Westminster

'The Diary of a Secret Tory MP' was actually penned by one Henry Morris (right), it has been revealed

Conservative Party

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'Secret Tory MP' unveiled as not an MP at all – and some fans aren't happy

(L-R) Christopher Edwards, David Davies and local resident Phil Tate at Highbeech roundabout in Chepstow.

(L-R) Christopher Edwards, David Davies and local resident Phil Tate at Highbeech roundabout in Chepstow.

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Welsh Gov 'declaring war on motorists' by scrapping new road projects

Newport Wafer Fab.

Newport Wafer Fab.

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Future of Newport Wafer Fab plant remains uncertain - with 600 jobs in the balance

Traffic queues on the M4 in Newport.

Traffic queues on the M4 in Newport.

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New rail links are 'key step' in tackling Newport's M4 congestion

Composite image showing the Houses of Parliament and money.

Composite image showing the Houses of Parliament and money.

6

New tool shows who pays your MP — and how much

David TC Davies has been reselected to stand at the next general election.

David TC Davies has been reselected to stand at the next general election.

Minister will stand for re-election when voters next go to the polls

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and Conservative prime minister Liz Truss. Original pictures: PA Wire

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and Conservative prime minister Liz Truss. Original pictures: PA Wire

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Thousands in Gwent back call for general election - including in Tory stronghold

Kwasi Kwarteng leaving Downing Street and, inset, Monmouth MP David Davies. Picture (main): PA Wire

Kwasi Kwarteng leaving Downing Street and, inset, Monmouth MP David Davies. Picture (main): PA Wire

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MP: 'Difficult' for Kwarteng to stay but critics should stop 'rocking the boat'

The statement is expected to include details of how the Government will fund the energy price cap for households and businesses

The statement is expected to include details of how the Government will fund the energy price cap for households and businesses

Cost of living crisis

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What will the Chancellor announce in mini-budget today?

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng confirmed the UK Government would be scrapping rules which cap bankers’ bonuses

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng confirmed the UK Government would be scrapping rules which cap bankers’ bonuses

Cost of living crisis

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Government lifts cap on bankers' bonuses in mini-budget

Prince William and Prince Harry to come together in the Queen’s grandchildren vigil (PA)

Prince William and Prince Harry to come together in the Queen’s grandchildren vigil (PA)

King Charles III

Prince William and Prince Harry to come together as part of Queen's grandchildren's vigil

What you should and should not bring as the Queen lies in state (PA)

What you should and should not bring as the Queen lies in state (PA)

Queen Elizabeth

What can't I bring to Queen Elizabeth II's lying in state at Westminster Hall?

Prime Minister Liz Truss announced that she will be freezing bills at the £2,500 mark

Prime Minister Liz Truss announced that she will be freezing bills at the £2,500 mark

Cost of living crisis

3

Liz Truss reveals plans to combat your soaring energy bills

Felicity Cornelius-Mercer said the system “stinks” and “treats people appallingly” after Liz Truss replaced her husband Johnny Mercer as veterans minister (PA)

Felicity Cornelius-Mercer said the system “stinks” and “treats people appallingly” after Liz Truss replaced her husband Johnny Mercer as veterans minister (PA)

Cabinet reshuffle

Liz Truss branded 'imbecile' by sacked ministers wife after Cabinet reshuffle

Boris Johnson gives farewell speech as he resigns as Prime Minister - what he said

Boris Johnson gives farewell speech as he resigns as Prime Minister - what he said

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Boris Johnson farewell speech as he resigns as prime minister - what he said

The successor to Boris Johnson as Prime Minister of the UK will be announced today (PA)

The successor to Boris Johnson as Prime Minister of the UK will be announced today (PA)

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Exact time new prime minister will be announced today

Tory members were given the choice of Liz Truss or former Chancellor Rishi Sunak as the successor to Boris Johnson (PA)

Tory members were given the choice of Liz Truss or former Chancellor Rishi Sunak as the successor to Boris Johnson (PA)

Everything Liz Truss said as she was elected as new prime minister

Larry the cat sits outside 10 Downing Street, Westminster, London. Credit: PA

Larry the cat sits outside 10 Downing Street, Westminster, London. Credit: PA

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Last minute entry in race to become next PM as Tory leadership race closes

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss. Credit: PA

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss. Credit: PA

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When will the new PM be announced? Tory leadership race schedule explained

Sharkey says UK government to blame for ‘sorry mess’ of sewage on our beaches

Sharkey says UK government to blame for ‘sorry mess’ of sewage on our beaches

Sharkey says UK government to blame for ‘sorry mess’ of sewage on our beaches

Welsh Secretary switches sides to back Truss in race for No 10

Welsh Secretary switches sides to back Truss in race for No 10

Conservative Party

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Welsh secretary switches sides to back Truss in race for No 10

The incident comes days after Ms Truss criticised Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon (PA)

The incident comes days after Ms Truss criticised Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon (PA)

Conservative Party

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Liz Truss brands Mark Drakeford a 'low energy Jeremy Corbyn'

Rape victims will be spared the stress of being cross-examined in court under a measure rolled out to every Crown Court in Wales today (July 11).

Rape victims will be spared the stress of being cross-examined in court under a measure rolled out to every Crown Court in Wales today (July 11).

Ministry of Justice

Pre-recorded evidence for rape victims rolled out across Welsh Crown Courts

David Davies (inset) says Boris Johnson's 'correct' to resign because job was 'absolutely unsustainable' without the support of ministers. Pictures: Parliament (inset)/PA Wire (background)

David Davies (inset) says Boris Johnson's 'correct' to resign because job was 'absolutely unsustainable' without the support of ministers. Pictures: Parliament (inset)/PA Wire (background)

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Gwent MP on Johnson resignation: 'We have to have stability in the country'

David Davies, the Conservative MP for Monmouth.

David Davies, the Conservative MP for Monmouth.

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Gwent MP 'will not take role' after Welsh Secretary quits Cabinet

Prime Minister Boris Johnson reads a statement outside 10 Downing Street, London, formally resigning as Conservative Party leader, Thursday July 7, 2022. Picture: Beresford Hodge/PA Wire

Prime Minister Boris Johnson reads a statement outside 10 Downing Street, London, formally resigning as Conservative Party leader, Thursday July 7, 2022. Picture: Beresford Hodge/PA Wire

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'His behaviour has brought shame on our country': Gwent Labour MPs on Johnson

Michael Gove. Credit: PA

Michael Gove. Credit: PA

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Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove sacked by Boris Johnson

Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid, both potential leadership rivals, offered sharp criticisms of Boris Johnson in their resignation letters (PA)

Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid, both potential leadership rivals, offered sharp criticisms of Boris Johnson in their resignation letters (PA)

Boris Johnson to face PMQs after Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid resignations

Some of the favourites to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister. Credit: PA

Some of the favourites to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister. Credit: PA

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Who could replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister amid mass resignations

Keir Starmer. Credit: PA

Keir Starmer. Credit: PA

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Labour's Keir Starmer: The goverment is 'collapsing' after double resignation

Boris Johnson survived a no confidence vote last month (PA)

Boris Johnson survived a no confidence vote last month (PA)

Tories could consider change to oust Boris Johnson in no confidence vote

Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson. Credit: PA

Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson. Credit: PA

See how Boris Johnson reacted to Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid's resignation

Sajid Javid, Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson. Credit: PA

Sajid Javid, Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson. Credit: PA

Has Boris Johnson resigned? What we know as Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid resign

Mark Drakeford has accused the UK government of throwing

Mark Drakeford has accused the UK government of throwing

Conservative Party

7

Drakeford blasts move by Westminister to overturn strike rules in Wales

Plaid Cymru Westminster leader Liz Saville Roberts wants to make it an offence for an elected representative to “wilfully and repeatedly lie” to the public.

Plaid Cymru Westminster leader Liz Saville Roberts wants to make it an offence for an elected representative to “wilfully and repeatedly lie” to the public.

Liz Saville Roberts

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Proposals to ban lying in UK politics clear first Commons hurdle

Boris Johnson will leave “significant decisions” to be made by Dominic Raab, Downing Street has said. (PA)

Boris Johnson will leave “significant decisions” to be made by Dominic Raab, Downing Street has said. (PA)

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Boris Johnson undergoes surgery - 'significant decisions' to be made by Dominic Raab

The TUC is calling for an increase in the number of bank holidays, saying UK workers have fewer than those in other countries. (PA)

The TUC is calling for an increase in the number of bank holidays, saying UK workers have fewer than those in other countries. (PA)

Calls for at least four extra bank holidays for UK workers

The TUC is calling for an increase in the number of bank holidays, saying UK workers have fewer than those in other countries. (PA)

The TUC is calling for an increase in the number of bank holidays, saying UK workers have fewer than those in other countries. (PA)

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Calls for at least four extra bank holidays for UK workers

If half of MPs vote that they do not hold confidence in Mr Johnson’s leadership, then he will be ousted. (PA)

If half of MPs vote that they do not hold confidence in Mr Johnson’s leadership, then he will be ousted. (PA)

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Boris Johnson to face leadership vote today

This is everything you need to know about the vote of confidence in Boris Johnson tonight, including when it will take place, and how it will work (PA)

This is everything you need to know about the vote of confidence in Boris Johnson tonight, including when it will take place, and how it will work (PA)

How will the vote of no confidence in Boris Johnson work

In her report on partygate Sue Gray said “many will be dismayed that behaviour of this kind took place on this scale at the heart of Government” (PA)

In her report on partygate Sue Gray said “many will be dismayed that behaviour of this kind took place on this scale at the heart of Government” (PA)

When is Boris Johnson's Sue Gray press conference and will he resign

Tory chief whip Chris Heaton-Harris urged the MP to stay away from Parliament but has not suspended the whip, meaning the suspect remains a member of the parliamentary party (PA)

Tory chief whip Chris Heaton-Harris urged the MP to stay away from Parliament but has not suspended the whip, meaning the suspect remains a member of the parliamentary party (PA)

Conservative Party

Tory MP arrested on rape and sexual assault allegations is released on bail

Westminster. Credit: PA

Westminster. Credit: PA

Conservative Party

Conservative MP arrested over sexual assault allegations spanning seven years

Rishi Sunak with Ukraine finance minister Serhiy Marcheko at the 2022 Spring Meetings at the International Monetary Fund. Picture: IMF Photo/Cliff Owen.

Rishi Sunak with Ukraine finance minister Serhiy Marcheko at the 2022 Spring Meetings at the International Monetary Fund. Picture: IMF Photo/Cliff Owen.

General Election

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UK commits £1.3 billion in military support for Ukraine after Russian invasion

Conservative chief whip Chris Heaton-Harris is investigating reports that a Tory frontbencher watched pornography on his phone in the Commons chamber, a statement from his office has said. Photo: PA

Conservative chief whip Chris Heaton-Harris is investigating reports that a Tory frontbencher watched pornography on his phone in the Commons chamber, a statement from his office has said. Photo: PA

Conservative Party

Probe into claims Tory MP watched pornography in Commons chamber

'Wales as a global tourist destination' is a Welsh Affairs Committee inquiry. Photo: Janette Lloyd

'Wales as a global tourist destination' is a Welsh Affairs Committee inquiry. Photo: Janette Lloyd

Welsh hospitality facing a ‘cauldron of costs’, industry leaders warn

Prime minister Boris Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons on April 20, 2022. Picture: House of Commons via PA Wire

Prime minister Boris Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons on April 20, 2022. Picture: House of Commons via PA Wire

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Watch: Newport MP says Boris Johnson is 'not fit to run a bath'

Rishi Sunak. Credit: PA

Rishi Sunak. Credit: PA

Chancellor Rishi Sunak breaks silence after breaching Covid regulations

IN GRAPHS: How Rishi Sunak's popularity plummeted after finance revelations

IN GRAPHS: How Rishi Sunak's popularity plummeted after finance revelations

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Graphs show Rishi Sunak's popularity has plummeted since he became chancellor

Dr Jamie Wallis, the Conservative MP for Bridgend shared in a public statement that he had been the victim of rape and said he wanted to be trans.

Dr Jamie Wallis, the Conservative MP for Bridgend shared in a public statement that he had been the victim of rape and said he wanted to be trans.

Jamie Wallis MP

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Welsh MP opens up about being a sexual assault victim and wanting to be trans

Stock photo posed by model. Tougher measures to tackle domestic violence 'long overdue', says Newport West MP Ruth Jones. Picture: Rodnae Productions/Pexels

Stock photo posed by model. Tougher measures to tackle domestic violence 'long overdue', says Newport West MP Ruth Jones. Picture: Rodnae Productions/Pexels

Tougher measures to tackle domestic violence 'long overdue'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Credit: PA

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Credit: PA

What did President Zelensky say in 'historic address' to MPs?

Ukranian President Zelensky to give 'historic address' to MPs today - How to watch. Picture: PA

Ukranian President Zelensky to give 'historic address' to MPs today - How to watch. Picture: PA

Ukrainian President Zelensky to give 'historic address' to MPs today - How to watch

The sale of Aberthaw Power Station has been confirmed by the Cardiff Capital Region, who have bought the site from RWE, and released re-development plans. Source: Siriol Griffiths & Reef Group

The sale of Aberthaw Power Station has been confirmed by the Cardiff Capital Region, who have bought the site from RWE, and released re-development plans. Source: Siriol Griffiths & Reef Group

Aberthaw Power Station

More than £28 million to be spent redeveloping Aberthaw Power Station