Protests held in Northern Ireland as Troubles legacy Bill debated at Westminster At one demonstration more than 100 people gathered outside the Northern Ireland Office in Belfast city centre. The Independent UK · May 24, 2022
Talking down London is electoral suicide for these confused Conservatives The good people of Westminster have taken their revenge on the Conservative party. After five years and more in which the Conservative party has used “Westminster” as a shorthand to describe the metropolitan elite which is, apparently, rigging the system in its own favour against the neglected provinces, Westminster took… Evening Standard · May 16, 2022
Queen's Speech proved just how out of touch the Tory UK Government has become In her regular Daily Record column, the MP for Glasgow Central said the Conservative Government at Westminster has failed to help ordinary people struggling with the cost of living. Daily Record · May 16, 2022
High-spend politics might make great TV, but democracy pays the price for it Those who wish Westminster was more like The West Wing should take note of research on election spending caps in Brazil The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2022
Why SNP MPs are wearing white roses during the King's Speech SEVERAL SNP MPs wore white roses on their lapels during today’s King's Speech ceremony at Westminster. The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2022
Bomb squad carries out controlled explosions in Westminster as police investigate suspicious vehicle No arrests have been made and enquiries into the incident are ongoing The Independent UK · May 9, 2022
'It's not up to them': Tories won't decide if indyref2 goes ahead, says SNP's Kirsten Oswald THE deputy leader of the SNP in Westminster has said Scotland does not need the Tories’ permission to hold indyref2. The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2022
Dear Nadhim Zahawi, teaching empathy is difficult while Tory scandals pile up The party’s contempt for refugees and the goings on in Westminster make conveying moral values a tough job The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2022
London elections 2022: Labour secures historic victory in Westminster Labour was on course to win 31 of the 54 seats after sweeping through once unwinnable territory such as Bayswater and the West End Evening Standard · May 6, 2022
Labour marks historic victory in Westminster - a council held by the Tories since creation in 1964 Result came after another win in the Tory ‘crown jewel’ of Wandsworth The Independent UK · May 6, 2022
Of course there is abusive behaviour in parliament – the place was built for it A sepulchral maze of dark, asbestos-lined corridors, the palace of Westminster is dangerous and dysfunctional, says the Guardian’s chief culture writer, Charlotte Higgins The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2022
Giant leaps need to be made to ensure Westminster is safe workplace for everyone The drinking culture at Westminster is a menace and must be tackled if progress is to be made. Daily Record · May 2, 2022
‘It’s rife’: female MPs tell of climate of misogyny in Westminster After two cases of misogynistic behaviour in a week, Harriet Harman says there will be ‘no hiding place’ for sexism in Commons The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2022
‘Toxic’ Westminster drinking leads to ‘behavioural challenges’, says minister An investigation could be launched into claims a Tory MP was seen looking at explicit material on his phone in the Commons Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2022
Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2022 London elections 2022: Labour wins Westminster for the first time Londoners went to the polls in local elections on May 5. Joe Talora has the lowdown on the vote in Westminster
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2022 Sue Gray report to be completed by end of May at earliest, sources say Senior civil servant expected to be critical of Boris Johnson when findings about Westminster lockdown parties are published
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022 Starmer condemns Westminster’s ‘misogynist’ culture after attack on Rayner MPs across the political spectrum denounced claims the Labour deputy leader tried to distract Boris Johnson during PMQs.
Daily Record · Apr 25, 2022 Keir Starmer calls for an end to Westminster culture of 'misogyny' after Angela Rayner smear The Labour leader said there should be 'zero tolerance' of sexism in parliament as a Tory junior minister was sent out to explain why the Prime Minister and Culture Secretary tweeted exactly the same words of support for Angela Rayner.
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2022 Labour calls for ‘zero tolerance’ approach to alleged harassment by MPs Meanwhile, Conservative Party chairman Oliver Dowden said Westminster is a safe place to be a woman.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2022 MP convicted of sexually molesting boy, 15, fails to keep his promise to resign Imran Ahmad Khan, who was expelled from the Tory party, has still not resigned from his Westminster seat
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022 SNP and Labour call on Scottish Tory MPs to back Commons partygate investigation Reports suggested Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross will not be in Westminster for the vote.
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022 Boris Johnson pushes to accelerate India trade deal after signalling he is ready for concession on visas Trip set to be overshadowed by differences over Ukraine and Partygate vote in Westminster
The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022 William to remember Australia and New Zealand’s fallen troops on Anzac Day The duke will lay a wreath on behalf of the Queen at the Cenotaph and attend a service in Westminster Abbey on April 25.
Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2022 Artist interview: Larry Achiampong on his new permanent work at Westminster Underground Station The British-Ghanaian artist has made a powerful new work by adapting the TFL roundel
The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2022 Unions call for Westminster ban for MPs accused of sexual misconduct Move, after accusations against David Warburton, would help ‘bring parliament into the 21st century’