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There was no real plan to tackle Covid crisis, admits former No 10 spin chief

Boris Johnson's former aide Lee Cain acknowledged 'chaos' in Government over the looming pandemic in early 2020

Evening Standard

Covid Inquiry LIVE: Dominic Cummings says handling of Barnard Castle by Downing Street was 'absolute car crash'

The messages were 'both surprising and not surprising, I don’t know which is worse', the ex-civil servant said

Evening Standard

Dominic Cummings to face questions at Covid inquiry

The former chief adviser to Boris Johnson will give evidence alongside former No 10 comms chief Lee Cain as the inquiry continues.

The Independent UK

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Boris Johnson ‘can't lead’ and making Government ‘impossible’, top civil servant Simon Case said during Covid

The UK’s top civil servant vented that Boris Johnson ‘cannot lead’ amid pandemic-era frustration with the Prime Minister’s leadership

Evening Standard

Johnson ‘cannot lead’ and making Government ‘impossible’ – Case

The UK’s top civil servant vented that Boris Johnson ‘cannot lead’ amid pandemic-era frustration with the Prime Minister’s leadership.

The Independent UK

The extraordinary WhatsApp messages that reveal the ‘chaos’ of Boris Johnson’s government

Messages sent between Dominic Cummings, Lee Cain and Simon Case laid bare the chaos behind Downing Street’s response to Covid

The Independent UK

Elon Musk to attend Rishi Sunak’s AI safety summit in Bletchley Park

Attendance of X owner is a boost for the event, which has been snubbed by Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron

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Suella Braverman brands pro-Palestine rallies 'hate marches'

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has said the hundreds of thousands of people taking to the streets in support of Palestine were taking part in…

The National (Scotland)

Dominic Cummings ‘was most empowered chief of staff Downing Street has seen’

The former chief adviser to Boris Johnson will give evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Gap in Covid communications to Johnson coincided with half-term, inquiry hears

A former top aide also faced questions about why he had turned on the ‘disappearing message function’ on a high-level WhatsApp group in April 2021.

The Independent UK

Chant ‘from the river to the sea’ deeply offensive to many, says Downing Street

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said it is a matter for the police to decide on the appropriate response.

The Independent UK

Downing Street denies AI summit being snubbed by world leaders

US President Joe Biden is among international leaders not expected to attend Rishi Sunak’s gathering at Bletchley Park.

The Independent UK

Watch live: Boris Johnson’s former aides give evidence to Covid inquiry

Watch live as Boris Johnson's former aides give evidence to the Covid inquiry on Monday, 29 October.

The Independent UK

Covid Inquiry: Who is ‘Party Marty’ Martin Reynolds and what did he do?

The prime minister’s principal private secretary emailed colleagues inviting them to a socially-distanced drinks event ‘to make the most of the lovely weather’

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Evening Standard

Tory MP Crispin Blunt: the outspoken ex-army officer arrested on suspicion of rape and drug offences

The uncle of Hollywood actress Emily Blunt was arrested by Surrey police this week, saying he will "co-operate fully" with the investigation. Katie Strick charts his career so far

The Independent UK

‘Watch this space’ Sunak tells voters, as he marks one year as Prime Minister

Rishi Sunak has said that there is ‘still work to be done’ as he marked his first anniversary in Number 10.

The Independent UK

PM wishes Cabinet Secretary ‘speedy recovery’ as he takes leave of absence

Civil Service chief Simon Case is expected to take some weeks off work to deal with a ‘private medical matter’.

The Independent UK

Do police need extra powers to tackle terrorism in the UK? Join The Independent Debate

Downing Street has said it has no plans to grant police more powers, despite the Metropolitan Police chief calling on the government to consider tougher legislation

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The Guardian - UK

Met chief defends force for not arresting chanters of ‘jihad’ at anti-Israel protest

Mark Rowley says laws should be changed if politicians want tougher action taken

The Guardian - UK

Ministers ‘betray’ renters in England with delay to no-fault evictions ban

Manifesto promise won’t be implemented until after potentially lengthy court reforms, Downing Street says

The Independent UK

No plans to give police more powers after outcry over ‘jihad’ chants

Home Secretary Suella Braverman met Scotland Yard chief Sir Mark Rowley on Monday to discuss policing.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak to ‘row back on plans to ban gay and trans conversion therapy amid Tory divisions’

More than 40 Tory MPs claimed to have signed letter demanding PM drop plans from King’s Speech

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak plots tax and stamp duty cuts to win back voters after by-election drubbing

The threshold for paying the 40 per cent higher rate of income tax could be raised in the 2024 spring budget, according to one report

Evening Standard

Rafah border crossing to reopen ‘imminently’ as Sunak meets Middle East leaders

The Prime Minister says the ‘immediate priority’ is to get humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza

The Guardian - UK

Sunak reiterates support for two-state solution in meeting with Abbas

PM met Palestinian Authority leader in Egypt as part of tour of the region to try to prevent the conflict escalating

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