Tag: MPs
Tata steelworkers lobby MPs on thousands of job losses
Port Talbot steelworkers to press politicians on plans they say spell the end for their community.
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Tell MPs if Yemen strikes are ‘continuous’ – Commons Speaker
The Commons Speaker said MPs “must be informed at the earliest opportunity” of any UK action against the Houthis in Yemen. The Iran-backed Houthis hav [...]
More than 40 Tory MPs call for extra council funding
In a letter to the PM, the group warns of cuts to services without extra money for English councils.
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Fujitsu: MPs seek details on public sector contracts with IT firm
The letter, which calls for a reply within a fortnight, asks about the value of any contracts, whether they were awarded through open competition, if [...]
MPs devise scheme to hold Lord Cameron to account
The foreign secretary could be called to the "Bar of the House" to face MPs questions, under new proposals.
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Hospitals discharging people on to streets, MPs warn
MPs say a lack of affordable housing and fragmented services are fuelling record homelessness.
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Sir Tony Lloyd: MPs hold minute's silence following his death
The Rochdale MP revealed just days ago he had an untreatable form of leukaemia.
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Rishi Sunak sees off Conservative rebels as MPs back Rwanda bill
Labour opposed the bill, with shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper labelling the policy a "costly con" that had so far failed to send any asylum seeker [...]
Flood defence policy flawed, say MPs
It also said that some existing flood defences have not been properly looked after. The MPs say a £34m shortfall in funding for the Environment Agency [...]
Councils in crisis: Town Hall debt levels staggering, MPs warn
The Public Accounts Committee warns of an "extreme and long-lasting effect" on public services.
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Tory MPs pile further pressure on Rishi Sunak over Rwanda bill
Former PM Liz Truss and One Nation MP Sir Robert Buckland join the fray in pushing for changes.
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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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