in Supreme Court chief, justice minister studying how courts can resume amid COVID-19 By www.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 15:40:03 -0400 As talk of reopening aspects of society continue across the country, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada Richard Wagner and federal Justice Minister David Lametti have begun a study into how courts could safely begin to resume regular operations in light of COVID-19. Full Article
in Despite jarring jobs numbers, Canada, U.S. charting different courses By www.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 13:32:00 -0400 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it's a fundamental principle of life in Canada that no one should have to go to work if they don't feel safe doing so. Full Article
in Emergency wage subsidy extending into summer: PM By www.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 10:13:00 -0400 The emergency wage subsidy program is being extended beyond June, in an effort to encourage more employers to rehire staff and 'help kick-start' the gradual economic reopening, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in light of record-high job losses. Full Article
in Canada undoubtedly in 'recessionary time,' federal finance minister says By www.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 17:14:00 -0400 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described Canada’s current economic situation as a recession on Friday, and that should come as no surprise, says Finance Minister Bill Morneau, as the latest economic figures show two consecutive months of major job losses. Full Article
in Prime minister promises more pandemic aid to come from Ottawa By www.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 09:48:00 -0400 Justin Trudeau says there will be more support from the federal government to help certain sectors of the economy reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
in Robert Jenrick defends coronavirus lockdown breach allegations after visiting his parents By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T05:59:00Z Coronavirus: the symptoms Follow our live coronavirus updates here Who is Robert Jenrick? Full Article
in Boris Johnson's father Stanley speaks of 'relief' and warns Britons to take coronavirus seriously as PM is moved out of intensive care By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T07:45:00Z "To use that American expression, he almost took one for the team" Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Full Article
in Tracy Brabin 'forced to change her number' after it was accidentally shown on screen on ITV's This Morning By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T10:29:00Z Tracy Brabin has said she will have to change her phone number after it was inadvertently shown on screen while she was being interviewd on ITV's This Morning. Full Article
in Alok Sharma refuses to apologise for lack of personal protection equipment for NHS frontline staff By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T09:27:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: the symptoms Full Article
in Boris Johnson discharged from hospital as fiancee Carrie Symonds hails 'magnificent' NHS and reveals 'dark times' during PM's treatment By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T12:29:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates HERE Fiancee Carrie Symonds said: "There were times last week that were very dark indeed" Full Article
in Government launches investigation of NHS staff deaths on coronavirus front line By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T15:03:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates HERE Full Article
in Anti-Semitism campaigners accuse Jeremy Corbyn allies of 'smearing' whistleblowers as internal probe finds 'no evidence' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T18:40:00Z Jeremy Corbyn's allies have been accused of using a report to "smear whistleblowers" and "discredit allegations" of anti-Semitism in the Labour Party during his tenure. Full Article
in Labour leader Keir Starmer launches probe into leak of anti-Semitism report By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T19:18:00Z The move comes after revelations that a party investigation claimed to have found "no evidence" of anti-Semitism complaints being handled differently to other forms of complaint. Full Article
in Shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds interrupted by daughter in live interview during virus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-06T06:30:00Z Full Article
in Public bemused by Labour infighting over leaked 'hate' dossier, says Anneliese Dodds By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T08:46:00Z Labour was embroiled in recriminations today over the leak of an internal report that apparently exonerated Jeremy Corbyn's team of failing to crack down on anti-Semitism and instead blamed his opponents for stoking up controversy to damage him. Full Article
in UK coronavirus restrictions will last for months not weeks, warns minister By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T10:02:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates here Coronavirus: the symptoms Full Article
in Boris Johnson tested negative for Covid-19 after needing 'significant level of treatment' to overcome coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T11:13:00Z The PM's spokesman confirmed Boris Johnson has tested negative for Covid-19 Coronavirus: the symptoms Follow our live coronavirus updates here Full Article
in Labour leader Keir Starmer urges government to outline coronavirus lockdown exit strategy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T21:58:00Z Follow our live Covid-19 updates here Full Article
in Matt Hancock loses cool as he snaps at Nick Robinson during BBC interview and says it's 'too early' for lockdown exit strategy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T09:47:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
in Britain will stay in lockdown until coronavirus vaccine is found, health minister says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T20:21:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates here Full Article
in Health minister Nadine Dorries forced to clarify lockdown comments after Twitter row By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T11:07:00Z Coronavirus: the symptoms Read our LIVE updates on the coronavirus here Full Article
in Prison charities sue Government over 'unlawful' response to coronavirus as number of inmates with Covid-19 hits 255 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T14:11:00Z Some 138 prison staff have also contracted the virus in 49 prisons as well as seven prisoner escort and custody services staff. Full Article
in SNP MP Steven Bonnar apologises after row over football flag in his window By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T08:59:00Z Full Article
in Home Secretary Priti Patel facing legal action from Sir Philip Rutnam after bullying allegations By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T16:21:23Z Legal action has been formally launched against Priti Patel following allegations of bullying from a top civil servant. Full Article
in MPs approve 'hybrid proceedings' in House of Commons amid coronavirus lockdown with some to appear via video link By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T13:59:00Z MPs have approved hybrid proceedings in the House of Commons with some MPs set to attend via video link amid the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
in Dominic Raab to be grilled over Government's handling of coronavirus crisis amid calls for probe into 'slow response' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T00:05:00Z Dominic Raab will today be grilled over the Government's handling of the coronavirus crisis amid calls for an inquiry into its "slow response". Full Article
in Virtual Commons sitting is start of modernisation, says Speaker Lindsay Hoyle By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T09:32:00Z The historic "hybrid" sitting of the House of Commons will be the springboard for further modernisation of Westminster, Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle told the Standard. Full Article
in Dominic Raab 'set to announce three-week extension to coronavirus lockdown' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T22:44:00Z Follow our live Covid-19 updates HERE Full Article
in Boris Johnson watched Dominic Raab and Keir Starmer face-off at PMQs from Chequers as he recovers from coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T13:55:00Z Boris Johnson watched Dominic Raab take on Sir Keir Starmer at PMQs from Chequers today as he continues his recovery from coronavirus. Full Article
in Well-marshalled argument and evidence rather than tub-thumping emotion: Keir Starmer makes his PMQs debut By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T12:00:00Z Political editor Joe Murphy watches the new Labour leader in his first Commons test Full Article
in Speaker Lindsay Hoyle: Whatever happens, democracy carries on By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T10:04:00Z The Speaker is presiding over his first virtual PMQs. Susannah Butter meets him (on FaceTime) Full Article
in Keir Starmer calls for probe into leaked anti-Semitism report to be concluded in 'matter of months' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T23:01:00Z Sir Keir Starmer has called for Labour's inquiry into a leaked anti-Semitism dossier to be concluded in a "matter of months", ahead of a meeting of the party's ruling National Executive Committee. Full Article
in New pressure from Tory MPs to point way out of lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T10:01:00Z Pressure ramped up on ministers to explain how the lockdown will end today as senior Tory MPs warned that businesses around the country "fear for their future" and could pass the point of no recovery. Full Article
in Government website for key workers to book coronavirus tests stops taking applications just hours after launch By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T08:41:00Z "You can select a regional test site drive-through appointment or home test kit. Full Article
in Michel Barnier laments 'disappointing' post-Brexit talks and says 'the clock is ticking' on securing deal By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T13:40:00Z The EU's chief negotiator has branded progress in post-Brexit talks disappointing and warned the "clock was ticking". Full Article
in Row after Dominic Cummings attended key scientific group's coronavirus meetings By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T18:53:00Z A row has broken out over Boris Johnson's chief adviser Dominic Cummings attending meetings of the senior scientists advising the Government on the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
in Number 10 removes China data from daily press briefing charts amid suspicions over 'inaccurate' figures By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T09:11:00Z The new group, modelled on the pro-Brexit European Research Group that scrutinised Theresa May's fated Brexit deal, will assess China's handling of the outbreak and broader security concerns. Full Article
in Government was warned last year to prepare for devastating pandemic, according to leaked memo By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T08:01:00Z Full Article
in Labour frontbench MP blasted 'after claiming Tories plot to murder British citizens' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T14:32:04Z Full Article
in Furloughed workers should take up fruit picking this summer, Government says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T15:53:00Z Full Article
in Boris Johnson 'focused on securing more PPE' in first Cabinet after return to work By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T16:09:27Z Securing more personal protective equipment was top of the agenda for the Prime Minister as he returned to work, his official spokesman said. Full Article
in Home Secretary Priti Patel 'cleared of bullying staff after investigation' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T18:01:19Z Priti Patel has reportedly been cleared of bullying members of staff after an official investigation. Full Article
in Labour calls for immediate release of Priti Patel bullying probe after reports she has been cleared By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T06:33:19Z The investigation into bullying accusations against Priti Patel must be released "as soon as possible", Labour has demanded. Full Article
in Boris Johnson will not take part in PMQs after birth of son with Dominic Raab expected to face Sir Keir Starmer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T08:51:00Z Boris Johnson will not take part in Prime Minister's Questions today following the birth of his son. Full Article
in Boris Johnson baby name odds: What will the Prime Minister and Carrie Symonds name their son? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T09:01:00Z The pair announced the exciting news this morning Full Article
in Keir Starmer urges Government to publish lockdown exit strategy as he warns England could 'fall behind' other countries By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T12:06:00Z Sir Keir Starmer has urged the Government to publish an exit strategy for the coronavirus lockdown amid warnings the country could "fall behind" without one. Full Article
in Priti Patel defends Boris Johnson after rapper Dave brands him 'racist' during Brit Awards performance By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-02-19T08:26:00Z Priti Patel had defended Boris Johnson after he was branded a "racist" by rapper Dave on stage at the 2020 Brit Awards. Full Article
in Boris Johnson's rollercoaster month as he returns to work hours after son's birth to lead war against Covid-19 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T13:46:00Z The PM has had two life-changing events in just three weeks - a new family and a brush with death Full Article
in Labour leader launches 'Call Keir' virtual meetings for members of the public in bid to help resuscitate party By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T20:30:36Z Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will hold virtual meetings with members of the public over Zoom as he tries to resuscitate the party after its historic electoral defeat. Full Article
in Carrie Symonds' pregnancy timeline: From when she and Boris Johnson announced the news to the arrival of their baby boy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T15:54:00Z It seems like a lifetime ago that Boris Johnson announced that he and his partner were engaged and expecting a baby. Full Article