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Interest rate rises to 3% As anticipated, the Bank of England has raised interest rates by 0.75 percentage points to 3%. It is the biggest single rise in the cost of borrowing since 1989. The Bank of England's decision means its benchmark interest rates have hit 3% for the first time since...

It was more an observation on the hysterical nature of some of the opposition than a defence of anyone.

Despite all the hysteria and grandstanding from the opposition at the time (Chris Bryant posting photos on Twitter etc...) it turns out to be a bit more fake news: An internal investigation has found no evidence of bullying during a vote on fracking last month, the House of Commons speaker has...

Has the pound surged yet?

Simon Hart is the new Chief Whip.

Jeremy Hunt is re-appointed as Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Dominic Raab has arrived in Downing Street... Deputy Prime Minister?

Alok Sharma leaves cabinet, but will continue as COP26/7 President and negotiator.

Simon Clarke, Levelling Up Secretary is leaving the govt. The PM is heading to Downing Street... which suggest the major departures have been dealt with.

Ranil Jayawardena Environment secretary is leaving the govt.

Robert Buckland, Wales secretary is leaving the govt.

Jake Berry steps down as Conservative Party Chairman.

Kit Malthouse, Secretary of State for Education, is leaving the government

Vicky Ford, the Minister for Development, is leaving the government

Grant Shapps could be very short-lived as Home Secretary.... moving to Business Secretary?

Work and Pensions Secretary Chloe Smith leaves the government.

Chief Whip Wendy Morton has left the government.

Brandon Lewis's a goner too.

JRM resigns... jumping before he was pushed?