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The SNP's leader at Westminster says Boris Johnson should be working to build consensus on easing restrictions.

The former cabinet minister says he cannot ask campaign volunteers to work for another year.

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The MP for Wellingborough is calling for any lifting of coronavirus restrictions to be presented to the House of Commons first, before the media.

Conservative Peter Bone joined Commons speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle to express "regret" at the Prime Minister's plan to make a major announcement on how the UK will exit the lockdown to journalists before informing MPs.

Mr Bone has called for the timing of the statement to be reconsidered, moving it from Sunday to Monday when MPs will be sitting.

In the House of Commons, Mr Bone urged the secretary of state for health to agree "that statements should be made first of new government policy in this House and would he advise the government that they put off making the statement on Sunday to Monday and have a statement in the House?".

Matt Hancock, health secretary, replied to say he would pass on the concerns and "ensure that they are looked into".

The NI "protocol" part of the withdrawal agreement is due to come into effect at the end of this year.

Highland MSP Gail Ross says she wants the "virtual" elements of Holyrood to be made permanent.

Some MPs are calling for an 'inclusive' response to the crisis as disabled people face extra difficulties.

Gordon Brown has agreed to help the Welsh Government as part of an advisory group.

Sinn Féin's John Finucane criticises cabinet minister Michael Gove who ruled out Belfast EU office.

The father of Peterborough MP Paul Bristow passed away at home with a brain tumour.

Downing Street confirms the PM's chief adviser attended Sage meetings but denies he is a member.

The UK needs a better understanding of China's global role when the coronavirus pandemic ends, MPs say.

MPs will have to keep things uncontentious while Westminster gets ready for life more fully online.

The legislation includes proposals to make "stirring up" hatred a crime in future.

There is a marked difference in the conversation with the public north and south of the border.

The prime minister is also expected to have a phone conversation with the Queen in the coming days.

A Chinese firm is opening a smart phone microphone research centre in Edinburgh, could the recovery be tech-led?

Strict limits on daily life could have been introduced in London first, the health secretary says.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says relaxing measures too early would harm public health and the economy.

The UK will not let the transition period last beyond December even if the EU requests more time.