'If folk like Mr Halfon and Mr Heappey are walking away, it tells a story'

Chris Mason examines why some Conservative MPs are stepping down

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I've seen a legal note prepared within government over a hugely contentious proposal to build an incinerator in the Environment Secretary's constituency -- a decision which rests on a permit being granted by a body sponsored by Steve Barclay's department:
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EXCL by Chris Mason and me:

Officials have raised concerns about Steve Barclay’s role in a proposed waste incinerator in his constituency, the BBC can reveal

Officials escalated the matter to the Cabinet Office's ethics unit, which has discussed it with Barclay, the…

Labour elects a new leader in Wales tomorrow. The winner will become First Minister next week. I've been talking to the outgoing First Minister Mark Drakeford BBC News (UK) BBC Politics:
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Politicians flounder as they wrestle with race rows, writes Chris Mason

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The PM's spokesperson has said alleged comments made by a Tory donor about Diane Abbott were 'racist and wrong'.

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Solidarity with staff at Derriford hospital in their fight for back pay ✊

Your union is with you! 💜

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Parliamentary chaos reflected in Rochdale by-election ‘circus’ — a few reflections from me here BBC News (UK) bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politi…

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Ahead of the Israel / Gaza debate today, a look ahead from me here BBC News (UK) bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politi…

. Matt Forde is on the latest #BBCNewscast — a master storyteller, who has us thinking, reflecting & laughing out loud all in one episode 👇

Should Labour have dropped the £28bn green investment figure?

Listen to Anas Sarwar, leader of the Scottish Labour Party, on the latest #BBCNewscast ...