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OPINION - Politics enabled the Grenfell disaster. It is also how to ensure it never happens again

It is tempting to think that politics stops today. That the publication of the final report by the Grenfell Inquiry demands a cessation of partisan hostilities. That the House of Commons is, in that tedious cliché, "at its best" when it is united. But this would be wrong.

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Keir Starmer repeatedly refers to Rishi Sunak as ‘prime minister’ at PMQs

In a sombre session of prime minister’s questions, following the publication of the damning Grenfell report, Sir Keir appeared to forget on multiple occasions that the tables were turned in July’s general election

The Independent UK

Will the UK’s new Labour government halt arms sales to Israel?

Since 2008, the UK has licensed arms exports to Israel worth at least 576 million pounds ($740m).

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Ken Eastham obituary

Trade union shop steward and city councillor who served Manchester Blackley for 18 years as a Labour MP

The Guardian - UK

How gift of Monet painting brightened demoralised Churchill’s postwar years

Generous present for former PM will feature in a landmark exhibition of the artist’s London masterpieces

The Guardian - UK

Is It Time for Singh to Go?

Once a beacon of hope for the left, the NDP is fighting for political relevance

The Walrus

Powerful Mhairi Black speech on fascism resurfaces as far-right riots continue

A SPEECH made by former SNP MP Mhairi Black to the House of Commons warning the UK was “sleepwalking closer to fascism” has resurfaced as…

The National (Scotland)

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Farage joins calls for Parliament to be recalled and claims ‘soft policing’ at BLM protests to blame for riots

The House of Commons is currently not sitting as a result of summer recess, with MPs not due to return until September 2

The Independent UK

Proportional representation? The House of Lords is the best place to start

Letters: Former Labour MP Liz McInnes says a House of Lords elected by PR would address the democratic deficit at the heart of government. Plus a letter from Rosanne Bostock

The Guardian - UK

List of every DWP benefit that will no longer qualify for Winter Fuel Payments

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced big changes for the Winter Fuel Payments this year

Evening Standard

Winter Fuel Payment cuts will 'not be the last', Labour Treasury Secretary says

THE cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment will “not be the last” announced by the Labour government, the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury has…

The National (Scotland)

Martin Lewis slams Rachel Reeves' cut to winter fuel payments for pensioners amid '£22bn black hole'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to eligibility for universal winter payment

Evening Standard

Millions of UK public sector workers set for above-inflation pay rise

Rachel Reeves is expected to accept pay review body recommendations in move that could cost up to £10bn

The Guardian - UK

UK politics: Labour puts Tories’ ‘freedom of speech’ law for universities on hold – as it happened

Controversial measure is paused with the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, indicating that it could be repealed

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SNP slam decision to exclude party from new Westminster committee

AN SNP MP has slammed a decision to exclude the party from a new committee to modernise the House of Commons ...

The Conversation

Why a House of Lords private member’s bill on assisted dying is one to watch this week

Charlie Falconer, Labour peer and former lord chancellor, is to introduce a private member’s bill into the House of Lords on July 26 to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. It is currently illegal in these parts of the UK to help someone to end their life. The introduction…

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Anatomy of a rebellion: why Keir Starmer’s first brush with parliamentary revolt over two-child benefit cap is a symbolic moment

Following the state opening of parliament, the House of Commons has been debating the contents of the king’s speech (referred to as the debate on the address). This unfolds over the course of several days and is effectively a debate on the new Labour government’s legislative agenda for the next…

The National (Scotland)

Labour 'should change MP oath' as part of 'peaceful' shift away from monarchy

CHANGING the oath or affirmation MPs have to take in order do their job should be on the new Labour government’s agenda as part of a “peaceful…

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How Britain’s new gen Z MPs could shake up the House of Commons

There are now ten MPs in the House of Commons who were born after 1995, up from just two before the election. Among them is Sam Carling, MP for North West Cambridgeshire, who at 22 is the youngest MP: the baby of the house. He is joined by others including…

The National (Scotland)

Tory peer given year-long booze ban over drunken bullying and harassment

BOOZE-fuelled bullying by a Tory peer had a “serious affect” on its young women victims, Parliament has heard as he was banned from all House of…

The Conversation

Where do the Tories go after the election disaster? What the leadership contenders tell us about the party’s future

The Conservative party is reeling from one of the biggest blows in its history after returning just 121 MPs in the recent election – a loss of 251 seats in the House of Commons.

The National (Scotland)

King's Speech transcript: The full text of monarch's address in Parliament

THE King’s Speech was the longest monarch’s speech at a State Opening of Parliament in more than two decades ...

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King Charles III To Open Parliament With Ceremonial Speech

Learn about the symbolic State Opening of Parliament in the UK and the King's Speech outlining the government's agenda.

The Independent UK

Trumpets, tiaras and tradition on display as King Charles III presides over opening of Parliament

King Charles III will officially open the new session of Parliament on Wednesday, donning his ceremonial robes and the crown of state to deliver a speech laying out the legislative program of the U.K.’s first left-leaning government in 14 years

The National (Scotland)

'Perverse': MP calls for change to oath of allegiance after legal threat to seat

THE “perverse” oath that sees MPs have to swear allegiance to the King and all of his heirs or face losing their seat in parliament should be…

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