resist appeasement’ of Russia on Novichok anniversary

Commons Leader Lucy Powell said the attacks were evidence of ‘what a terror the Russian regime is on our soil’.

The Independent UK

Women forced to face ‘significant’ risks because of inclusivity – Reform UK MP

Rupert Lowe told the Commons that safety and dignity should be prioritised over inclusivity and ‘wokery’.

Evening Standard

Cabinet minister criticised for ‘reheated mish-mash of party political lines’

Shadow Commons leader Jesse Norman accused Cabinet minister Lucy Powell of ‘evasions’ at the despatch box.

Evening Standard

Tories ‘not holding the Trump card’ – Powell mocks Badenoch comparison

Commons leader Lucy Powell said her Conservative counterpart Jesse Norman failed to say ‘anything supportive’ about his party leader Kemi Badenoch.

The Guardian - UK

Call for ban on lords being paid to offer political advice

Head of lobbying firm Blakeney says industry concerned about perceived lack of transparency and trust

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