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Johnson presides over his new Cabinet on Friday morning.

Cabinet

The Cabinet is the pre-eminent body of government of the United Kingdom. Meetings of the full Cabinet are normally held once a week on a Thursday morning, although historically the frequency has varied.Read More

Civil Engineering Contractors Association Manifesto

Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA), sets out an ambitious agenda for an incoming UK Government to be pursued following a General Election. The document focusses on: • Investing in the future – through maintaining delivery of projects outlined in the National Infrastructure Strategy (NIS) • Maintaining confidence – through ensuring the ‘Star Chamber’ for infrastructure...Read More

Callagan, Amy

SNP MP for East Dunbartonshire. Young MP who defeated Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson. Former researcher to an SNP MSP. Previously recovered from skin cancer.Read More

Cates, Miriam

Conservative MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge‌. Elected in 2019. Former Sheffield science teacher who moved into the software sector and has been involved in App development.Read More
John Cryer MP

Cryer, John

Labour MP for Leyton & Wanstead. Chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party. Both his parents were MPs, and he is married to Ellie Reeves, MP. One of just a few Labour MPs to back Brexit. Opposed the Iraq War. Read More

Chalk, Alex

Conservative MP for Cheltenham. Justice Secretary. Former Solicitor General. Former barrister and Hammersmith Council. Considered to be on the left of the Conservative Party. Has campaigned against cyber bullying. Read More

Cameron, Lisa

Conservative MP for East Kilbride, Strathaven, Stonehouse & Lesmahagow. Left SNP. Clinical psychologist who has served as an expert witness in child abuse and domestic violence cases.Read More
Alex Cunningham MP

Cunningham, Alex

Labour MP for Stockton North. Shadow Minister for the Courts. Former journalist, who ran his own PR company. Campaigns to make smoking in cars illegal.Read More
Rehman Chishti is MP for Gillingham and Rainham, Conservative

Chishti, Rehman

Conservative MP for Gillingham and Rainham. Former Labour councillor who stood for the party in the 2005 General Election. Barrister. Interested in religious freedom. Army reservist.Read More
Greg Clark MP speaking at the Confederation of British Industry's Climate Change Summit 2008 at The Royal Lancaster Hotel, London

Clark, Greg

Conservative MP for Tunbridge Wells. Once brriefly Levelling Up Secretary, former Business Secretary, who lost the Conservative whip for opposing a 'no deal' Brexit'. Former management consultant from Middlesbrough. On the left of the Conservative Party, once President of the SDP at Cambridge. Read More
Jon Cruddas MP

Cruddas, Jon

Labour MP for Dagenham and Rainham. Former Deputy Political Secretary to Tony Blair in Downing Street before becoming an MP. On the right of Labour. Holds a PhD in Philosophy.Read More
David Cameron

Cameron, David

David Cameron was Prime Minister between 2010 and 2016. Having been on the winning side on the Alternative Vote and Scottish Independence referendums, his winning run came to an abrupt end in the 2016 Brexit vote.Read More

Clarke, Kenneth

As an MP for nearly 50 years, Kenneth Clarke sat in the governments of Heath, Thatcher, Major and Cameron. He stood three times for the Conservative leadership. Clarke attended the 1966 World Cup Final.Read More

Cannabis Laws

An overview of current cannabis laws in the UK, their history, enforcement, exemptions for medicinal use, the approach taken around the world, and the arguments for and against reform.Read More
Civil liberties

Civil Liberties

An overview of civil liberties in the UK, the history, current position, coronavirus restrictions, and the associated political debate around civil liberties.Read More

Coutinho, Claire

Conservative MP for East Surrey. Elected in 2019. Junior education minister. Former special advisor and PPS to Rishi Sunak. Worked in the city. Tipped as a rising star of the party. Once appeared on Nigella Lawson's TV cooking game show, 'The Taste'. Read More

What is David Cameron doing now?

An overview of what former prime minister David Cameron has been doing since he left Downing Street, the roles he has taken and the comments he has made.Read More

Next Conservative Leader Odds

An overview of the runners and riders in any post election race to succeed Rishi Sunak. What do the bookmakers think?Read More
Jeremy Corbyn makes first keynote conference speech as Labour leader

Is Jeremy Corbyn Still part of the Labour Party?

An overview of Jeremy Corbyn's current relationship with the Labour Party. What comes next for the former party leader?Read More