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Rishi Sunak said allegations of a Tory MP committing multiple rapes are “very serious” and anyone with evidence should “talk to police”. (Photo: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Sunak urges victims of alleged rapist Tory MP to ‘go to police’

Rishi Sunak is reportedly drawing up plans to slash inheritance tax as he looks to attract voters ahead of the next general election. Credit: Getty Images

Rishi Sunak considering inheritance tax cut

From left: Cllrs George Jabbour, Phil Trumper, Heather Phillips and Andy Paraskos holding We are Yorkshire posters outside 10 Downing Street.

Scarborough and Whitby councillors in visit to 10 Downing Street

The Baton of Hope UK Tour 2023: full list of locations and dates

Majority of MPs approve Privileges Committee Boris Johnson Partygate report

Boris Johnson suffers resounding defeat over ‘Partygate’ report

Scarborough councillors have spoken out about the reduction in public health funding

Scarborough councillors criticise ‘disgraceful’ reduction in health funding

Downing Street has been put on lockdown after a suspcious packaged was reported

Downing Street on ‘lockdown’ after suspicious package reported

Man who crashed into Downing Street charged with indecent child images

A car has crashed into the gates leading to the British government buildings on Downing Street

Car crashes into Downing Street gates - emergency services at scene

Boris Johnson ‘squared up’ to King Charles over Rwanda policy, according to former press chief

Boris Johnson ‘squared up’ to Charles over ‘appalling’ Rwanda policy

Late Night Lycett: How to watch Joe Lycett’s new Channel 4 show - and he’s invited Liz Truss to be a guest

Late Night Lycett: How to watch Joe Lycett’s new Channel 4 show

Late Night Lycett could see a rare TV appearance from none other than the Right Honourable Elizabeth Truss MP

Former prime minister Boris Johnson leaves his home in London. Mr Johnson will give evidence as to whether he knowingly misled Parliament over partygate at a hearing of the Commons Privileges Committee in Portcullis House in central London. Picture date: Wednesday March 22, 2023. Credit: PA

Boris Johnson’s Partygate hearing - Who is on the Privileges Committee

UK coronation party map launched by Government ahead of King Charles coronation in May - how to use

Government launches interactive street party map for coronation

Sue Gray is Sir Keir Starmer’s new chief of staff for Labour Party

Sir Bernard Ingham arrives in Downing Street to attend a party to celebrate the 85th birthday of Baroness Thatcher on October 14, 2010 (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Sir Bernard Ingham - press secretary to Margaret Thatcher- dies at 90

The government has announced a national minute of silence to pay tribute to Ukraine a year on since Russia’s invasion

Government announce national minute of silence for Ukraine

President Zelensky to visit the UK for the first time since Russian invasion - everything we know so far

President Zelensky to visit the UK - everything we know so far

Taxpayers face huge bill to cover Boris Johnson’s Partygate legal fees

Police investigate Rishi Sunak for not wearing seatbelt in moving car

Boris Johnson to release a memoir about his time in Downing Street after reportedly £6 million deal.

Boris Johnson to release a memoir about his time in Downing Street

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has urged health leaders at an emergency meeting to take "bold and radical" action to alleviate the winter crisis in the NHS. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Rishi Sunak to hold NHS crisis meeting at No 10

Kwasi Kwarteng refused to apologise for the impact of the mini-budget on the people.

Kwasi Kwarteng says he warned Liz Truss of her downfall

Rishi Sunak is the UK’s new Prime Minister

New PM Rishi Sunak to meet King Charles ahead of Downing Street speech

Larry the cat 1-0 Fox: Larry scraps with fox twice his size outside 10 Downing Street and it’s all on video

Larry the cat scraps with fox outside Liz Truss’ No.10

The Metropolitan Police's investigation into parties at Downing Street is ongoing. (Photo: Rob Pinney/Getty Images)

Scarborough MP Robert Goodwill renews support for Boris Johnson after party fine

Gavin Williamson on a visit to Scarborough Sixth Form College - which he himself attended - in 2019.

Scarborough-born Gavin Williamson to receive a knighthood, Downing Street announ...

Boris Johnson will set out his ‘living with Covid’ plan today (Photo: Getty Images)

All the Covid rule changes set to be announced by Boris Johnson today

Robert Goodwill, pictured right, says Boris Johnson continues to have his full support. (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images and Richard Ponter)

Boris Johnson still has my support, says Scarborough's MP Robert Goodwill
The MP for Scarborough and Whitby has said Prime Minister Boris Johnson continues to enjoy his support after Sue Gray published her report into lockdown parties in Downing Street.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivers a statement to MPs in the House of Commons on the Sue Gray report (PA)

Boris Johnson ‘sorry’ after Sue Gray’s report criticises ‘failures of leadership...

North Yorkshire County Council leader, Cllr Carl Les: "Important to ensure e-petitions are an accurate reflection of people’s views."

Residents could be given more chances to have their say with e-petitions

Sir Robert Goodwill has spoken about the ‘partygate’ row which has engulfed Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

MP Sir Robert Goodwill speaks out on the No 10 parties

Mr Johnson is said to have attended a leaving do before Christmas 2020 (Photo: Getty Images)

PM ‘attended another No 10 party’ in run-up to Christmas 2020

Friday night wine events reportedly continued while Covid rules were in place (Photo: Getty Images)

No 10 staff held regular ‘wine time Fridays’ during Covid rules

Two parties were reportedly held in Downing Street the night before the Queen sat alone at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral. (Getty Images)

Two parties ‘held at Downing Street on eve of Prince Philip’s funeral’

Boris Johnson apologised for attending a “bring your own booze” gathering during England's first lockdown (Photo: Getty Images)

Boris Johnson apologises after admitting attending No 10 garden party

Prime minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street to head to Parliament for Prime Minister’s Questions (Photo by Rob Pinney/Getty Images)

Boris Johnson told to come clean over ‘BYOB’ Downing Street garden party

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds stand outside the door of number 10 Downing Street (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Met Police in contact with officials over No 10 ‘bring your own booze’ party

100,000 critical workers to get daily lateral flow tests from next week

Downing Street garden photo: No 10 says wine and cheese gathering during first lockdown was 'work meeting' (Photo by Tolga Akmen - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Downing Street garden photo: No 10 says wine and cheese gathering during first l...

A Christmas tree stands illuminated outside number 10 Downing Street (Getty Images)

Downing Street staff told to ‘go out the back’ after Christmas quiz

Boris Johnson pictured hosting Christmas quiz during Covid restrictions last yea...

Around two dozen Treasury staff attended drinks after working on the Autumn Spending Review (Getty Images)

Treasury staff had ‘impromptu’ office drinks during lockdown last year

Downing Street cancels this year's Christmas Party

Downing Street has repeatedly denied Christmas parties took place in No.10 in December 2020 (image: Getty Images)

500,000 people ‘going’ to spoof Downing Street Christmas rave

Boris Johnson is fighting fires on multiple fronts today as more Downing Street party allegations have emerged (image: Getty Images)

Downing Street spin doctor ‘gave speech and handed out joke awards at illicit ba...

Boris Johnson and wife Carrie announce the birth of daughter

Allegra Stratton has resigned from her post as Boris Johnson's advisor after leaked footage showed her and her colleagues joking about an alleged Christmas party which took place in Downing Street during Covid restrictions. (Credit: Getty)

Allegra Stratton resigns over leaked footage amid Downing Street party scandal

PM apologises for Downing Street video - but insists there was no Christmas part...

Watch I’m A Celeb’s Ant and Dec poke fun at Boris Johnson over Christmas party

Boris Johnson's former press secretary Allegra Stratton is shown joking about the alleged party in leaked Downing Street footage (image: Getty Images)

Downing Street officials caught joking about Christmas party in leaked footage

Boris Johnson accused of breaking 2020 Covid rules with Christmas parties at No....

Health Secretary Sajid Javid has given an update regarding the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the UK at a Downing Street press conference (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images and Shutterstock)

Health Secretary Sajid Javid announces government’s Covid Plan B ‘will not be im...

Prince of Wales gives his message about saving the planet

First News: The Climate Challenge with message from HRH Prince Charles

Vaccine passports are expected to be introduced at large venues with big crowds (Photo: Getty Images)

Proof of Covid jab will be needed to enter large venues from this month

Proof of a Covid-19 vaccination will be required to enter nightclubs later this month (Photo: Getty Images)

Vaccine passports will be required to enter nightclubs later this month