Politics

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How I saw the news of the Queen's death unfold at Westminster
MPs were gathered in the Commons to hear Liz Truss make a major announcement on energy bills - but it was quickly overshadowed by the news from Balmoral as Her Majesty's health deteriorated
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Fresh fears over concrete crisis in hospitals as buildings crisis deepens
Research ordered by the Lib Dems has uncovered how many patients and staff could be affected by the reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete crisis griping UK schools
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'India could be superpower of the century - or a juggernaut heading off tracks'
This weekend, world leaders will gather in New Delhi for the G20 summit - and they will arrive in a country with one of the fastest-growing economies in the world
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Inside Rishi Sunak's India trip - from fake monkeys to booze ban
Rishi Sunak is hoping to make progress on an Indian trade deal as he joins leaders including Narendra Modi at a G20 summit in New Delhi, but delegates face an alcohol ban and mischievous monkeys
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'This Government can't keep pupils safe at school - or prisoners behind bars'
After the escape of Daniel Khalife, the Justice Secretary ordered an urgent review into security at Wandsworth jail. Yet again, they have failed in its most basic of duties
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Tory attempt to stitch up Chris Pincher’s seat could cost taxpayers thousands
The Tories will be forced to put forward a 'caretaker' Tory candidate after Mr Pincher was forced to resign as he lost his appeal against a suspension for drunkenly groping two men
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Building risk register needed as schools RAAC crisis may be 'tip of the iceberg'
Unions warned that hospitals, libraries, community centres and other public buildings could also be at risk from collapse-prone RAAC concrete plaguing England's schools
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Healthcare boss hands £5million to Tories after firm awarded Government contract
Frank Hester, chief executive of The Phoenix Partnership (TPP), gave the largest individual donation to any political party between April and June this year
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Labour secures record donations boost - with £3million from ex-Sainsbury's boss
Between April to June, Labour raked in over £10.4million - one of the party's most lucrative quarters in its history. It includes a staggering £3million gift from former supermarket chairman Lord Sainsbury
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Terror suspect Daniel Khalife at large as probe launched into prison escape
Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, a former soldier accused of terrorism, went missing in his cook's uniform from HMP Wandsworth on Wednesday after clinging to a delivery van
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Grope MP Chris Pincher quits triggering by-election nightmare for Rishi Sunak
Shamed former top Tory Chris Pincher lost his appeal against an eight-week suspension from Parliament, which would have triggered a recall petition in his Tamworth seat
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UK rejoins EU Horizon research scheme after two year freeze due to Brexit rows
The UK was locked out of participation in the EU's Horizon scheme - which was agreed in the post-Brexit trade deal - amid a fractious dispute over trading rules governing Northern Ireland
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Out-of-touch Sunak failing Brits as he's 'insulated' from reality, says TUC boss
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said the mega-rich PM had lost sight of people's priorities because he isn't forced to send his kids to crumbling schools or use the rail network
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Wealthy must 'pay fair share' to stamp out 'grotesque' inequality, says TUC boss
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said the Tories had allowed the rich to feather their nests while families struggle with bills and cash-strapped public services buckle
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Fixing damp homes could save NHS over £1billion - and pay to train 20,000 nurses
Damp and mould is associated with a number of health conditions including mental and social wellbeing, allergies, asthma and the effects of toxins from mould and fungal infections
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Tories shamed as nine schools in concrete crisis were denied funding last year
The Mirror can reveal that nine schools hit by the concrete crisis were denied rebuild funding, as thousands of pupils are starting their terms once again learning from home
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Liz Truss's £4,000 'Jenga' lectern tracked down as it finally gets new home
The higgledy-piggledy pile of bricks, specially made for her at a cost of £4,175 to taxpayers, had been left languishing in Downing Street after she only lasted 49 days as PM
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Fury as Tories block call for advice PM was given over RAAC to be released
The Government faced calls to release all written advice sent to Mr Sunak when he was Chancellor and PM about the dangers of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC
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MOD accidentally sent at least 15 emails to Vladimir Putin ally, minister admits
Tory Dr Andrew Murrison said that so far 15 messages have been found that were wrongly sent to Mali - which is aligned with the Kremlin - rather than the US military
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Why is NHS patient transport so difficult for people with disabilities
Anna Morell is a regular user of patient transport but because of her energy impairment she made the decision to book an ambulance with a stretcher for a hospital appointment
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Where does the state of our crumbling schools leave SEND pupils
More than 100 schools are unable to fully open for the start of the autumn term but this could have a devastating impact on SEND children
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MP calls for lifesaving defibrillators in every new housing development
Introducing his Private Member's Bill to the Commons, Tory backbencher Stephen Metcalfe said it would be a 'vital step in our endeavour to increase arrest survival rates'
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Royal Navy ships may be sent to Black Sea to clear mines from Russia-Ukraine war
The head of the Senior Service, First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key, said while NATO vessels were not currently operating in the waters, 'I don’t rule anything in or out'
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Starmer savages Tory 'cowboys' over RAAC crisis and blasts £34m office refurb
In a testy exchange at Prime Minister's Questions, Labour leader Keir Starmer fumed that crucial work on schools recommended way back in 2010 had yet to be carried out
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Defence Secretary Grant Shapps left floundering over questions over armed forces
Newly appointed defence chief Grant Shapps admitted he didn't know 'off the top of my head' how many ranks there are in the Army during a tetchy appearance on Sky News