Cabinet split over assisted dying as another minister reveals they will vote against bill
Monday, 18 November 2024 A split is emerging in the cabinet, with Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson revealing she will join several of her colleagues and vote against the bill to legalise assisted dying.
Speaking ahead of the Tuesday Cabinet meeting on Gaza, Science & Innovation Secretary Peter Kyle said he would not “pre-empt” the meeting, but added the Prime Minister was “deeply moved” and “disturbed” by “horrific images” coming from Gaza. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ministers arrive in 10 Downing Street, London, for a Cabinet meeting. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson defended Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner over claims she avoided paying stamp duty, insisting Rayner had “followed all of the rules.”
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Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said quicker processing of asylum cases and increasing removals of those with no right to remain would reduce the government’s reliance on hotels for housing migrants.
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Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson urged parents, schools and government to work together to boost attendance as the new term begins. She warned that missing the first few days of term increases the risk of longer absences, damaging children’s life chances and exam success.
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Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson rejected Conservative suggestions to scrap net zero targets and focus on exploiting North Sea oil and gas. She said future jobs will come from renewable energy, particularly offshore wind, providing opportunities for coastal communities that have lost industries in recent decades.
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Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said new laws will limit the number of costly branded school uniform items.
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