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Read moreDetailsJuvenal was a Roman poet from the late 1st century and early 2nd century AD. He wrote a collection of satirical poems known as the Satires. One satire included the line "Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?" which translates as "Who will guard the guards themselves?" or "Who will watch the watchmen?". Juvenal will watch the watchmen for Yorkshire Bylines, looking closely at the activities of our MPs, those who represent the good people of Yorkshire.
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Read moreDetailsDespite some loud detractors, the NHS, and particularly its staff, deserve high praise – a (very) personal testimony
Read moreDetailsDavid Cameron promised chaos if Ed Miliband were elected in 2015 – the intervening period has been more chaotic than...
Read moreDetailsWho is Miriam Cates, the Yorkshire MP whipping up a storm at the National Conservatism conference, saying education is steeped...
Read moreDetailsRishi Sunak’s behaviour suggests questionable attitudes to women. The roots may lie in his education at Winchester College.
Read moreDetailsWho is Liz Truss? So bad she’s funny, or a wolf in Thatcherite clothing? Whatever she may be, she’s likely...
Read moreDetailsAs part of the ‘keep Liz turning’ project, it would be on message and in line with her values if...
Read moreDetailsAdams said to be expecting a peerage after persuading Johnson to appoint Chris Pincher as deputy chief whip
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Read moreDetailsNigel Adams, minister without portfolio, announces that he plans to quit parliament to pursue other interests
Read moreDetailsStarmer has reshuffled his Labour cabinet with people who have a track record of holding the government's feet to the...
Read moreDetailsWe take a look at the names on Labour's long list of candidates to become its nominee for mayor of...
Read moreDetailsPaterson committed a high crime and misdemeanour. Yet 11 Yorkshire Tory MPs voted yesterday to ‘spring’ him from a 30-day...
Read moreDetailsOwen Paterson was found to have broken the MPs' code of conduct with his £112k-a-year paid advocacy work - considered...
Read moreDetailsMinister of state Nigel Adams, MP for Selby and Ainsty, in expletive-ridden exchange with campaigner Steve Bray
Read moreDetailsAlexander Stafford, Rother Valley's MP, may appear a harmless MP, but cultural conservativism and questionable donations cloud his record
Read moreDetailsAs both Johnson and Sunak attempt to avoid self-isolation caused by contact with Sajid Javid, what message does it send...
Read moreDetailsGeorge Galloway's divisive campaign in Batley and Spen is likely to cause damage across the board, and the electorate will...
Read moreDetailsRishi Sunak's latest video tries to paint him as the hero of the pandemic, yet he cannot erase his role...
Read moreDetailsWhich MPs are earning the most from second jobs? David Davis tops the list, along with 6 other Conservative MPs,...
Read moreDetailsAlok Sharma's role as chair of the Cop26 conference is now a full-time Cabinet position
Read moreDetailsThe education secretary Gavin Williamson has surpassed even Chris Grayling for consistently failing in his latest Cabinet position
Read moreDetailsJuvenal looks at Alexander Stafford, the new MP for Rother Valley, and the worrying traits which his first year in...
Read moreDetailsA small business rate relief grant of £10,000 was awarded to Selby and Ainsty Constituency Conservative Association for their offices
Read moreDetailsAs an MP Sunak was little more than a loyal spokesperson, and as chancellor he is in constant opposition to...
Read moreDetailsGermany’s loss of 0.6 percent of its exports equates to 102,900 jobs. Britain is set lose 15 percent of its...
Read moreDetailsThis comes as the government threatens to impose lockdowns on parts of the North, despite resistance from local mayors and...
Read moreDetailsA number of constituents have complained they do not receive replies to their emails, telephone calls, or to requests for...
Read moreDetailsNigel Adams is one of the loyal band of lickspittles MPs who have stuck close to the prime minister through...
Read moreDetailsJulian Sturdy is Conservative MP for York Outer and also a farmer
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