Sunak refuses to commit to raising benefits in line with inflation and reinstates fracking ban – as it happened
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The first pictures have arrived showing Rishi Sunak with members of his cabinet at their first meeting in Downing Street.
The Liberal Democrats have called for a Cabinet Office inquiry into Rishi Sunak's reappointment of Suella Braverman as home secretary six days after she was sacked for a serious security breach.
Suella Braverman's appointment makes a mockery of Rishi Sunak's claims to be bringing integrity to Number 10. There must be a full independent inquiry by the Cabinet Office into her appointment, including any promises Sunak made to her behind closed doors.
If it is confirmed that Suella Braverman repeatedly broke the ministerial code and threatened national security, she must be sacked.
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