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Sunak takes aim at Rayner's tax affairs' in PMQs exchange over new Liz Truss book

Rishi Sunak referenced Angela Rayner's tax affairs during Prime Minister's Questions. [ more ]

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I've prosecuted more people smugglers than Sunak's had helicopter rides, says Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer mentioned prosecuting more people smugglers than PM's helicopter rides.

The discussion was heated during Prime Minister's Questions about deportation of criminals. [ more ]

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Sunak claims Starmer let antisemitism run rife' in heated Tory donor racism row

Rishi Sunak accused Sir Keir Starmer of letting antisemitism flourish in the Labour Party during Prime Minister's Questions.

Sunak refused to take any lectures from Starmer, stating he served a leader who allowed antisemitism to spread. [ more ]

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Hundreds queue to lobby MPs over Gaza ceasefire vote

People in the UK are urging for a ceasefire in Gaza outside Parliament.

MPs are debating a motion for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. [ more ]

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Theresa May becomes latest Tory MP to step down before election, saying it has been an honour to serve' UK politics live

Theresa May will step down as an MP at the next general election after 27 years in parliament.

Almost 100 MPs, including more than 60 Conservatives, have announced they will not fight their seats at the next election. [ more ]

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London politics

UK Conservatives suspend MP who said Islamists' control London's mayor

Conservative Party suspends lawmaker for Islamophobic remarks

Pro-Palestinian protesters gather outside UK Parliament [ more ]

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London politics

UK Conservatives suspend MP for saying London's mayor was under the control of Islamists

Conservative Party suspended lawmaker Lee Anderson for comments about Sadiq Khan being under Islamists' control.

Pro-Palestinian protests outside UK Parliament led to a chaotic vote over a Gaza ceasefire. [ more ]

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SNP to push for another Commons vote on ceasefire in Gaza

The Scottish National Party is pushing for a vote on a Gaza ceasefire, shifting focus to concrete actions.

There is criticism of UK MPs' voting preference being seen as posturing rather than making a substantive difference. [ more ]

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Gaza ceasefire protesters rally outside Parliament as MPs debate SNP motion

Protesters gathered outside UK Parliament calling for a ceasefire in Gaza as MPs debated a motion demanding an end to the conflict.

There was uproar in the Commons as Speaker Lindsay Hoyle allowed a vote on Labour's call for a ceasefire, leading to chaotic scenes and calls for his resignation. [ more ]

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Labour seeking SNP deal to avoid new Gaza ceasefire rebellion

Labour and SNP clash over Gaza crisis motion in UK Parliament

SNP pushes for immediate ceasefire challenging Labour's stance [ more ]

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Hoyle says Gaza debate decision was motivated by threats against MPs

Hoyle faces pressure from Tory and SNP MPs over handling of Gaza ceasefire vote.

Tory amendment withdrawn as Labour motion passes due to time constraints. [ more ]

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Tell us if speaker Lindsay Hoyle should resign over Gaza ceasefire vote chaos

Pressure for Sir Lindsay Hoyle to resign

Apology and vow to hold talks with senior party figures [ more ]

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Labour has finally called for a ceasefire will its MPs be brave enough to stand with the SNP? | Stephen Flynn

MPs will vote on an immediate Gaza-Israel ceasefire.

SNP seeks UK's support for an end to hostilities. [ more ]

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Watch live as Sunak makes statement on UK response to Iran-Israel attack

Iran's attack on Israel discussed in UK Parliament [ more ]

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Watch live as MPs vote on changes to government's Rwanda immigration bill

MPs set to vote on changes to government's Rwanda bill

Government plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda this spring [ more ]

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Why is Lindsay Hoyle not speaker at the Budgetand who is Eleanor Laing?

Sir Lindsay Hoyle did not preside over Jeremy Hunt's 2024 spring Budget statement, with Dame Eleanor Laing taking his place instead.

Traditionally, the Chairman of Ways and Means, not the Speaker of the Commons, leads the Budget statement in the UK Parliament. [ more ]

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Deputy speaker tells MP's don't get excited yet' as Hunt jeered at start of Budget

Dame Eleanor Laing reminded MPs to behave respectfully during Jeremy Hunt's Budget statement.

Jeremy Hunt highlighted the government's ability to provide permanent tax cuts for long-term growth. [ more ]

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MPs to vote on fresh Gaza ceasefire motion after Commons chaos

MPs to debate Gaza ceasefire

SNP seeking support for ceasefire motion [ 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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Europe politics

Police launch inquiry after MPs targeted in apparent spear-phishing' attack

Security experts suspect a spear-phishing attack on UK MPs to compromise parliament.

Multiple individuals in Westminster, including MPs and government officials, were targeted with unsolicited WhatsApp messages. [ more ]

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3 months ago

Europe politics

UK: House of Commons passes bill to send migrants to Rwanda DW 01/17/2024

The UK government's plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for consideration faced a potential rebellion from within the Conservative Party.

Opposition leader Keir Starmer criticized the government's admission that they had lost track of a majority of the people earmarked for removal to Rwanda. [ more ]

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Artificial intelligence

Hollywood has helped to fan flames of fear about AI', peers hear

Hollywood movies like The Terminator have shaped perceptions of AI.

Proposed AI Authority in the UK aims to regulate and monitor AI risks. [ more ]

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Theresa May to step down as MP at next general election

Theresa May stepping down as MP after 27 years in parliament

May will focus on causes like Global Commission on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking [ more ]

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Tensions rise towards Speaker in Commons Gaza debate

Conservative and SNP MPs expressed anger over Speaker's ruling on Middle East debate.

Speaker permitted Labour amendment to SNP motion, causing commotion in Commons. [ more ]

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Standing down: who are the MPs calling time before the next UK election?

90 MPs won't seek re-election, highest since 2010

Exodus of 11 Tory former secretaries of state expected [ more ]

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3 months ago

Tell MPs if Yemen strikes are 'continuous' - Speaker

The Commons Speaker emphasized the importance of MPs being informed about any UK action against the Houthis in Yemen.

The Speaker did not comment on whether there should be a Commons vote on further action. [ more ]

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Women

I am weary': Jess Phillips reads MPs list of women killed by men for ninth year

Women's safety is prioritized less than other issues in parliament

Labour MP Jess Phillips expresses weariness with the lack of progress in addressing women's safety [ more ]

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Women

MPs to vote on decriminalising abortion as prosecutions of illegal terminations rises

Decriminalization of abortion likely in landmark vote

Majority of MPs against prosecuting women for abortion outside set rules [ more ]

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LGBT

UK Parliament hosts first all-trans panel on trans+ children in school

Trans children face challenges in schools, including bullying and lack of support

UK Government's draft guidance for schools on supporting trans children raises concerns [ more ]

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4 months ago