Special approval needed for amount that surpassed what Chris Wormald was ‘contractually entitled to’The former head of the civil service Chris Wormald received a record payout of almost £860,000 when he was forced out of the top...
Read MoreLabour MPs Gareth Snell and Meg Hillier say Lords must be allowed to fulfil duty in scrutinising bill on serious public issueMPs who voted for and against assisted dying have urged their respective sides not to take the...
Read MoreJoint appeal issued by Labour MPs Gareth Snell, who voted for the bill, and Meg Hillier, who voted againstMPs who voted for and against assisted dying have urged their respective sides not to take the “extraordinary risk” of...
Read MoreElise Burns and Keith Williams appeared in campaign filmed by Rankin this year – both were denied their wishes, but their relatives are picking up the batonThe feeling, said Sarah Burns of her sister’s last days, is one of...
Read MoreThe former UK prime minister is still shaping politics (even if he doesn’t want to interfere). He talks about keeping his temper, staying fit – and why he won’t pay £90 for a Scotland football shirtIt’s a Monday in August and as...
Read MoreDowning Street sources suggested Khan’s elevation comes as part of a regular honours list, rather than being linked specifically to Starmer’s departureCouples could legally marry in forests, on beaches, at sea or in their...
Read MoreAppointment by outgoing prime minister, potentially opens door for London mayor to join Burnham cabinetSadiq Khan has been given a peerage by Keir Starmer just days before the prime minister stands down, potentially opening the...
Read MoreExclusive: allowing firms to dodge biodiversity protections by paying into levy will harm nature and economy, say 100 experts in letterThe UK government has been accused of “rushing through” planning changes that could give...
Read MoreFormer minister says decision suggests ‘intolerance of criticism’ but source says it was for problems with conductThe Conservatives have denied they are purging prominent centrists after Gavin Barwell lost the whip in the wake...
Read MorePrivate members’ bills to crack down on use of Slapps are likely to attract cross-party supportA coordinated push to protect whistleblowers, journalists and victims of sexual assault from being sued by those who wish to silence...
Read MoreLauren Edwards dismisses party internal concerns and criticises ‘anti-democratic’ way bill was haltedThe Labour MP Lauren Edwards who will bring the assisted dying bill back to the Commons has said she will not be dissuaded by...
Read MoreLauren Edwards dismisses party internal concerns and criticises ‘anti-democratic’ way bill was haltedThe Labour MP Lauren Edwards who will bring the assisted dying bill back to the Commons has said she will not be dissuaded by...
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