Haybat al-Halbousi, from the Taqaddum (Progress) Party, has been elected as speaker of the new parliament. Iraq's newly elected parliament has chosen Haybat al-Halbousi as its speaker, a significant step in the formation of the new government after months of political turmoil. Iraqi media reported on Monday, citing parliament's media office, that al-Halbousi, from the Taqaddum (Progress) Party, had received 208 votes, in a clear victory over two rival contenders with 66 and nine votes, respectively.
Ukraine's leading anti-corruption agencies said they were investigating alleged vote-buying by members of parliament, and that security services were hindering efforts to conduct searches. The probe, announced December 27, was the latest in a series of investigations by the two agencies -- the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine -- that have roiled politics inside Ukraine.
Rachel Reeves inadvertently breached parliament's rules by failing to declare gifts on time, the standards watchdog has found. She blamed an oversight for her initial failure to declare the gifts, which included tickets to an adaptation of the classic children's novel Ballet Shoes at the National Theatre over Christmas.
Trump indicated that he is not concerned about not addressing the UK Parliament during his upcoming state visit, suggesting he prefers MPs enjoy their recess.
Michael Payne stated, "I care deeply about representing our community and being present for important debates and decisions in Westminster. Being unable to participate fully in this work is not something I take lightly, and it's difficult to be away at a time when so much is happening nationally."
Hillier's role as the head of the Treasury select committee shifted from impartiality to becoming a pivotal figure in the recent parliamentary rebellion, showcasing her growing influence.
On advice given previously to the House of Commons, the decision was made not to bring a cat on the estate on the following grounds. The estate had too much construction activity on site to provide a safe living environment for a free-roaming cat.
