The Welsh government has found itself getting involved in an argument about sanitary towels, thanks to its bizarre policy.
If this morning’s reports are correct, Sunak should be congratulated for starting to take action.
It’s already hard enough to be in this situation, without the avenues for respite being taken away too. Conservatives must do more.
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Downing Street itself has been driving the moonshot, working with scientists, laboratories, companies and deliverers: a new operational system, in short.
The London Borough of Bromley, which I am proud to represent, is a case in point – because cases remain relatively low.
There have been 20,000 fewer GP referrals to hospital in Bolton compared to last year. We need a full assessment from Ministers of the national situation.
As we are starting to see different restrictions apply in various parts of the country, we know from our experience to date that one size does not fit all.
Gay and bisexual men arguably have most to gain but so do Black Africans, women and trans people.
Johnson is being squeezed between dissenting local authorities, an increasingly divided Cabinet – and fundamental problems with test and trace.
There is a strong case that better targeting will be more effective and less harmful.
As we leave the European Union, the UK has a chance to reform our visa rules and open up to the skilled professionals we need.
The Government’s tendency to take more responsibility, rather than devolving it to local networks, is at the root of many of the scheme’s problems.
It is based on the Swedish approach – but with much better protection of the vulnerable, especially in care homes.