Today in Westminster, a number of significant events are taking place in the Politics Hub.
First on the agenda is the Post Office Horizon IT scandal. The Business and Trade Select Committee will be hearing from Alan Bates and other former sub-postmasters affected by the scandal. The session is scheduled to begin at 10am, with Mr. Bates appearing at 11am, followed by Post Office CEO Nick Read at midday and recently ousted chair Henry Staunton at 1pm. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
Next, the Truss Growth Commission will be unveiling its Spring Budget ahead of the official budget announcement on 6 March. Although Liz Truss is expected to attend, she will not be presenting. We will keep you informed of any key developments from this event.
Later in the day, the government is set to make a statement on the Israel-Hamas war, following last week’s chaotic ceasefire vote. The reason for this statement is currently unclear, but we will be providing live coverage in the Politics Hub.
Additionally, Home Secretary Cleverly will be delivering a speech at 2pm, calling for global cooperation to address illegal migration. Be sure to follow our live coverage of this important address.
Finally, David Neal, who was recently dismissed as the independent chief inspector of borders and immigration, will be giving evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee. The Home Office cited a breach of appointment terms after he allegedly provided misleading data to the media. We will be monitoring all key moments from this hearing.
Stay informed with the latest updates and insights from the Westminster Politics Hub.
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