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 The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2025
Votes at 16 legislation could be tabled within months, minister suggests Labour’s manifesto pledged to give 16 and 17 year olds the right to vote in all elections. The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025
Government accused of ‘quietly and wrongly’ backing assisted dying The Government is officially neutral on the principles behind the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025
Tighter limits on second jobs for MPs outside Westminster to be considered WESTMINSTER politicians could face a further crackdown on second jobs after the committee in charge of standards in Parliament opened an inquiry… The National (Scotland) · Jan 31, 2025
MPs to consider tighter limits on second jobs outside Westminster The Government has signalled it could ‘go further’ after tightening the rules on second jobs at the start of its term. Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2025
Roman Abramovich’s tax affairs must be investigated, MPs say Cross-party group on tax calls for HMRC to act after Guardian investigation finds former Chelsea owner may owe up to £1bn The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2025
Rename Heathrow airport after Queen Elizabeth II to mark 100th birthday, says MP Adam Jogee says it would be a ‘wonderful tribute’ to the late monarch who died aged 96 in September 2022. Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025
Reeves should U-turn on winter fuel payment and farm ‘tax raid’, Tories say Conservative whip Joy Morrissey urged the Government to ‘be bold’ and reinstate universal winter fuel payments. Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025
Root causes of knife crime among young people need to be addressed – MP Conservative MP Ben Obese-Ject said the fatal stabbing of a child has become a familiar occurrence, following the death of Leo Ross earlier this week. The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025
Powell thanks Sunak for ‘big misjudgment’ on last day he could have called poll Lucy Powell said Rishi Sunak made a ‘big misjudgment for the Tory party, but a good decision for the country’ by calling the election for July 4. The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025
Closing UK parliament’s bars could put MPs at risk, says Commons leader Lucy Powell said MPs and their aides would be ‘less well protected’ if they drank outside the Palace of Westminster The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2025
MPs would face security risks while drinking if Parliament bars closed – Powell Lucy Powell said she was in favour of reopening the Stranger’s Bar, which is temporarily closed as police investigate a spiking incident. Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025
MP calls for Stuart Hogg to be stripped of MBE after admitting domestic abuse Hogg was sentenced to a community payback order with one year of supervision after he admitted abusing his estranged wife. The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025
Unregulated botox becoming ‘health crisis’, MP warns as petition launched Botox demand is ‘partially fuelled by social media and societal pressures on young people’, Bradley Thomas told the Commons Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025
Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025 Tories accused of showing ‘collective amnesia’ over record in government Commons leader Lucy Powell says she hoped the Tories might own up to economic results over last 14 years, including ‘low growth and low wages’.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2025 UK government to crack down on MPs earning extra cash from media firms Jacob Rees-Mogg and Nigel Farage are among those who have earned large sums from broadcasters, but a tightening of rules on MPs’ outside interests is being considered
Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2025 Predatory behaviour in Parliament ‘dangerous as Savile having keys to Broadmoor’ Jo White called for disclosure and barring service (DBS) checks before members of the Commons and Lords take their seats.
Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2025 MP calls for ‘self-determination’ for Chagos on eve of ‘Margaret Thatcher Day’ Andrew Rosindell, Conservative MP for Romford, linked the holiday to the Government’s deal to relinquish sovereignty of the Chagos Islands.
The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025 Councils wanting elections postponed will have to meet ‘clear criteria’ – Powell Lucy Powell said postponement will only be considered if it will help to deliver devolution in ‘the most ambitious timeframe possible’.
The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025 Government will do ‘whatever it takes’ to clamp down on ketamine use Commons leader Lucy Powell said many members see the ‘real, dangerous impact’ of ketamine as ministers consider upgrading the drug to class A.
Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2025 Labour vows not to ‘cease and desist from truth’ despite Truss lawyers’ demand Lawyers for Liz Truss have sent a letter to Sir Keir Starmer about ‘false and defamatory public statements’ made about their client.
Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2025 Members of Parliament should be subject to background checks, Labour MP says Commons Leader Lucy Powell said a balance needs to be struck to ensure politicians are able to represent their constituents ‘freely and openly’.
Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2024 Election ‘difficult’ for some MPs as Lucy Powell expresses ‘abuse’ concerns A committee of MPs led by the Speaker has been established to examine threats against MPs and candidates.
The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2024 Parliament has come ‘quite some way’ on behaviour, says Lucy Powell Behaviour code training is among the things new MPs have been offered since they arrived in Westminster.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2024 Political parties to hand role of investigating misconduct by MPs to independent body Exclusive: Parliamentary committee set to endorse proposals to refer complaints about bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct by MPs to independent investigator