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Boris Johnson set to vote against Rishi Sunak’s Windsor Framework

Boris Johnson set to vote against Rishi Sunak’s Windsor Framework

Boris Johnson set to vote against Rishi Sunak’s Windsor Framework

22 March 2023

The former prime minister has voiced concerns about the deal brokered with Brussels.


What the papers say – March 22

What the papers say – March 22

What the papers say – March 22

22 March 2023

A range of stories feature across Wednesday’s papers.


Scientists sequence Beethoven’s genome using locks of his hair

Scientists sequence Beethoven’s genome using locks of his hair

Scientists sequence Beethoven’s genome using locks of his hair

22 March 2023

The German composer and pianist began to suffer progressive hearing loss in his 20s.


Sunak faces possible Tory revolt over his new Brexit deal with Brussels

Sunak faces possible Tory revolt over his new Brexit deal with Brussels

Sunak faces possible Tory revolt over his new Brexit deal with Brussels

22 March 2023

MPs will vote on a key element of the Windsor Framework agreement on revised trading arrangements for Northern Ireland.


Probe into claims of unlawful killings by UK armed forces in Afghanistan begins

Probe into claims of unlawful killings by UK armed forces in Afghanistan begins

Probe into claims of unlawful killings by UK armed forces in Afghanistan begins

22 March 2023

Mr Justice Haddon-Cave will officially launch the inquiry relating to Afghanistan on Wednesday.


Boris Johnson: Here’s what you need to know ahead of the Privileges Committee

Boris Johnson: Here’s what you need to know ahead of the Privileges Committee

Boris Johnson: Here’s what you need to know ahead of the Privileges Committee

22 March 2023

The former Prime Minister will defend himself against claims that he lied to Parliament over the partygate scandal.


Timeline of lockdown gatherings and what Boris Johnson told MPs

Timeline of lockdown gatherings and what Boris Johnson told MPs

Timeline of lockdown gatherings and what Boris Johnson told MPs

22 March 2023

The former prime minister faces questioning by the Privileges Committee.


Charity sets up Wall of Reflection where people can remember loved ones

Charity sets up Wall of Reflection where people can remember loved ones

Charity sets up Wall of Reflection where people can remember loved ones

22 March 2023

The London Wall of Reflection has been set up on London’s South Bank by end of life charity Marie Curie and is supported by Curtis and AJ Pritchard


Johnson faces TV grilling by MPs over partygate accusations

Johnson faces TV grilling by MPs over partygate accusations

Johnson faces TV grilling by MPs over partygate accusations

22 March 2023

Ex-PM could face a by-election if he is found to have knowingly misled Parliament.


Police forces outside of London ‘to be held to account’ following Casey report

Police forces outside of London ‘to be held to account’ following Casey report

Police forces outside of London ‘to be held to account’ following Casey report

22 March 2023

Police and Crime Commissioners outside the capital have responded to the damning Casey report.


Questions over future of Met as Commissioner and Casey due before committees

Questions over future of Met as Commissioner and Casey due before committees

Questions over future of Met as Commissioner and Casey due before committees

22 March 2023

A review has found that Britain’s biggest police force is institutionally racist, misogynist and homophobic.


Starmer accused of hypocrisy over opposition to relaxation of pension tax rules

Starmer accused of hypocrisy over opposition to relaxation of pension tax rules

Starmer accused of hypocrisy over opposition to relaxation of pension tax rules

21 March 2023

The Labour leader reportedly enjoyed a special ‘tax-unregistered’ pension scheme.


Yousaf: I would drop GRR legal case if advice says we’ll lose

Yousaf: I would drop GRR legal case if advice says we’ll lose

Yousaf: I would drop GRR legal case if advice says we’ll lose

21 March 2023

The issue of gender was the most contentious in what is expected to be the final debate of the SNP leadership race.


Rise in state pension age put on hold – report

Rise in state pension age put on hold – report

Rise in state pension age put on hold – report

21 March 2023

Ministers had reportedly wanted to bring forward a planned rise in the state pension age to 68 to the 2030s.


UK Government spent almost £200,000 defending NI Protocol legal challenges

UK Government spent almost £200,000 defending NI Protocol legal challenges

UK Government spent almost £200,000 defending NI Protocol legal challenges

21 March 2023

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled last month the controversial post-Brexit trading arrangements in Northern Ireland were lawful.


Police Scotland ‘not in same area’ to Met over misconduct handling

Police Scotland ‘not in same area’ to Met over misconduct handling

Police Scotland ‘not in same area’ to Met over misconduct handling

21 March 2023

David Kennedy insisted Police Scotland had a ‘vigorous’ way of dealing with any officer who falls foul of behaviour expected of them.


Groundwork for independence not sufficiently laid, says Kate Forbes

Groundwork for independence not sufficiently laid, says Kate Forbes

Groundwork for independence not sufficiently laid, says Kate Forbes

21 March 2023

The leadership candidates appeared in what is expected to be the final debate of the race on Tuesday.


Ireland may have to consider changing laws around trans prisoners – Varadkar

Ireland may have to consider changing laws around trans prisoners – Varadkar

Ireland may have to consider changing laws around trans prisoners – Varadkar

21 March 2023

The Irish Prison Service said that it is currently drafting a policy on transgender prisoners.


Gwyneth Paltrow ‘slammed’ into skier then ‘bolted’ without a word, US court told

Gwyneth Paltrow ‘slammed’ into skier then ‘bolted’ without a word, US court told

Gwyneth Paltrow ‘slammed’ into skier then ‘bolted’ without a word, US court told

21 March 2023

The Oscar-winning actress allegedly collided with Terry Sanderson, leaving him unresponsive at the Deer Valley Resort in Utah in 2016.


Sadiq Khan switches on UK’s first ever Ramadan lights in London

Sadiq Khan switches on UK’s first ever Ramadan lights in London

Sadiq Khan switches on UK’s first ever Ramadan lights in London

21 March 2023

The curated concept depicts the phases of the moon throughout Ramadan.


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