Lack of NHS dentists is ‘putting at risk Government’s levelling up agenda’ – MP House of Commons leader Mark Spencer insisted the Government ‘does understand the challenges that we face’. The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022
Tories accused of hypocrisy for secrecy about how many days MPs clock in Jacob Rees-Mogg among ministers trying to stop release of data about use of Commons work passes The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2022
Angus Robertson hits back at Tory minister who insisted no IndyRef2 until 2039 Commons leader Mark Spencer said the result of the 2014 referendum should be respected for at least 25 years. Daily Record · Jun 15, 2022
Second independence referendum should not be held until 2039, says UK minister A SECOND Scottish independence referendum should not be held until 2039 at the earliest, according to a UK Government minister. The National (Scotland) · Jun 14, 2022
Jacob Rees-Mogg refuses to debate why he ‘blocked’ bill that would have spared elephants from torture Exclusive: Brexit minister and Commons leader both reject fact-finding mission after vetoing ban on adverts for extreme cruelty The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022
Struggling chip shops to ask Norway for more fish to keep prices under control Fears grow that third of UK fish and chip shops could shut The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022
Prime Minister ‘apologised in person’ to cleaning staff over partygate treatment MPs also told that Boris Johnson has ‘addressed the culture’ within Number 10 following the Sue Gray report The Independent UK · May 26, 2022
Nottingham reacts as Sue Gray publishes damning report on partygate scandal The Prime Minister says he takes 'full responsibility' for what happened - but will not resign Nottingham Post · May 25, 2022
Rule-breaking Tories should do community service at food banks, SNP MP says AN SNP MP has suggested that Tory minister who break Covid rules should be sent to do community service at food banks. The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2022
Nottinghamshire MPs expenses so far this year revealed by standards agency Last year Broxtowe's MP had been the most expensive in the country Nottingham Post · May 16, 2022
Snap elections may have let unsuitable MPs slip through, says Commons Leader Mark Spencer said political parties were forced to select candidates ‘quite quickly’ in 2017 and 2019, given the rapid nature of the votes. The Independent UK · May 11, 2022
Conservatives admit they failed to do enough to weed out rogue MPs after scandals Tories pledge to take ‘much more time to scrutinise people’ for the next election The Independent UK · May 11, 2022
Top Tory risks fury in own party by saying unsuitable MPs were elected in 2017 and 2019 Commons leader Mark Spencer promised a higher calibre of MPs would be elected in 2024 because there's more time to plan Daily Mirror · May 11, 2022
Next General Election set for 2024, says Commons Leader Mark Spencer His comments came as Parliament has been hit with fresh allegations of sleaze, sexual misconduct and bullying Evening Standard · May 11, 2022
The Independent UK · May 10, 2022 UK will not shy away from taking action on Northern Ireland Protocol, says Truss The Foreign Secretary accused the EU of putting forward proposals that ‘take us backwards’ on solving friction within the UK’s internal market.
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022 ‘Legitimate’ for Patel to attend Bond film in capacity as Home Secretary – Raab The Deputy Prime Minister pointed to both ‘fictional’ and ‘factual’ links between the security services and the Home Office.
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022 Patel attended Bond premiere in her capacity as Home Secretary, says minister Michael Ellis was met with exasperation from MPs when he said connections could be drawn between a James Bond film and ‘executive function’.
Daily Mirror · Apr 26, 2022 Priti Patel went to Bond premiere because spy movie is 'connected to her job' Top Tory Michael Ellis told a committee of MPs the Home Secretary attended the event in a ministerial capacity because "the nature of the film...is connected to executive functions."
The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2022 Women struggling to ‘sleep and work competently’ due to HRT shortages, says MP The UK has experienced a nationwide shortage of the drugs since 2019
The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2022 Minister defends shelving right to roam report: ‘the countryside is a place of business’ Activists irate at Treasury decision and fear expansion of publicly accessible land will not go ahead
The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2022 How senior Tories’ frantic efforts failed to block Boris Johnson inquiry Analysis: Ministers thought they had pulled a rabbit out of the hat but the rebellion would not be contained
The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2022 Women struggling to ‘sleep and work competently’ amid England’s HRT shortages Ex-minister Nokes says women suffering due to lack of medication for treating menopausal symptoms
Daily Record · Apr 21, 2022 Boris Johnson in danger as Tory MPs given free vote on if PM should be investigated Tory voting discipline dramatically collapsed minutes ahead of a Commons debate on whether the Prime Minister should be investigated for misleading parliament, all while the Johnson is on a trip abroad.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2022 Christian lobby groups push major parties to support unamended religious discrimination bill FamilyVoice says Labor not to blame for ‘Morrison’s failure’ to pass bill as Albanese pledges to extend school chaplaincy program with secular pastoral care
The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022 MP feels her baby kick as she stands to speak in the Commons As Siobhan Baillie rose to speak, she could be heard to say: ‘Thank you Mr Speaker – oh, I got a kick there’.