‘No more concessions’ on illegal migration bill, says UK government Pledge from government source comes after peers made fresh amendments to bill designed to tackle small boats issue The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023
Several senior Tory MPs rebel on Illegal Migration Bill votes as further concessions urged MPs held 18 votes in the Commons that saw several amendments made by the House of Lords overturned Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2023
Cruel Tories vote to deny trafficking victims support despite Theresa May pleas The former Prime Minister told MPs that Suella Braverman's callous Illegal Migration Bill would "consign more people to slavery" - but this wasn't enough to convince enough Tories to vote against the Government Daily Mirror · Jul 11, 2023
Senior Tory MPs rebel on Illegal Migration Bill votes as further concessions urged MPs spent more than three-and-a-half hours holding 18 votes in the Commons that saw several amendments made by the House of Lords overturned. The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
Rishi Sunak savagely mocked as Tory immigration plan shredded to pieces Labour's shadow immigration minister Stephen Kinnock told MPs that the PM had given a jubilant 'victory jig' when small boat crossings fell slightly - only for them to skyrocket in the following weeks Daily Mirror · Jul 11, 2023
The UK government is in a face-off with the House of Lords over its contentious migration bill The U.K. government has watered down some parts of its controversial immigration legislation in an attempt to get the bill through Parliament The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
MPs urged to oppose ‘cruel’ immigration Bill ahead of crucial Commons vote MPs are expected to cast a series of votes from 5pm on changes backed by the House of Lords. The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
MPs to consider changes to Illegal Migration Bill as ministers offer concessions MPs will vote on Tuesday on changes backed by the House of Lords after the draft legislation suffered 20 defeats in the upper chamber. The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023
Peers demand curbs on harmful algorithms introduced to online safety Bill The House of Lords inflicted a defeat on the Government with calls to prevent social media using algorithms which could cause harm. The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023
Major government climbdown on small boats bill ahead of crucial vote Ministers offer concessions on detention of children and pregnant women, but still face battle in parliament The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023
Tory rebels offered concessions on asylum legislation Ministers axe plan obliging Braverman to send thousands of asylum seekers who arrive this summer to Rwanda The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023
Twelve culture secretaries in 13 years: what does that say about the Tories’ attitude to the arts? From Jeremy Hunt to Nadine Dorries and the rest, recent incumbents have overseen a massive reduction in funding, and steadily downgraded the place of the arts in national life The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2023
'Delay peer honour for Shaun Bailey until police investigation is complete' Should Shaun Bailey enter the House of Lords and wrongdoing is subsequently exposed, it would be incredibly difficult to remove him. Even if he quit or was expelled, he would retain his title Daily Mirror · Jul 8, 2023
Labour launch last-ditch bid to stop Partygate Tory Shaun Bailey's peerage Tory Lords bosses have been urged to step in and prevent the failed Mayoral candidate accepting a peerage within two weeks while police are probing his 'jingle and mingle' bash Daily Mirror · Jul 8, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023 Tory MP Caroline Nokes reveals she’s suffered ‘50 creepy incidents’ with male colleagues Women and equalities committee chair urges prime minister to act against ‘horrific’ culture in parliament
Daily Mirror · Jul 6, 2023 The World Talks: All you need to know about our most ambitious project yet Over the past few weeks, 3,084 readers from all over the world have signed up for a chat with someone from a different country
The National (Scotland) · Jul 6, 2023 UK officials NOT probing independence spend despite Labour peer's claims SPENDING on independence by the Scottish Government is not being probed by UK officials, despite a claim to the contrary made in the House of…
TechRadar · Jul 6, 2023 The Online Safety Bill "undermines safety online," warn experts amid encryption blast Experts raise major concerns as the Online Safety Bill is now at a "critical time" in Parliament. Will policymakers finally listen?
Daily Mirror · Jul 6, 2023 Sunak faces calls to halt Partygate Tory Shaun Bailey's peerage in 'Block Bailey Bill' The Lib Dems are bringing forward a 'Block Bailey Bill' to prevent Shaun Bailey from taking his seat in the House of Lords after he was awarded entry in Boris Johnson’s controversial resignation honours
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023 Bishops risk becoming ‘politicians that wear mitres’, MP says Conservative MP Chris Loder said bishops taking political positions are ‘damaging’ for the Church of England.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 6, 2023 UK officials will not probe Scottish Government's independence spending THE Scottish Government is set to be investigated by UK officials over concerns it has been spending public money on matters not within its remit ...
Daily Record · Jul 6, 2023 SNP MP in bid to have bishops removed from the House of Lords Edinburgh East MP Tommy Sheppard will lead a debate calling for Anglican bishops to no longer be granted guaranteed seats in the upper house of Parliament.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2023 UK ministers planning on ‘trafficking’ people to Rwanda, says bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin, bishop of Dover, calls for compassionate treatment of those seeking asylum in UK
The National (Scotland) · Jul 6, 2023 Illegal Migration Bill suffers 20 defeats in House of Lords THE UK Government has suffered what is believed to be a record 20 defeats in the House of Lords over its Illegal Migration Bill.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 6, 2023 SNP MP calls for end to bishops in 'unelected' House of Lords AN SNP MP is calling for an end to bishops’ automatic right to sit in the House of Lords.