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Westminster staff share stories of 'predatory culture' in Commons

WESTMINSTER staff have said a "predatory culture" still exists at the House of Commons.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 5, 2023

How do people get appointed to the House of Lords and can it ever change? The process explained

The UK’s House of Lords has existed in one form or another since the 11th century, making it one of the oldest political institutions in the world.

The Conversation · Jul 4, 2023

SNP MP Mhairi Black to step down at next election after branding Westminster 'toxic' workplace

The Paisley and Renfrewshire South MP was just 20-years-old when she won her seat and went on to work her way up to become the SNP's deputy leader in the House of Commons.

Glasgow Live · Jul 4, 2023

Humza Yousaf says SNP support in Rutherglen and Hamilton West is ‘rock solid’

However, the Scottish First Minister and SNP leader said a by-election in the seat would be a ‘tough challenge’ for his party.

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2023

Nottinghamshire MP could be suspended from Parliament over 'Partygate' report

Brendan Clarke-Smith was "shocked" to be named in a report naming MPs who tried to "interfere" in an investigation into Boris Johnson

Nottingham Post · Jun 30, 2023

Jacob Rees-Mogg and Nadine Dorres could face suspension for 'plotting against partygate investigators'

Nadine Dorries and Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, key allies of Boris Johnson, could be suspended from Parliament for their involvement in a campaign against the committee investigating the former Prime Minister's partygate conduct. According to the Privileges

Manchester Evening News · Jun 29, 2023

Boris Johnson allies Jacob Rees-Mogg and Nadine Dorries could be suspended from Parliament

In a special report today, the Privileges Committee named some of those involved and heavily criticised their actions

Chronicle Live · Jun 29, 2023

Margaret Ferrier blasted as shamed MP visits business to 'share her thoughts and hopes'

Ferrier will lose her Rutherglen and Hamilton West seat if more than 8,100 constituents support a recall petition against her.

Daily Record · Jun 29, 2023

Boris Johnson's allies tried to stymie probe into his partygate lies, UK lawmakers say

A committee of British lawmakers has slammed allies of Boris Johnson in Parliament for trying to interfere with their investigation into whether the former prime minister lied about rule-flouting parties in his office during the coronavirus pandemic

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Braverman says appeal court ruling on Rwanda ‘disappointing for majority of British people’ – as it happened

Home secretary says government will seek leave to appeal against judgment as she gives statement to MPs

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2023