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Rachel Reeves in illegal letting scandal probe

Exclusive investigation reveals Labour's Rachel Reeves embroiled in property controversy as her husband's company faces probe over potentially illegal rental arrangements in Westminster property drama.

Starmer Refuses Sleaze Probe Into Reeves' Rental

Labour leader Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure as he refuses to investigate Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves' controversial rental property arrangement, sparking accusations of hypocrisy.

McVey's 'Common Sense' Bill Sparks Commons Clash

Conservative MP Esther McVey faces parliamentary opposition as she introduces controversial legislation granting ministers new powers to override 'woke' civil service guidance, prompting heated debate about government overreach.

Ministerial power remains in new environment laws

Australia's environment minister will retain final approval power over contentious development projects under Labor's newly unveiled environmental protection legislation, sparking criticism from conservation groups.

Kemi Badenoch exposed in WhatsApp leak scandal

Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch faces mounting pressure after leaked WhatsApp conversations show she misled the public about correspondence with former Post Office chairman Henry Staunton.

Labour's grooming gangs inquiry stalled by chair delay

The government's landmark inquiry into grooming gangs has hit a major roadblock as ministers struggle to find a chair months after promising urgent action. Critics accuse Labour of delaying crucial child protection reforms.

Speaker's Fury Over Collapsed China Spy Case

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle unleashes unprecedented anger as sensitive China spying prosecution collapses, raising national security concerns and ministerial accountability questions.

UK Scraps Ministerial Jobs Watchdog ACOBA

The UK government has abolished ACOBA, the watchdog regulating post-ministerial jobs, in a sweeping ethics reform that raises concerns about transparency and the 'revolving door' between politics and business.

Legal Threat to Lammy Over Gaza Arms Policy

Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under intense scrutiny as a new legal opinion suggests he could be held personally liable for his policy on Gaza, testing the boundaries of ministerial responsibility.

Scottish Justice Secretary Faces Ministerial Code Probe

Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance is under investigation for a potential breach of ministerial rules after contacting a public body about a constituent's case, raising questions about propriety in the Scottish Government.

Starmer's Government: 13 Ministerial Exits in 14 Months

Exclusive investigation reveals a pattern of embarrassing ministerial exits from Keir Starmer's government, with associates linked to convicted fraudsters and tax-dodging diplomats raising serious questions about vetting procedures.

Angela Rayner vows to resign if police find rule breach

Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner makes a high-stakes pledge to step down if an ongoing police investigation finds she breached rules over her former council house sale and tax affairs, as the political pressure intensifies.

Labour Civil War Erupts Over Angela Rayner 'Sleaze' Scandal

EXCLUSIVE: Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner is at the centre of a deepening 'sleaze' crisis, igniting a bitter internal civil war and raising serious questions about her suitability to succeed Sir Keir Starmer. The escalating row offers a major opport

Rayner Faces Sleaze Probe Over £800k Apartment Tax Row

Labour Deputy Leader Angela Rayner is under investigation for a potential breach of parliamentary rules and tax avoidance allegations surrounding the sale of her former council house. The probe centres on whether she correctly paid stamp duty and capital

Badenoch Accuses Starmer of Ministerial Code Breach

Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch has launched a scathing attack on Sir Keir Starmer, alleging the Labour leader improperly used government resources. The explosive claim, denied by Labour, centres on a letter sent during Starmer's time as Director of Public

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