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 Fiona Bruce on the set of Question Time. Question Time is returning to TV screens - days after the pay of its host Fiona Bruce was revealed. The flagship BBC One political show will be back Thursday with a slightly larger virtual audience than in the last series.

Full panel line-up for BBC Question Time in Bristol

New First Minister Humza Yousaf poses with his wife, Nadia El-Nakla, step-daughter Maya, left, and daughter Amal at Bute House (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
New First Minister Humza Yousaf poses with his wife, Nadia El-Nakla, step-daughter Maya, left, and daughter Amal at Bute House (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Yousaf's 'New SNP' faction won but his hubris will see it all end in tears

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

Nicola Sturgeon could have achieved much more during her time as First Minister (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)
Nicola Sturgeon could have achieved much more during her time as First Minister (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)

Nicola Sturgeon is highly talented but she was a failure as First Minister

Martin Lewis is urging all mobile phone users to check their contracts (Photo: ITV)
Martin Lewis is urging all mobile phone users to check their contracts (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis bags role as regular co-host on Good Morning Britain

Nicola Sturgeon is to face her final First Minister’s Questions on Thursday after more than eight years as head of the Scottish Government.
Nicola Sturgeon is to face her final First Minister’s Questions on Thursday after more than eight years as head of the Scottish Government.

Nicola Sturgeon to face final First Minister’s Questions today

Former PM Boris Johnson leaving his home for the Commons Privileges Committee
Former PM Boris Johnson leaving his home for the Commons Privileges Committee

Boris Johnson Privileges Committee: what we learnt from hearing

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was asked about the conduct of the Met during Prime Minister's Questions.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was asked about the conduct of the Met during Prime Minister's Questions.

PMQs: How did the SNP's Stephen Flynn, Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer perform?

Crowds throng the Royal Mile during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Crowds throng the Royal Mile during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Questions are stacking up for Fringe Society over government-funded HQ

Plans are in place for the roles of members of The Royal Family for King Charles III’s coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey - Credit: Getty Images
Plans are in place for the roles of members of The Royal Family for King Charles III’s coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey - Credit: Getty Images

Roles that The Royal Family will have during King Charles coronation

Nicola Sturgeon with husband Peter Murrell.
Nicola Sturgeon with husband Peter Murrell.

Sturgeon and Murrell: The husband and wife duo who had an iron grip on the SNP

BBC Comedy The Witchfinder reportedly axed after one season

How do we solve a problem like ticket touting?
How do we solve a problem like ticket touting?

How do we solve a problem like ticket touting?

Grant Shapps Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary. (Credit: Parliament)
Grant Shapps Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary. (Credit: Parliament)

Government change receipt rules on £200 Alternative Fuel Payment

The SNP Westminster leader accused Rishi Sunak of taking inspiration from “Nigel Farage or Enoch Powell” after arguing his immigration policies are “a complete and utter disgrace”.
The SNP Westminster leader accused Rishi Sunak of taking inspiration from “Nigel Farage or Enoch Powell” after arguing his immigration policies are “a complete and utter disgrace”.

SNP leader accuses PM of taking inspiration from ‘Nigel Farage or Enoch Powell’

Energy secretary Grant Shapps is set to appear on the Martin Lewis Money Show
Energy secretary Grant Shapps is set to appear on the Martin Lewis Money Show

Energy secretary Grant Shapps to appear on the Martin Lewis Money Show

A Covid patient is treated in intensive care in May 2020 (Picture: Neil Hall/pool/AFP via Getty Images)
A Covid patient is treated in intensive care in May 2020 (Picture: Neil Hall/pool/AFP via Getty Images)

Covid lockdown was not a nefarious plot – Scotsman comment

Boris Johnson - then a Conservative leadership candidate - his father Stanley Johnson in 2019 (Photo: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)
Boris Johnson - then a Conservative leadership candidate - his father Stanley Johnson in 2019 (Photo: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

Johnson faces cronyism claims after father’s knighthood nomination

Changes to MOT’s could be on the way
Changes to MOT’s could be on the way

UK Government consultation on date of first MOT test closes soon

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon during First Minster's Questions. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon during First Minster's Questions. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Analysis: SNP leadership contest hangs over Holyrood as opposition lap it up

Douglas Ross
Douglas Ross

Douglas Ross apologises for saying ‘f*** sake’ during First Minister’s Questions

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak enjoyed a more comfortable Prime Minister's Questions this week.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak enjoyed a more comfortable Prime Minister's Questions this week.

How did the Stephen Flynn, Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer perform at PMQs?

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised to be “resolute” in defending Northern Ireland.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised to be “resolute” in defending Northern Ireland.

How did Stephen Flynn, Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer perform at PMQs?

The Martin Lewis Money Show Live announces a 90 minute special on pensions - how to watchs (Photo: ITV)
The Martin Lewis Money Show Live announces a 90 minute special on pensions - how to watchs (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis announces special episode on pensions - how to watch

BBC chairman Richard Sharp was hauled in front of MPs over his involvement in a loan for Boris Johnson (Picture: PA)
BBC chairman Richard Sharp was hauled in front of MPs over his involvement in a loan for Boris Johnson (Picture: PA)

BBC chair loan scandal risks eroding trust in corporation – Martyn McLaughlin

Partick Thistle's Scott Tiffoney was allowed to walk the ball into the net to make it 2-2 against Rangers. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Partick Thistle's Scott Tiffoney was allowed to walk the ball into the net to make it 2-2 against Rangers. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Rangers, sportsmanship, Old Firm final question, what could have been

James Bulger: Brother of murdered two-year-old says he will never forgive killers ahead of 30th anniversary
James Bulger: Brother of murdered two-year-old says he will never forgive killers ahead of 30th anniversary

Brother of James Bulger says he’ll never forgive killers

Thousands of drivers risk huge fines for not knowing these motor laws

Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab is embroiled in a bullying row.
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab is embroiled in a bullying row.

Rishi Sunak under pressure to reveal what he knew about Dominic Raab allegations

Labour leader Keir Starmer speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London.
Labour leader Keir Starmer speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London.

PMQs sketch: Leaders try to stay respectful which lasts for about two minutes

Lloyds Pharmacy branches inside Sainsburys stores are set to close
Lloyds Pharmacy branches inside Sainsburys stores are set to close

Lloyds Pharmacy to close all 237 branches inside Sainsbury’s stores

It’s important to talk to our loved ones about mental health
It’s important to talk to our loved ones about mental health

Health group give tips on how to talk mental health to loved ones

Saving money away for a rainy day might be a good idea given the cost of living crisis (image: Adobe)
Saving money away for a rainy day might be a good idea given the cost of living crisis (image: Adobe)

Workers would need £49,300 salary to feel financially ‘comfortable’

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

The Nurses of Nonnatus House (Credit: BBC / Nealstreet Productions / Ray Burmiston)
The Nurses of Nonnatus House (Credit: BBC / Nealstreet Productions / Ray Burmiston)

Call The Midwife series 12: full cast list and broadcast dates

Leftovers Christmas sandwich with turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce Pic: Magdalena Bujak/Adobe
Leftovers Christmas sandwich with turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce Pic: Magdalena Bujak/Adobe

How to store Christmas Day leftovers safely, according to the FSA

Can you get 25/25 in our Christmas Day quiz?
Can you get 25/25 in our Christmas Day quiz?

25 festive quiz questions to test your family on Christmas Day

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

A VAR check at Fir Park during Motherwell v Aberdeen. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
A VAR check at Fir Park during Motherwell v Aberdeen. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

VAR in Scotland - Investment, benefits, improvements but a question remains

A row over an NHS report dominated FMQs
A row over an NHS report dominated FMQs

'There will not be two-tier health service' as NHS row dominates FMQs

Mp’s will be able to put Christmas party food and decorations on expenses
Mp’s will be able to put Christmas party food and decorations on expenses

Taxpayers to foot bill for MPs Christmas parties

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

Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst watched his side lose 3-1 to Ajax at Ibrox to make it six defeats from six Champions League Group A games (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst watched his side lose 3-1 to Ajax at Ibrox to make it six defeats from six Champions League Group A games (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Van Bronckhorst hits back at 'struck gold' claim but won't make excuses

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar dealt with hard reality among the hypotheticals of FMQs, writes Brian Wilson.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar dealt with hard reality among the hypotheticals of FMQs, writes Brian Wilson.

Keep it up with the questions Mr Sarwar, for Scotland's sake - Brian Wilson

Readers' Letters: Rishi Sunak is another impostor at the despatch box

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

Boris Johnson was forced to resign as Prime Minister for good reasons (Picture: Aaron Chown/WPA pool/Getty Images)
Boris Johnson was forced to resign as Prime Minister for good reasons (Picture: Aaron Chown/WPA pool/Getty Images)

Johnson's return as PM would be completely unacceptable – Scotsman comment

Suella Braverman has reportedly stepped down as Home Secretary.
Suella Braverman has reportedly stepped down as Home Secretary.

Suella Braverman resigns from role as Home Secretary

Prime Minister Liz Truss endured a difficult PMQs with little support from her own party.
Prime Minister Liz Truss endured a difficult PMQs with little support from her own party.

Analysis: Labour are laughing with Tories silent as Truss flounders through PMQs

Liz Truss speaks at Prime Minister's Questions. Picture: BBC Parliament
Liz Truss speaks at Prime Minister's Questions. Picture: BBC Parliament

PMQs: Truss claims she is 'a fighter, not a quitter'

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?

The Centre for the Moving Image, which went into administration this month, ran both the Edinburgh International Film Festival and  the Filmhouse cinema. Picture: Aleksandra Janiak
The Centre for the Moving Image, which went into administration this month, ran both the Edinburgh International Film Festival and  the Filmhouse cinema. Picture: Aleksandra Janiak

Questions over film festival collapse are stacking up - Brian Ferguson

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

Tories in 'open revolt' against Liz Truss over 'kamikaze' budget

Nicola Sturgeon needs to stop deflecting blame and take responsibility for Scotland's problems (Picture: Jane Barlow/pool/AFP via Getty Images)
Nicola Sturgeon needs to stop deflecting blame and take responsibility for Scotland's problems (Picture: Jane Barlow/pool/AFP via Getty Images)

First Minister of deflection needs to take responsibility – Brian Wilson

Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party at Meerkat Cross, Edinburgh ahead of the arrival of the coffin of HRH The Queen, which will be taken to Holyrood (Photo: Katielee Arrowsmith / SWNS).
Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party at Meerkat Cross, Edinburgh ahead of the arrival of the coffin of HRH The Queen, which will be taken to Holyrood (Photo: Katielee Arrowsmith / SWNS).

In the corridors of Holyrood as the Queen's death was announced

Footage from this month shows Vladimir Putin's legs shaking
Footage from this month shows Vladimir Putin's legs shaking

Watch: Vladimir Putin’s legs seen shaking as speculation mounts about his health

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The standards committee has ruled against former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier. Picture: PA
The standards committee has ruled against former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier. Picture: PA

Yousaf backs Scottish by-election to replace MP Margaret Ferrier

The SSTA teaching union has issued a warning over the return of Scottish assessments. Picture: David Jones/PA Wire
The SSTA teaching union has issued a warning over the return of Scottish assessments. Picture: David Jones/PA Wire

Teaching union' ready to boycott' Scottish assessments

Humza Yousaf arrives for his first First Minster's Questions (FMQs) as Scotland's new leader. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
Humza Yousaf arrives for his first First Minster's Questions (FMQs) as Scotland's new leader. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Yousaf makes 'no apology' for having indy minister as he is accused of 'rant'

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