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Gillian Keegan's dept gave £1m from rebuilding pot to firm linked to husband
Deal with Centerprise was paid for from the same pot of cash earmarked to rebuild classrooms at risk of collapse because they contain ­potentially deadly concrete
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'This Tory Government has dragged the reputation of parliament into the mud'
I’m not surprised the polls suggest that voters think all MPs are wasters, crooks and liars - but if parliament loses voters’ trust, democracy is in danger, writes Chris Bryant
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Rishi Sunak faces crunch ballot as date set for vote to replace Nadine Dorries
The by-election to replace Ms Dorries in Mid-Bedfordshire comes after she finally resigned from the Commons - almost 12 weeks after pledging to go with 'immediate effect'
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Rise in work from home should help people on disability benefits, top Tory says
Charities have raised concerns over Tory welfare chief Mel Stride's planned shake-up of work capability assessments. They warn it could 'force people into work when they are not well'
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Green deal for Tata's Port Talbot steelworks 'must not unleash new job losses'
Campaigners fear a switch to electric arc furnaces, which are far less polluting than traditional coal-fired furnaces, will trigger a fresh wave of cuts at the iconic site
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Streeting moved to tears by mum's call for power for patients after teen's death
Martha Mills died from sepsis in the summer of 2021, four days before her 14th birthday, after the concerns of her parents Merope and Paul were repeatedly ignored by doctors
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Date set for Autumn Statement when Tories will announce tax and benefits changes
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed the date of the Autumn Statement when he will update MPs on the country's finances and set out changes to taxes and spending
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Birmingham City Council 'effectively bankrupt' with desperate plea for help
The City Council has admitted 'defeat' in its efforts to manage its financial crisis in-house and is today issuing a Section 114 notice, meaning it cannot balance its books
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Gillian Keegan ruthlessly mocked as she insists 'most' schools not dangerous
The Education Secretary shared a graphic stating 'most' schools are unaffected by the crumbling concrete crisis. But Labour responded: 'Most beachgoers not eaten by big shark'
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Trump shows 'diminished desire to fight' as lawsuits pile up as he's spotted
Body language expert Judi James analysed Trump's behaviour as he returned to Trump Tower on Labor Day, waving to a crowd of supporters outside but giving a different version of Trump
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'Rishi Sunak's not-me-guv defence shows how he's incapable of strong leadership'
Sweary Gillian Keegan should be apologising that the concrete crisis in schools hasn’t been fixed, and she should accept teachers needed more notice for alternative classrooms
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State to transfer land back to Natives in unprecedented move for reparations
The lands of the Upper Sioux Agency National Park will once again belong to the Dakota tribes come 2033 after new legislation transferred it back to the Natives
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Chris Packham leads scientists protesting as Tory green credentials crumble
The presenter said experts must 'shout the truth' about 'climate breakdown' following the PM's controversial decision to 'max out' oil in the North Sea., which has angered environmental groups
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Kids cowering in crumbling RAAC schools 'define 13 years of Tory rule'
Labour said the image of youngsters in classrooms held up with steel poles will define the Conservatives' reign, as the reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete crisis deepens
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10 things the Tories have done a 'f****** good job' of after Gillian Keegan rant
The Education Secretary was captured on camera complaining that no one thanks politicians for doing a 'f***ing good job because everyone else has sat on their a***s and done nothing'
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Foodbanks brace for 'calamitous' winter as cost-of-living crisis bites
The Independent Food Aid Network has revealed the findings of its latest survey showing how charities fear for the coming months as donations plummet and stocks run out
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Tories under growing pressure to agree deal for Tata's Port Talbot steelworks
Labour has called on the Government to offer workers at the plant reassurance and "clarify what exactly their plan for UK steel is" as reports suggest an agreement is edging closer
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Rishi Sunak faces nightmare by-election as groper MP Chris Pincher loses appeal
Ex-Deputy Chief Whip Chris Pincher tried to overturn a proposed Commons ban after the standards watchdog upheld complaints that he had groped two people in private members club in London last year
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Keir Starmer reshuffles top team to front Labour's election campaign - full list
The Labour leader's pre-election shake-up of the Shadow Cabinet comes as MPs return from the summer recess and just weeks before his major address at party conference
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Labor Day has been around for a while but its origin story is often forgotten
The history of Labor Day is over a century old, but many don't know where the American federal holiday actually came from. As the holiday comes up this Monday, here's a comprehensive history
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'Voters will not forgive Government if they go ahead with act of mass vandalism'
The public understands the important role ticket office staff play in helping passengers navigate their journeys and supporting frail and disabled customers
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Activists plan to use the US Constitution to stop Trump from running in 2024
Activists and legal experts have said the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution should prevent former president Donald Trump from running again after the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack
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More than 100 schools told to shut crumbling buildings - days before kids return
The shock news could spark chaos for tens of thousands of pupils in England, who may be sent to neighbouring schools or even forced to learn remotely from home
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5 gaffes and controversies from new Tory Defence Secretary Grant Shapps
Grant Shapps was handed his fifth Cabinet job in less than a year following the resignation of Defence Secretary Ben Wallace. Here's what you need to know about the long-serving Tory, whose career has been marked by gaffes and scandals
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Nadine Dorries book on Boris Johnson's 'political assassination' hit by delay
Publisher HarperCollins said the 'small delay' is needed to 'allow for the high volume of material' the ex-Tory MP consulted, 'and the required legal process needed to share her story'