Politics
Lib Dems call for inquiry into Government’s ‘slow response’ to coronavirus
“The inquiry must have the strongest possible powers given the shocking failures on protective equipment for staff and the slow response of the Government."
Starmer to quiz Raab on coronavirus response in first PMQs as Labour leader
Dominic Raab will stand in for Boris Johnson, with up to 50 MPs permitted to attend in person.
George Osborne indicates more austerity will be needed post-coronavirus crisis
Osborne's austerity cuts were blamed for the first stall in UK life expectancy in 100 years.
UK’s decision not to participate in EU ventilator scheme ‘was a political choice’
It was previously claimed that a communication problem had resulted in the UK not participating in the scheme.
Chief Rabbi welcomes Starmer’s commitment to root out anti-Semitism
Ephraim Mirvis, who strongly criticised Jeremy Corbyn, said the new Labour leader’s efforts to rebuild trust were ‘heartening’.
2019 election report finds widespread reports of abuse and system ‘under strain’
The festive timing made it harder to find polling venues and voters expressed concern about ‘misleading’ online campaigning.
Government not responding to companies offering PPE production, MP claims
Rachel Reeves’ comments come amid growing frustration over a shortage of protective equipment for NHS workers.
Home Secretary facing legal action over bullying allegations
Former Home Office permanent secretary Sir Philip Rutnam has submitted an employment tribunal claim.
Covid-19 furlough scheme receives 67,000 claims in first 30 minutes
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the ‘unprecedented job retention scheme will protect millions of jobs across the country and is now up and running’.