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Do Boris Johnson’s PMQs Show He Just Can’t Handle The Truth?

Slippery over snog-gate. But lies, damned lies and child poverty statistics a worry too
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Boris Johnson Warned By Statistics Watchdog Over Child Poverty Claim

PMQs claim failed to reflect rising numbers of children in 'relative poverty'.
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Keir Starmer 'Will Not Resign' If Labour Loses Batley And Spen By-Election

Labour leader under pressure ahead of Thursday's vote, but spokesman says he won't be quitting
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If Catch-Up Schooling Is The PM’s Pandemic ‘Legacy’, Why Is There No Urgency To Fund It?

Ex-education recovery czar makes a quietly devastating case
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Ex-Schools Catch Up Czar Attacks Boris Johnson’s ‘Feeble’ £1.4bn Plan For Pupils

Sir Kevan Collins confirms he wanted £15bn extra, says children can’t wait until autumn for more cash.
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Can Keir Starmer Bounce Back From A Batley And Spen By-Election Loss?

Through the summer to Brighton's party conference and beyond, Labour's leader has a crucial three months to reset his leadership.
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Will The Ridiculing Of Matt Hancock Spare Him Or Skewer Him?

Sheer clamour for answers about his conduct may make job untenable
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Test And Trace Has Lost Track Of Nearly 600 Million Covid Tests

Beleaguered service sent out mass tests but just 14% have been registered as used.
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Can His Two-Jabs-And-You're-Outta-Here Policy Help Boris Johnson Save The Summer?

PM and Shapps sounding cautious, for good reason.
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Can Keir Starmer Learn From Johnson's Message Discipline?

Better definition requires consistent comms. Just ask the PM.
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