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Mood among Tory MPs darkens as Rishi Sunak faces leadership questions
It is certainly possible that the political mood could feel different for him by the end of this week. The Rwanda bill, designed to put the government [...]
Diane Abbott: I would be sad if MP’s career ends outside Labour, says Harman
Speaking on the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, Ms Harman said: "I would be sad if Diane Abbott ends her political career - and she has [...]
Only 10% of levelling up funds spent, say MPs
The government's key policy to tackle inequality is being held up by "astonishing delays", a report says.
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Delayed puppy smuggling crackdown back before MPs
It's nearly three years since the government promised reform, but a new bill hopes to tighten the law.
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Asylum rules hearing: MPs question church leaders over role of Christianity in claims
PA MediaCopyright: PA MediaAbdul Shokoor Ezedi's body was found in the River Thames on 20 FebruaryImage caption: Abdul Shokoor Ezedi's body was found [...]
UK military capability at risk, MPs warn
A £29bn financial black hole will leave the UK more reliant on military allies, MPs say.
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‘Too much excitement’ from noisy MPs during Budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt was interrupted by noisy MPs, on multiple occasions, during his delivery of the Spring Budget. Deputy Speaker Dame Eleanor Lain [...]
Vote on barring alleged sex offence MPs from Parliament postponed
Mike Clancy, General Secretary of Prospect, which represents many workers in Parliament, said after unions had backed measures put forward this week t [...]
New funding to help protect MPs from threats
MPs who are most at risk could get bodyguards, as part of a £31m package announced by the government.
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Israel-Gaza war: MPs call for protest organisers to give longer notice period
A cross party committee wants police to get more support, as marches continue over the Israel-Gaza war.
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Rishi Sunak urges MPs not to inflame debate amid Lee Anderson row
Rishi Sunak says Lee Anderson was wrong to say London Mayor Sadiq Khan is controlled by "Islamists".
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Laura Kuenssberg: Commons chaos was grisly reminder of threats MPs face
It appears that the week of mayhem in the Commons was influenced not by information, but intimidation.
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Bob Stewart: MP’s racially aggravated offence conviction quashed
Summing up the bench's decision to overturn the conviction, Mr Justice Bennathan said: "The fact that even after Mr Stewart's abusive comment, Mr Alwa [...]
Gaza vote chaos highlights pressure on MPs
Freedom of speech jostles with safety concerns as MPs weigh up the complexities of the Israel-Gaza conflict.
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Hundreds queue to lobby MPs over Gaza ceasefire vote
People calling for a ceasefire in Gaza have queued outside Parliament to lobby their MPs on the issue.Many in the crowd were carrying Palestinian flag [...]