Tag: MPs
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 [...]
Partygate: Boris Johnson may face by-election if found to have misled MPs
Sir Lindsay said that, if the committee found Mr Johnson had done so, and he was suspended from the Commons chamber for 10 sitting days or more - or 1 [...]
Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss will be next PM, Tory MPs decide
Despite coming second in previous rounds, Penny Mordaunt has failed to make it into the final two candidates in the race for the Conservative Party le [...]
Tory leadership: MPs to hold final vote before run-off
A vote on Wednesday will decide which two candidates will appear on the ballot to be put to party members.
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Tory MPs to vote again as leadership contenders aim to make final two
Kemi Badenoch, Penny Mordaunt, Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are vying to get onto the final ballot.
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Tory leadership rivals await result of latest vote by MPs
The lowest-place candidate will be eliminated, as campaigning for the top job gets increasingly bitter.
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Rwanda migrant scheme: No evidence that UK policy deters migrants, say MPs
"One explanation for [the increase in crossings] may be attributed to scaremongering from people traffickers, that because of new regulations coming i [...]
Northern Ireland Protocol: MPs reject changes to controversial bill
New legislation would give ministers the power to scrap parts of the post-Brexit deal.
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MPs to get vote of confidence in government next week
Next week's debate follows a differently worded Labour motion being rejected by ministers.
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