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Exodus of long-serving MPs leaves Commons facing wave of change

High number of departing MPs ahead of next election, including experienced former secretaries of state.

Concerns about Tory party being left with inexperienced MPs after the departures. [ more ]

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Watch live: Sunak faces Starmer at PMQs as Lee Anderson launches fresh attack

Rishi Sunak vs Sir Keir Starmer in Prime Minister's Questions

Controversy over Lee Anderson's comments [ more ]

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Sunak says party came together' for Rwanda bill vote despite Tory rebellion

Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill passed its third reading in the House of Commons

A potential backbench revolt on the deportation bill largely dissipated [ more ]

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Tory Rwanda rebels hold Rishi Sunak's fate in their hands

Rishi Sunak's flagship Rwanda policy is facing opposition from right-wing Tory MPs.

Defeat in the House of Commons could lead to a Conservative leadership contest or a general election. [ more ]

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Rishi Sunak has got through one Rwanda vote but this is just the start

The first stage of Rishi Sunak's flagship Rwanda bill passed easily through the House of Commons despite grim warnings and a dark mood among the prime minister's allies.

Sunak spent the day trying to convince would-be rebels to vote for the legislation, facing resistance from some Tory MPs who questioned the government's ability to amend the legislation later on. [ more ]

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Rishi Sunak faces a revolt in the UK Parliament over his Rwanda plan after a grilling on Covid-19

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces rebellion over immigration policy

Sunak denies taking risks with public health during COVID-19 pandemic [ more ]

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UK leader faces a Parliament in revolt over Rwanda plan

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces a rebellion over his immigration policy and tough questions about his judgment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sunak's signature immigration policy, which aims to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda, faces a vote in the House of Commons on Tuesday. [ more ]

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British Muslim and Palestinian groups slam Commons ceasefire chaos

Criticism over House of Commons chaos during Gaza ceasefire debate

Accusations of political games overshadowing importance of conflict in Gaza [ more ]

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Tory former justice secretary defends Hoyle: He cares very deeply'

Former justice secretary not seeking vote of confidence in Speaker

Speaker apologized for chaos in Gaza debate amid resign calls [ more ]

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Rafah ground offensive 'must not happen' - Lammy

David Lammy calls for immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

Labour Party proposes its own amendment calling for immediate ceasefire [ more ]

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MPs to vote on Starmer's amendment to SNP Gaza ceasefire motion

Keir Starmer has a chance to avoid a major rebellion over Gaza by holding a vote on his own amendment.

The speaker of the House of Commons allowed both the government and Labour to bring amendments to the motion on Gaza, causing controversy. [ more ]

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Starmer's lobbying of Hoyle draws criticism amid Gaza vote fallout

Labour officials discussed implications of House of Commons protest on Gaza vote.

Keir Starmer avoided expected rebellion but faced backlash for last-minute visit to speaker. [ more ]

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Lindsay Hoyle accidentally calls Keir Starmer prime minister'

The Speaker of the House of Commons mistakenly referred to Labour leader Keir Starmer as the Prime Minister.

The incident occurred during a heated Prime Minister's Questions session where Rishi Sunak confirmed new legislation for wrongly convicted Post Office branch managers. [ more ]

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Why is the Commons speaker facing calls to quit and what happens next?

Calls for Speaker's resignation

MPs' defiance in voting [ more ]

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Lindsay Hoyle: Who is the Commons speaker embroiled in the Gaza ceasefire vote row?

Hoyle faced backlash for allowing controversial vote

His commitment to impartiality has been tested. [ more ]

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Penny Mordaunt: Cheese-inspired fever dreams fuelling Labour claims about Budget

Opposition MPs question funding for Labour's claim about Jeremy Hunt's ambition. Penny Mordaunt jokes about dreams after eating cheese. [ more ]

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Minister accused of major incompetence' for breach of ministerial code'

Veterans minister accused of incompetence for failing to correct parliamentary record after misleading House of Commons in 2020. [ more ]

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Hunt makes joke about Starmer's weight in Budget: Come marathon training with me'

Jeremy Hunt made a weight-related joke about Sir Keir Starmer during a Budget announcement.

Hunt referenced remarks by Peter Mandelson advising Starmer to lose weight to appeal to voters. [ more ]

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Commons Speaker under pressure after Gaza vote chaos

The Speaker of the House of Commons faces pressure over handling of Gaza debate

Labour's amendment for humanitarian ceasefire passed amid chaos [ more ]

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Sir Lindsay Hoyle expresses regret' after Commons chaos over Gaza vote

Chaos ensued in the House of Commons during a debate over a ceasefire in Gaza, with calls for the Speaker to resign.

The Speaker faced criticism for selecting Labour's bid to amend an SNP motion, causing regret and apology from Sir Lindsay Hoyle. [ more ]

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Chaos in the House of Commons as government boycotts votes amid protest at Speaker

Government and SNP MPs walked out of the Commons over Speaker's handling of Gaza vote.

Labour amendment for Gaza ceasefire passed without a vote, amending the SNP motion. [ more ]

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Gaza vote chaos highlights pressure on MPs

The House of Commons lacks nuance in voting procedures

Concerns over MPs' safety impacting parliamentary proceedings [ more ]

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Despicable': British Palestinians react to Commons chaos over Gaza ceasefire

Speaker overturned precedent in allowing a Labour amendment to be debated alongside a government one.

British Palestinians expressed disappointment over the chaotic scenes in the House of Commons regarding the Gaza ceasefire vote. [ more ]

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Watch: Moments of drama from Commons Speakers

Tensions flared during a debate on Gaza in the House of Commons.

The Speaker faced accusations of allowing Labour to "hijack" proceedings. [ more ]

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Sir Lindsay Hoyle: House of Commons Speaker under pressure after chaotic Gaza ceasefire vote

The House of Commons speaker faces calls to resign after allowing a vote on a Labour motion during a debate on Gaza ceasefire.

Controversy arose when Speaker Lindsay Hoyle broke with tradition causing fury among SNP and Conservative MPs. [ more ]

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Commons speaker apologises after Gaza ceasefire debate descends into chaos

The Speaker of the House of Commons issued an unprecedented apology after a contentious debate on Gaza.

Conservative and Scottish National party MPs reacted with fury to the speaker's decision, leading to drama and a walkout during the vote. [ more ]

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Sir Lindsay Hoyle vowed to restore calm but now faces toxic parliament'

Sir Lindsay Hoyle faces criticism for his handling of government and Labour amendments to a motion, potentially facing a challenger from his own party in the next election. [ more ]

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Tories and SNPs walk out of Commons in protest at Speaker in Gaza ceasefire vote

The House of Commons experienced chaos during a debate on the Gaza ceasefire. The Speaker's decision to allow multiple votes led to protests and calls for his resignation. [ more ]

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House of Commons speaker sends best wishes' to King Charles after cancer diagnosis

Sir Lindsay Hoyle sends well wishes to King Charles III after his cancer diagnosis.

The House of Commons speaker informs MPs of the news and expresses sympathy and support. [ more ]

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Lindsay Hoyle reprimands Gillian Keegan over lengthy answers in Commons

Gillian Keegan was chastised by the House of Commons speaker for giving lengthy answers.

The speaker advised Keegan to be more concise in her responses during question time in the Commons. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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Dawn Butler overcome with emotion as she remembers Tony Lloyd's kind gesture

Dawn Butler pays tribute to Sir Tony Lloyd in emotional speech

Sir Tony advised Dawn Butler to not worry and ask any questions when she first joined parliament [ more ]

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MPs who lose at general election to get taxpayer-funded help finding jobs

MPs defeated at the next election will receive taxpayer-funded support to find a new job

The support will include CV writing, job coaching, and networking opportunities [ more ]

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Thatcher's three PMQs mentions after three decades away

MPs in the Commons had light-hearted exchanges involving Margaret Thatcher's name

Downing Street criticizes Keir Starmer's ability to match Margaret Thatcher [ more ]

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