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PM promises an independent coronavirus inquiry
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PM promises an independent coronavirus inquiry
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New intelligence committee chair loses Tory whip
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Ministers unveil post-Brexit powers for UK nations
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Gadget-makers face ban on easy-to-guess passwords
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Government poised to announce race commission membership
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Party suspends MP for a year after assault caution
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PM promises an independent coronavirus inquiry
But a bereaved families group says an inquiry is needed now to learn lessons if there is a second spike.
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New intelligence committee chair loses Tory whip
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Ministers unveil post-Brexit powers for UK nations
The proposals threaten to "strip power" from the Scottish Parliament, the SNP says.
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Gadget-makers face ban on easy-to-guess passwords
UK government also proposes manufacturers inform buyers how long security updates will be provided for.
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Government poised to announce race commission membership
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Party suspends MP for a year after assault caution
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New intelligence committee chair loses Tory whip
Tory MP Julian Lewis beats Chris Grayling to win the position, but loses his place in the parliamentary party.
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Ministers unveil post-Brexit powers for UK nations
The proposals threaten to "strip power" from the Scottish Parliament, the SNP says.
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