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A Tory minister said he is "too busy" to speak on Good Morning Britain today - a day after Sue Gray's report into lockdown breaking parties was published.

The government's plans to provide equal opportunities across the UK have been made even more difficult by rising prices, according to Michael Gove.

UK households which open up their homes to Ukrainian refugees will receive a “thank you” payment of £350 per month, the Government is expected to announce.

Northern towns should not have to compete among themselves for government attention to get desperately needed funding, Wigan’s MP has said.

A major conference is being held today to debate the political future of the North of England under the Government’s levelling up plans.

A future Labour Government will prioritise the permanent scrapping of Donald Trump’s punitive tariffs on the “crown jewel” Scotch whisky industry.

Lisa Nandy has slammed the government's levelling up strategy, likening it to a feudal system in which the north has to go 'cap in hand to a group of masters' in Westminster 'who determine what happens in our own lives and our community'.

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy has blasted the government's plan to 'level up' the country, saying it "does nothing" to address the issues faced by northern towns and cities.

Boris Johnson has been accused of 'fat-shaming' after making a joke about cake at Prime Minister's Questions.

Angela Rayner’s son asked her to step down as an MP because of the number of threats she receives.

Lisa Nandy will take on Michael Gove in her new shadow cabinet role following a reshuffle of Labour’s front bench.

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy has said she does not feel safe doing her job following the tragic stabbing of Tory MP David Amess.

Labour's shadow foreign secretary Lisa Nandy has admitted that she does not feel safe going about her constituency following the tragic stabbing of Tory MP David Amess.

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For the latest news from in and around Wigan sign up to the MyWigan newsletter hereWigan MP Lisa Nandy has urged the prime minister to set out a 'real plan' for schools as they prepare to reopen to pupils.The shadow foreign secretary accused education secretary Gavin Williamson of 'going missing' as the government finalises its plans for easing lockdown, which could see schools reopen in just over two weeks time.She told Sky News that schools needed to be the " absolute overriding priority" and urged the government to ensure that the current lockdown would be the last one."What we need to hear is a real plan to make sure that this is the last lockdown, and that we reopen in a way that is sensible and consistent with scientific advice," she

direct to your inboxWigan's MP has defended her decision to label new US president Joe Biden a 'woke guy'.Lisa Nandy, the shadow foreign secretary, praised the attitude of America's incoming leader in an interview on BBC One's Andrew Marr Show this morning.She was asked why she referred to him as 'woke' - a term which is sometimes used to describe politicians with liberal social views but can be used by critics to suggest a person is overly sensitive to social issues.Mrs Nandy said Mr Biden's attitude was 'the sort of leadership frankly that we’re lacking here in the UK'.She said: “Joe Biden is somebody who knows exactly who he is and what he stands for and he’s very comfortable with it."He’s happy to stand up for and fight for the working

The mum of motorcycle crash victim Harry Dunn has spoken of her hurt and upset at foul Foreign Office emails slagging off her family.

New coronavirus restrictions will come into force at midnight for Wigan, Stockport and Blackpool due to a rise in infections.

"This virus has exposed the fragility in our society"

Labour’s Lisa Nandy today declared she is "very proud" of Black Lives Matter protesters taking to streets amid the coronavirus pandemic, adding: "You cannot be silent".