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The big business of lobbying in Westminster

There is nothing inherently sinister about seeking to influence the people who write our laws; indeed, it’s a vital part of any democracy. Any citizen has the right to lobby an MP – the verb was coined to describe people who collared lawmakers in public lobbies such as Parliament’s. But…

The Week

George Osborne destroyed Britain’s safety net. The Covid inquiry should shame him into silence

His iniquitous austerity programme left the population sick, vulnerable, and unprepared for a pandemic, says the Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Ex-ministers face five year lobbying ban under Labour in bid to 'clean up' politics

Backers say the move will help to "clean up" Westminster after a string of high-profile lobbying scandals, with Labour proposing financial sanctions to those who break the rules

Daily Mirror

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Lobbyists call for action on transparency as Labour plans ban for ex-ministers

Labour has proposed banning ministers from lobbying for five years after they leave office, with fines for those who break the rules.

The Independent UK

‘Social mobility is a fairytale’: Faiza Shaheen on fighting for Labour and hating Oxford

When the UK finally goes to the polls, the British-Pakistani-Fijian daughter of a car mechanic could win the seat that Iain Duncan Smith has held for more than 30 years. Some would see that as proof that anyone can succeed – but not Shaheen

The Guardian - UK

Expert explains how we went from 'taking back control' of borders to record migration

Regardless of how the figures are cut, the level of net migration is far higher than the 'tens of thousands' promised by David Cameron

Wales Online

Net migration: how an unreachable target came to shape Britain

New data shows that the UK has hit a record high net migration number of 606,000. Through it has been central to 13 years of policy and rhetoric, net migration is, in fact, a pretty odd metric that tells us very little about how the UK’s immigration system is functioning.

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Why Sunak is latest in long line of Tory PMs unable to cut net migration

Acute labour shortages in sectors from health to fishing, exacerbated by Brexit, driving need to allow more non-EU workers into country

The Guardian - UK

Five Tory PMs and immigration: how numbers – and rhetoric – changed

As ONS data reveals overall net immigration to UK continues to rise, how has Tory leaders’ language changed since 2010?

The Guardian - UK

Scandalous ‘bonkbuster’ book by ex-Boris advisor causes a fuss in Westminster

And Theresa May is a fan

Evening Standard

How Boris and Carrie fell out of favour with staff at Chequers and wanted to shoot Dilyn the dog

Chequers’ head housekeeper resigned after claims of tensions with Carrie Johnson

The Independent UK

Starmer would stop lower wages for overseas workers used to fill UK jobs

The Labour leader used Prime Minister’s Questions to outline proposals to scrap rules linked to skilled worker visas.

The Independent UK

Covid inquiry slams Government bid to block Boris Johnson's unredacted WhatsApps

It relates to messages sent between the ex-PM and dozens of high-profile figures, including Rishi Sunak, cabinet ministers, No10 advisers and spin doctors

Daily Mirror

Ex-PM Cameron has ‘huge sympathy’ with Government on migration challenge

He said he would not criticise ministers over the Rwanda policy and suggested domestic reforms to tackle economic migration.

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The Independent UK

David Cameron: Don’t criticise Braverman’s Rwanda plan unless you’ve got better answer

Former Tory PM has ‘huge sympathy’ with crackdown on Channel people smugglers

Evening Standard

Tory mayoral hopeful Natalie Campbell says she would consider breaking up Met Police

Social entrepreneur Natalie Campbell said that if she is elected as Mayor, ‘nothing’s off the table’ for the Met’s future

Evening Standard

Why has Phillip Schofield left This Morning? A timeline of his career on the show with Holly Willoughby

The presenter, 61, said on Instagram that ITV bosses had ‘decided the current situation can’t go on’ and that he will now host other shows

The Guardian - UK

A Conservative party at war with itself? It’s not a winning formula

Tory pressure groups are peddling the politics of grievance – and inviting electoral failure, says David Cameron’s culture secretary

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The Guardian - UK

Loyalty has long been the Tories’ secret weapon. Without it, Sunak stands no chance

As rebel rightwingers jockeyed for position this week, they tore up any remaining hopes of a Conservative election victory, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

Evening Standard

What football teams do the prime minister and other politicians support?

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been trolled after his beloved Southampton FC were relegated, but who do other politicians support?

The Guardian - UK

Neil Jameson obituary

Founder of Citizens UK who was a driving force behind the living wage campaign

Daily Mirror

Tories are 'failing' dementia sufferers with broken promises, charity boss says

Ahead of Dementia Action Week, the boss of Alzheimer’s Disease International said former prime ministers David Cameron and Boris Johnson have failed patients

The Independent UK

Head of David Cameron’s legacy project paid £165,000 despite pay review pledge

Mark Gifford was appointed head of National Citizen Service Trust in early 2020 when almost £160m of taxpayers’ money was lavished on scheme

The Guardian - AU

Victorian Liberals say Moira Deeming is a symptom of a much bigger problem

It was a small group of people who secured the MP’s entry to parliament. Insiders believe that represents an existential issue

Evening Standard

OPINION - Interest rates rise for 12th successive time as inflation gets sticky

Today’s Monetary Policy Report from the Bank of England was a little like the weather: a bit of sunshine, some very dark clouds, but mostly everyone wondering when things will get better.

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