Johnson government wasted ‘vast’ sums on PPE, Covid inquiry finds
Heather Hallett’s report found the nation’s stockpile of PPE and other vital healthcare equipment was inadequate at the start of…
Nigel Farage turned down taxpayer-funded security including bodyguard, car and driver last year – UK politics live
Good morning. It didn’t last long. Yesterday afternoon in the House of Commons, as John Crace reports, there was a…
It’s the hope that kills you – so fingers crossed for Andy Burnham | Zoe Williams
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Jenrick criticises government for not offering Farage earlier security meeting
Robert Jenrick said Nigel Farage had been offered a ‘comprehensive plan’ for security but it was then downgraded. Photograph: Stefan…
‘We are dying little by little here’: asylum seekers at mercy of Home Office hotel closures
Huda’s 12-year-old daughter, who uses a wheelchair and has epilepsy and a heart condition, is sleeping on the floor. Photograph:…
Burnham has a chance to overhaul Pip. Here’s what a truly progressive system could look like | Frances Ryan
Burnham has a chance to overhaul Pip. Here’s what a truly progressive system could look like Frances Ryan Last week’s…
UK children will be one of unhealthiest generations in decades, doctors say
The UK has one of the highest asthma-related mortality rates in Europe. Photograph: Jeff Overs/BBC News & Current Affairs/Getty ImagesView…
Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour leader with landslide support of MPs
Andy Burnham is expected to formally take over the Labour leadership at a special party conference on Friday. Photograph: Alastair…
Tice gauges the mood on the death of Ann Widdecombe, but only on second try | John Crace
Richard Tice pays tribute to Ann Widdecombe in the House of Commons. Photograph: © House of CommonsView image in fullscreenRichard…
Reform UK triggers row over MPs’ safety – podcast
Reform UK triggers row over MPs’ safety – podcast 00:00:0000:00:00 After Ann Widdecombe’s murder, Reform UK has criticised the Commons…