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Information Commissioner’s Office to question government over gov.uk plans

News | Published September 14th 2019

Information Commissioner’s Office to question government over gov.uk plans

The Information Commissioner’s Office has begun to question the government about its supposed plans to collect personal data from users of the gov.uk website.

MPs reject prime minister’s call for snap election for second time

News | Published September 10th 2019

MPs reject prime minister’s call for snap election for second time

Prime minister Boris Johnson has seen his move for a general election rebuffed by MPs for a second time as Parliament moved into five weeks of prorogation.

No-deal Brexit would be shared “failure”, prime minister says

News | Published September 9th 2019

No-deal Brexit would be shared “failure”, prime minister says

Prime minister Boris Johnson has said that a no-deal Brexit would be a “failure” for which both the British and Irish governments would be culpable.

Government to ask Queen to suspend parliament

News | Published August 28th 2019

Government to ask Queen to suspend parliament

The Privy Council, instructed by Boris Johnson’s government, will today ask the Queen to suspend parliament until October 14.

New withdrawal agreement must offer more than no backstop, Brexiteers warn

News | Published August 24th 2019

New withdrawal agreement must offer more than no backstop, Brexiteers warn

Pro-Brexit Conservative MPs have warned the prime minister that a new withdrawal agreement with the EU may still fail to pass through Parliament if it only manages to remove the controversial Irish backstop.

Government reveals twenty hospitals set for additional investment

News | Published August 5th 2019

Government reveals twenty hospitals set for additional investment

The government has revealed the twenty hospitals in England which are to be boosted by an extra £850 million of investment into new equipment and facilities.

UK telecoms industry challenges Johnson’s broadband pledge

News | Published August 5th 2019

UK telecoms industry challenges Johnson’s broadband pledge

Prime minister Boris Johnson’s desire for full-fibre broadband “for all” by the year 2025 has come under scrutiny from leaders in the UK telecoms industry.

Johnson pledges £300 million to "strengthen the union"

News | Published July 29th 2019

Johnson pledges £300 million to "strengthen the union"

Boris Johnson has pledged £300 million in extra funding in an attempt to “strengthen the union” and boost growth in the devolved nations.