This live blog is now closed, you can read more of our UK political coverage hereLucy Powell, the leader of the Commons, defended the government’s position on the new Sentencing Council guidelines (see 9.46am) during...
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Read MoreThis live blog has now closed, you can find our latest political coverage hereMichael Gove, the levelling up secretary, is holding a press conference in Blackpool with Micheál Martin, the taoiseach (Irish PM), following...
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Read MoreAround 100,000 civil servants, working in multiple government agencies, have voted to strike in a dispute over pay, pensions and jobs.According to Pat Leahy, political editor of the Irish Times, the Irish government is doubtful...
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