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Starmer accused of ‘control freakery’ after suspending rebel MPs
Zarah Sultana, one of seven to have the whip removed for voting to scrap two-child benefit cap, says she is victim of ‘macho virility test’
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Cabinet Secretary Simon Case to stand down amid health problems
The head of the civil service took a leave of absence last year due to a ‘private medical matter’
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New Culture Secretary steps into controversy over trans athletes in women’s sports
Biologically male competitors should be allowed to take part alongside women, says Labour’s Lisa Nandy
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Starmer pledges ‘unshakeable’ support as Zelensky meets Cabinet
The president of Ukraine is the first foreign leader to attend the meeting of senior British ministers since Bill Clinton in 1997
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Running energy projects is Government’s patriotic mission, says Ed Miliband
Energy Secretary launches Commons defence of ‘big state’ plans unveiled in King’s Speech
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Labour MPs launch attempt to scrap two-child benefit cap
Sir Keir Starmer faces first rebellion as 16 MPs sign amendment to ditch policy
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Pro-Palestinian MPs join with Labour Left to push Starmer into banning Israel arms sales
Politicians demand tougher stance on Gaza war in early headache for PM
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King’s Speech at a glance: Starmer’s key pledges... and what was missing
Border security and renters’ rights play key roles in PM’s plan for Government, but Lords retirement age absent from list
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King’s Speech 2024: Everything you need to know
King expected to announce 35 bills as Labour seeks to relax planning laws, ban conversion therapy and close ninja sword loopholes
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Labour MP forced to repeat oath of allegiance to King ‘under protest’
Clive Lewis, a republican, omitted to pledge loyalty to royal ‘heirs and successors’ when he was sworn-in last week
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Labour to ban conversion therapy in King’s Speech despite fears for parents
Sir Keir Starmer will push ahead with plans as Sex Matters group urges Prime Minister to resist calls for ‘speedy action’
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Labour MPs threaten to oppose Wes Streeting’s puberty blocker ban
Health Secretary accused of abandoning the transgender community
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House of Commons is most secular as 40 per cent of MPs affirm rather than swear oath to God
Sir Keir Starmer and 50 per cent of his Cabinet did not swear on a holy text that allows them to vote and get paid
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Labour rejects calls to strip responsibility for conversion therapy ban from new equalities minister
Anneliese Dodds has previously faced criticism for arguing that there are many definitions of a woman
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Watch: Labour MP stages anti-monarchy protest during oath to King
Clive Lewis tells Commons of his hope that ‘one day’ citizens will decide to live in a republic