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Tory splits and spats put Sunak under pressure The PM's unique selling point - ending the chaos of the Truss and Johnson years - is taking a battering.
Rwanda plan will be foiled by lawyers - Jenrick The former immigration minister speaks for the first time since he resigned saying the policy wasn't being tough enough.
Warning of growing gap between haves and have-nots Report mentions stagnant wages and mental health issues, and says the gap widened in the pandemic.
Green Party split from group at centre of trans row Green Party Women's committee argue they are being punished for members' gender-critical views.
MPs to get help finding a new career if voted out Those losing their seats at the next election will get taxpayer-funded advice with landing a new job.
How double pay rise for senior doctors is backfiring on government Offer seen as breakthrough, but it appears to have inflamed tensions with junior doctors and nurses.
The main Tory factions jostling for influence The rival groups of Tory MPs getting ready to give their verdict on Rishi Sunak's Rwanda plan.
Rwanda plan will be foiled by lawyers - Jenrick The former immigration minister speaks for the first time since he resigned saying the policy wasn't being tough enough.
Warning of growing gap between haves and have-nots Report mentions stagnant wages and mental health issues, and says the gap widened in the pandemic.
Green Party split from group at centre of trans row Green Party Women's committee argue they are being punished for members' gender-critical views.
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How double pay rise for senior doctors is backfiring on government
The main Tory factions jostling for influence
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Welby: Migrant visa changes will harm families 1
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Court says blocking of Scottish gender reform is legal 1
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Video 39 secondsWelby warns on family relations after visa income rise
Video 2 minutes 19 secondsBarnard Castle, ICU and heckling: Johnson's Covid evidence
Video 1 minute 20 secondsMy patience with Rwanda plan delay has worn thin - Sunak

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