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PMQs

Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary Dominic Raab endured a difficult deputy PMQs.

How did Mhairi Black, Raab and Rayner perform at Prime Minister's Questions?

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak departs 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak departs 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA

PMQs: Sunak probed on why he didn't stand up to 'snowflake' MPs over Lineker row

PMQs today: Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer will face off
PMQs today: Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer will face off

When is next PMQs? How to watch PMQs today

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn celebrated 100 days in the job on Thursday.
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn celebrated 100 days in the job on Thursday.

How has Stephen Flynn fared in his first 100 days as SNP Westminster leader?

Rishi Sunak departs Downing Street ahead of the weekly Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
Rishi Sunak departs Downing Street ahead of the weekly Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

PMQs: Sunak dodges question on Covid inquiry in wake of Hancock WhatsApp leaks

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaves 10 Downing Street in central London/ Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaves 10 Downing Street in central London/ Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images

Sunak told Tory Brexiteers will 'come after him' over new Northern Ireland deal

Rishi Sunak speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Picture: House of Commons/PA Wire
Rishi Sunak speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Picture: House of Commons/PA Wire

Sunak dodges request from SNP's Flynn to apologise for Truss economic damage

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky will address the House of Commons. Picture: AFP via Getty Images
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky will address the House of Commons. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

When is Volodymyr Zelensky addressing the UK Parliament? What time is PMQs?

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak insisted he acted quickly over bad behaviour.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak insisted he acted quickly over bad behaviour.

Rishi Sunak has more questions than answers as PMQs descends into whataboutery

Rishi Sunak speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Picture: House of Commons/PA Wire
Rishi Sunak speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Picture: House of Commons/PA Wire

Sunak accused of being 'hopelessly weak' over Nadhim Zahawi tax row

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London.

PMQs: How to watch Rishi Sunak face-off against Keir Starmer

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London.

PMQs sketch: Sunak is confronted over the NHS so naturally talks about strikes

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaves 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly Prime Minister's Questions session in parliament in London. Picture: AP Photo/Frank Augstein
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaves 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly Prime Minister's Questions session in parliament in London. Picture: AP Photo/Frank Augstein

Sunak denies Scotland on 'slippery slope from devolution to direct rule'

Rishi Sunak speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Picture: House of Commons/PA Wire
Rishi Sunak speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Picture: House of Commons/PA Wire

PMQs: Rishi Sunak confirms he uses private healthcare

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London.
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London.

Sketch: SNP's Flynn squares up to Tories, but they've seen these moves before

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has urged health leaders at an emergency meeting to take "bold and radical" action to alleviate the winter crisis in the NHS. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has urged health leaders at an emergency meeting to take "bold and radical" action to alleviate the winter crisis in the NHS. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

How to watch Prime Minister’s Questions live

Stephen Flynn had good points at PMQs but the Prime Minister wasn't interested.
Stephen Flynn had good points at PMQs but the Prime Minister wasn't interested.

PMQs sketch: Stephen Flynn has good points, but Rishi Sunak ignores them

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaves number 10 Downing Street ahead of the weekly Prime Minister's Questions session. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaves number 10 Downing Street ahead of the weekly Prime Minister's Questions session. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images

PMQs: Sunak says he was left 'shocked' by Baroness Mone allegations

Stephen Flynn made a mixed start to PMQs as SNP Westminster leader.
Stephen Flynn made a mixed start to PMQs as SNP Westminster leader.

How did the SNP's new Westminster leader Stephen Flynn perform at PMQs?

Number 10 refused to speculate on future migration policy. Credit: Getty Images
Number 10 refused to speculate on future migration policy. Credit: Getty Images

What time is PMQs on today?

Outgoing SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford
Outgoing SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford

SNP could come to regret early exit of Ian Blackford

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak departs 10 Downing Street, London, to attend Prime Minister's Questions. Picture: James Manning/PA Wire
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak departs 10 Downing Street, London, to attend Prime Minister's Questions. Picture: James Manning/PA Wire

PMQs: Sunak attacked over handing levelling-up grant to his former school

Rishi Sunak is facing MPs on his fourth PMQs on Wednesday.
Rishi Sunak is facing MPs on his fourth PMQs on Wednesday.

How to watch this week’s Prime Minister’s Questions live

Rishi Sunak will face PMQs once again on Wednesday. Credit: Getty Images
Rishi Sunak will face PMQs once again on Wednesday. Credit: Getty Images

PMQs: How to watch Rishi Sunak face-off against Keir Starmer

Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons.
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons.

Analysis: Dominic Raab escapes PMQs unscathed as Angela Rayner struggles

Dominic Raab is returning to his old roles. Credit: Getty Images
Dominic Raab is returning to his old roles. Credit: Getty Images

How to watch Dominic Raab face off with Angela Rayner

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak departs 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak departs 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

PMQs sketch: Rishi Sunak forgot to get details of Gavin Williamson allegations

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaking during the weekly session of Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons in London. Picture: AFP via Getty Images
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaking during the weekly session of Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons in London. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

PMQs: Sunak says he 'obviously' regrets appointing Williamson to Cabinet

Rishi Sunak pictured delivering a speech at the COP26 UN Climate Summit in Glasgow last year. PIC: DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images
Rishi Sunak pictured delivering a speech at the COP26 UN Climate Summit in Glasgow last year. PIC: DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images

PMQs: How to watch Rishi Sunak face-off against Keir Starmer

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London.

Rishi Sunak grilled over Suella Braverman and immigration in heated PMQs

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (centre) during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons this week. Columnist Susan Morrison is not getting too attached to the UK's new leader - for now, at least. PIC: UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/PA Wire
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (centre) during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons this week. Columnist Susan Morrison is not getting too attached to the UK's new leader - for now, at least. PIC: UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/PA Wire

How to watch Prime Minister’s Questions live

Rishi Sunak speaks at his first Prime Minister's Questions as Conservative Party leader. Picture: BBC Parliament
Rishi Sunak speaks at his first Prime Minister's Questions as Conservative Party leader. Picture: BBC Parliament

PMQs: 'Weak' Sunak accused of doing 'grubby deal' over Braverman

Rishi Sunak will face his first Commons appearance as Prime Minister on Wednesday
Rishi Sunak will face his first Commons appearance as Prime Minister on Wednesday

PMQs: How to watch Rishi Sunak face-off against Keir Starmer

Leader of the Labour Party Sie Keir Starmer speaking at the Labour Regional Conference in Barnsley. Picture: PA
Leader of the Labour Party Sie Keir Starmer speaking at the Labour Regional Conference in Barnsley. Picture: PA

Political history was made this week after Keir Starmer was funny at PMQs

Screen grab of Prime Minister Liz Truss listening to Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves' response the Chancellor's statement in the House of Commons, London. Picture date: Monday October 17, 2022.
Screen grab of Prime Minister Liz Truss listening to Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves' response the Chancellor's statement in the House of Commons, London. Picture date: Monday October 17, 2022.

As it happened: Liz Truss tells MPs "I am a fighter not a quitter"

There are concerns over the triple lock
There are concerns over the triple lock

What is the triple lock and what difference does it make to pensioners?

Liz Truss's popularity has collapsed with her own MPs, Tory members, and the wider public.
Liz Truss's popularity has collapsed with her own MPs, Tory members, and the wider public.

How to watch Prime Minister’s Questions live?

Prime Minister Liz Truss departs 10 Downing Street, Westminster, London, to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament. Picture date: Wednesday October 12, 2022.
Prime Minister Liz Truss departs 10 Downing Street, Westminster, London, to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament. Picture date: Wednesday October 12, 2022.

Liz Truss grilled over financial turmoil at first PMQs since mini-budget

Prime Minister Liz Truss speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London.
Prime Minister Liz Truss speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London.

New Prime Minister brings new style as Liz Truss brings actual debate to PMQs

Prime Minister Liz Truss speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London.
Prime Minister Liz Truss speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London.

PMQs: Liz Trus doubles down on opposition to windfall tax

Prime Minister Boris Johnson reacts as he leaves from 10 Downing Street in central London. Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images
Prime Minister Boris Johnson reacts as he leaves from 10 Downing Street in central London. Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images

PMQs: Johnson declares 'talent' vying to replace him would 'wipe the floor'

Boris Johnson PMQs: When is PMQs today? How can I watch? What will the Prime Minister say? (Photo: Jessica Taylor / AFP via Getty Images).
Boris Johnson PMQs: When is PMQs today? How can I watch? What will the Prime Minister say? (Photo: Jessica Taylor / AFP via Getty Images).

When is PMQs today? How can I watch? What will the Boris Johnson say?

Prime Minister Boris Johnson could be waving goodbye to Downing Street.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson could be waving goodbye to Downing Street.

PMQs sketch: If a Boris Johnson falls in an empty party, does it make a sound?

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London.
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London.

Ian Blackford says Scotland 'already paying price' for not being independent

Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner at Prime Minister's Questions. Picture: BBC Parliament
Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner at Prime Minister's Questions. Picture: BBC Parliament

PMQs: Rayner says UK 'can't stomach' Boris Johnson as she demands early election

Boris Johnson at Prime Minister's Questions. Picture: BBC Parliament
Boris Johnson at Prime Minister's Questions. Picture: BBC Parliament

Johnson dodges question over seeking Foreign Office role for wife Carrie

Boris Johnson addresses the Commons at Prime Minister's Questions. Picture: BBC Parliament
Boris Johnson addresses the Commons at Prime Minister's Questions. Picture: BBC Parliament

Johnson compared to 'Jabba the Hutt' amid recession fears

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons
Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons

Boris Johnson vows to 'get on with the job' amid no-confidence fallout

Boris Johnson responds to criticism of his Government's NHS record at Prime Minister's Questions. Picture: BBC Parliament
Boris Johnson responds to criticism of his Government's NHS record at Prime Minister's Questions. Picture: BBC Parliament

Johnson accused of 'pretending' over record in wake of confidence vote

Sketch: PMQs a drab day of denial from Government scared of what it wants

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London. Picture date: Wednesday April 20, 2022.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London. Picture date: Wednesday April 20, 2022.

PMQS sketch: Boris Johnson is really sorry but how dare you ask him about it

The Prime Minister and Rishi Sunak are raising taxes despite a series of tax-cutting claims
The Prime Minister and Rishi Sunak are raising taxes despite a series of tax-cutting claims

Boris Johnson heckled after claiming he wants to cut taxes despite raising them

Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives for a media interview at the Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi during his visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives for a media interview at the Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi during his visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Why is Dominic Raab standing in for Boris Johnson at PMQs today?

The Ukrainian ambassador to the UK was given a standing ovation and cheered loudly by MPs after Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle confirmed he was in the chamber for Prime Minister's Questions.
The Ukrainian ambassador to the UK was given a standing ovation and cheered loudly by MPs after Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle confirmed he was in the chamber for Prime Minister's Questions.

Watch: MPs start PMQs with ovation and applause for Ukraine ambassador

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Picture: House of Commons/PA Wire
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Picture: House of Commons/PA Wire

Ian Blackford says Britain must amend War Crimes Act and bring Putin to justice

Live updates from PMQs
Live updates from PMQs

RECAP from PMQs amid Sue Gray report and Partygate row

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First Minister Humza Yousaf poses with his new Cabinet. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Humza Yousaf unveils full Cabinet with majority of women for first time ever

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First Minister Humza Yousaf arrives at Bute House. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Who is in Humza Yousaf's new Cabinet?

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