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Who is ‘cravat man’? Neckwear steals the show in Olly Robbins parliamentary grilling

Wiltshire town councillor Andrew Edwards, who has large collection of neckwear, is a regular at committee hearings

The Guardian - UK

Key points: Olly Robbins gives evidence on Lord Mandelson vetting scandal

The sacked civil servant was answering questions at the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee.

Evening Standard

‘Clearly not’: Lucy Powell asked if she would have ennobled Lord Doyle

The peer, who has had the Labour whip removed, earlier apologised and said he believed Morton’s initial assertions of innocence.

Evening Standard

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Former Olympic swimmer and women’s campaigner Sharron Davies joins red benches

The silver medallist has been a prominent critic of transgender athletes being able to compete in women’s sport.

Evening Standard

To repeal or not repeal: UK Parliament discusses the Online Safety Act

The debate comes as a petition to repeal the bill got 500K signatures, focusing on controversial provisions around age verification and encrypted apps.

TechRadar

Planning reforms will contribute to ‘knockout blow’ for housebuilders – Tories

A minister said the Planning and Infrastructure Bill will help unlock 1.5 million homes by 2029.

Evening Standard

Tim Davie calls BBC’s Bob Vylan Glastonbury broadcast ‘significant mistake’

The corporation’s director-general faced questions from MPs on the Culture, Media and Sport Committee.

Evening Standard

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BBC chiefs admit they are braced for more scandals after string of high-profile controversies

BBC director general Tim Davie says ‘nobody is irreplaceable’ as he was grilled on Gaza, Glastonbury and Gregg Wallace, as well as how the broadcaster covers Nigel Farage’s Reform UK

The Independent UK

BBC chiefs tell MPs ‘nobody is irreplaceable’ as they face questions on scandals

They are being grilled on the BBC’s Gaza documentary, Glastonbury coverage and Gregg Wallace investigation.

Evening Standard

Hundreds of Houses of Parliament security staff go on strike in pay dispute

PCS members have gone on strike today for 24 hours and will do so again on September 10

Evening Standard

UK homelessness minister Rushanara Ali resigns in eviction and rent price hike row

Homeless charities and opposition politicians called for Rushanara Ali's resignation over how she handled rent increases on her London property.

Euronews

Homelessness minister must resign over rent hike after tenants’ exit, Tories say

Kevin Hollinrake, the Conservative party chairman, accused Rushanara Ali of ‘staggering hypocrisy’ over her handling of her rental property.

The Independent UK

Homelessness minister facing calls to resign after ‘hiking rent at London townhouse by £700’

Rushanara Ali has previously criticised ‘private renters being exploited and discriminated against’

The Independent UK

Starmer’s suspension of ‘rebel’ MPs risks alienating his party in a way he can’t afford

Political parties with commanding parliamentary majorities are often tempted by the promise of assertive leadership and decisive action. Yet, as the events of the last few weeks reveal, a large majority is no substitute for the subtler arts of political management, party cohesion and narrative discipline.

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The National (Scotland)

MP's 'we are Palestine Action' comment edited out of official Westminster records

THE UK Parliament has edited the official record of what was said in the House of Commons to delete an MP’s “We are all Palestine Action”…

The Conversation

Labour is divided over disability cuts – here’s what the public thinks

Keir Starmer has been dealing with his most serious parliamentary challenge since he became prime minister. More than a hundred Labour MPs backed a motion to stop in its tracks the government’s attempt to reduce the welfare bill, including by raising the threshold at which someone can claim disability benefit.

The Independent UK

Kemi Badenoch claims PM ‘doesn’t have the balls’ to express own views

Sir Keir Starmer and Tory leader Mrs Badenoch clashed over gender issues at Prime Minister’s Questions.

Evening Standard

PMQs: Kemi Badenoch accuses Keir Starmer of having 'no balls' after trans women U-turn

Sir Keir Starmer and Tory leader Mrs Badenoch clashed over gender issues at Prime Minister’s Questions

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The Independent UK

Delays approving new jobs put ministers in ‘invidious position’, says ex-whip

Former whip Ruth Edwards said she was facing a choice between missing mortgage payments and breaking the rules thanks to delays at Acoba.

Evening Standard

‘Fantasy figure’ to claim families £3,500 poorer under Labour, says Starmer

The Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch clashed over the UK economy in the Commons.

Evening Standard

‘Job-killing’ Government led by ‘trash’ talker Starmer, claims Badenoch at PMQs

The two leaders clashed over the economy and cost of living during their exchanges at Prime Minister’s Questions.

Evening Standard

Defence spending numbers defended by Starmer amid ‘silly games’ criticism

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch pressed the Prime Minister in the Commons over the spending increase and his plan for Ukraine.

Evening Standard

Labour MP Jas Athwal criticised as landlord of 'mould and ant-infested' homes stands down as councillor

Mr Athwal's resignation from Redbridge Council comes after he was elected MP for Ilford South at last year’s general election

The National (Scotland)

One in 10 Lords hired to give political advice by commercial firms

NEARLY 100 members of the House of Lords are paid to give political or policy advice by commercial firms, a fresh investigation is set to reveal.

Evening Standard

Badenoch dismisses concerns of judge over immigration tribunal PMQs exchange

The Lady Chief Justice said she was ‘deeply troubled’ about last Wednesday’s Commons session.

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