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Starmer snaps back at Tory MP who accuses PM of ‘lacking war-fighting mentality’

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The Independent UK

Starmer’s liaison committee jaunt was largely soporific – just as he’d wanted

Every PM hopes to emerge having said nothing that makes the news, and with Iran centre-stage Keir played a blinder

The Guardian - UK

Starmer loses his cool with Tory MP in tense row over Iran conflict

Sir Keir Starmer lost his temper with Bernard Jenkin after the Conservative MP accused the prime minister of “lacking a war-fighting mentality” whilst discussing the UK’s involvement in the Iran conflict.

The Independent UK

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Starmer told ‘we are at war’ as MPs accuse him of ‘complacency’ on defence

Prime minister challenged over the UK’s lack of preparedness for the US war with Iran

The Independent UK

‘Aggressor’ Putin does not want to reach a deal, Sir Keir Starmer says

The Prime Minister said the UK would work with allies to ‘put pressure on in every conceivable way’.

Evening Standard

New defence plans could lead to ‘significant cuts’ in other areas, MPs warn

John Healey said the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) is ‘not about cuts’, amid concerns the plans will be funded at the expense of existing programmes.

Evening Standard

Emergency alert text to be sent in 'multi-day pandemic preparedness exercise'

The Emergency Alert System will be tested across the UK this year to help prepare for crises similar to Covid-19.

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‘Mystifying’ why Falklands War files on ship’s bombing still not released – MP

Conservative MP Sir Bernard Jenkin asked defence minister Al Carns why documents about the 1982 attack on the Sir Galahad were being withheld.

Evening Standard

Defence Secretary John Healey challenged to increase department spending to 2.5%

Sir Iain Duncan Smith said he expects the Strategic Defence Review to find that the UK is facing the biggest threat since the Cold War.

Evening Standard

The hidden life of Camila Batmanghelidjh: why was her exoneration so widely ignored?

For 20 years, the founder of Kids Company was feted by pop stars and politicians. Then the charity collapsed and her reputation was destroyed – even after she had been vindicated in the high court

The Guardian - UK

Rish! never said he would stop the boats – it was all that lectern’s doing

At the liaison committee, the PM is shocked to learn nobody else realises just how well everything is going

The Guardian - UK

Police close last investigation into Parliament lockdown breaches but MP still faces action over Covid party

Detectives said no further action will be taken against Conservative MPs and Lords regarding a gathering on December 8, 2020

Evening Standard

Police issue 24 fines for Shaun Bailey’s team’s ‘jingle and mingle’ Covid party

Police dramatically reopened their investigation into the ‘jingle’ party after new video evidence emerged earlier this year

The Independent UK

Liz Truss leads Tory calls to designate China as a threat to UK

The former prime minister was joined by the likes of Tory former party leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith and veteran MP Sir Bernard Jenkin.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

More than £1.2m in Covid fines handed out after pandemic restrictions ended

Footballer Cheikhou Kouyaté among defendants recently prosecuted for Covid breaches that happened in early 2021

Manchester Evening News

Met Police reopens investigation into potential Westminster Covid breaches

The force has also launched a new probe into a gathering in Parliament in December 2020

The Guardian - UK

Rish! finds the liaison committee forgiving under Bernard’s watch

Committee chair Bernard Jenkin ensures attempts to grill the prime minister never get very far

Daily Record

Tory Partygate probe re-opened as cops examine lockdown Christmas bash video

Footage first released by the Mirror last month showed senior Tory party staff enjoying a "jingle and mingle" in December 2020.

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The Independent UK

Tory MP Virginia Crosbie apologises for attending birthday event during Covid: ‘I did not drink’

Crosbie is a former parliamentary private secretary to ex-health secretary Matt Hancock

Wales Online

Tory MP Virginia Crosbie apologises for attending 'birthday drinks’ during Covid

Restrictions were in place at the time. She is a former parliamentary private secretary to ex-health secretary Matt Hancock

The Independent UK

Tory MP Virginia Crosbie apologises for attending ‘birthday drinks’ during Covid

Ms Crosbie is a former parliamentary private secretary to ex-health secretary Matt Hancock.

The Guardian - UK

Please, spare us more pictures of Boris Johnson

Brief letters: Dilyn the dog photos | Bernard Jenkin’s recollection | Miriam Margolyes | Sacrilegious autocorrect

The Guardian - UK

Partygate: Met chief hints at new inquiry after ‘jingle and mingle’ video

Sir Mark Rowley suggests force will investigate again after viewing video of party in December 2020

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson lashes out at Privileges Committee’s ‘deranged’ findings

The former PM released a scathing 1,678-word statement lashing out at the Tory-majority group of MPs he has repeatedly sought to disparage.

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson allies threaten to target Tories who back Partygate report for deselection

Supporters of ex-PM voice fury at ‘vindictive’ privileges committee finding that he deliberately misled parliament

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