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Priti Patel is urging MPs to support the new Public Order Bill.

Patel urges MPs to avoid ‘mob rule’ and back new Bill to limit protesting
Interfering with key national infrastructure – such as railways, roads and printing presses – would become a criminal offence under new UK government plans. Priti Patel wants MPs to support her new Public Order Bill.

Boris Johnson has made changes his Downing Street operation following the conclusion of a four-month Metropolitan Police inquiry into parties at the top of Government during the pandemic.

Boris Johnson brings in new Number 10 system ahead of Sue Gray report publication

Leigh Jones thinks city status for Wrexham is long overdue.

opinion 'City status for Wrexham is not the victory for the Union it's claimed to be'

Appearing before a committee session, the Culture Secretary said the programme was ‘edgy’ but suggested it was not impartial.

Nadine Dorries says Channel 4 News ‘doesn’t do itself any favours’ on impartiality

Commons speaker warns MPs not to name the Tory arrested on suspicion of rape

Commons speaker warns MPs not to name the Tory arrested on suspicion of rape

Tory chief whip Chris Heaton-Harris urged the MP to stay away from Parliament but has not suspended the whip, meaning the suspect remains a member of the parliamentary party (PA)

Tory MP arrested on rape and sexual assault allegations is released on bail

Westminster. Credit: PA

Conservative MP arrested over sexual assault allegations spanning seven years

Protesters surround Boris Johnson's cavalcade during his visit to the Six Counties. Photograph: PA

Boris Johnson booed by hundreds of protesters during Northern Ireland visit

What is Wales willing to accept from London? (Pictures: Huw Evans Agency; PA Wire)

OPINION 'Is Wales willing to participate in Westminster's nightmare?'

Safegaurding minister Rachel Maclean, right, made the comment during an interview with Kay Burley

Fury as Tory minister 'insults' struggling families with tone deaf jobs advice

Jacob Rees-Mogg invited photographers into his Westminster office, with mixed results

People can't get over this picture of 'efficiency minister' Jacob Rees-Mogg at work

The Met Police has said more than 100 fines have now been issued over breaches of coronavirus regulations in Whitehall and Downing Street. Photo: PA

More than 100 fines now issued over partygate, Met Police reveal

Ian Blackford added that the SNP is not seeking the Prime Minister’s 'permission' for indyref2

‘Game is up for the Union’, say SNP as calls continue for indyref2

Boris gives press conference today in Sweden amid Europe security agreement (PA)

Boris Johnson holds press conference after security talks amid war in Ukraine

What will today's Queen's Speech mean for Wales? Original picture: Richard Pohle/The Times/PA Wire

What will the Queen's Speech mean for Wales?

Some 30% of private sector jobs in Britain currently exist in London, despite housing just 15% of the overall population

analysis 'London is the biggest issue facing democracy in the UK - but no one talks about it'

Sinn Fein is the biggest party in Stormont but a powersharing executive will not be formed unless the DUP’s Brexit deal concerns are resolved. Photos: PA

Raab: UK will take ‘whatever measures necessary’ to resolve Northern Ireland row

Jonathan Williams looks at the legal issues surrounding Aberpergwm colliery, and the likelihood of legal action against the Welsh Government and Coal Authority from the Coal Action Network. Photo: Twm Owen

Analysis Will the Welsh Government end up in court over coal?

Nicola Sturgeon also defended her government over unpublished indyref2 advice

Nicola Sturgeon confident of Yes victory in 2023 independence referendum

Porn MP Neil Parish eventually announced he would be stepping down from Parliament.

opinion 'Zero tolerance the only way to stop rampant misogyny'

The Newport Wafer Fab site

Government responds to security fears over Chinese takeover of Newport tech firm

A protest against the Policing Bill in Wales last year. Photo: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Policing Bill is now law: how your right to protest has changed

Home Office minister Rachel Maclean said there is no place for such conduct in the Conservatives or in Parliament. Photo: PA

Tory accused of watching pornography in Commons chamber ‘should face expulsion’

BBC TV licence fee changes could save UK household £159 a year. (PA)

BBC licence fee described as 'outdated' by Dorries

Conservative chief whip Chris Heaton-Harris is investigating reports that a Tory frontbencher watched pornography on his phone in the Commons chamber, a statement from his office has said. Photo: PA

Probe into claims Tory MP watched pornography in Commons chamber

Mail on Sunday editor, David Dillon, refused to meet Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle over Angela Raynor report (PA)

Mail on Sunday editor refused to meet Commons Speaker over Angela Rayner report

Rishi Sunak is said to be considering new bank holiday in honour of the Queen.

Chancellor considering bringing in new permanent 'thank holiday'

The time will soon come that the Boris Johnson era of politics comes to an end. But the same battles will continue over Welsh devolution argues Chief Political Commentator, Theo Davies-Lewis.

Opinion 'Wales rarely gets the prime minister it voted for'

Sion Williams from Lockdown Lobsters. Photo: Jude Edington

Letting go of the 'nightmare' of trading with Europe

'Patel's state-sponsored Rwanda trafficking plan will fail'

Opinion 'Patel's state-sponsored Rwanda trafficking plan will fail'

Angela Rayner denounces Tory ‘smears’ about claims in the Mail on Sunday that she ‘distracts’ the Prime Minister.

Angela Rayner denounces Tory ‘smears’ about claims she ‘distracts’ the Prime Minister

Keir Starmer has criticised the Metropolitan Police about the partygate fines before the local elections. Photo: PA

Keir Starmer criticises Met for silence on partygate fines before elections

Three Cabinet ministers reported for sexual misconduct, according to report

Three Cabinet ministers reported for sexual misconduct, according to report

Boris Johnson has vowed to fight the next election.

No 10 tries to scupper vote on probe into Boris Johnson

Impotent foaming at Westminster is highlighted by the fact that Boris Johnson won't even be there to hear the rage against his conduct.

opinion Lesley Riddoch: Will impotent rage at Boris Johnson's lies change anything?

The UK government's amendment to defer the vote on the inquiry into Boris Johnson potentially lying to Parliament about partygate has been successful (PA)

UK government backtracks on attempt to delay vote on Boris Johnson partygate 'lies'

'Wales as a global tourist destination' is a Welsh Affairs Committee inquiry. Photo: Janette Lloyd

Welsh hospitality facing a ‘cauldron of costs’, industry leaders warn

Prime minister Boris Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons on April 20, 2022. Photo: PA

Watch: Welsh MP says Boris Johnson is 'not fit to run a bath'

A new UK funding scheme is motivated by a

UK funding scheme shows deliberate 'lack of respect' for Wales, says thinktank

Boris Johnson is expected to make a statement in the Commons on Tuesday when MPs return.

Johnson wants MPs to 'move on' from partygate

Priti Patel signed the refugee deal in Rwanda this week

Opinion ‘Processing’, ‘illegal migration’ and other signs of the UK’s fascistic descent'

Both Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak have been fined over their involvement in the partygate scandal.

Analysis Majority say Boris Johnson should resign in aftermath of partygate fines

The Sunday Times said Boris Johnson is preparing to deliver a statement to MPs on Tuesday. Photo: PA

Fresh allegations emerge about Johnson’s involvement in partygate

Mhairi Black says the current Tory government is 'cruel'.

opinion 'Priti Patel has taken cruelty to a whole new level'

Royal Navy HMS Blazer tows two small boats as it arrives in Dover, Kent. Boris Johnson has put the Navy in command of the English Channel, as he defended plans to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda

UK may send first migrants to Rwanda within 'weeks' despite expected legal challenge

Home Secretary Priti Patel and Rwandan minister for foreign affairs and international co-operation, Vincent Biruta

Rwanda policy breaches international law, UN refugee agency says as Welsh opposition grows

Home Secretary Priti Patel's plans have been branded

Updated 'A real humane step forward': Simon Hart on government plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

Boris Johnson is the first UK prime minister to be hit with criminal sanctions while in office. (Picture: PA Wire)

Johnson appears to survive partygate fine fallout - for now

Boris Johnson press conference today: What will the PM discuss?. (PA)

Boris Johnson to hold press conference today - what he will discuss

Businesses with 250-plus employees in England, including cafes, restaurants and takeaways, are now required to display calorie information on menus. Photo: PA

OPINION Is it right that calories are displayed on menus?

Channel 4 is to be privatised in UK government plans. Photo: PA

Sajid Javid says sale of Channel 4 will set it ‘free’

'No' side benefits from increased 'don't knows' in new independence poll

'No' side benefits from increased 'don't knows' in new Scottish independence poll

Kit Malthouse also said he believes Boris Johnson will probably declare if he is issued with a fixed-penalty notice. Photo: PA

Partygate fines mean police believe law was broken, policing minister suggests

Dr Jamie Wallis, the Conservative MP for Bridgend shared in a public statement that he had been the victim of rape and said he wanted to be trans.

Welsh MP opens up about being a sexual assault victim and wanting to be trans