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Where Are They Now? Neil Carmichael
Parliament
By Noa Hoffman
Where Are They Now? Neil Carmichael
Neil Carmichael Conservative MP for Stroud 2010 – 2017
Justice Secretary Says Controversial New Bill Of Rights Will Guarantee 'Parliament Has The Last Word'
Home affairs
By Noa Hoffman
Justice Secretary Says Controversial New Bill Of Rights Will Guarantee "Parliament Has The Last Word"
Justice Secretary Dominic Raab has said it is a “sensible approach” for government to introduce powers that will enable the UK to override the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).
Boris Johnson's Former Ethics Adviser Says Steel Is a 'Distraction' From Objection That Drove Resignation
Parliament
By Noa Hoffman
Boris Johnson's Former Ethics Adviser Says Steel Is a "Distraction" From Objection That Drove Resignation
Lord Geidt, who resigned from his position as Boris Johnson's ethics adviser last week, has insisted that the move was not limited to the issues around steel, but was driven by broader ethical objections.
Minister Insists Government Talks With Union Bosses Would Not End Strikes
Transport
By Noa Hoffman
Minister Insists Government Talks With Union Bosses Would Not End Strikes
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said he would join talks with union leaders if he thought there was “even a one in a million chance” his presence would aid negotiations.
Grant Shapps Says New Legislation Will Require Railways To Run Services During Strikes
Transport
By Noa Hoffman
Grant Shapps Says New Legislation Will Require Railways To Run Services During Strikes
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has confirmed government will bring forward legislation requiring railways to run a minimum number of services, including during periods of industrial action.
Minister Says It's 'Extremely Unlikely' Public Sector Workers Will See Double Figure Pay Rises
Transport
By Noa Hoffman
Minister Says It's "Extremely Unlikely" Public Sector Workers Will See Double Figure Pay Rises
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Simon Clarke has said it is “extremely unlikely” that public sector workers will be awarded pay rises in line with inflation this year.
Grant Shapps Accuses Union Leaders Of Waging 'Class War' Ahead Of Nationwide Rail Strikes
Transport
By Noa Hoffman
Grant Shapps Accuses Union Leaders Of Waging "Class War" Ahead Of Nationwide Rail Strikes
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has accused rail union leaders of misleading their members and seeking to trigger “some sort of class war” ahead of major nationwide strikes this week.
Lord Geidt Resigns As Boris Johnson's Ethics Chief
Political parties
By Noa Hoffman
Lord Geidt Resigns As Boris Johnson's Ethics Chief
The Prime Minister’s ethics adviser has resigned from his post in a further blow to the government as it seeks to repair the damage of partygate.
Priti Patel Accuses Rwanda Scheme Critics Of Degrading The African Country
Home affairs
By Noa Hoffman
Priti Patel Accuses Rwanda Scheme Critics Of Degrading The African Country
Home Secretary Priti Patel has accused the Labour party and opponents of the government’s plan to send migrants to Rwanda of talking down and “traducing” the east African state.
China-Sceptics Are Confident Government Will Impose Ban On Goods And Services From Xinjiang
Foreign affairs
By Noa Hoffman
China-Sceptics Are Confident Government Will Impose Ban On Goods And Services From Xinjiang
Government appears to be acceding to the demands of Chinasceptic MPs, indicating support for a legislative amendment seeking to ban UK government departments from procuring goods in regions of the world “tainted by slavery and human trafficking”.
Brandon Lewis Suggests Legal Advice On Overriding Northern Ireland Protocol Will Not Be Published
Brexit
By Noa Hoffman
Brandon Lewis Suggests Legal Advice On Overriding Northern Ireland Protocol Will Not Be Published
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has suggested the full legal advice the government has received on the lawfulness of a contentious new bill seeking to override parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol will not be published.
Senior Tory Confirms He Will Vote To Oust Boris Johnson Over Lack Of 'Integrity, Competence And Vision'
Political parties
By Noa Hoffman
Senior Tory Confirms He Will Vote To Oust Boris Johnson Over Lack Of "Integrity, Competence And Vision"
Former foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt has confirmed he will vote to replace Boris Johnson as Tory leader when a confidence vote in the Prime Minister is held tonight.
Boris Johnson Called “Conservative Corbyn” As Partygate Scandal Clouds People’s View Of Cost Of Living Response
Political parties
By Noa Hoffman
Boris Johnson Called “Conservative Corbyn” As Partygate Scandal Clouds People’s View Of Cost Of Living Response
Partygate has caused so much damage to Boris Johnson’s reputation that new cost of living measures seem to be falling flat among the general public.
Dominic Raab Insists Boris Johnson Will Not Face A Confidence Vote Next Week
Political parties
By Noa Hoffman
Dominic Raab Insists Boris Johnson Will Not Face A Confidence Vote Next Week
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has said he does not believe a vote of confidence in Boris Johnson will take place next week, despite a mounting number of MPs submitting letters to trigger the process.
Minister Says Speculation Around Efforts To Oust Boris Johnson Are A 'Pointless Distraction'
Political parties
By Noa Hoffman
Minister Says Speculation Around Efforts To Oust Boris Johnson Are A "Pointless Distraction"
Arts minister Lord Parkinson has described speculation over whether Boris Johnson will face a challenge to his leadership as “pretty pointless” after several more Tory MPs submitted letters of no confidence in the prime minister.
Minister Says There Was “No Obvious Justification” For French Police Using Tear Gas At Champions League Final
Culture
By Noa Hoffman
Minister Says There Was “No Obvious Justification” For French Police Using Tear Gas At Champions League Final
Digital minister Chris Philp has said he was “horrified” to see pictures of football fans being doused in pepper spray and tear gas by French authorities at the UEFA Champions League final in Paris on Saturday.
Attorney General Says Retired British Judges Could Be Sent To Ukraine To Help Prosecute Russian War Criminals
Foreign affairs
By Noa Hoffman
Attorney General Says Retired British Judges Could Be Sent To Ukraine To Help Prosecute Russian War Criminals
Exclusive: The Attorney General, Suella Braverman, has said she is "keen" to look into sending retired UK judges to Ukraine to help with war crimes trials as the conflict with Russia rages on.
Downing Street Staff Criticised For 'Lack Of Respect And Poor Treatment' Of Security Officers And Cleaners
Political parties
By Noa Hoffman
Downing Street Staff Criticised For "Lack Of Respect And Poor Treatment" Of Security Officers And Cleaners
A union representative has called for Boris Johnson to resign after Downing Street staff were accused of “a lack of respect and poor treatment” towards cleaners and security officers working in Number 10 in a report into lockdown parties by senior civil servant Sue Gray.

Nadhim Zahawi Insists He 'Doesn't Know' Who Initiated A Partygate Meeting Between Sue Gray And Boris Johnson
Political parties
By Noa Hoffman
Nadhim Zahawi Insists He "Doesn't Know" Who Initiated A Partygate Meeting Between Sue Gray And Boris Johnson
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has insisted he “doesn’t know” who initiated a private meeting between Boris Johnson and Sue Gray, the civil servant who has carried out an inquiry into drinking and party culture in Downing Street during the pandemic.
Tory MPs Are Struggling To Justify No New Cost Of Living Support To Worried Constituents
Economy
By Noa Hoffman
Tory MPs Are Struggling To Justify No New Cost Of Living Support To Worried Constituents
Backbenchers and ministers are receiving a barrage of emails from constituents desperate for financial help as the UK faces a spiraling cost of living crisis.
Government Distances Itself From Tory MP's Claim That People Using Foodbanks Can't Budget
Economy
By Noa Hoffman
Government Distances Itself From Tory MP's Claim That People Using Foodbanks Can't Budget
The government has distanced itself from claims made by a Tory MP that record high food bank usage is caused by people not being able to cook or budget properly.
Leader of the Pack: The Mark Spencer Interview
Political parties
By Noa Hoffman
Leader of the Pack: The Mark Spencer Interview
Westminster has once again found itself facing a reckoning over sexism, bullying and sleaze allegations. As Leader of the House of Commons, it falls to Mark Spencer to instigate a crackdown. He speaks to Noa Hoffman about where Westminster is failing the public and its own staff, what can be done to bring about change and his journey to Leader of the House. Photography by Baldo Sciacca
Commons Leader Promises A Higher Calibre Of Political Candidate At The Next General Election
Political parties
By Noa Hoffman
Commons Leader Promises A Higher Calibre Of Political Candidate At The Next General Election
The leader of the House of Commons Mark Spencer has said voters can expect a higher calibre of candidate to stand for parliament in the next general election, as parties will have more time to complete vetting processes.
Michael Gove Denies An Emergency Budget To Tackle Soaring Costs Is Imminent
Economy
By Noa Hoffman
Michael Gove Denies An Emergency Budget To Tackle Soaring Costs Is Imminent
Michael Gove has dismissed suggestions that government will introduce an “emergency budget” within the coming days to help ease the cost-of-living crisis.
Universities Minister Says Keir Starmer Has Shown 'Sheer Hypocrisy' Over Lockdown Beer
Political parties
By Noa Hoffman
Universities Minister Says Keir Starmer Has Shown "Sheer Hypocrisy" Over Lockdown Beer
Universities Minister Michelle Donelan has described Keir Starmer's “relentless focus” on calling for the Prime Minister to resign over lockdown breaches after he himself was photographed with a beer during lockdown as smacking of “sheer hypocrisy”.
Jewish Councillors Say Barnet Win Is A Step Forward For Labour Relations After Anti-Semitism Allegations
Political parties
By Noa Hoffman
Jewish Councillors Say Barnet Win Is A Step Forward For Labour Relations After Anti-Semitism Allegations
Jewish councillors have described Labour winning control of Barnet Council as a significant step forward in the party’s efforts to rebuild trust with their community following allegations of anti-semitism in the party under former leader Jeremy Corbyn.
Durham Constabulary Will Investigate Whether Keir Starmer's Lockdown Beer Broke Guidance
Political parties
By Noa Hoffman
Durham Constabulary Will Investigate Whether Keir Starmer's Lockdown Beer Broke Guidance
Durham Constabulary has confirmed it will investigate Keir Starmer over allegations the Labour leader broke lockdown guidance when he drank a beer and ate a takeaway with colleagues.
Tory Campaigners Describe Being 'Lambasted' On The Doorstep Over Parties And The Economy Ahead Of Local Elections
Political parties
By Noa Hoffman
Tory Campaigners Describe Being "Lambasted" On The Doorstep Over Parties And The Economy Ahead Of Local Elections
Conservative campaigners have described being “lambasted” on the doorstep during “grim” campaigning sessions in the final days leading up to Thursday’s local elections.
Baroness Lawrence: 'We have to keep fighting for our place in society and we shouldn’t have to'
Parliament
By Noa Hoffman
Baroness Lawrence: "We have to keep fighting for our place in society and we shouldn’t have to"
It is almost 30 years since Baroness Lawrence’s son Stephen was murdered in a racially-motivated attack. She speaks to Noa Hoffman about the Metropolitan Police, the importance of education in promoting anti-racism and her hopes for the future
The Rundown Podcast: MPs Are Tired Of Westminster's Misogyny Problem
Parliament
By Noa Hoffman
The Rundown Podcast: MPs Are Tired Of Westminster's Misogyny Problem
Conservative MP Caroline Nokes and Labour MP Abena Oppong-Asare join PoliticsHome's Eleanor Langford and Noa Hoffman to discuss sexism, misogyny and sexual misconduct in parliament on this week's episode of The Rundown.
Minister Urges British Nationals Against Travelling To Fight In Ukraine After UK Citizen Dies
Defence
By Noa Hoffman
Minister Urges British Nationals Against Travelling To Fight In Ukraine After UK Citizen Dies
British nationals should not travel to Ukraine to fight, but there are many other ways to aid the war effort, Anne-Marie Trevelyan has said.
Boris Johnson Says Watching Porn In The Workplace Is “Unacceptable”
Political parties
By Noa Hoffman
Boris Johnson Says Watching Porn In The Workplace Is “Unacceptable”
Boris Johnson has said that watching pornography at work is “unacceptable” after an MP was accused of watching porn in the Commons chamber.
Minister Says Westminster Has A 'Fundamental Problem' With Work Culture As MPs Reckon With Sexism Scandal
Culture
By Noa Hoffman
Minister Says Westminster Has A "Fundamental Problem" With Work Culture As MPs Reckon With Sexism Scandal
There is a “fundamental problem” with Westminster work culture, which has been created by a “poisonous” mix of drinking and long hours, the defence secretary Ben Wallace has said.
Chief Whip Will Investigate Claims A Tory MP Watched Porn In The Commons Chamber
Parliament
By Noa Hoffman
Chief Whip Will Investigate Claims A Tory MP Watched Porn In The Commons Chamber
Conservative Party whips are investigating reports that a male Tory MP watched pornography on his phone in the Commons chamber.
Russian Threats To Britain Will Only Further Putin's Pariah Status, Dominic Raab Warns
Defence
By Noa Hoffman
Russian Threats To Britain Will Only Further Putin's Pariah Status, Dominic Raab Warns
Vladimir Putin’s threats to Ukraine’s allies will only further increase Russia’s pariah status, Dominic Raab has said.
Armed Forces Minister Says Ukraine Has A “Completely Legitimate” Right To Attack Targets In Russia
Defence
By Noa Hoffman
Armed Forces Minister Says Ukraine Has A “Completely Legitimate” Right To Attack Targets In Russia
Armed forces minister James Heappey has said Ukraine has a “completely legitimate” right to attack military targets within Russia.