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Tory chief whip 'was told about MP's behaviour' (BBC News - Politics 2020-08-03 07:38:14)
The MP, who was accused of rape, is on bail until mid-August. -
Coronavirus: Robin Swann calls on NI Executive to reconsider face coverings policy (BBC News - Politics 2020-08-03 05:12:58)
The health minister says he's not convinced advice to wear face coverings in shops is being heeded. -
Eat out to help out: Coronavirus scheme offering UK diners 50% off begins (BBC News - Politics 2020-08-03 02:10:39)
The offer is valid at more than 72,000 eateries on Mondays to Wednesdays throughout August. -
Huddersfield MP apologises for alleged anti-Semitic tweet (BBC News - Politics 2020-08-02 16:43:00)
Labour's Barry Sheerman deleted the tweet and apologised "for the upset and offense I have caused". -
Coronavirus: Schools will be ready for September - minister (BBC News - Politics 2020-08-02 15:46:21)
Reopening schools is a priority for the government and it will be safe, a cabinet minister says. -
Unite threatens to review donations to Labour (BBC News - Politics 2020-08-02 15:19:40)
Union leader Len McCluskey takes issue with compensation paid to anti-Semitism whistleblowers. -
Tory MP not suspended over rape allegation arrest while investigation ongoing (BBC News - Politics 2020-08-02 14:55:17)
The decision will be reviewed once the police investigation has concluded, the party says. -
New homes to get 'automatic' permission in England planning shake-up (BBC News - Politics 2020-08-02 02:02:46)
The housing secretary says “unlocking land” for development will create thousands of jobs. -
Conservative MP arrested on suspicion of rape (BBC News - Politics 2020-08-01 22:03:03)
Police say the allegations relate to four separate incidents alleged to have taken place over six months. -
Scottish Conservatives: Douglas Ross launches leadership bid (BBC News - Politics 2020-08-01 11:03:05)
The Moray MP says holding the SNP to account over its record in government will be a priority if he's elected leader. -
Judicial review: Labour query independence of government probe (BBC News - Politics 2020-07-31 19:23:51)
A former Conservative minister is to chair a panel looking into potential reforms to the system. -
Chris Packham loses bid for legal challenge over HS2 (BBC News - Politics 2020-07-31 19:07:08)
Chris Packham's attempt to challenge the government's approval of HS2 fails in the Court of Appeal. -
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson postpones lockdown easing in England (BBC News - Politics 2020-07-31 17:58:13)
Face coverings will be needed in more places, but shielding and workplace advice remain the same. -
Crispin Odey charged with an indecent assault in 1998 (BBC News - Politics 2020-07-31 17:31:41)
High-profile investor Crispin Odey said he denies the charge he assaulted a woman in 1998. -
Ruth Davidson to join House of Lords when Holyrood term ends (BBC News - Politics 2020-07-31 17:11:08)
The former Scottish Conservative leader says she will take up her seat when she steps down from Holyrood next year. -
Botham and PM's brother to join House of Lords (BBC News - Politics 2020-07-31 16:09:20)
Ex-England cricketer and Jo Johnson get peerages, while Theresa May's husband receives a knighthood. -
Coronavirus analysis: We're now at the limit of easing lockdown (BBC News - Politics 2020-07-31 15:52:06)
We can go no further without risking cases of the coronavirus surging again. -
'Because I'm white, do I not mention these things?' (BBC News - Politics 2020-07-31 15:14:15)
Tory MP Craig Whittaker says BAME communities need to be helped to ensure there are no excess deaths. -
Craig Whittaker: MP defends saying some Muslims not taking covid seriously (BBC News - Politics 2020-07-31 14:13:34)
Craig Whittaker is accused of racism by Labour after saying some Muslims are not taking covid seriously. -
Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill attend North South Ministerial Council meeting (BBC News - Politics 2020-07-31 13:48:59)
Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill attend the North South Ministerial Council meeting in Dublin.