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PMQs Live – windfall tax would raise billions Starmer: tells PM to give him a break and adds a windfall tax would raise billions and ease the burden on working people.  PM: energy companies need to invest and the 1997 Labour manifesto said there was no economic case for nuclear power and the govt is now having to reverse that.  Starmer: makes a joke about hoping the PM’s police questionnaire was more convincing. The Tories have put up taxes but are planning a small cut for the election year. How did the PM find a chancellor this cynical?  PM: says…

PMQs Live – PM to face MPs since PartyGate fines  PM Boris Johnson will face Labour’s Keir Starmer for this week’s PMQs – this Wednesday’s face off is significant because it’ll be the first PMQs since the Met Police started issuing fines to individuals over the PartyGate scandal – confirming Covid laws were broken in Downing Street.  Scotland Yard announced on Tuesday that it was issuing an initial 20 fixed penalty notices after its investigation into events in No 10 and Whitehall. Downing Street has insisted the PM did not mislead Parliament when he claimed rules were followed. But it’s…

PMQs Live – 30/03/2022

The front page of the Independent leads with Russia’s pledge to reduce attacks around the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

Summary of Today’s Paper Headline Story Metro – It’s Russian roulette Hopes of peace in Ukraine have been given a boost after Russia vowed to scale back its military onslaught, Metro reports. The paper reports Mr Zelensky has indicated he would be willing to agree to a “declaration of neutrality and give up hopes of joining Nato”. The front page highlights the USA’s reaction – not to be fooled by the ‘move’ from Moscow. The paper features an image of the Queen at Prince Philip’s memorial service – looking tearful. Today’s Headlines – Summarised

The Guardian says Boris Johnson’s position is under threat again after the police decision to issue fixed penalty notices to 20 people for lockdown breaches.

The Queen’s tearful farewell to Prince Philip is the focus of the Daily Mirror’s front page.

The Sun’s front page carries a striking image of the Queen at her late husband’s memorial service.

Summary of Today’s Paper Headline Story Daily Express – Royal fallout over Queen’s ultimate act of love The Queen’s decision to be accompanied into Prince Philip’s memorial service by Prince Andrew is on the front of the Daily Express. The paper adds It reports that both Prince Charles and Prince William were “said to feel uneasy” about the decision. Today’s Headlines – Summarised

The Independent says police were seen visiting Will Smith’s home in Los Angeles two days after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars 2022 ceremony.