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#conflicts-of-interest
from www.theguardian.com
1 month ago

MPs could face stricter rules on paid media appearances

Growing scrutiny on MPs' paid media roles due to conflicts of interest and public trust issues.
The Commons leader emphasizes the urgency for higher ethical standards among MPs.
from www.bbc.com
3 months ago

MPs back Labour plan to tighten outside job rules

MPs are facing stricter rules on outside jobs to avoid conflicts of interest and ensure focus on constituents.

MPs could face stricter rules on paid media appearances

Growing scrutiny on MPs' paid media roles due to conflicts of interest and public trust issues.
The Commons leader emphasizes the urgency for higher ethical standards among MPs.

MPs back Labour plan to tighten outside job rules

MPs are facing stricter rules on outside jobs to avoid conflicts of interest and ensure focus on constituents.
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#labour-party
from www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
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MPs could face crackdown on paid media roles in blow to Farage

The Labour Party's new committee aims to reform House of Commons procedures and scrutinize MPs' paid media engagements and potential conflicts of interest.

Two more London Labour MPs announce they're standing down at election

Two long-serving Labour MPs in London are stepping down, citing personal reasons and a call for change within the party.

The inside story of Tory MP's Natalie Elphicke's defection to Labour

The recent spate of Tory MPs defecting directly to Labour, including Natalie Elphicke, has significant implications for both parties.

Starmer facing test of authority as immediate' Gaza ceasefire vote looms

Keir Starmer is facing a test of his authority as MPs prepare to vote on a second parliamentary motion for a Gaza ceasefire.
Labour leader's handling of the Gaza crisis has sparked anger within the party and led to resignations from the frontbench.

Starmer will be challenged from within Labour on many issues if he becomes PM

Keir Starmer may face challenges from newly elected MPs with their own agendas despite hopes of loyalty.

Tory big beasts' who could disappear from Westminster visualised

Conservative big names may not retain seats in the new parliament, while Labour shadow cabinet members are mostly predicted to secure their positions.

MPs could face crackdown on paid media roles in blow to Farage

The Labour Party's new committee aims to reform House of Commons procedures and scrutinize MPs' paid media engagements and potential conflicts of interest.

Two more London Labour MPs announce they're standing down at election

Two long-serving Labour MPs in London are stepping down, citing personal reasons and a call for change within the party.

The inside story of Tory MP's Natalie Elphicke's defection to Labour

The recent spate of Tory MPs defecting directly to Labour, including Natalie Elphicke, has significant implications for both parties.

Starmer facing test of authority as immediate' Gaza ceasefire vote looms

Keir Starmer is facing a test of his authority as MPs prepare to vote on a second parliamentary motion for a Gaza ceasefire.
Labour leader's handling of the Gaza crisis has sparked anger within the party and led to resignations from the frontbench.

Starmer will be challenged from within Labour on many issues if he becomes PM

Keir Starmer may face challenges from newly elected MPs with their own agendas despite hopes of loyalty.

Tory big beasts' who could disappear from Westminster visualised

Conservative big names may not retain seats in the new parliament, while Labour shadow cabinet members are mostly predicted to secure their positions.
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#child-poverty
from www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London politics

Sadiq Khan: Government must scrap two child benefit cap 'as soon as it can'

MPs voted on SNP amendment about child poverty policy. Khan supports review for child poverty alleviation and calls for policy change.

MPs to vote on two-child benefit cap

MPs to vote on scrapping two-child benefit cap amid increasing pressure on government.

Sadiq Khan: Government must scrap two child benefit cap 'as soon as it can'

MPs voted on SNP amendment about child poverty policy. Khan supports review for child poverty alleviation and calls for policy change.

MPs to vote on two-child benefit cap

MPs to vote on scrapping two-child benefit cap amid increasing pressure on government.
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#constituents
from www.theguardian.com
3 months ago

UK government to prevent MPs taking on lobbying jobs

MPs will be restricted from taking on certain second jobs to prioritize constituents over personal interests.
from BBC News
9 months ago

Lib Dem MPs told what to say about Sir Ed Davey Post Office role

Liberal Democrat MPs are using a standard letter to respond to constituents questioning Sir Ed Davey's role in the Post Office scandal.
The letter emphasizes that the scandal occurred over many years and that different governments and ministers from all parties were involved.

UK government to prevent MPs taking on lobbying jobs

MPs will be restricted from taking on certain second jobs to prioritize constituents over personal interests.

Lib Dem MPs told what to say about Sir Ed Davey Post Office role

Liberal Democrat MPs are using a standard letter to respond to constituents questioning Sir Ed Davey's role in the Post Office scandal.
The letter emphasizes that the scandal occurred over many years and that different governments and ministers from all parties were involved.
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#parliament

Tory row over vote to bar MPs arrested for sex offences - wrong side of justice'

A row erupted over barring MPs from Parliament if arrested for serious offenses despite innocence until proven guilty principle being raised.

MPs arrested for sex offences face being excluded from Parliament

MPs facing potential ban from Parliament for serious offences after vote to maintain arrest threshold.

Plan to ban alleged sex offence MPs from Parliament diluted

Accused MPs only banned if charged by police
Earlier proposals allowed exclusion at any point in a criminal investigation

Tory row over vote to bar MPs arrested for sex offences - wrong side of justice'

A row erupted over barring MPs from Parliament if arrested for serious offenses despite innocence until proven guilty principle being raised.

MPs arrested for sex offences face being excluded from Parliament

MPs facing potential ban from Parliament for serious offences after vote to maintain arrest threshold.

Plan to ban alleged sex offence MPs from Parliament diluted

Accused MPs only banned if charged by police
Earlier proposals allowed exclusion at any point in a criminal investigation
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MPs arrested for sex offences face Parliament ban

Changing arrest threshold aligns Parliament with other workplaces
#house-of-commons

MPs arrested for sexual offences face bans from parliamentary estate

MPs who have been arrested for serious violent or sexual offences may face bans from the parliamentary estate based on a close vote in the House of Commons.

David Cameron could face questions from MPs using obscure compromise

Ministers are being urged to support a compromise that would allow David Cameron to be questioned in the House of Commons despite not being an MP.
The procedure committee has recommended that Cameron, as a peer, should take questions from MPs at the bar of the house, rather than appearing at the dispatch box.
The committee believes that inviting lords to appear at the dispatch box would blur the boundaries between the two houses, and instead suggests that Cameron should appear at the bar.

MPs arrested for sexual offences face bans from parliamentary estate

MPs who have been arrested for serious violent or sexual offences may face bans from the parliamentary estate based on a close vote in the House of Commons.

David Cameron could face questions from MPs using obscure compromise

Ministers are being urged to support a compromise that would allow David Cameron to be questioned in the House of Commons despite not being an MP.
The procedure committee has recommended that Cameron, as a peer, should take questions from MPs at the bar of the house, rather than appearing at the dispatch box.
The committee believes that inviting lords to appear at the dispatch box would blur the boundaries between the two houses, and instead suggests that Cameron should appear at the bar.
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#rishi-sunak

Who were the prominent Tory MPs to oppose Sunak's smoking ban?

Rishi Sunak faces rebellion from his own MPs on proposed smoking ban.

Sunak rejects suggestion MPs should work from home over security fears

Rishi Sunak rejects remote voting proposal for MPs due to security concerns at Westminster
Veteran MP Harriet Harman suggests hybrid working model for MPs' safety

Tory MPs pushing for Rishi Sunak to quit before he is deposed

Tory MPs are hoping for Rishi Sunak to voluntarily step down to avoid a damaging coup.
Some Conservative MPs are in talks with Graham Brady to have the Prime Minister quit, but are not yet submitting letters of no confidence.

Sunak urged to block anyone convicted of sexual offences from standing as MP

New rules may prevent candidates with sexual offence convictions from standing as MPs.
Scottish parliament introducing rules to bar individuals with sexual offence convictions from standing as MSPs or councillors.

Who were the prominent Tory MPs to oppose Sunak's smoking ban?

Rishi Sunak faces rebellion from his own MPs on proposed smoking ban.

Sunak rejects suggestion MPs should work from home over security fears

Rishi Sunak rejects remote voting proposal for MPs due to security concerns at Westminster
Veteran MP Harriet Harman suggests hybrid working model for MPs' safety

Tory MPs pushing for Rishi Sunak to quit before he is deposed

Tory MPs are hoping for Rishi Sunak to voluntarily step down to avoid a damaging coup.
Some Conservative MPs are in talks with Graham Brady to have the Prime Minister quit, but are not yet submitting letters of no confidence.

Sunak urged to block anyone convicted of sexual offences from standing as MP

New rules may prevent candidates with sexual offence convictions from standing as MPs.
Scottish parliament introducing rules to bar individuals with sexual offence convictions from standing as MSPs or councillors.
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Tory MP William Wragg gives MPs blackmail advice in resurfaced clip

Tory MP William Wragg advised MPs on dealing with blackmail in a resurfaced clip.
Mr. Wragg admitted involvement in a honeytrap sexting scandal targeting MPs and shared colleagues' phone numbers to avoid intimate image leaks.

MPs call for research on forgotten' form of breast cancer

A third of MPs support a campaign to raise 20m for lobular breast cancer research.
Invasive lobular breast cancer lacks specific treatments and is underresearched compared to ductal breast cancer.

Mordaunt waters down plan to ban MPs arrested for sexual offences from Westminster

MPs may only be excluded from the parliamentary estate after formal charges for sexual or violent offenses, sparking opposition and accusations of reneging on promises.
Union members express disappointment and anger at the watering down of proposals meant to protect staff and members from MPs accused of serious offenses.

Cancer and stroke NHS patients among thousands discharged into homelessness

Thousands of hospital patients discharged to no fixed abode, including cancer and stroke patients.
Charities and MPs call for ending discharge of hospital patients to the streets.

Survivor joins calls for London Air Ambulance funding in budget

Antiques Roadshow expert saved by London's Air Ambulance is advocating for funding replacement helicopters.
MPs urge Chancellor to contribute £3m towards London Air Ambulance's goal of £15m for new helicopters.
#downing-street

Chris Packham branded irresponsible' by No 10 for defending protests at MPs' houses

Downing Street criticizes BBC presenter for supporting demonstrations outside MPs' homes
Police forces to label such demonstrations as intimidatory and move protesters on under new policing protocol

No 10 berates Chris Packham for irresponsible' Just Stop Oil comments

Downing Street accuses Chris Packham of irresponsibility for supporting protests outside MPs' homes.
Packham defends activists' right to peaceful protests, emphasizing the need for a radical flank to draw attention to environmental concerns.

MPs demand evidence in deeply embarrassing' Post Office row

MPs and Downing Street demand evidence in row between Kemi Badenoch and Henry Staunton.
Political figures prioritize innocent postmasters affected by Horizon scandal.

Chris Packham branded irresponsible' by No 10 for defending protests at MPs' houses

Downing Street criticizes BBC presenter for supporting demonstrations outside MPs' homes
Police forces to label such demonstrations as intimidatory and move protesters on under new policing protocol

No 10 berates Chris Packham for irresponsible' Just Stop Oil comments

Downing Street accuses Chris Packham of irresponsibility for supporting protests outside MPs' homes.
Packham defends activists' right to peaceful protests, emphasizing the need for a radical flank to draw attention to environmental concerns.

MPs demand evidence in deeply embarrassing' Post Office row

MPs and Downing Street demand evidence in row between Kemi Badenoch and Henry Staunton.
Political figures prioritize innocent postmasters affected by Horizon scandal.
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from www.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

UK Terror threat at highest level since 9/11

The threat of an imminent terror attack in the UK is reportedly rising due to an upsurge in extremist activity linked to conflicts in the Middle East
Senior security officials are warning MPs about the increasing danger of terror attacks and the growing extremist chatter.

Politicians from 12 countries unite to press for arms ban on Israel

MPs from 12 countries commit to persuade governments to impose arms sales ban on Israel
Letter organized by Progressive International aims to bring attention to the crisis in Gaza

They were victims of the biggest medical fraud of the century and don't know why

Harm caused by hormone pregnancy tests acknowledged
Call for a fresh review into evidence regarding Primodos
#threats

Home Office unveils 31m security package to protect MPs from threats

MPs to receive dedicated police contacts for security
£31 million funding to enhance security measures for elected officials

Death and rape threats, bricks through windows: MPs must be able to serve without living in fear | Stella Creasy

MPs are facing increasing violence, threats, and harassment, impacting their safety and democracy
Incidents like vandalism, protests at MPs' homes, and threatening behavior are on the rise, jeopardizing public life and political discourse.

Home Office unveils 31m security package to protect MPs from threats

MPs to receive dedicated police contacts for security
£31 million funding to enhance security measures for elected officials

Death and rape threats, bricks through windows: MPs must be able to serve without living in fear | Stella Creasy

MPs are facing increasing violence, threats, and harassment, impacting their safety and democracy
Incidents like vandalism, protests at MPs' homes, and threatening behavior are on the rise, jeopardizing public life and political discourse.
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If this tawdry affair ends with a red card for the Commons ref Sir Lindsay Hoyle, it will not reflect well on our MPs | Andrew Rawnsley

Betty Boothroyd was the last Speaker of the Commons to resign with dignity.
Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the current Speaker, is renowned for his impartiality and diligent performance in the chair.

Three female MPs given bodyguards after concerns over safety

Female MPs provided with security after safety concerns
New measures deployed to enhance safety and security for MPs

MPs to get free vote on decriminalising abortion in England and Wales

MPs to get a free vote on decriminalizing abortion
Labor backbencher to introduce an amendment to end prosecution for abortions after 24 weeks

Not acceptable for protesters to target MPs in their homes, says Stella Creasy

Public figures, including MPs, should not be targeted in their homes for their views or decisions.
Harassment and threats against political representatives risk undermining democracy and free speech.

Almost a third of Tory MPs trying to weaken tenant protection bill are landlords

Almost a third of MPs opposing renters' reform bill are landlords
MPs press for changes favoring eviction for antisocial behavior

Starmer calls for permanent' Gaza ceasefire in speech at Scottish Labour conference

Keir Starmer calls for a ceasefire in Gaza during Scottish Labour Conference.
MPs will vote on an immediate ceasefire in Gaza led by SNP this week.

Standing down: who are the MPs calling time before the next UK election?

90 MPs won't seek re-election, highest since 2010
Exodus of 11 Tory former secretaries of state expected

Ministerial code completely inadequate, civil servants' unions tell MPs

Civil servants had a negative experience with the complaints process against Dominic Raab.
Party leaders need to do more to protect employees from the behavior of MPs.

Stormont legislation to be debated at Westminster

Legislation to implement a deal on power-sharing in Northern Ireland will be debated by MPs.
The deal includes no routine checks on goods crossing from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.

Lindsay Hoyle admits we all get death threats' as he addresses Tory MP's resignation

MPs frequently receive death threats and face security risks
Mike Freer is resigning due to threats and attacks on his office
#schools

Ofsted single-word judgments on schools must end, say MPs

MPs urge government to stop use of single-word judgments in Ofsted's headline grades of schools in England.
Relations between Ofsted and teachers are strained, with trust in the watchdog worryingly low.

DfE's lack of information on schools concrete crisis shocking', says MPs

MPs criticize lack of detail on crumbling concrete crisis in schools.
700,000 pupils are learning in schools that need major rebuilding or refurbishment.
Department for Education lacks basic information on concrete crisis in schools.

Ofsted single-word judgments on schools must end, say MPs

MPs urge government to stop use of single-word judgments in Ofsted's headline grades of schools in England.
Relations between Ofsted and teachers are strained, with trust in the watchdog worryingly low.

DfE's lack of information on schools concrete crisis shocking', says MPs

MPs criticize lack of detail on crumbling concrete crisis in schools.
700,000 pupils are learning in schools that need major rebuilding or refurbishment.
Department for Education lacks basic information on concrete crisis in schools.
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Rwanda scheme is like pulling pin out of grenade but not throwing it', says Jenrick

Robert Jenrick urges MPs to find a solution to the potential challenge from European judges on the Rwanda plan.
Jenrick compares the situation to pulling the pin out of a grenade but not being prepared to throw it.

Watch live as Michelle Donelan grilled over AI regulation by select committee

Michelle Donelan to be questioned on AI governance by MPs
Full Fact warns about the rise of AI-generated images eroding public trust in online information
#uk-politics

MPs defeated at election to get help finding a new career

MPs who lose their seat at the next general election may receive taxpayer-funded help with finding a new job through a proposed "career transition" scheme.
The scheme aims to make being an MP a more attractive career and provide support to MPs struggling to find employment after leaving office.

More than half of anti-abortion MPs lose seats in election

15 anti-abortion MPs lost seats in recent UK election, sparking hopes for decriminalization.

MPs defeated at election to get help finding a new career

MPs who lose their seat at the next general election may receive taxpayer-funded help with finding a new job through a proposed "career transition" scheme.
The scheme aims to make being an MP a more attractive career and provide support to MPs struggling to find employment after leaving office.

More than half of anti-abortion MPs lose seats in election

15 anti-abortion MPs lost seats in recent UK election, sparking hopes for decriminalization.
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I'd like to say Johnson and Brexit made me quit politics. But they were symptoms of the problem, not the cause | Rory Stewart

Conservative MPs leaving due to system pressure

Sketchy reporting of House of Commons debates | Brief letters

Readers may struggle to identify intelligent, radical, and independent MPs without detailed sketches or reports of their actions.
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