Tag: MPs
MPs given guide to spotting conspiracy theories
The guide - commissioned by Penny Mordaunt - warns MPs and candidates of the main conspiracies in circulation.
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Backlash over plan to ban charged MPs from Commons
Some MPs want to see those arrested on suspicion of sexual offences barred from Parliament.
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Starmer quizzes PM on two Tory MPs defecting to Labour
The Labour leader asked "what is the point of this failed government staggering on" as he announced another Conservative MP crossing the House.In the [...]
Rishi Sunak vows to fight on – but Tory MPs feel gloomy
Challenged over his suggestion there could be a hung Parliament, Mr Sunak said: "The independent analysis shows that whilst of course this was a disap [...]
Rantzen begs MPs to attend assisted dying debate
Parliament will debate the subject after more than 200,000 signed a petition backing a law change.
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Benefit move could mean misery for vulnerable: MPs
A cross-party committee says vulnerable claimants need more help to make the switch to Universal Credit.
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Former MPs hoping for a comeback at the next election
A Blair-era cabinet minister and a Lib Dem who was last an MP 20 years ago are among those standing again.
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100 MPs to stand down at the next general election
In 1997, most of the Tories stepping down were at the end of their political careers, Byron Criddle wrote in The British General Election of 1997. But [...]
MPs to vote on smoking ban for Generation Alpha
Rishi Sunak wants to ban those born after 2009 from buying cigarettes, creating some of the toughest anti-tobacco laws.
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MPs probe how firm minted millions from Kemsa in forex changes, cost variations
MPs are investigating how a company contracted by the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa) may have deliberately delayed the completion of const [...]
Standoff continues as MPs to vote on Rwanda bill
The UK is reported to have held talks with other countries to replicate the scheme if it is successful.
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Government should counter misinformation on TikTok – MPs
A committee says the government should be more relatable in its communications with the public.
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Liz Truss among Tory MPs at Nigel Farage’s birthday party
In a photo shared on X, Dame Andrea, the Tory MP for Morley and Outwood, said it was a "pleasure" to be invited to Mr Farage's party, describing him a [...]
Tory donor and four Conservative MPs given honours
Businessman Mohamed Mansour has been given a knighthood, along with Mark Spencer and Philip Davies.
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MPs warn of 'fleecehold' on new housing estates
The group is calling for a ban on private maintenance management fees where residents have little control.
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