Tag: MPs
Conservative MPs concerned at market reaction to tax cuts
Some worry about the effect on the party's reputation, while others think market reaction will settle.
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Boris Johnson: MPs reject lawyer's claim Partygate probe unfair
MPs are examining whether Boris Johnson misled Parliament over Covid rule-breaking events in No 10.
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Jeers from some MPs as chancellor announces ‘new era’
Opposition MPs have jeered and heckled as Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced a new era in government.It came as he outlined a series of tax cuts and [...]
Heating oil: Tory MPs worried about off-grid energy support
In response, Mr Rees-Mogg said: "The price of heating oil has not risen as much as the price of gas, and therefore the aim of government policy is to [...]
Queen's lying-in-state: Controversy over MPs being allowed to skip queue
MPs, peers and Parliamentary staff can avoid the queue to pay their respects to the Queen.
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Queen Elizabeth II spared my blushes in awkward moments, MPs recall
MPs remember how the Queen helped them at official events, on day two of tributes in Parliament.
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Senior MPs take oath of allegiance to King Charles
In a rare Saturday sitting, a group of senior MPs were given the chance to formally pledge their loyalty to the king.
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Liz Truss: The East of England MPs taking a seat at cabinet
That is partly true, but there's another reason why Ms Coffey, Chloe Smith (Norwich North), Brandon Lewis (Great Yarmouth), James Cleverly (Braintree) [...]
Jonathan Edwards: Assaulted wife appalled by MP’s return to Plaid
"Even though Jonathan attended an online domestic abuse course, he did not accept responsibility for what happened, minimising the incident. This mean [...]
Tory Leadership: 10 more MPs announce support for Liz Truss
Chris Skidmore defects from Rishi Sunak's campaign blaming the ex-chancellor's position on the economy.
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Sir Keir Starmer breached MPs’ code of conduct eight times
When writing to Ms Stone to "offer explanation, apology and reassurances that measures had been put in place to prevent any reoccurrence", Sir Keir al [...]
Ravaged social care sector urgently needs more money, say MPs
A committee hears that current funding "won't touch the sides" amid rising demand and inflation.
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Working women need greater menopause rights – MPs
The government, speaking on the issue for England as health issues is devolved to the national governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, sa [...]
Cuts leave military at risk amid rising threats, say MPs
The Ukraine war and return of the Taliban in Afghanistan expose flaws in UK defence plans, says a report.
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Pause benefit deductions for debt repayment – MPs
When it comes to making sure we can afford daily essentials like food and utility bills, the mantra is always to budget carefully. Know what you have [...]