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100 MPs to stand down at the next general election
In 1997, most of the Tories stepping down were at the end of their political careers, Byron Criddle wrote in The British General Election of 1997. But [...]
MPs to vote on smoking ban for Generation Alpha
Rishi Sunak wants to ban those born after 2009 from buying cigarettes, creating some of the toughest anti-tobacco laws.
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MPs probe how firm minted millions from Kemsa in forex changes, cost variations
MPs are investigating how a company contracted by the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa) may have deliberately delayed the completion of const [...]
Standoff continues as MPs to vote on Rwanda bill
The UK is reported to have held talks with other countries to replicate the scheme if it is successful.
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Government should counter misinformation on TikTok – MPs
A committee says the government should be more relatable in its communications with the public.
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Liz Truss among Tory MPs at Nigel Farage’s birthday party
In a photo shared on X, Dame Andrea, the Tory MP for Morley and Outwood, said it was a "pleasure" to be invited to Mr Farage's party, describing him a [...]
Tory donor and four Conservative MPs given honours
Businessman Mohamed Mansour has been given a knighthood, along with Mark Spencer and Philip Davies.
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MPs warn of 'fleecehold' on new housing estates
The group is calling for a ban on private maintenance management fees where residents have little control.
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Chris Mason: Why some Tory MPs are stepping down
We shouldn't be surprised that some MPs are thinking of leaving as a general election approaches.
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Rishi Sunak quizzed by senior MPs on Liaison Committee
Getty ImagesCopyright: Getty ImagesSir Bernard Jenkin presides over MPs on the Liaison CommitteeImage caption: Sir Bernard Jenkin presides over MPs on [...]
MPs call for James Bulger public inquiry
The toddler's murder was debated in Westminster Hall after 213,000 people signed a petition.
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MPs back ban on importing animal hunting trophies
The government is backing the backbench measure, giving it a greater chance of becoming law.
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Rishi Sunak declines to back MP’s Down’s syndrome abortion law change
As the law stands in England, Wales and Scotland, doctors can authorise an abortion if "there is a substantial risk that if the child were born it wou [...]
Plan to ban accused MPs from Parliament diluted
Only MPs charged with a violent or sexual offence will be barred from the site, under revised plans.
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Minister warns Tory MPs wanting new leader to ‘stop it’
The business secretary has said a "small minority" of MPs calling for a new prime minister should not be allowed to "dominate the news narrative".Kemi [...]