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www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

SNP demands inquiry into Labour dirty tricks' Gaza vote as MP admits delaying debate

The SNP demands investigation into Labour's chaos during Gaza ceasefire vote.
Labour admits to intentionally delaying the debate to push their amendment. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
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The Guardian view on parliamentary chaos: to err is human, to self-correct is to learn | Editorial

Public questioning the value of parliamentary debates
Speaker's handling of parliamentary procedures criticized
Call for reflection on parliamentary conduct and decision-making [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Penny Mordaunt claims Commons Speaker Hoyle is victim of weak and fickle' Starmer

Penny Mordaunt blamed Labour for chaos in the Commons over a Gaza vote.
Speaker Hoyle allowed a vote on Labour's Gaza ceasefire amendment amidst chaos and protests. [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
UK politics

Row after Commons Lindsay Hoyle picks Labour Gaza motion

Commons Speaker allowed MPs to vote on a Labour motion on the Israel-Hamas conflict, potentially limiting rebellions within Labour.
Labour's amendment from Sir Keir Starmer allows MPs to support a ceasefire without backing a differently-worded ceasefire motion from the SNP. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Speaker fails to let Diane Abbott speak in PMQs debate on Tory donor's remarks

Refusal to allow Diane Abbott to ask a question sparked row
Heated session dominated by Conservative donor's comments about Abbott [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Speaker accused of breaking promise as he rejects call for new Gaza vote

The Commons speaker rejected SNP's request for a Gaza ceasefire vote due to concerns over parliamentary protocol.
Hoyle's decision led to more MPs expressing no confidence in the speaker. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Lindsay Hoyle fights back as Sunak criticises speaker's concerning' choice

Lindsay Hoyle under pressure as MPs sign motion for no confidence
Rishi Sunak criticizes Hoyle's handling of Gaza debate [ more ]
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