party official who oversees the whipping system in the party
Lee Anderson suspended from Conservative Party after 'Islamophobic' comments: MP and former deputy party chairman Lee Anderson has had the Conservative whip ...
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Quick Glance: Conservative Party Suspends Lee Anderson over Comments
- Lee Anderson has been suspended from the Conservative Party after claiming that Sadiq Khan is controlled by 'Islamists'.
- The party said it made the decision after the former Tory deputy chairman refused to apologize for making the controversial remarks.
- The London Mayor described Lee Anderson's comments as Islamophobic and criticized Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for failing to condemn them.
- Labour called for the removal of Anderson's Tory whip.
Covid inquiry: Welsh ministers didn't know Covid rules: Whatsapp messages show "surprising amount of confusion", ex-Welsh secretary tells inquiry.
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Oliver Dowden declines to say whether Lee Anderson’s comments were ‘Islamophobic’
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Sunak’s caution could cost him the election: On the first day back after Christmas, Tory MPs were invited for welcome drinks in the Prime Minister’s ...
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However, Simon Hart, the chief whip, warned that the government could face a revolt if it failed to go ahead with the ban
A new poll suggests two prominent Welsh Tories will lose their seats at the next general election 👀 bit.ly/46hXJpR
UK’s top civil servant attacks ‘cowardice’ of Whitehall ‘blob’ claim: Simon Case says officials ‘dehumanised’ by portrayal that they are part of perceived ...
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Nadine Dorries faces questions over claims she sent 'forceful communications' to civil servants after peerages snub
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Tory MP has whip suspended after suggesting he is willing to break lobbying rules for money
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MP Simon Hart's office vandalised with 'Tories out' graffiti: The MP has hit back at the culprit by suggesting that 'Banksy needn't worry too ...
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Gavin Williamson resigns after chief whip messages scandal: Former defence and education secretary had been brought back to government last month by Rishi Sunak
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Wendy Morton: I’ll never forget chaotic vote that sank Liz Truss: Wendy Morton says her resignation was refused by the ex-PM after a fateful vote on fracking.
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MP: Give Black Country communities the power to shape their towns: Black Country communities should be given control over what happens to their towns ...
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Gavin Williamson went too far – but met his match in Wendy Morton: Four of the five Tory Prime Ministers over recent times have clearly at different points in ...
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Rishi Sunak believes Sir Gavin Williamson's account of events on the allegations he faces, No 10 says
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Gavin Williamson faces inquiry over ‘abusive’ messages to Wendy Morton: Angry at not being invited to the Queen’s funeral, minister sent string of abusive texts
theguardian.com/politics/2022/nov/05/gavin-williamson-faces-inquiry-over-abusive-messages-to-wendy-morton
Quick Glance: Gavin Williamson researched messages delivered following Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.
- According to the article, the Conservative Party chairman at the time, Sir Jake Berry, notified Prime Minister Rishi Sunak about the matter the day before he entered No. 10.
- Sir Jake told the Sunday Times that he learned on October 24 that a complaint had been filed against Sir Gavin for "bullying and intimidation of parliamentary colleagues"
- Sir Gavin had a tumultuous past inside the party.
- During Boris Johnson's stint as Prime Minister, he was appointed a privy counsellor and knighted.
Sunak under pressure over Williamson’s ‘vile messages’ to Wendy Morton: Wisdom of cabinet return called into question after former chief whip ‘complains’ about ...
theguardian.com/politics/2022/nov/04/rishi-sunak-under-pressure-over-gavin-williamson-vile-messages-to-wendy-morton
What losing the whip means as Matt Hancock enters the I'm a Celebrity jungle
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Grant Shapps joins condemnation of Gavin Williamson’s abusive texts: Pressure grows on Rishi Sunak to act as reports emerge of minister’s apparent threats to ...
theguardian.com/politics/2022/nov/07/grant-shapps-joins-condemnation-of-gavin-williamson-abusive-texts
Gavin Williamson text messages unacceptable, PM says: Rishi Sunak knew of a complaint against Sir Gavin before appointing him to cabinet ...
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Rishi Sunak believes Sir Gavin Williamson's account of events on the allegations he faces, No 10 says
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Quick Glance: Four Cabinet issues confronting the Prime Minister today, ranging from Gavin Williamson accusations to Budget tensions
- So far, the Prime Minister has backed Sir Gavin, saying it was "right" for a complaints inquiry to take place "before making any decisions about the future"
- The Prime Minister's worry continues to be the Home Secretary, who has come under fire for her handling of the Manston migrant center in Kent.
- The Home Office has categorically disputed accusations that Ms Braverman disregarded legal advice, and she continues to enjoy the Prime Minister's full support.
- The Defence Secretary reiterated this on Monday, promising to "protect our Armed Forces" from the impacts of inflation.
Rishi Sunak under fire as Gavin Williamson reported to Commons bullying watchdog: THE Commons bullying watchdog has been asked to investigate one of Rishi ...
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Derry Girls screening 'may help in understanding GFA': A suggestion has been made at the Northern Ireland Affairs committee to show the final episode ...
rte.ie/news/newslens/2022/1018/1329981-derry-girls-good-friday-agreement/
Nicola Sturgeon demands election as Tory chief whip resigns amid government chaos
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All in a day’s debacle: 24 hours that undid Liz Truss: Despite the departure of her home secretary, the PM could probably have clung on, but then came the ...
theguardian.com/politics/2022/oct/20/24-hours-that-undid-liz-truss
Quick Glance: BREAKING: Truss to make statement at 1.30 p.m. as Tory MPs call for her resignation
- Liz Truss has been Prime Minister for the shortest period of time in history.
- Truss then appointed former transport secretary Grant Shapps, who had been publicly scheming against her at the Tory party convention just two weeks before.
- Deputy Prime Minister Therese Coffey was accused by many persons of forcibly forcing a Tory MP into the voting lobby to vote with the party, a scenario described by one Tory backbencher as "nightmare material."
- "That is also what the Prime Minister wants."
Conservative Chief Whip resigns in further blow to PM Liz Truss: The Conservative party's Chief Whip has resigned in a further blow to Liz Truss's premiership.
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U.K. PM Liz Truss resigns, but political and economic turmoil persist: British Prime Minister Liz Truss quit Thursday after a tumultuous and historically brief ...
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UK government's party discipline enforcer has resigned - Sun reporter: British Conservative lawmaker Wendy Morton, who is the member of the government ...
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Liz Truss resigns after 6 weeks as British Prime Minister: Just a day earlier Truss had vowed to stay in power, saying she was “a fighter and not a quitter.”
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Dominic Raab latest: Civil servants face "agonising" wait for Raab decision, says union president, who urges PM to "show compassion"
- The PM will most certainly reach a "swift conclusion" on Raab, but no decision has been made, according to the ministry.
- Rishi Sunak has been given the findings of an inquiry into eight complaints of bullying against his deputy, Dominic Raab, for over 24 hours.
- Mr Sunak still has "full confidence" in Mr Raab, according to the PM's official spokesman, and he remains deputy prime minister.
- This morning, it was reported that Mr Raab, the deputy prime minister and justice secretary, had seen the report on eight allegations of bullying by his colleagues.
UK PM Rishi Sunak stands by minister accused of bullying texts sent in ‘heat of the moment’
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Paid articlePaid Who is Chief Whip? What Wendy Morton’s job involves and if she resigned over the fracking vote
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Minister's resignation, reports of bullying part of day of mayhem in U.K. Parliament
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Division and turmoil: UK PM Liz Truss resigns after six weeks: British Prime Minister Liz Truss has called it quits after instability roiled the financial ...
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UK’s Matt Hancock loses Tory whip after agreeing to appear on ‘I’m a Celebrity’: Britain’s former health minister Matt Hancock has been suspended as Tory whip ...
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UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns, 6 weeks into term: The move comes after a tumultuous six-week term in which her policies triggered turmoil in financial ...
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Whips stay in post after a night of chaos: This has been a truly terrible day for Liz Truss
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Liz Truss could learn from Larry the Cat's purrfect approach: Larry's chasing off a fox was a predatory performance that Wendy Morton, the PM's chief whip ...
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Chief Whip out as government folds on fracking revolt: Opposition MPs allege bullying in the lobbies
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British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after turmoil obliterated her authority: British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday — bowing to the inevitable ...
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UK’s Liz Truss quits after turmoil obliterated her authority: British Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned.
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The Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said he believes it's now likely there will be a fresh Stormont election before Christmas ... Show more https://bit.ly/3Sgd2Yf
Tory minister Conor Burns has released a statement on Twitter after the Tory MP for Bournemouth West had the whip suspended following an allegation of serious ... Show more trib.al/rrXPIBJ
UK’s Liz Truss quits as prime minister after sparking turmoil with economic policy
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Westminster chaos: Truss' chief whip and deputy chief whip resign: Liz Truss' chief whip and deputy chief whip have resigned in chaotic scenes at ...
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Sunak defies calls to sack Gavin Williamson despite ‘not acceptable’ messages: The Prime Minister is under fire for bringing the twice-sacked minister back into ...
expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2022/11/07/sunak-defies-calls-to-sack-gavin-williamson-despite-not-acceptable-messages/
Former chief whip Wendy Morton explains what happened at that chaotic fracking vote
expressandstar.com/news/politics/2022/11/07/wendy-morton-mp-exclusive-number-10-undermined-my-integrity-on-key-fracking-vote/
Chris Heaton-Harris '100% committed' to election timetable: Chris Heaton-Harris vowed to set an assembly election date if devolution is not restored by 28 ...
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UK is more open to Brexit deal on Northern Ireland because of fears over energy supply
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Chris Heaton-Harris: Britain’s new man in Belfast will need more than just charm: Although he is regarded as a highly affable character by political friends and ...
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UK has shown willingness for ‘serious dialogue’ on NI protocol — Coveney: Michel Barnier calls on Liz Truss to ‘seize this window of opportunity to build better ...
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Staunch Brexiteer Chris Heaton-Harris appointed as Northern Ireland Secretary: Giving role to ‘fierce Eurosceptic’ will be regarded as sign from Liz Truss there ...
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U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss quits 6 weeks into her term after turmoil obliterated her authority
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UK's Liz Truss quits after turmoil obliterated her authority: Making a hastily scheduled statement outside her 10 Downing Street office, Liz Truss acknowledged ...
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Who is the Conservative chief whip? Wendy Morton to remain in post after resigning
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Britain’s King Charles arrives in Northern Ireland for first visit as monarch: Flag-waving and cheering supporters greet royal couple on their arrival at ...
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Honoured with environment job: Thank you for reading my latest column where I let you know what I have been doing as your Member of Parliament for Sherwood.
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Black Country MP Wendy Morton becomes first female Tory chief whip: Wendy Morton MP has been named the new Chief Whip in Liz Truss's government.
expressandstar.com/news/politics/2022/09/07/black-country-mp-wendy-morton-becomes-first-female-tory-chief-whip/
Conor Burns full statement over misconduct allegation: Bournemouth West MP Conor Burns has released an updated statement following an allegation of "serious ...
bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/23032435.conor-burns-full-statement-misconduct-allegation/
UK will legislate on North protocol if negotiations fail, new Northern Secretary says
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Paid articlePaid Conor Burns latest: What we know so far: Bournemouth West MP Conor Burns has been sacked from post in the Department for International Trade following a ...
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Tracey Magee: what can we expect from MP who got job most didn’t want?: UTV Political Editor Tracey Magee takes an in-depth look at the new Northern Ireland ...
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How was King Charles's visit to Belfast symbolic? | The Spectator: King Charles arrived in Belfast where he was met by the new minister for Northern ...
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North’s new Secretary of State warns of election if no executive in place by October 28
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Deleting MPs' attendance data may hinder sexual misconduct inquiries, unions warn
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MPs go on sponsored cricket tour of Jamaica as cost of living crisis looms: A group of MPs and Lords have headed on a sponsored cricket tour to Jamaica during ...
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Mark Spencer MP: Liz Truss will navigate country through difficult times: Sherwood MP Mark Spencer says the vote for Liz Truss as Conservative Party leader and ...
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New NI Secretary to meet Sinn Féin and DUP: The new Northern Ireland Secretary, Chris Heaton-Harris, will meet Sinn Féin and the DUP today.
rte.ie/news/2022/0908/1321261-northern-ireland-politics-protocol/
Tyne Valley Community Rail praised by Rail Minister: MP and Rail Minister are pleased with the investment works 'near completion' at a 'redundant' train station.
hexham-courant.co.uk/news/20827836.tyne-valley-community-rail-praised-rail-minister/
Perth Tory leadership hustings come with 'amber warning' SNP's Wishart jokes: PERTH has been put on "amber alert for flying debris" as Tory leadership ...
thenational.scot/news/20295032.perth-tory-leadership-hustings-come-amber-warning-snps-wishart-jokes/
Tories press new education minister to ‘justify’ middle finger to public outside Downing Street
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Boris Johnson was aware of allegations about Chris Pincher before giving him government role
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Chris Pincher loses Tory whip over misconduct allegations: Move comes after Conservative MP stood down as deputy chief whip after incident at private club
theguardian.com/politics/2022/jul/01/chris-pincher-loses-tory-whip-over-misconduct-allegations-conservative-mp
Tory deputy chief whip resigns after ‘drunkenly groping two men’: Chris Pincher’s resignation is latest in a series of allegations of sexual misconduct by ...
theguardian.com/politics/2022/jun/30/tory-deputy-chief-whip-resigns-after-embarrassing-myself-and-others
Boris Johnson facing questions over delay to suspending ‘groping’ Tory MP Chris Pincher
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Tory MPs accuse Johnson of trying to 'protect' Pincher before he was forced to suspend the whip
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Chris Pincher suspended as Tory MP after groping allegation: The former deputy chief whip will no longer sit as a Tory MP, after allegations he groped two men.
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Chris Pincher's Tory whip role was a new low, even for Boris Johnson: WE should never lose our capacity for shock when we learn that yet another MP has been ...
thenational.scot/politics/20253083.chris-pinchers-tory-whip-role-new-low-even-boris-johnson/
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