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Sunak's 15-year plan to 'transform' NHS workforce

The prime minister says the UK must "act now, for the long term" to protect the NHS. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-66068174?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Braverman 'disappointed' with Rwanda ruling

Court of Appeal judges rule the government's plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda are unlawful. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66057661?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Blogger: Jesus Christ could not save 'doomed' Tories

Tim Montgomerie says there is nothing the Conservative Party can do to "turn its fortunes around". from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66056456?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

PMQs: Bryant on Sunak's tax inflation and debt record

The PM is told by a Labour MP he is the "worst person to be leading the country" through a cost of living crisis. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66041525?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Pandemic plan was completely wrong says Hancock

"The doctrine of the UK was to plan for the consequences of a disaster," Matt Hancock says. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66031225?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Cleverly on Prigozhin claims about Russia invading Ukraine

The UK foreign secretary says the Wagner mercenary group leader's message shows there was "no legitimacy" for the Ukrainian war. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66021130?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Rachel Reeves and Jeremy Hunt on mortgage help for homeowners

Jeremy Hunt says Labour's plans to borrow an extra £28bn are inflationary and will put up mortgages. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66021131?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

If you missed PMQs here's Rishi Sunak versus Keir Starmer in full

PM Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer face each other, clashing over the mortgage payments being faced by homeowners. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/65976598?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Sunak: We'll hold our nerve and stick to inflation plan

Rishi Sunak says there is no alternative to stamping out inflation, in a week where interest rates rose again. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66012824?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Are you in a parallel universe on economy and NHS? - PM asked

Rishi Sunak admits it is a "difficult time" but he wants to reassure Britons he has a plan that will work. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66012356?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Starmer: PM warned about mortgage rises in autumn

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer challenges Rishi Sunak over mortgage rate rises faced by homeowners. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65976596?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Nicola Sturgeon indicates she will not resign from the SNP

Nicola Sturgeon spoke as she returned to Holyrood for the first time since being arrested. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-65966051?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Sir Keir Starmer plans British jobs bonus on green energy investment

Sir Keir Starmer outlines plans for an incentive which would recognise "decent pay" and union recognition. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-65951458?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Watch: Boris Johnson Partygate reported approved by MPs

The former PM would have faced a 90-day suspension if he were still an MP, but quit after seeing the findings in advance. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65956624?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Partygate: Harman offered to step aside as 'perception matters'

The Privileges Committee chair answers Jacob Rees-Mogg, who raises her "famous tweets" about Boris Johnson. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65955260?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Bailey on Partygate video: I apologise again unreservedly

The former Conservative candidate for London mayor says it is for others to decide if he should keep his peerage. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65955257?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

PM asked if he will take part in Johnson Partygate vote

Rishi Sunak says he "wouldn't want to influence anyone" ahead of a possible vote on Partygate report findings about Boris Johnson. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65950782?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Nicola Sturgeon: 'I have done nothing wrong'

Scotland's former first minister has returned home for the first time since her arrest. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65942745?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

What the new Partygate video shows

The BBC's Helen Catt breaks down the video that shows Tory staffers' lockdown party back in 2020. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65942528?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

PM quizzed on honours for Truss budget 'masterminds'

Sir Keir Starmer asks Rishi Sunak if he will "buckle" to Liz Truss in relation to her honours list. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65903420?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Police move Just Stop Oil protest on Westminster Bridge

Environmental campaigners stopped traffic on Westminster Bridge as they took part in a slow walk protest close to Parliament. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65903416?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Nicola Sturgeon's arrest over SNP finances - in 80 seconds

Scotland's former first minister was questioned by police before being released without charge pending further investigations. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-65873926?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

There should be a general election - David Lammy

Labour's David Lammy renews his party's calls for a general election, saying the UK needs certainty. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65870512?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Boris Johnson resignation: Former PM's political career... in 72 seconds

A look back on the former prime minister's political career as he announces as a resignation as an MP. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65860805?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Sir John Curtice: 'Boris Johnson's political career is over'

The former prime minister has resigned as the MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65860804?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Dorries 'never officially told' she was getting peerage

Last month, the former Tory minister said she had "never officially" been told she was in line for a peerage. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65861976?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Rachel Reeves: Labour's green plan will have a slower start

The party had planned to spend £28bn a year on green industries as soon as it came to office. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65855881?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Joe Biden calls Rishi Sunak 'president' by mistake

The UK prime minister and US president were speaking to the media ahead of talks in Washington. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65850274?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Sunak 'not worried' about Covid inquiry seeing messages

Chris Mason asks Rishi Sunak if he has something to hide from Covid inquiry in pandemic messages. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65833078?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

SNP: Sunak trashing economy 'wee bit slower' than Truss?

Mhairi Black challenges deputy PM Oliver Dowden on interest rates and rising mortgage costs. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65833070?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Davey calls for financial help for carers - not just tributes

The Lib Dem leader raises the case of Karen who looks after her husband who has Parkinson's Disease. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65833069?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Matt Hancock 'happy' to apologise to House of Commons

The Commons Standards Committee called for the MP to apologise for a "minor breach" of the code of conduct. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65810953?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Sunak on boat crossings: The numbers are down

The PM says his plan to cut the number of migrants crossing the Channel is working and numbers are down for the first time. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65810950?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Immigration minister quizzed over asylum seekers in hotels

The UK has to "reduce its reliance on hotels" for housing asylum seekers, immigration minister Robert Jenrick says. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65804979?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Labour MP Peter Kyle on his acute dyslexia

Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Peter Kyle has told the BBC how his dyslexia affected his education. from BBC News - Politics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65793316?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA