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British workers deserve to clarity on government's ability to protect jobs - Bridget Phillipson

Bridget Phillipson MP, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, responding to the Prime Minister’s remarks in the House of Commons, said...

Wednesday, 30 September 2020 13:30

Prime Minister bemoans iniquitous US tariffs on Scotch whisky

During Prime Minister's question time in the Commons today, former Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell (Coms. Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale) said it was essential...

Wednesday, 30 September 2020 13:03

UK and Norway sign historic fisheries agreement – the UK’s first in 40 years

The UK has today signed an historic fisheries agreement with Norway – the UK’s first since leaving the EU and first as an independent coastal state in 40 years...

Wednesday, 30 September 2020 12:19

Government must deliver on promised trade deal with the EU – Lucy Powell

Lucy Powell MP, Shadow Minister for Business and Consumers, commenting on reports about trade deal negotiations with the EU that suggest the UK automotive industry is set to lose out, said...

Wednesday, 30 September 2020 10:21

Labour backs campaign to stop “unbelievable” Universal Credit cuts

Labour has backed a campaign by over 50 organisations calling for Covid Universal Credit increases to be kept in place to stop 700,000 people falling into poverty...

Wednesday, 30 September 2020 10:19

NEU launches interactive School Covid Map website

Today, as part of the next stage of the National Education Union’s campaign to keep our schools and communities safe, we are launching a new website...

Wednesday, 30 September 2020 10:17

Landmark event for the space industry lifts off

The UK Space Agency is supporting a new commercially-focused event: an exhibition and conference set to drive growth across UK space sector..

Wednesday, 30 September 2020 10:11

PM call with President el-Sisi: 29 September 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi...

Wednesday, 30 September 2020 09:35

Committee stage (Lords) (Day 1) of the Trade Bill - Sep 29

Lord Lennie (Lab) [V]: My Lords, like others, I regret that the Committee stage of the Trade Bill has to take place in a Covid-secure manner...

Wednesday, 30 September 2020 09:32

Lords Motion to Take Note of the Electric Scooter Trials and Traffic Signs (Coronavirus) Regulations and General Directions 2020 - Sep 29

Lord Rosser moved that this House takes note of the Electric Scooter Trials and Traffic Signs (Coronavirus) Regulations and General Directions 2020...

Wednesday, 30 September 2020 09:30