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Boris Johnson questioned over speculation about jobs for wife

The Prime Minister was challenged over reports that discussions had taken place about roles for Carrie Johnson.

The Independent UK

Legislation to allow Rwanda flights will 'remove everybody's human rights'

THE UK Government has been accused of “removing everybody’s human rights” as it unveiled new legislation which will allow it to go ahead with…

The National (Scotland)

UK plans to rewrite human rights law; critics cry foul

The British government has unveiled plans for a Bill of Rights it says will strengthen free speech and the power of Parliament

The Independent UK

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Boris Johnson refuses to deny he tried to appoint Carrie to job

Boris Johnson refused on Wednesday to deny that he tried to appoint his now wife Carrie to a Government post.

Evening Standard

Ministers ‘face backlash over flights to Rwanda’

Dominic Raab says a “robust approach” will be taken to ensure future migrant flights leave for Rwanda

Evening Standard

Another day of disruption as strike hangover delays commuters

Dominic Raab said the “militant activity” of unions taking industrial action cannot be allowed to win

Evening Standard

PM avoids denying he attempted to get Carrie Johnson top Foreign Office job

MPs look at whether watchdogs could investigate the claims after Boris Johnson refused to comment during PMQs

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Rail strikers condemned as 'militant' by Tory Deputy Prime Minister

Dominic Raab poured petrol on the flames of the simmering summer of discontent by describing the RMT union's strike action as militant.

Daily Record

Labour peer slams 'shameful' Tories for ignoring Scotland in human rights plot

THE UK Government is accused of showing a “shameful” disregard for Scotland as it moves to “ransack” human rights.

The National (Scotland)

Tories told state pensions rise ‘crazy’ as workers ordered to accept wage cuts

Lord Jim O'Neill, a former Treasury minister, branded protections for pensioners 'ludicrous' in the face of soaring hardship for working families

Daily Mirror

Rail strikes: travel disruption across Great Britain as fallout continues

Transport bosses say services will be disrupted throughout the week after mass industrial action on Tuesday

The Guardian - UK

Shapps says RMT claim he wrecked talks ‘a total lie’ as Thursday’s rail strikes set to go ahead – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

Government cannot allow ‘militant’ unions to ‘win argument’, Dominic Raab says

Deputy PM says government ‘cannot relent’ after first day of industrial action

The Independent UK

UK to bring in new Bill of Rights after migrant deportation defeat

Britain will begin legislating on Wednesday for a new Bill of Rights to give the government the power to ignore rulings from the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), which last week blocked ministers' plans to send migrants to Rwanda.

Reuters

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We can't allow unions to win over rail strikes, UK deputy prime minister says

Britain's deputy prime minister Dominic Raab said on Wednesday that the government couldn't allow "militant unions" to win over rail strikes, warning that their demands could lead to an inflationary spiral.

Reuters

Britain will stay in European human rights court, says minister

Britain will remain under the jurisdiction of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab said on Wednesday, days after the court blocked the government's move to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda.

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: The government is planning to replace the Human Rights Act. What does that mean?

In today’s newsletter: plans to abolish the Human Rights Act are picking up steam. Archie Bland explains the rights that will be gained – and lost

The Independent UK

Dominic Raab denies assault on Human Rights Act is ‘racist’ and risks fresh Brexit clash

Exclusive: Deputy prime minister accuses critics of lacking ’common sense’ and inflating risk of clash

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The Guardian - UK

No 10 to set out sweeping plans to override power of human rights court

Proposal to replace Human Rights Act with bill of rights is effort to make government ‘untouchable’, say critics

The Guardian - UK

What would a British bill of rights look like?

Plans to replace the Human Rights Act with a UK-focused alternative will be presented this week

Daily Mirror

Tories will block courts from ruling on human rights violations in 'dangerous power grab'

Boris Johnson is accused of 'ransacking' Brits' human rights as he plans to stop some human rights cases being heard in the High Court - and overrule European judges entirely to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

The Independent UK

European decisions halting Rwanda deportations could be ignored under Raab plans

The Deputy Prime Minister wants the successor to the Human Rights Act to assert British courts do not always need to follow case law from Strasbourg.

The National (Scotland)

Dominic Raab claims he's strengthening 'freedom' with human rights changes

THE Tories are pushing ahead with a "power grab" on human rights as they promise to stop “trivial claims from wasting judges’…

The Guardian - UK

Raab urged to let parliament scrutinise Human Rights Act replacement

Letter from 150 organisations adds to MPs’ concern about the bill of rights bypassing pre-legislative process

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson ‘feeling well’ and due to take meetings after minor operation

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said the routine procedure ‘went well’ and Mr Johnson is ‘pleased to be back in No 10’.

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