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'Raped by a dog': Westminster debate on grooming-gang survivor testimonies

Westminster Hall heard harrowing accounts from grooming-gang survivors detailing horrific abuse by predominantly Pakistani-origin men. Victims described trafficking, rape, and torture, with some noting offenders targeted "almost exclusively white girls." Parliament is now revisiting the issue, with a focus on the role of ethnicity and religion in these crimes.

The Times of India

UK risks missing ‘next Ed Sheeran’ with ticket resale ‘racketeering’ – debate

MPs discussed the matter at a Westminster Hall debate.

The Independent UK

Labour: Cameron should take regular questions from MPs in Westminster Hall

David Cameron was appointed Foreign Secretary in a Cabinet reshuffle.

The Independent UK

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Parliamentary schedule for Wednesday May 17

Parliamentary schedule for Wednesday May 17We will be covering the House of Commons and House of Lords throughout the day.All timings are approximate and subject to business.House of Commons:1130 Scotland questions1200 Prime Minister’s Question Time1245 A 10-minute rule motion on Artificial Intelligence (Regulation and Workers’ Rights)1300 Digital Markets, Competition and…

The Independent UK

King and Queen Consort meet MPs, peers and staff at Westminster Hall reception

Between 650 and 750 parliamentarians gathered in the hall for the reception.

The Independent UK

Coronation reception to be held for Charles and Camilla at Palace of Westminster

The King and Queen Consort will gather with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer in Westminster Hall on May 2.

The Independent UK

Senior Tory MP issues warning over 'growing' funding gap for free school meals

A former minister will use a Westminster Hall hearing on Tuesday to air concerns about the cost to schools, as the Mirror ramps up our Free School Meals For All campaign

Daily Mirror

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Lee Anderson claims family were in McDonald's 'two or three times a week' while using food bank

Lee Anderson secured a Westminster Hall debate on the subject of food poverty, where he also said it was a 'myth' that everyone on Universal Credit was in poverty.

Nottingham Post

President Zelensky vows Ukraine's forces will free nation from Russia's barbaric grip

In a rousing speech to a packed Westminster Hall in London, Volodymyr Zelensky said his forces will free Ukraine - but asked for Britain's help in his cause against Putin

Daily Mirror

Churchill, a helmet and a plea for planes: Zelenskiy’s speech at a glance

The key messages contained in the Ukrainian president’s half-hour address in Westminster Hall

The Guardian - UK

Zelensky thanks Scotland for support during Westminster address

Zelensky mentioned Scotland as he thanked the United Kingdom for its support during his speech at Westminster Hall to MPs and journalists.

Daily Record

Security chiefs had to stop obsessives trying to sneak into Queen's lying-in-state

Parliament's head of security revealed how officials worked to block certain individuals from attending the sombre vigil beside the Queen's coffin in Parliament's Westminster Hall

Daily Mirror

Phillip Schofield makes rude dig at 2022 as he gives verdict on the year

This Morning host Phillip didn't hold back as he celebrated on New Year's Eve

Manchester Evening News

King returns to Westminster Hall to commemorate mother’s lying in state

Around 250,000 people are believed to have filed past Queen Elizabeth’s coffin.

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King Charles Visits UK Parliament to Remember Late Queen Elizabeth

King Charles took part in a visit of remembrance and thanksgiving at Britain's parliament on Wednesday to honor his late mother, Queen Elizabeth, who died in September. As part of the trip, Charles met Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer, as well as the speakers…

The Guardian - UK

Man who grabbed at flag on Queen’s coffin detained for treatment

Judge says Muhammad Khan caused distress to people in queue at Westminster Hall in September

Evening Standard

Jacob Rees-Mogg compares abortions to ‘cult of death’ in Westminster debate

Top Tory Jacob Rees-Mogg attacks own party’s position in Westminster Hall debate

Daily Mirror

Westminster Hall's floors damaged by 250,000 mourners seeing Queen lying-in-state

Huge crowds queued to see the Queen lying-in-state in Westminster Hall with 250,000 mourners paying their respects inside the ancient building and damage has now reportedly been found to the floor

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Just one MLA reimburses Stormont for cost of travelling to Queen's lying in state

A total of 17 MLAs were granted special access which meant they did not have to join the miles-long queue faced by members of the public

Chronicle Live

Newcastle MP head debate for immediate general election as more than 634,000 people sign petition

Catherine McKinnell led a debate at Westminster Hall on Monday afternoon

Daily Mirror

Holly Willoughby and Phil Schofield 'misrepresented' during queue jump row says ITV boss

This Morning presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were under fire after attending the Queen's lying in state at Westminster Hall earlier this month

Daily Mirror

Holly & Phil drama addressed on Mike Tindall's podcast as he mourns Queen

The pair have been targeted on social media over claims they jumped the public line to pay their respects in Westminster Hall earlier this month

Manchester Evening News

Petition to 'axe' Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield from This Morning reaches new high as fans defend stars

It has been a week since the presenting duo issued an explanation as to why they were inside Westminster Hall

The Conversation

How the Queen's queue can be seen as a modern form of pilgrimage

On Friday, September 16 2022, the day the queue to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state in Westminster Hall first reached its ten-mile capacity and had to be closed to new entrants, one social media commentator tweeted that it was “our 21st-century pilgrimage”.

Daily Mirror

Claims Holly and Phil's aides 'ushered wheelchair user' out of the way amid 'Queuegate'

As a social media user claims the pair's aides 'ushered' a wheelchair user outside Westminster Hall, a TV insider says Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were guided by parliamentary officials and alongside other members of the media

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