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Boris Johnson makes last-minute representations to privileges committee
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Boris Johnson makes last-minute representations to privileges committee

Boris Johnson has made eleventh-hour representations to the privileges committee earlier than it publishes a report which is predicted to search out that he intentionally misled parliament.A spokesman for the inquiry stated it was "dealing with" additional submissions obtained from the previous prime minister at 11.57pm on Monday. The letter was despatched because the panel of MPs analyzing claims that Mr Johnson lied to parliament over "partygate" met to conclude its investigation.Politics Live: Johnson 'knew about Lords snub earlier than Sunak assembly'Their report was anticipated to be printed as early as Wednesday after Mr Johnson sensationally give up as an MP, having obtained a sophisticated copy of its findings. The former Tory chief claimed he was being "forced out" o...
Humza Yousaf appears to be like to ‘unify’ SNP members after calls to droop Nicola Sturgeon
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Humza Yousaf appears to be like to ‘unify’ SNP members after calls to droop Nicola Sturgeon

Humza Yousaf needs the SNP to have a "unified voice" and plans to talk to members amid requires Nicola Sturgeon to be suspended from the get together.The first minister has already mentioned he won't droop his predecessor after she was arrested and later launched with out cost following a police probe into the SNP's funding and funds. Following Ms Sturgeon's arrest, former SNP management candidate Ash Regan and SNP MSP Michelle Thomson each known as for the 52-year-old to resign the get together whip.SNP MP Angus MacNeil additionally known as for "political distance" amid the "soap opera", claiming Ms Sturgeon "suspended others from the SNP for an terrible lot much less" throughout her time in cost.Speaking to journalists at Holyrood on Tuesday, Mr Yousaf mentioned there was ...
Junior docs in Scotland set to strike after rejecting pay provide
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Junior docs in Scotland set to strike after rejecting pay provide

Junior docs in Scotland are set to strike after rejecting a pay provide made by the Scottish authorities.BMA Scotland mentioned the three days of business motion will go forward on 12-15 July except an improved provide is made. The Scottish authorities provided a 14.5% pay enhance over two years final month. BMA Scotland mentioned on Tuesday that 71.1% of those that voted on a 66.3% turnout rejected the deal.The physique is now searching for an pressing assembly with Health Secretary Michael Matheson.Dr Chris Smith, chair of the BMA's Scottish Junior Doctors Committee, mentioned: "Our membership has as soon as once more spoken decisively and clearly. "It is beyond doubt that they do not consider this offer sufficient to begin the process of addressing the pay erosion we have ...
Keir Starmer reveals he will get ChatGPT ‘masterclasses’ from his teenage son
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Keir Starmer reveals he will get ChatGPT ‘masterclasses’ from his teenage son

Sir Keir Starmer has revealed he will get ChatGPT classes from his son because the Labour chief will get to grips with the potential of synthetic intelligence (AI).Speaking at London Tech Week, Sir Keir stated he was "really struck" by the fast fee of change within the sector, which may current "incredible opportunities" to modernise the NHS. Labour chief reacts to Tory resignations - politics newestHe cited radiologists utilizing AI to detect most cancers for example of the way it may assist the well being service.But he stated the tech may even have a transformative influence on the roles market - and never essentially for the higher. "Some jobs being done now by people will almost certainly be done by AI," he warned, risking the widening of inequality between the richest a...