Losing Tory candidate accused of 'parading around as an MP'
Brendan Clarke-Smith was the MP for Bassetlaw from 2019 until July last year, when Labour's Jo White won the seat.
PoliticsHome12h
Legislating for assisted dying is a monumental task – but it’s not beyond the capabilities of this Parliament
The House of Commons debate on assisted dying was profound. Although the bill passed Second Reading, important concerns were ...
Among Parliament’s eclectic collection of artworks, ‘Roaring Lion’ portrait of Churchill has a special place
If you visit the Speaker’s office, Yousuf Karsh’s iconic black-and-white photo stares out at you. Look deeper around the Hill ...
The new Labour MPs who have barely said a word in Parliament
Backbenchers elected for first time last year made on average only 43 contributions, with some speaking as few as three times ...
Parliament11h
Speaker awarded Blue Peter badge as part of ‘save the planet’ programme
A presentation to Parliament of ideas for saving the planet by winners of the Blue Peter Earthshot competition was hailed ‘genuinely exciting’ by the Speaker of the House of Commons.
London Evening Standard17d
MPs would face security risks while drinking if Parliament bars closed – Powell
Lucy Powell said she was in favour of reopening the Stranger’s Bar, which is temporarily closed as police investigate a spiking incident. The Houses of Parliament in London. MPs would face ...
Winnipeg Free Press3d
Opposition parties call for Parliament’s return after Trump hits pause on tariffs
Opposition parties say the Liberals must recall Parliament within the next month to act on Donald Trump’s tariff threat, but ...
Albas says he supports his party leader's call for an end to prorogation of Parliament
This "crisis" comes at a critical time, as the new U.S. administration under President Donald Trump continues to threaten Canada with potential 25% tariffs on Canadian products (entering the U.S). In ...
JD Supra14d
The Decision-Making and Operations of Government during Prorogation and Dissolution: Is Anybody Home?
Recent and prospective political developments in Canada, including the prorogation of Parliament and a possible dissolution of Parliament in ...
London Evening Standard24d
MPs to debate upfront payments as Renters’ Rights Bill back before Parliament
The Renters’ Rights Bill is due back before the House of Commons on Tuesday. Housing charity Shelter has welcomed an amendment to the proposed legislation to stop landlords demanding more than a ...
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New bill to protect ‘nurse’ title headed to Parliament
A new bill aims to ensure only those registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) can legally use the title of ...