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Freedom of information laws provide much-needed accountability in that context and the FOI commissioner has been a powerful champion for transparency in public life.

Douglas Alexander's tail is already firmly between his legs after his embarrassing conduct throughout the whisky deal negotiations – a bit of that whisky to rub on the gums he keeps bumping would do him well.

Adapting to our changing climate demands sustained attention, effort and investment.

The solution to raging wildfires is not more burning of our countryside. It is to restore and better manage our environment.

This response isn’t just ignorant; it is insulting.

As the new environment secretary, I won’t let that happen.

If a US court can pressure Meta into making significant changes to its platforms, why is our government still relying on optional curfews, strongly worded statements and unworkable bans?

We’ve got to do something about this endless scrolling, which is so addictive for young people.

Yes, we would. We don’t want a situation where young people in America have got a higher rate of protection than young people in the UK.

Small boats numbers are now falling but we are not complacent and there is more we must do.

We’ve lost definition as to who the Labour Party is.

This legal challenge could have significant implications for the disclosure of information.

The sheer number of Neets represents a generational betrayal,

I am looking forward to recommendations on how to tackle the issue from Milburn," he said.

We'll have proposals, legislation, if necessary, to take those forward," he said.

In my first week, someone in the MoD said to me: 'As a gay man, I'm really proud that we have our first gay defence secretary - It means a lot to many of us who remember the bad old days.'

An unbelievable volume, because people cannot cope with the idea that a gay person might lead the armed forces of the United Kingdom.

I have experienced more online homophobia in the last three weeks than I have in my entire life.