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UK 'made serious mistake' over virus border policy
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Charities and unions call for Tory MP suspension
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Schools 'should be first to open, last to close'
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Boris Johnson's Spitting Image puppet unveiled
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Douglas Ross confirmed as new Scottish Tory leader
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Equity boss attacks government's virus 'pantomime'
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At-home civil servants 'showing Blitz spirit'
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UK 'made serious mistake' over virus border policy
A Commons committee says ministers were slow to recognise the risk of importing Covid-19 from Europe.
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Charities and unions call for Tory MP suspension
The party says the MP, arrested over rape claims, will not be suspended while investigations are ongoing.
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Schools 'should be first to open, last to close'
The right to an education should take priority over pubs, England's children's commissioner says.
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Boris Johnson's Spitting Image puppet unveiled
The TV programme, famous for its mockery of politicians, is set to be relaunched this autumn.
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Douglas Ross confirmed as new Scottish Tory leader
The Moray MP was the only candidate to put their name forward for the leadership.
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Equity boss attacks government's virus 'pantomime'
The actors’ union says Boris Johnson's "lack of clarity" has made audiences “cringe”.
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At-home civil servants 'showing Blitz spirit'
Unions say staff "have never worked so hard", despite the pandemic keeping them out of the office.
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Charities and unions call for Tory MP suspension
The party says the MP, arrested over rape claims, will not be suspended while investigations are ongoing.
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Schools 'should be first to open, last to close'
The right to an education should take priority over pubs, England's children's commissioner says.
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Boris Johnson's Spitting Image puppet unveiled
The TV programme, famous for its mockery of politicians, is set to be relaunched this autumn.
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