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Boris Johnson attempts legal fightback against partygate probe

Downing Street will reportedly publish legal advice on the Commons inquiry into whether the PM misled MPs, a move branded ‘very odd’ by critics.

The Independent UK

Priti Patel ‘misled parliament’ on Channel asylum seekers – but faces no investigation over ministerial code

Exclusive: Home secretary refuses to correct record after claiming most boat migrants are ‘economic migrants’ when 94 per cent are asylum seekers

The Independent UK

Scotland pays 50 PER CENT more than London for electricity standing charges

DIFFERENCES in standing charges on electricity bills will see people in Scotland charged over 50 per cent more than their counterparts in London.

The National (Scotland)

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Proposed legacy Bill may not be human rights compliant, warns commissioner

The legislation has already cleared the House of Commons and heads to the House of Lords in the autumn.

The Independent UK

House of Commons leader Mark Spencer visits County Durham as he backs bid to reopen Ferryhill Railway Station

Mark Spencer visited County Durham to see the potential new site for the Ferryhill Railway Station

Chronicle Live

UN experts say Bill of Rights could ‘undermine enjoyment of human rights in UK’

They have warned the proposed Bill could “fundamentally change the role and independence of UK courts”.

The Independent UK

Stats show 'AWOL' Prime Minister rarely misses PMQs

Boris Johnson may skip COBRA meetings but he rarely misses the weekly battle in the Commons

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Labour demands recall of Parliament to tackle soaring energy bills

In a letter to Boris Johnson, Thangam Debbonaire, the shadow leader of the House of Commons, said the country faces an ‘urgent choice’.

The Independent UK

Nottingham MP Mark Spencer faces backlash of embarrassing sign behind him during interview

Sheep or Leader?

Nottingham Post

Leader of House of Commons says Cabinet hasn't met since 'end of July'

THE LEADER of the House of Commons Mark Spencer has said that the Cabinet has not met since the “end of July,” in an interview on BBC Breakfast.

The National (Scotland)

What is an emergency budget? When they take place and government process explained

Boris Johnson and the Conservative leadership candidates have ruled out holding an emergency budget to address the cost-of-living crisis before the next prime minister is elected

Daily Mirror

Senior Tory likens criticism of Partygate inquiry to ‘terrorist campaign’

Bernard Jenkin insists investigation will continue despite complaints from prime minister’s allies

The Guardian - UK

What is an NHS Covid pass and when do I need to use it?

Requesting proof of vaccination left to discretion of venues since restrictions relaxed

The Independent UK

Private school polish and big dreams: how Rishi Sunak became a contender for PM

Tory leadership candidate is praised as an earnest workaholic, but critics say politically he has a glass jaw and is naive

The Guardian - UK

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Evening Standard

Boris Johnson emerges as most popular prime minister… among Toby jug buyers

Sales figures from the House of Commons show Mr Johnson’s collectable Toby Jug outsold Margaret Thatcher and Winston Churchill

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson emerges as most popular prime minister… among novelty jug buyers

Sales figures from the House of Commons show Mr Johnson’s collectable Toby Jug outsold Margaret Thatcher and Winston Churchill.

Evening Standard

House of Commons doorman swaps Westminster commute for 47th-place finish in Commonwealth Games time trial

A doorkeeper from the House of Commons briefly rubbed shoulders with the elite of cycling in finishing 47th of 54 in the men’s time trial at the Commonwealth Games on Thursday.

Daily Mirror

Cyclist swaps UK Parliament doorkeeper duties to race at Commonwealth Games

Chris Symonds is used to commuting to the House of Commons every day, but instead took a break to represent Ghana at the Commonwealth Games alongside some Tour de France legends

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The Independent UK

Westminster doorman Chris Symonds races Geraint Thomas at Commonwealth Games

The 48-year-old, representing Ghana, has been a doorkeeper at the House of Commons for 20 years

The National (Scotland)

'Utterly ridiculous': Iain Duncan Smith demands SNP MPs face PMQs-style Commons session

TORY backbencher Sir Iain Duncan Smith has called for SNP MPs to answer questions on the Scottish Government’s record through new question time…

The Guardian - UK

Lindsay Hoyle says England women can take lead at Rugby League World Cup

Lindsay Hoyle, the House of Commons Speaker who will be RFL president in 2023 has said ‘we can take the sport to new heights with all three World Cups’

The Independent UK

Incoming RFL president Sir Lindsay Hoyle vows to ‘make a real difference’

The 65-year-old Speaker of the House of Commons will in December replace Clare Balding, who has held the honorary position since July 2020.

Reuters

British lawmakers to visit Taiwan later this year -The Guardian

Britain's House of Commons' Foreign Affairs Committee is planning a visit to Taiwan probably in November or early December this year, The Guardian reported on Monday.

The Guardian - UK

British MPs plan visit to Taiwan as tension with China simmers

Exclusive: Tom Tugendhat likely to lead trip later this year as London’s relationship with Beijing deteriorates

Evening Standard

Why are babies banned from the office but dogs welcomed?

‘In my dog-friendly office there’s nowhere to quietly breastfeed, let alone pump — just the word makes people want to run away and cuddle a dog.’ Bubble app co-founder Sarah Hesz on the pup.v.baby workplace debate

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