Abramovich faces fresh calls for HMRC probe over potential 1bn tax billAbramovich may owe up to £1 billion in unpaid taxes, prompting calls for investigation by UK MPs.
Stats chief to face MPs amid concerns UK economic data is virtually unusable'Concerns over the UK's faulty economic data have led to scrutiny from MPs, highlighting the need for improved accuracy.The upcoming appearance of the ONS head reflects growing pressures to address issues in statistical reporting.
Closing UK parliament's bars could put MPs at risk, says Commons leaderClosing bars on the parliamentary estate poses security risks for MPs, highlighting the need for controlled environments.
Leadbeater selects MPs for assisted dying bill committeeThe assisted dying bill committee, comprising a diverse group of MPs, aims to meticulously scrutinize and propose amendments to the legislation.
MPs question Rogers CEO over contracts customers call unfair and misleading | CBC NewsTony Staffieri faced criticism for Rogers Communications' price increase practices during a parliamentary hearing.
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 ParliamentMPs facing potential ban from Parliament for serious offences after vote to maintain arrest threshold.
Closing bars could risk MPs' safety, says ministerClosing Parliament's bars may increase security risks for MPs as they might frequent unsecured venues outside.
Closing UK parliament's bars could put MPs at risk, says Commons leaderClosing bars on the parliamentary estate poses security risks for MPs, highlighting the need for controlled environments.
Leadbeater selects MPs for assisted dying bill committeeThe assisted dying bill committee, comprising a diverse group of MPs, aims to meticulously scrutinize and propose amendments to the legislation.
MPs question Rogers CEO over contracts customers call unfair and misleading | CBC NewsTony Staffieri faced criticism for Rogers Communications' price increase practices during a parliamentary hearing.
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 ParliamentMPs facing potential ban from Parliament for serious offences after vote to maintain arrest threshold.
Closing bars could risk MPs' safety, says ministerClosing Parliament's bars may increase security risks for MPs as they might frequent unsecured venues outside.
With French troops leaving, what does Chad's future hold? DW 01/16/2025The MPS secured a significant majority in Chad's parliamentary elections, signaling the likely continuation of President Deby's leadership.
Chad's future after the withdrawal of French troops DW 01/16/2025The MPS secured a majority in Chad's parliamentary elections, reaffirming Deby Itno's leadership amidst challenges.
With French troops leaving, what does Chad's future hold? DW 01/16/2025The MPS secured a significant majority in Chad's parliamentary elections, signaling the likely continuation of President Deby's leadership.
Chad's future after the withdrawal of French troops DW 01/16/2025The MPS secured a majority in Chad's parliamentary elections, reaffirming Deby Itno's leadership amidst challenges.
from www.theguardian.com3 weeks agoUK government to crack down on MPs earning extra cash from media firmsNew proposals aim to limit MPs' outside earnings from media contracts, addressing income discrepancies.Government plans to tighten regulations on MPs' additional earnings, focusing on media contracts.
MP calls for criminal record checks for parliamentariansMPs may undergo criminal record checks for safeguarding vulnerable individuals due to their extensive access.The system currently assumes MPs are trustworthy without verification.
MPs arrested for sex offences face Parliament banChanging arrest threshold aligns Parliament with other workplaces
MP calls for criminal record checks for parliamentariansMPs may undergo criminal record checks for safeguarding vulnerable individuals due to their extensive access.The system currently assumes MPs are trustworthy without verification.
MPs arrested for sex offences face Parliament banChanging arrest threshold aligns Parliament with other workplaces
MPs back proposals to legalise assisted dyingMPs have supported a historic bill to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill patients in England and Wales.
'Hardest decision of my career': MPs wrestle with assisted dying choiceThe assisted dying bill poses significant moral and ethical dilemmas for MPs in England and Wales, requiring deep personal reflection before the vote.
Questions of life and death are complex and messy. Let's admit the assisted dying debate is too | Frances RyanThe assisted dying bill in England and Wales is moving towards a vote but raises concerns regarding insufficient scrutiny and potential rushed implementation.
MPs back proposals to legalise assisted dyingMPs have supported a historic bill to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill patients in England and Wales.
'Hardest decision of my career': MPs wrestle with assisted dying choiceThe assisted dying bill poses significant moral and ethical dilemmas for MPs in England and Wales, requiring deep personal reflection before the vote.
Questions of life and death are complex and messy. Let's admit the assisted dying debate is too | Frances RyanThe assisted dying bill in England and Wales is moving towards a vote but raises concerns regarding insufficient scrutiny and potential rushed implementation.
Will assisted dying vote pass? It's far from clearThe Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill could allow individuals to choose when to die, significantly impacting societal norms.
MPs urge government to regulate UK psychotherapists and counsellorsStatutory regulation for psychotherapists and counsellors is essential to protect vulnerable individuals from unqualified practitioners.
MPs could face stricter rules on paid media appearancesGrowing 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 rulesMPs 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 appearancesGrowing 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 rulesMPs are facing stricter rules on outside jobs to avoid conflicts of interest and ensure focus on constituents.
MPs could face crackdown on paid media roles in blow to FarageThe Labour Party's new committee aims to reform House of Commons procedures and scrutinize MPs' paid media engagements and potential conflicts of interest.
Starmer will be challenged from within Labour on many issues if he becomes PMKeir Starmer may face challenges from newly elected MPs with their own agendas despite hopes of loyalty.
Two more London Labour MPs announce they're standing down at electionTwo long-serving Labour MPs in London are stepping down, citing personal reasons and a call for change within the party.
Tory big beasts' who could disappear from Westminster visualisedConservative big names may not retain seats in the new parliament, while Labour shadow cabinet members are mostly predicted to secure their positions.
The inside story of Tory MP's Natalie Elphicke's defection to LabourThe 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 loomsKeir 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.
MPs could face crackdown on paid media roles in blow to FarageThe Labour Party's new committee aims to reform House of Commons procedures and scrutinize MPs' paid media engagements and potential conflicts of interest.
Starmer will be challenged from within Labour on many issues if he becomes PMKeir Starmer may face challenges from newly elected MPs with their own agendas despite hopes of loyalty.
Two more London Labour MPs announce they're standing down at electionTwo long-serving Labour MPs in London are stepping down, citing personal reasons and a call for change within the party.
Tory big beasts' who could disappear from Westminster visualisedConservative big names may not retain seats in the new parliament, while Labour shadow cabinet members are mostly predicted to secure their positions.
The inside story of Tory MP's Natalie Elphicke's defection to LabourThe 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 loomsKeir 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.
MPs to vote on two-child benefit capMPs 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 capMPs 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.
UK government to prevent MPs taking on lobbying jobsMPs will be restricted from taking on certain second jobs to prioritize constituents over personal interests.
MPs arrested for sexual offences face bans from parliamentary estateMPs 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.
Sunak rejects suggestion MPs should work from home over security fearsRishi Sunak rejects remote voting proposal for MPs due to security concerns at WestminsterVeteran MP Harriet Harman suggests hybrid working model for MPs' safety
Tory MPs pushing for Rishi Sunak to quit before he is deposedTory 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.
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 urged to block anyone convicted of sexual offences from standing as MPNew 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.
Sunak rejects suggestion MPs should work from home over security fearsRishi Sunak rejects remote voting proposal for MPs due to security concerns at WestminsterVeteran MP Harriet Harman suggests hybrid working model for MPs' safety
Tory MPs pushing for Rishi Sunak to quit before he is deposedTory 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.
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 urged to block anyone convicted of sexual offences from standing as MPNew 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.
Tory MP William Wragg gives MPs blackmail advice in resurfaced clipTory 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 cancerA 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 WestminsterMPs 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 homelessnessThousands 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 budgetAntiques 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.
MPs demand evidence in deeply embarrassing' Post Office rowMPs 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' housesDowning Street criticizes BBC presenter for supporting demonstrations outside MPs' homesPolice 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 commentsDowning 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 rowMPs 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' housesDowning Street criticizes BBC presenter for supporting demonstrations outside MPs' homesPolice 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 commentsDowning 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.
UK Terror threat at highest level since 9/11The 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 EastSenior 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 IsraelMPs from 12 countries commit to persuade governments to impose arms sales ban on IsraelLetter 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 whyHarm caused by hormone pregnancy tests acknowledgedCall for a fresh review into evidence regarding Primodos
Home Office unveils 31m security package to protect MPs from threatsMPs 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 CreasyMPs are facing increasing violence, threats, and harassment, impacting their safety and democracyIncidents 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 threatsMPs 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 CreasyMPs are facing increasing violence, threats, and harassment, impacting their safety and democracyIncidents like vandalism, protests at MPs' homes, and threatening behavior are on the rise, jeopardizing public life and political discourse.
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 RawnsleyBetty 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 safetyFemale MPs provided with security after safety concernsNew measures deployed to enhance safety and security for MPs
MPs to get free vote on decriminalising abortion in England and WalesMPs to get a free vote on decriminalizing abortionLabor 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 CreasyPublic 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 landlordsAlmost a third of MPs opposing renters' reform bill are landlordsMPs press for changes favoring eviction for antisocial behavior
Starmer calls for permanent' Gaza ceasefire in speech at Scottish Labour conferenceKeir 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 2010Exodus of 11 Tory former secretaries of state expected
I'd like to say Johnson and Brexit made me quit politics. But they were symptoms of the problem, not the cause | Rory StewartConservative MPs leaving due to system pressure
More than half of anti-abortion MPs lose seats in election15 anti-abortion MPs lost seats in recent UK election, sparking hopes for decriminalization.
Sketchy reporting of House of Commons debates | Brief lettersReaders may struggle to identify intelligent, radical, and independent MPs without detailed sketches or reports of their actions.