Tag: Owen
Boris Johnson attacks ‘shameful’ treatment of peer Charlotte Owen
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has described the treatment of Charlotte Owen, a former adviser who he appointed to the House of Lords, as "absolu [...]
Owen Jones urges Labour voters to back other parties
Activist is cancelling his Labour membership and backing candidates with "transformative policies".
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Charlotte Owen: Ex-Boris Johnson adviser joins Lords as youngest peer
Charlotte Owen, 30, was included in the former prime minister's resignation honours list.
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Owen Paterson takes UK government to European court over lobbying probe
Owen Paterson, who was forced to quit as an MP after a lobbying probe, claims his right to privacy was infringed.
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Owen Paterson's private messages about Randox testing released
The MP was assured the health secretary would "look into" a Covid test made by a firm he worked for.
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Boris Johnson: I crashed the car over Owen Paterson case
The comments follow MPs voting to tighten the rules around paid work on top of their constituency job.
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Theresa May criticises handling of Owen Paterson report
Theresa May has said the government’s attempts to clear Owen Paterson’s name were “misplaced, ill-judged and just plain wrong”.The former prime min [...]
Boris Johnson admits he could have handled Owen Paterson row 'better'
PM admits responsibility for some of the fallout over former MP Owen Paterson's lobbying work.
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December date for Owen Paterson replacement by-election
The contest in North Shropshire follows the Tory MP quitting after he broke Parliamentary rules.
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Owen Paterson: Minister Stephen Barclay expresses regret over vote
Stephen Barclay says government-backed efforts to change MP standard rules were a "mistake".
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Boris Johnson on Owen Paterson and regulating MPs’ behaviour
The PM is missing Monday's three-hour emergency Commons debate on the standards of MPs' behaviour.Speaking at a Northumberland hospital, Boris John [...]
Richard Graham questioned on Owen Paterson vote
Conservative MP Richard Graham has defended his decision to vote to pause Owen Paterson's suspension.Speaking to the BBC News Channel presenter Vic [...]
Owen Paterson: MPs to debate standards reform following row
The Lib Dems are calling for the system to be overhauled, amid claims of "sleaze" at Westminster.
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Owen Paterson: MPs urged to approve suspension report
The standards committee chairman wants MPs to back the report to show Mr Paterson's conduct was "corrupt".
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Owen Paterson row: How did PM score spectacular own goal?
After a week of rebellions, U-turns and resignations, the BBC's Iain Watson explains what went on behind closed doors.
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