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Prisons in England and Wales are facing a safety crisis, warn MPs | Society 0
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- October 31, 2019
The prison system in England and Wales is in an “appalling” state of crisis, lacking decency or security and no clear plan for desperately needed change, MPs have warned in a report that raises questions over the government’s pledges on prisons ahead of an election. The justice committee, chaired by the Conservative MP Bob Neill,
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Brexit: Boris Johnson fails in bid to limit debate as MPs start considering early election bill – live news | Politics 0
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- October 29, 2019
Whatever date the house decides the election will be, I’m ready for it, we’re ready for it. Because we want to be able to say to the people of this country there is an alternative to austerity. There is an alternative to inequality. There is an alternative to sweetheart trade deals with Donald Trump. There
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Brexit: government warns it could scrap bill as MPs begin debate – live news | Politics 0
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- October 22, 2019
So Mr Speaker, Labour will seek more time to scrutinise. We will seek a very clear commitment on a customs union, a strong single market relationship, hard-wired commitment on workers’ rights, non-regression on environmental standards and loopholes closed to avoid the threat of a no-deal Brexit once and for all. Lastly, Mr Speaker, the prime
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Brexit: Rebel Labour MPs defy Jeremy Corbyn and back deal in boost for Boris Johnson 0
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- October 18, 2019
A string of rebel Labour MPs have defied Jeremy Corbyn and backed the Brexit deal, in a boost to Boris Johnson’s hopes of forcing it through the Commons. Up to nine of the party’s MPs are now expected to vote with the Conservatives, after Ronnie Campbell, Sarah Champion and Melanie Onn – who all represent
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No 10 rejected Thomas Cook rescue plan for fear of precedent, MPs hear | Business 0
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- October 15, 2019
The prime minister’s office was aware of a financial rescue plan that could have saved Thomas Cook but “didn’t want to set a precedent” by lending the company money, its former boss told MPs, as an inquiry into the tour operator’s collapse got under way. In a sometimes bruising encounter with the business, energy and
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Brexit: Special sitting for MPs to decide UK’s future 0
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- October 9, 2019
Image copyright UK Parliament MPs will be called to Parliament for a special Saturday sitting in a decisive day for the future of Brexit. Parliament will meet on 19 October after a crunch EU summit – seen as the last chance for the UK and EU to agree a deal ahead of 31 October deadline.
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