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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Mandelson documents to be released after PMQs UK politics live

The UK government will release hundreds of documents about Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador, though only a fraction of what Parliament demanded, with questions remaining about his vetting and Epstein connections.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
23 hours ago

Parliament committee reveals grave concerns' over Navy's Iran crisis response

Parliament's Defence Committee expressed concerns about the Royal Navy's ability to respond to the Iran crisis, with HMS Dragon's deployment criticized as an inadequate show of force.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Starmer's post-Brexit reset with EU lacks direction, definition and drive', MPs warn

UK government lacks clear direction and strategic priorities in its post-Brexit EU relations reset, risking ineffective negotiations and giving the impression of EU dominance in talks.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Europe politics

MPs say Starmer's UK-EU reset lacks direction, definition and drive'

Parliament's foreign affairs committee found the UK government's EU reset lacks clear strategic direction, priorities, and drive, with the EU achieving more concrete progress on their demands than the UK.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Starmer's post-Brexit reset with EU lacks direction, definition and drive', MPs warn

UK government lacks clear direction and strategic priorities in its post-Brexit EU relations reset, risking ineffective negotiations and giving the impression of EU dominance in talks.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

MPs say Starmer's UK-EU reset lacks direction, definition and drive'

Parliament's foreign affairs committee found the UK government's EU reset lacks clear strategic direction, priorities, and drive, with the EU achieving more concrete progress on their demands than the UK.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Starmer will have no say on which Mandelson papers are released

Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee retains final authority over releasing documents regarding Lord Peter Mandelson's ambassador appointment vetting process, including details about his Epstein connections.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Royal Mail bosses to be called to Parliament over letter delivery failures

The Committee is very concerned by consistent and growing reports, and now many direct representations, about significant failures in Royal Mail's letter delivery service. EP Group's takeover was approved on a legal undertaking that it would maintain the Universal Service Obligation that is the bedrock of the UK's postal service. But one year in, even first-class deliveries are way off track.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor warned 'nothing is off the table' as MPs could start probe - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The committees not had a chance to reflect on these allegations because recess means Parliament isn't sitting this week. My task this week is to make sure that the committee's got options in front of them when they meet on Tuesday for how we might or might not take this investigation forward. Obviously, we can't and don't want to compromise a police investigation.
UK politics
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

'Operational pressure' sparks Via Rail cancellations in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal | CBC News

Via Rail says recent train cancellations along its Toronto-Ottawa-Montreal corridor were in response to "heightened operational pressure." A number of trains between Toronto and Ottawa, Ottawa and Montreal, and Montreal and Ottawa were cancelled "end-to-end" Monday due to what Via Rail's live tracker called "operational constraints." Pressed for details, the federal Crown corporation declined to be interviewed but said via email that the cancellations are a short-term measure meant to "protect service reliability" during what's expected to be a challenging time.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Starmer apologises to Epstein victims as he seeks to weather Mandelson scandal

Keir Starmer apologized to Jeffrey Epstein's victims for believing Peter Mandelson's lies and for the public fallout, but not for appointing Mandelson.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Call for time limits on public inquiries as costs soar

Scottish statutory public inquiries lack defined budgets and timescales, causing rising costs and resource strains; recommendations call for fixed budgets, deadlines, and clearer decision-making guidance.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Cross-party MPs elect new leadership for APPG on Investment Fraud amid call for stronger consumer protection

Accepting the role, McDonnell said he was honoured to lead the group at a "critical juncture" for financial oversight in the UK, stressing that victims of investment fraud and regulatory failures "deserve justice, not excuses", adding 'We will not allow a race to the bottom in regulation'. He argued that consumer protection must be viewed not as a brake on growth but as "the foundation of a financial system that works in the public interest".
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Handling of China spying case was shambolic', security committee concludes

Parliamentary committee found prosecutors mishandled espionage case against two men, calling the process shambolic and citing systemic failures and poor communication.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

MPs demand clarity over Prince Andrew's peppercorn' rent at Royal Lodge

Parliamentary watchdog seeks explanation for Prince Andrew's peppercorn rent and lease details for Royal Lodge amid public concern and recent allegations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Jonathan Powell to face MPs over role in collapse of espionage trial

Powell's appearance will mark the end of a year-long standoff between the committee and ministers, who refused for months to make him available for scrutiny before parliament. The prime minister's spokesperson said on Monday that Powell takes his accountability responsibilities very seriously. The committee, chaired by Labour MP Matt Western, is in discussions with officials over the date of the hearing.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

Head of Oireachtas committee blasts DAA as CEO and chair refuse to appear amid crisis

'This refusal sends out the wrong message to the public,' says Joint Oireachtas Transport Committee's Michael Murphy
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Labour select committee chairs call for parliament to vote on trade deal with US

Emily Thornberry stated, 'Since Brexit we have had responsibility for our own trade policy, yet parliament does not have the automatic right to vote on them.'
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