Kevin Craig was running to become MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich when he was suspended by the Labour Party for placing a bet on himself to lose. 

Ex-Labour parliamentary candidate calls for politician betting ban

A 'dying wish', tied to a tree near the Houses of Parliament by a group of terminally ill people and bereaved relatives, in support of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, in Parliament Square, central London. Picture date: Thursday November 14, 2024.

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Many MPs are still to make their minds up on what one described as possibly the biggest issue they will ever vote on.

How are MPs making their decision on assisted dying bill?

Farmers take their battle over the budget and inheritance tax to Westminster and why so many of the region's MPs are still undecided on assisted dying.

Catch-up: Watch the November 2024 episode of Anglia Late Edition

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Third-generation farmer David Lord said the changes, announced in last week's Budget, were likely to lead to the break-up of family farms in the future.

Farmer says tax rise is 'coal miner' moment and threat to countryside

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Lord Hanningfield Paul White death 

Lord Hanningfield falsely claimed nearly £14,000 for overnight stays in London and was sentenced to nine months in prison in 2011.

Former Tory peer jailed during expenses scandal dies

The first 100 days of the Labour government - rosy or rocky?  Plus Kemi Badenoch's chances in the Tory leadership race and the debate over assisted dying.

Catch-up: Watch the October 2024 episode of Anglia Late Edition

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Stephen Burke from Clacton racist letter to Rishi Sunak

Stephen Burke's letter called the then-prime minister and his wife racial slurs, and included threatening phrases like "we're after you".

Man who wrote ‘disgustingly racist’ letter to Rishi Sunak spared jail

The North West Essex MP and Robert Jenrick are now the final two contenders in the Tory leadership race.

'She could cut a ribbon!' Voters' views on Tory leadership hopeful

Labour MP Terry Jermy, who won the South West Norfolk seat from former Conservative Prime Minister Liz Truss in July 2024. 
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Terry Jermy, the South West Norfolk MP, lost his father in 2023, 10 years after he suffered a "life-altering" stroke.

MP who defeated Liz Truss inspired into politics after father's death

Mr Farage orginally claimed he had been advised not to hold constituency surgeries on security grounds.

Farage backtracks on claim security advice was blocking constituency surgeries

Further education college leaders say the government must improve funding or risk jeopardising manifesto commitments. Credit: PA

An open letter signed by 170 college leaders warns a failure to properly fund colleges will impact the economy.

Chancellor urged to address FE college 'crisis' or risk manifesto pledges

Deputy leader of the liberal Democrats and St Albans MP Daisy Cooper.
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Lib Dem deputy leader and St Albans MP Daisy Cooper talks about being told she had "just four days left to live" as she shares experiences of Crohn's disease.

Lib Dem deputy leader shares she had 'four days left to live'

Stephen Burke wrote to the then-prime minister, calling Mr Sunak and his wife racial slurs, a court heard.

Man admits telling Rishi Sunak 'watch your back' in offensive letter

Robin Bradburn, 68, died whilst attending the party conference on Saturday evening.
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Cllr Robin Bradburn, 68, was the Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group and Deputy Leader of Milton Keynes City Council between 2021 and 2024. 

Tributes to councillor who died while attending Lib Dem conference

Adam Andrews, of Raynsford Road in Great Whelnetham, near Bury St Edmunds,  shook a 21-day-old baby so hard the child now needs constant care.

An MP has written to the Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood, asking her to reconsider the release of Adam Andrews.

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