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The Tories are on the brink of annihilation in Wales – and it holds a lesson for Westminster politicians

Here, the party has preferred Nigel Farage cosplay to genuine – and much-needed – opposition. Look where it’s got them, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward

The Guardian - UK

Government’s £445m for railways in Wales branded ‘peanuts’ by Tories

The investment in Welsh rail announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in her spending review will be spent on new stations and upgraded lines.

Evening Standard

Tories: Labour interested in protecting their own rather than grooming victims

In a heated exchange in the Commons, shadow equalities minister Mims Davies repeated calls for a national public inquiry.

Evening Standard

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Tories ‘sat on their hands’ after inquiry into child sexual abuse, minister says

Dame Nia Griffith said the Government has ‘already announced a comprehensive set of plans’ to ‘prevent the horror of child sexual abuse’.

Evening Standard

LGBT MP fears being ‘challenged’ in toilets after Supreme Court ruling on gender

Kate Osborne MP said the Supreme Court’s decision ‘will have a huge impact on my life and many other cis lesbians’.

Evening Standard

Fiona Bruce forced to step in as fiery MP clash erupts on Question Time

Things got a bit too spicy on Question Time this week when a simple question from the audience sparked a full-blown row between politicians.

The Fashion Central

Locations of grooming gang inquiries to be revealed ‘very soon’ – minister

When pressed to disclose the areas conducting local inquiries into grooming, Jess Phillips said the Government’s plans would ‘come before Easter’.

Evening Standard

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Cardiff University denies it is ‘offshoring jobs’ despite Tory MP’s claims

A spokesperson said jobs will not be moved to its proposed Kazakhstan campus amid a consultation on 400 positions being cut.

Evening Standard

Cardiff University job losses deeply concerning, says Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens

The university has blamed a funding shortfall for its proposals to cut 400 full-time roles and close a number of degree programmes.

Evening Standard

Government says proposed tourism tax will not impact number of visitors to Wales

Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens said she does not accept that 700 full-time equivalent jobs could be lost if the levy is introduced.

Evening Standard

New shadow Welsh secretary says Labour’s Port Talbot deal ‘identical’ to Tories’

Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens said the Tories owe the people of Port Talbot an apology for ‘failing to deliver a single penny’.

Evening Standard

Tories mocked for appointing Sussex MP as shadow secretary for Wales – after losing all Welsh MPs

The party has come under fire after Kemi Badenoch appointed Mims Davies, the MP for East Grinstead and Uckfield, 200 miles from Cardiff, as its Welsh affairs spokesman

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak names new shadow Scotland secretary in reshuffled Tory frontbench

RISHI Sunak has appointed an “interim” top Conservative team to shadow the new Labour government ...

The National (Scotland)

Ministers pledge to publish long-buried study into impact of fines on carers

DWP carried out research in response to criticism five years ago but has consistently refused to publish it

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UK government dementia adviser resigns over prosecutions of carers

Johnny Timpson says he wants to ‘take a stand’ after revelations thousands of unpaid carers are being forced to pay huge fines

The Guardian - UK

Ex-ministers press Sunak on ‘persecution’ of carers who broke earnings rules

David Blunkett and Alan Johnson join Iain Duncan Smith in dismay at DWP’s treatment of benefit recipients’ minor mistakes

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: The missing minister and a ‘very clear’ message to Britain’s disabled people

In today’s newsletter: ‘Demoting’ the role of minister for disabled people says a lot about the Conservative party’s priorities, says Frances Ryan

The Independent UK

Minister’s cockapoo wins Westminster Dog of the Year

TJ, 10, proved age is no barrier to excellence as he confidently pranced through the annual competition.

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The Independent UK

Employers urged to sign up to new pledge to help homeless in the workplace

Thames Water, Pret A Manger and Monzo are among the firms which helped draft the covenant.

The National (Scotland)

Tory MP candidate claimed she 'healed deaf man's hearing through prayer'

A TORY candidate for the next General Election claimed she healed a man’s hearing through the power of prayer ...

Daily Record

New changes to DWP telephone system over next three years due to start with Universal Credit

The move is designed to improve and support future demand on DWP telephony services.

Daily Record

New calls to give £900 cost of living payment to people only on Housing Benefit

Housing Benefit claimants must also be in receipt of a means-tested payment to qualify for the extra cash support.

Daily Record

DWP to introduce ‘Virtual Agent’ telephone system over next three years starting with Universal Credit

The move is designed to improve and support future demand on DWP telephony services.

Nottingham Post

DWP £900 cost of living payment due from the spring

The first instalment is expected soon

Manchester Evening News

DWP £900 cost of living payment expected by end of spring

It's going to be paid in three installments

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