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Lucy Powell apologises to grooming gang victims over ‘dog whistle’ remarks

The minister was accused of ‘dismissing concerns’ of victims in comments she made during a BBC radio appearance.

Evening Standard

Tories: Labour interested in protecting their own rather than grooming victims

In a heated exchange in the Commons, shadow equalities minister Mims Davies repeated calls for a national public inquiry.

Evening Standard

Rape victims says Labour minister should resign after calling grooming gangs 'dog whistle' issue

Lucy Powell under mounting pressure over comments on the grooming gangs scandal made on national radio

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Commons leader forced to apologise over grooming gangs ‘dog whistle’ comment

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Labour minister urged to quit over ‘dog whistle’ remark on grooming gangs

The Commons leader has apologised after suggesting on BBC ‘Any Questions?’ that raising concerns over Asian grooming gangs was ‘dog whistle’ politics

The Independent UK

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’

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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

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’.

Evening Standard

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”…

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

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

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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.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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

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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

The National (Scotland)

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’.

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’

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