‘Net zero seats’ jibe aimed at Labour as voters head to polls Voters will have until 10pm on Thursday to cast their ballots, including for a parliamentary by-election. The Independent UK · May 1, 2025
Minister: No-one in the House of Commons wants Kneecap to play Glastonbury The Belfast band are being investigated by counter-terrorism police after videos emerged allegedly showing the band calling for the deaths of MPs. The Independent UK · May 1, 2025
Robert Jenrick engaged in ‘blatant manoeuvring’ against Tory leader, says Powell Commons Leader Lucy Powell said if Kemi Badenoch ‘was a strong leader’ she would have ‘sacked him (Jenrick) by now’. Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025
UK minister promotes ‘House of Commons cryptocurrency’ scam in social media hack Commons Leader Lucy Powell had her X account hacked on Tuesday morning, with the page repeatedly publicising a “House of Commons cryptocoin”… The National (Scotland) · Apr 15, 2025
Minister’s hacked X account promotes ‘House of Commons cryptocurrency’ scam Lucy Powell’s social media repeatedly encouraging people to buy the coin. Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025
Streeting says ‘Hillsborough Law’ taking longer than hoped as anniversary nears Campaigners want a legal duty of candour on public authorities and officials to tell the truth and proactively co-operate with official probes. Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2025
Hillsborough Law to prevent cover-ups ‘must be all or nothing’ – campaigners The Prime Minister has previously pledged to introduce the law before this year’s anniversary of the tragedy. The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025
Shabana Mahmood: lord chancellor with political nous unafraid to shake up system Her introduction to politics began as the child of the chair of Birmingham Labour party and as justice secretary she’s made tough decisions from day one The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2025
Disabled MPs speak of difficulties they face working in UK parliament Commons’ modernisation committee hears from current and former members about difficulties they face in parliament The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2025
Who could begrudge Rachel Reeves free tickets when she was, er, just trying to be a good parent? Under a stricter code of conduct, the chancellor and others need only use their judgment on gifts The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2025
Scottish sailor jailed in Middle East granted royal pardon A ROYAL Navy sailor jailed in Bahrain has been granted a royal pardon by its King ... The National (Scotland) · Mar 27, 2025
Minister: Publishing assisted dying Bill impact assessment soon ‘a challenge’ The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will come back to Parliament for its report stage on April 25. Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025
Royal Navy sailor jailed in Bahrain granted royal pardon Owen Haggerty’s mother wrote to the King of Bahrain to request his release. Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025
Government urged to formally apologise over 1919 massacre in India Tory MP Bob Blackman said the Amritsar massacre is ‘a stain on British colonial rule in India’. The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025
The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025 Starmer has been ‘mugged by reality’ since general election, senior Tory claims Shadow Commons leader Jesse Norman said Labour is becoming progressively more Conservative while it is in office.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2025 Police look into claims of racism and financial misconduct at University of Greater Manchester MP for Bolton West says whistleblowers have sent allegations detailing the ‘systematic misuse of public funds’
Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2025 Salisbury MP urges UK to ‘resist appeasement’ of Russia on Novichok anniversary Commons Leader Lucy Powell said the attacks were evidence of ‘what a terror the Russian regime is on our soil’.
The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025 Women forced to face ‘significant’ risks because of inclusivity – Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe told the Commons that safety and dignity should be prioritised over inclusivity and ‘wokery’.
Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2025 Cabinet minister criticised for ‘reheated mish-mash of party political lines’ Shadow Commons leader Jesse Norman accused Cabinet minister Lucy Powell of ‘evasions’ at the despatch box.
Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2025 Tories ‘not holding the Trump card’ – Powell mocks Badenoch comparison Commons leader Lucy Powell said her Conservative counterpart Jesse Norman failed to say ‘anything supportive’ about his party leader Kemi Badenoch.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2025 Call for ban on lords being paid to offer political advice Head of lobbying firm Blakeney says industry concerned about perceived lack of transparency and trust
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025 ‘Unacceptable’ that jailed ex-Labour MP will receive £91,000 taxpayer-funded salary behind bars, says home secretary Amesbury is facing calls to step down as an MP after being jailed for 10 weeks on Monday
Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025 Badenoch faces call to apologise after party political clip filmed in Parliament The video features a brief clip of Speaker’s Court, part of the Palace of Westminster.
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025 Now is right time to knight rugby league star Kevin Sinfield – Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said it is a ‘major injustice’ that no player from the sport has ever been knighted.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2025 Labour MPs criticise Kim Leadbeater over posts on assisted dying evidence Committee members blame ‘toxic’ reaction on social media and attacks on those giving evidence in public hearings