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Fake bloodied bodies placed outside MPs offices across Melbourne. Man charged after alleged stabbing at bus stop in Sydney. Three teens rescued from water at Bondi Beach.
Five key rows to watch out for at Tory Party conference Prime Minister has gone to great lengths to rebuild togetherness within the ranks. But underneath the calmer exterior the Conservatives are still riven by the same divisions which contributed to the downfalls of his two predecessors. Here, The Telegraph looks at five simmering rows Mr Sunak will hope to keep a lid on as the party's grassroots and MPs come together in Manchester.
Rumble rejects MPs' demand to cave into Russell Brand 'cancel culture mob' Rumble has rejected a demand by MPs to demonetise Russell Brand’s channel. Tory chair of the Commons culture, media and sport committee wrote to the video platform on Wednesday. She said she was “concerned’ that the comedian “may be able to profit from his content on the platform’
Almost 250 temporary classrooms on order to counter... Department for Education’s top official told MPs that 11 of those 29 schools with collapse-risk concrete were already operating with temporary classrooms. Permanent secretary Susan Acland-Hood could not say how many temporary classrooms were being used at those schools.
Almost 250 temporary classrooms on order to counter school concrete crisis Department for Education's top official told MPs that 11 of those 29 schools with collapse-risk concrete were already operating with temporary classrooms. Permanent secretary Susan Acland-Hood could not say how many temporary classrooms were being used.
Tobias Ellwood faces vote to oust him as Defence Committee chair within days after MPs branded him a... Tory MP Tobias Ellwood faces vote to oust him as Defence Committee chair within days after MPs branded him a 'f***ing idiot' over 'Taliban propaganda' video. Four members of the committee have called a formal vote on sacking the former minister.
MPs overturn peers´ attempts to strengthen crackdown on... MPs voted 276 to 210 to reject two Lords amendments to the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill. Lords amendments would have capped court costs for enforcement agencies and ensured more businesses are liable for prosecution for failing to prevent fraud. Business minister Kevin Hollinrake said limiting an exemption to only smallest companies, so-called micro-organisations, would still “incur significant costs to businesses”
Laughing gas ban step closer as MPs vote to make... MPs voted 404 to 36 in favour of a motion to make nitrous oxide a Class C substance. Dealers and users could face jail time and unlimited fines under the measures.
Laughing gas ban step closer as MPs vote to make nitrous oxide Class C substance MPs voted 404 to 36, majority 368, in favour of a motion to make nitrous oxide a Class C substance under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. Dealers and users could face jail time and unlimited fines under the measures.
Ministers urged to say when they first knew about alleged Chinese spy Deputy PM Oliver Dowden declined to answer questions on the timeline. The 28-year-old researcher has not been officially named by police or MPs. He was arrested along with another man by officers on March 13.
Speaker warns MPs not to name China spying suspect Lindsay Hoyle told MPs they should not name the researcher. He was arrested under anti-espionage laws amid claims he was spying for China. Commons Speaker said press coverage has been "unhelpful"
Speaker warns MPs not to name China spying suspect Lindsay Hoyle told MPs they should not name the researcher. He was arrested under anti-espionage laws amid claims he was spying for China. Commons Speaker said press coverage has been "unhelpful"
Bank of England boss says interest rates close to peak Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey says interest rates are close to their peak. He told MPs "we are much nearer now to the top of the cycle" of rate rises. The Bank has hiked rates 14 times in a row as it tries to slow inflation.
Bank of England boss says interest rates close to peak Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey says interest rates are close to their peak. He told MPs "we are much nearer now to the top of the cycle" of rate rises. The Bank has hiked rates 14 times in a row as it tries to slow inflation.
Rate rises could soon be over, hints Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey Bank's Monetary Policy Committee will vote in two weeks on whether to change the base rate, which is currently at 5.25%. Governor Andrew Bailey said he couldn't say now how the MPC would vote. But he told MPs it was no longer “clear” that interest rates needed to keep rising.
List of schools affected by concrete safety fears Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) is a lightweight building material used from the 1950s up to the mid-1990s. It is now assessed to be at risk of collapse. Education Secretary Gillian Keegan told MPs that a list will be released ‘this week’
What the papers say - September 4 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says there is no 'extra cash' available for repairs. Hundreds of schools are still in the dark over safety fears for students. Tesco boss Ken Murphy has called on MPs to introduce further protections for workers.
What the papers say – September 4 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says there is no 'extra cash' available for repairs. Hundreds of schools are still in the dark over safety fears for students. Tesco boss Ken Murphy has called on MPs to introduce further protections for workers.
Former whip Chris Pincher loses appeal against... Chris Pincher lost his appeal against an eight-week suspension from the House of Commons. The suspension exceeds the 10-day threshold that would trigger a recall petition in his Tamworth seat if MPs approve it. This could pave the way for a by-election if more than 10% of constituents sign it. Commons Standards Committee in July recommended a lengthy suspension.
ITV boss says they do not have 'anything to hide' in Schofield inquiry update Kevin Lygo said ITV is co-operating with an independent probe into Phillip Schofield. The former This Morning host admitted to having a relationship with a younger male former colleague. ITV chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall told MPs that “we were repeatedly told nothing was happening” and both men denied it “both formally and informally”
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