Tag: MPs
Lib Dem MPs told what to say about Sir Ed Davey Post Office role
In response to questions about Sir Ed's initial decision not to meet Alan Bates, the leading campaigner for postmasters, the draft email stresses that [...]
Tory group of MPs aim to force changes to Rwanda Bill
Former minister Robert Jenrick leads a group of 40 would-be rebels looking to "strengthen" the bill.
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Mike Freer: Two charged with arson over fire at MP’s office
The Met Police said the fire at Mr Freer's office, on Ballards Lane, is not being treated as a hate crime. There were no reported injuries in the blaz [...]
New Year Honours 2024: Derbyshire MPs recognised in list
They are receiving their respective accolades in recognition of their political and public service.
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No ‘firm date’ to stop the boats – Sunak tells MPs
The PM said "we have made progress" on cutting the number of boats crossing the English Channel.Questioned by Labour's Dame Diana Johnson, Rishi Sunak [...]
Samir Shah: MPs voice ‘serious reservations’ about new BBC chairman
It added: "While we are of the view that Dr Shah is appointable as chair, we have serious reservations about his willingness to offer his opinions and [...]
MPs hear Brianna Ghey's bereaved classmates not receiving support
MPs hear bureaucracy is delaying help for pupils at the Cheshire high school Brianna Ghey attended.
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Rishi Sunak faces crunch Rwanda vote as Tory MPs split
MPs on the right want legislation to go further but more centrist Tories warn against changes.
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Conservative backbench MPs call for Rwanda bill to be pulled
The European Research Group has called on the government to scrap its Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill, due to be debated in Parliament [...]
MPs defeated at election to get help finding a new career
Those losing their seats at the next election will get taxpayer-funded advice with landing a new job.
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Tory MPs under pressure to back Sunak Rwanda plan
Rishi Sunak's emergency legislation has attracted criticism from both sides of his party.
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Robert Jenrick resigns as immigration minister, MPs told
It comes as the government unveils emergency legislation aimed at enabling its Rwanda policy to go ahead.
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MPs attempt to revive animal welfare measures
Banning live animal exports, trophy hunting imports and criminalising dog theft are back on the agenda.
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Ministers lose infected blood vote after Tory MPs revolt
MPs were voting on a plan to set up a compensation scheme for infected blood scandal victims.
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Digital pound plans should proceed with caution, say MPs
The benefits of a digital pound are unclear but the government should keep exploring it, say MPs.
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