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French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday defiantly vowed to push through a controversial pension reform, saying he was prepared to accept unpopularity in the face of sometimes violent protests, and that he plans to enact the new law by the end of the year. Follow our live updates for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

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Boris Johnson Partygate LIVE TV grilling today – what you need to know Boris Johnson will face a committee of MPs today, that could end up determining his political future. The former prime minister is fighting accusations that he misled Parliament over the Partygate scandal. The scandal was a key part of his downfall and eventual ousting from office. Yesterday, Johnson set out his defence in a 52-page dossier, ahead of today’s televised hearing in front of the committee. Partygate – Quick recap of how we got here In late 2021, reports started to emerge about parties taking place in…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Many of Wednesday’s front pages lead with Boris Johnson’s appearance before the Commons privileges committee this afternoon. The former prime minister will appear before the committee for a grilling over whether he misled Parliament.  At 14.00 GMT on Wednesday, the committee will get its chance to question him live on TV, in a hearing that could last several hours. Yesterday, Johnson published a dossier laying out his defence. The Times reports that whilst Mr Johnson was Prime Minister, one of his most senior advisers warned him that it was not “realistic” to say that…

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