Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy serve up their essential guide to the day in British politics.
Its judgement day for the government’s welfare bill and it’s unclear from all sides whether the legislation will pass, despite billions of pounds worth of concessions from the prime minister to win over his backbench MPs.
The bill could lead to Sir Keir Starmer’s largest rebellion so far, exactly one year on from the day that he came into power – leaving questions about his credibility and authority to govern.
Boris Johnson was typically evasive when he was asked whether he did or didn’t attend Downing Street’s now notorious ‘bring your own booze’ gathering at…
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<p>The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has dismissed the appeal filed by the Edo State House of Assembly, thereby affirming that Comrade Philip Shaibu remains the Deputy Governor of Edo State. The appellate court upheld the earlier ruling by the Federal High Court, Abuja, which nullified Shaibu’s impeachment and ordered his immediate reinstatement. This development […]</p>
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