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The speech made in the House of Commons today by Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, on the winter preparedness of the NHS.

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Wes Streeting – 2025 Speech on the Winter Preparedness of the NHS

The speech made by Wes Streeting, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, in the House of Commons on 15 December 2025. The NHS’s national medical director says: “This unprecedented wave …

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December 15, 2025 at 9:19 PM

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Halima Begum steps down after serious allegations made about her personal conduct.

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NEWS STORY : Oxfam UK Chief Executive Halima Begum Steps Down After Serious Allegations

STORY Halima Begum, the now-former chief executive of Oxfam GB, has been forced out of her role following a series of serious allegations about her conduct and leadership, prompting a major upheava…

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December 15, 2025 at 9:53 AM

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Concern raised by Charity Commission about the Blackpool's Voice charity.

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NEWS STORY : Inquiry Launched into Blackpool Anti-Poverty Charity Over Governance Concerns

STORY The Charity Commission has opened a formal investigation into a Blackpool anti-poverty charity after persistent failures to file legally required financial information and concerns about how …

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December 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM

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The Foreign Secretary's Locarno Centenary Speech covering global security and stability.

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Yvette Cooper – 2025 Locarno Centenary Speech

The speech made by Yvette Cooper, the Foreign Secretary, on 9 December 2025. Thank you very much, your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, let me welcome you to the Foreign Office, as we commemorat…

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December 12, 2025 at 12:43 PM

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Kent council offices attacked and vandalised by thugs following asylum debate.

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NEWS STORY : Council Offices in Kent Attacked After Chaotic Protest by Thugs

STORY Council offices in Sittingbourne were left damaged and boarded up after a violent protest turned ugly following a heated debate on asylum seekers. Local authorities say the scene deteriorated…

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December 11, 2025 at 9:16 AM

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The comments made by Steff Aquarone, the Liberal Democrat MP for North Norfolk, following the saving of Sheringham bus shelter.

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Steff Aquarone – 2025 Comments on Saving Sheringham Bus Shelter

The comments made by Steff Aquarone, the Liberal Democrat MP for North Norfolk, on 9 December 2025. Sheringham residents did it. In the face of bullying and intimidation from Conservative-run Norfo…

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December 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM

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The statement made by Shabana Mahmood, the Home Secretary, in the House of Commons on the Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs.

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Shabana Mahmood – 2025 Statement on the Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs

The statement made by Shabana Mahmood, the Home Secretary, in the House of Commons on 9 December 2025. Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, with your permission I will make a statement on the Independe…

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December 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM

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Graham Plant, speaks to Norfolk County Council meeting and defends the consultation process over the bus shelter in Sheringham. He also said that he would stop the town from using the bus shelter as he considered it dangerous. #sheringham #norfolkcountycouncil

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Graham Plant – 2025 Statement to Norfolk County Council Meeting on Sheringham Bus Stop

The statement made by Graham Plant, the Norfolk County Council portfolio holder on Transport, at County Hall in Norwich on 8 December 2025. I’m glad you brought this up, because it’s be…

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December 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM

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Text of Early Day Motion laid down by Steff Aquarone, the Liberal Democrat for North Norfolk, after the bus shelter controversy in Sheringham. @steffanaquarone.bsky.social

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Steff Aquarone – 2025 Early Day Motion on Sheringham Bus Station Controversy

The statement made by Steff Aquarone, the Liberal Democrat MP for North Norfolk, in the House of Commons on 3 December 2025. That this House notes with grave concern the plans of Norfolk County Cou…

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December 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM

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The statement made by Charles Sanders, representing Sanders Coaches, on the bus station changes in Sheringham, North Norfolk.

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Charles Sanders – 2025 Statement in Support of Bus Station Changes in Sheringham

The statement made by Charles Sanders, representing Sanders Coaches, on 7 May 2025. Dear All I have read with interest the comments on the proposed revised station approach layout to improve the mo…

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December 4, 2025 at 12:49 PM

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Statement made by Sheringham Town Council following the bus shelter controversy in North Norfolk.

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Sheringham Town Council – 2025 Statement on Bus Shelter Controversy

The statement made by Sheringham Town Council on 3 December 2025. Sheringham Town Council recognises the strong feelings surrounding the changes taking place around Otterndorf Green and specificall…

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December 4, 2025 at 12:44 PM

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Anger in a north Norfolk community over the way that Norfolk County Council is using Government funding designed to improve bus usage. Local residents in Sheringham are guarding the bus shelter which is threatened with demolition.

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NEWS STORY : Anger in Norfolk Community over Handling of Bus Service Improvement Plan

STORY A determined group of residents in the seaside town of Sheringham has staged a dramatic, round-the-clock protest to physically block the demolition of their cherished 1950s bus shelter, accus…

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December 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM

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Keir Starmer's keynote speech on the future of Britain and being fair for all. Also the speech which mentioned that Brexit made Britain worse off.

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Keir Starmer – 2025 Keynote Speech on a Britain Built for All (Brexit Worsened Britain Speech)

The speech made by Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister, at Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre in London on 1 December 2025. Thank you to all of you for joining us at Coin Street Neighbourhood …

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December 2, 2025 at 4:09 PM

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Richard Hughes, the Chair of the OBR, resigns after last year's budget leak. Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, thanked him for his service in the role.

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NEWS STORY : Head of Office for Budget Responsibility Resigns after Budget Leak

STORY Richard Hughes, the chair of the UK’s fiscal watchdog, has resigned following a significant failure that saw the contents of the Government’s annual Budget published nearly an hour ahead of s…

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December 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM

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Reverend Martin Lonsdale Evans has been appointed as a Canon of Windsor.

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PRESS RELEASE : Appointment of a Canon of Windsor [December 2025]

The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 1 December 2025. The King has approved that The Reverend Martin Lonsdale Evans be appointed to a Canonry of Saint George’s Chapel, Windsor. Backgrou…

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December 1, 2025 at 12:42 PM

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The statement made by Al Carns in the House of Commons on the Defence Estate Security Review.

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Al Carns – 2025 Statement on the Defence Estate Security Review

The statement made by Al Carns, the Minister for the Armed Forces, in the House of Commons on 27 November 2025. Further to the Minister for the Armed Forces’ statement of 8 September (HCWS913), I a…

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December 1, 2025 at 12:15 PM

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The statement made by Matthew Pennycook on the reform of local plan making.

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Matthew Pennycook – 2025 Statement on Reforming Local Plan Making

The statement made by Matthew Pennycook, the Minister for Housing and Planning, in the House of Commons on 27 November 2025. Following my written statement concerning local plan making and guidance…

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December 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM

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The statement made by Chris Elmore in the House of Commons about abductions in Nigeria.

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Chris Elmore – 2025 Statement on Abductions in Nigeria

The statement made by Chris Elmore, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State of Foreign Affairs, in the House of Commons on 27 November 2025. My noble Friend the Minister of State for Internation…

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November 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM

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The statement made by BSC Young Boys after rioting involving their fans at Aston Villa.

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BSC Young Boys Football Club – 2025 Statement on Riots at Aston Villa

A statement made by BSC Young Boys Football Club on 28 November 2025 (translated from German) following riots involving their supporters. The Aston Villa vs YB match on Thursday evening was oversha…

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November 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM

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Jess Brown-Fuller, the Liberal Democrat spokesperson on Justice, making a Commons speech about the removal of the right to a jury trial.

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