What does the latest General Election poll mean for Scotland? THE Tories are set to have their majority decimated at the next General Election, according to the latest YouGov poll. The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2024
Canada should not fall behind on implementing safety measures for children online Recent legislation about age verification for adult content sites has sparked an interesting scenario in the Canadian parliament. On Dec. 13, Bill S-210, An Act to restrict young persons’ online access to sexually explicit material, passed the second reading in the House of Commons with a vote of 189 to… The Conversation · Jan 14, 2024
Rishi Sunak accused of pettiness for denying MPs chance to pay respects to speaker Betty Boothroyd Exclusive: Government refuses requests to delay parliament’s start time so MPs can attend Baroness Boothroyd’s memorial service The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2024
Rishi Sunak says UK acted in ‘self-defence’ with Yemen airstrikes PM defends lawfulness of military action against Houthis as MPs call for parliamentary scrutiny The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2024
Former Canadian political leader Ed Broadbent, a social democracy stalwart, dies at 87 Ed Broadbent, a social democracy stalwart who helped build up Canada’s leftist New Democratic Party, has died The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024
Watch live: Bank of England’s Andrew Bailey speaks to lawmakers about financial stability Watch live as the Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, and other members of the BoE’s Financial Policy Committee answer questions from the House of Commons’ Treasury Committee on 10 January. The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024
Falling mortgage rates will not boost Tory election hopes, Rishi Sunak warned The PM had hoped a better economic outlook and falling rates would provide a boost for autumn election, saying ‘2024 is going to be a better year’ The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2024
Former Tory energy minister to quit Westminster over party's oil and gas bill A FORMER Tory energy minister is set to quit the party and Westminster over the legislation put forward by the party to mandate annual oil and gas… The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2024
Two former health secretaries join calls for new law on assisted dying Senior Conservative and Labour figures said they would back changes to legislation on the issue in England and Wales The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2023
The Traitors US is coming back for a second season - and the line-up is incredible It'll be back on screens very soon Marie Claire · Dec 23, 2023
Peter Bone kicked out of parliament for violence and sexual misconduct: how recall petitions work In the 2019 general election, Conservative Peter Bone held his seat in the Northamptonshire constituency of Wellingborough with more than 60% of the vote. Four years later, although there hasn’t been another election, he is no longer an MP. Bone, who was found to have bullied and exposed himself to… The Conversation · Dec 19, 2023
MPs moving towards majority backing for assisted dying, ex-minister claims Kit Malthouse says sentiment has moved significantly since last Commons vote on issue in 2015 The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023
Sunak Wins Rwanda Bill Vote And Avoids Tory Rebellion Despite several humanitarian concerns, Rishi Sunak's emergency Rwanda legislation was passed by an overall majority vote in the House of Commons this week. International Business Times UK · Dec 15, 2023
By-election looms as Tory MP faces lengthy ban from Commons TORY MP Scott Benton is facing a 35-day ban from the House of Commons. The National (Scotland) · Dec 14, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023 Once more unto the breach: how Rwanda bill unleashed ‘Brexit battles all over again’ Rishi Sunak’s bill passes first vote after frantic 36 hours, but could face amendments at later stage
The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023 Bill Cash: a figure capable of striking fear into the heart of prime ministers The oldest member of the House of Commons has caused headaches for PMs from Major to May, and now Rishi Sunak
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023 What happens if Rishi Sunak loses Rwanda vote? The prime minister has denied that tonight’s vote amounts to a vote of confidence in his leadership - but senior Tories have said otherwise
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023 Portcullis House needs overhaul to ‘prevent glass falling on to people’ Report warns of urgent need to address ‘severe structural failings’ in roof of Westminster’s parliamentary office building
The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2023 Embattled Sunak needs support but Tories are divided yet again Prime minister is facing an appearance at the Covid inquiry and a vote on emergency Rwanda legislation
Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2023 OPINION - The Standard View: Migration is tearing the Tory Party apart The Government is tearing itself apart over immigration. Yesterday evening, as the Home Secretary was making a statement to the House of Commons on the emergency legislation to deem Rwanda a safe destination, his deputy at the Home Office, Robert Jenrick, was resigning.
The Hindu · Dec 7, 2023 The role of special inquiry committees of Parliament | Explained Ethics Committee of Lok Sabha recommends expulsion of MP Mahua Moitra for alleged unethical conduct. Parliamentary privileges evolved in medieval Britain to protect House of Commons from King. Supreme Court has provided conflicting judgments on expulsion. Allegations against Moitra serious but expulsion may be disproportionate punishment. Fast track courts needed…
The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2023 Speaker apologises for 'Scottish nationalists' gaffe at PMQs THE deputy speaker of the House of Commons has apologised after labelling SNP MP Stephen Flynn the “leader of the Scottish nationalists” ...
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023 Watch again: Former home secretary Suella Braverman makes personal statement to the Commons Watch again as former home secretary Suella Braverman makes a personal statement to the House of Commons on Wednesday (6 December).
The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2023 Lord Darling of Roulanish obituary Labour chancellor of the exchequer who in 2008 found himself in the eye of an unparalleled economic storm
The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2023 Why are SNP MPs wearing red ribbons at PMQs? A NUMBER of SNP MPs were spotted wearing red ribbons in the House of Commons on Wednesday.