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PM challenged to repeat Badenoch’s Post Office claims

PM challenged to repeat Badenoch’s Post Office claims

Sir Keir Starmer asked Rishi Sunak if he would repeat Kemi Badenoch’s allegation that the former Post Office chairman was “lying” over claims he was t [...]
Sunak challenged by Starmer on making UK a ‘sadder place’

Sunak challenged by Starmer on making UK a ‘sadder place’

Sir Keir Starmer asked if the PM could not convince his own MPs to support him and his policies, then why should anyone else.After hearing a list from [...]
Challenged on Policy Views in Town-Hall Event, Haley Doesn’t Budge

Challenged on Policy Views in Town-Hall Event, Haley Doesn’t Budge

Nikki Haley took pointed questions from both Iowans and Fox News hosts. www.nytimes.com [...]
Jeremy Hunt challenged on claim economy is growing

Jeremy Hunt challenged on claim economy is growing

The chancellor is challenged on his claim about a growing economy, after predictions of a recession.Jeremy Hunt told BBC political editor Chris Mason [...]
How the Voting Rights Act, Newly Challenged, Has Long Been Under Attack

How the Voting Rights Act, Newly Challenged, Has Long Been Under Attack

A federal ruling this week was only the latest in decades of legal challenges to a law that has shored up Black Americans’ political power. www.nytim [...]
Covid inquiry: Ex-minister challenged on plan for disabled people

Covid inquiry: Ex-minister challenged on plan for disabled people

It comes after the Covid inquiry was told disabled people were "largely disregarded" during the pandemic. www.bbc.co.uk [...]
Starmer challenged on Labour divisions over Gaza policy

Starmer challenged on Labour divisions over Gaza policy

Sir Keir Starmer has reiterated his support for a "humanitarian pause" to get help aid into Gaza.Asked about calls from two Labour council leaders for [...]
Starmer challenged on Labour’s HS2 rail policy

Starmer challenged on Labour’s HS2 rail policy

Sir Keir Starmer says the government should "get on with it" after suggestions that the HS2 rail line may not reach Manchester. Speaking in Paris, the [...]
PM challenged on future of pension triple lock guarantee

PM challenged on future of pension triple lock guarantee

The SNP Westminster leader said Tories and Labour appeared to have the same pension policy and asks which would be the first major party to ditch it. [...]
Ramaswamy Relies on Denialism When Challenged on Flip-Flopping Positions

Ramaswamy Relies on Denialism When Challenged on Flip-Flopping Positions

In his breakout performance in the Republican primary race, Vivek Ramaswamy has harnessed his populist bravado while frequently and unapologetically c [...]
PM challenged on rising NHS waiting times in England

PM challenged on rising NHS waiting times in England

Rishi Sunak has blamed industrial action for rising waiting lists in England and asked the Labour leader if he would back an NHS pay deal to help cut [...]
Sunak challenged by Bryant on his absence from Parliament

Sunak challenged by Bryant on his absence from Parliament

Rishi Sunak said he had no control over the timings of events where he will be missing from the Commons.Labour MP Chris Bryant asked him when a prime [...]
Tom Sawyer, Congressman Who Challenged Census Undercount, Dies at 77

Tom Sawyer, Congressman Who Challenged Census Undercount, Dies at 77

Tom Sawyer, an eight-term Democratic congressman from Ohio whose concern that the 1990 census had missed more than two million Black Americans spurred [...]
UK PM challenged on limited Biden contact in NI visit

UK PM challenged on limited Biden contact in NI visit

Rishi Sunak said that this Northern Ireland trip was Joe Biden's fourth UK visit since becoming US president. But the prime minister was asked about h [...]
Block on Scottish gender reforms to be challenged in court

Block on Scottish gender reforms to be challenged in court

The Scottish government is to launch a legal bid to overturn Westminster's veto on the controversial plans. www.bbc.co.uk [...]
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