All news on the topic: House of Commons
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John Healey says Nigel Farage endangers Britain’s national security by opposing troop deployment to Ukraine
Defence Secretary John Healey has said he would not trust Nigel Farage with Britain’s national security after the Reform UK leader said he would vote against plans to deploy British troops to Ukraine alongside France in the event of a peace deal.
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Baroness Anne Longfield appointed to lead UK national inquiry into grooming gangs
Former children’s commissioner Baroness Anne Longfield has been appointed to chair the long-delayed national inquiry into grooming gangs, which will run for three years with a budget of £65 million.
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Rachel Reeves vows not to ‘lose control of public spending’ as she prepares major growth-focused Budget
Rachel Reeves has insisted that she will not ’lose control of public spending’ as she prepares to deliver a crucial Budget she says will help her ’push ahead with the biggest drive for growth in a generation’.
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Lewis’s close ties to Johnson resurface amid knighthood nomination and Washington Post turmoil
The publisher of the Washington Post, Will Lewis, is facing fresh scrutiny regarding his independence after leaked files revealed he provided extensive support to Boris Johnson as a secret political adviser during Johnson’s tenure as prime minister.
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Met Police are investigating a phone found in the Commons chamber ahead of PMQs
An investigation has been initiated after a mobile phone discovered hidden in the House of Commons was reportedly believed to have been placed there to play sex noises during prime minister’s questions.
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Jess Phillips marks a decade of reading names of women killed by men in Commons
Jess Phillips has marked her tenth year reading out in the House of Commons the names of women thought to have been killed by men in the past year.
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More than 150,000 Canadians sign petition to revoke Musk’s citizenship
A parliamentary petition has been launched because of a billionaire’s connection to Trump, who has repeatedly threatened to conquer Canada.
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Business Secretary faces calls to resign over ’fabricated CV’ after falsely claiming to be a lawyer
The business secretary is facing calls to resign after it emerged he referred to himself as a solicitor on his CV, despite never qualifying.
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Mold, mice, and droppings among issues discovered at Whitehall’s restaurants and bars
Rodent infestation and expired food were found in government canteens and cafes during recent inspections.
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Strangers Bar in Parliament to close for security review after a woman’s drink spiked
The Met Police confirmed earlier this week they were investigating reports of an alleged drink spiking in a popular House of Commons bar - but said no arrests had been made.
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Disturbing NHS hospital photos reveals ’dying’ patients in corridors, resembling ’Third World’ conditions
Shocking footage shows ’Third World’ scenes in hospital corridors as the Royal College of Nursing publishes a report saying the situation on the NHS frontline is ’worse than ever’.
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Secret documents disclose that the late Queen was unaware for a decade about a Russian spy in the royal household
Queen Elizabeth II was kept in the dark for a decade about a Russian spy who infiltrated her household and was one of her most senior advisers, according to newly released MI5 files.
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Twitter, under Elon Musk, is paying Reform UK MPs, including Nigel Farage, thousands of pounds monthly
The party leader, along with ex-Tory Lee Anderson and Rupert Lowe all get a share of the ad revenue on their tweets on the social network - prompting questions over whether they should declare an interest when discussing the billionaire in Parliament.
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The UK government plans to crack down on MPs earning extra money from media firms
Jacob Rees-Mogg and Nigel Farage are among those who have earned large sums from broadcasters, but a tightening of rules on MPs’ outside interests is being considered.
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Nigel Farage announces Donald Trump has been invited to address the UK Parliament
House of Commons and the speaker decline to comment on claim made by Reform UK leader at rally in Wales
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Abbott reacts after Speaker ignores her on race row despite standing up 46 times
In a fiery PMQs exchange Keir Starmer, Rishi Sunak, and other MPs discussed a Tory donor's racist comments about Diane Abbott - but the veteran MP was not chosen to ask the PM a question
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NHS dentist charges are increased again in 'slap in the face for families'
The flatlining £3 billion NHS dentistry budget for England is increasingly made up of patient charges - this means more cuts to the direct Government funding for NHS dentists
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Jeremy Hunt's National Insurance, alcohol and fuel cuts a 'desperate act' - live
Sir Keir Starmer branded the budget 'the last desperate act of a party that has failed' - saying the Conservatives 'give with one hand and take even more with the other'
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LGBT veterans' fury at 'Post Office scandal'-style silence on compensation
Campaigners fear delays to the compensation scheme, promised in July, is being kicked into the long grass and won’t be paid out until after the election
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Jeremy Hunt's 'botched' plan 'puts 180k childcare places under threat'
Major nursery providers warned that they would be forced to go bust if the scheme is introduced in its current form, leaving disappointed parents unable to claim places for their children
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George Galloway vows to wreck Labour's bid for power with rival candidates
Controversial left-wing firebrand George Galloway threatened to stand candidates against Labour in up to 50 seats across the country after he won the Rochdale by-election
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MPs fall silent as tearful Jess Phillips reads names of 101 women killed by men
Labour MP Jess Phillips told the House of Commons the list of 101 women who were killed or allegedly killed by men in the last year is 'testament to our collective failure'
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When and what time is the Budget as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to announce tax rates
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt will deliver what could be the last Budget before the general election as he faces intense pressure from Tory MPs to slash taxes
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MPs to get taxpayer-funded bodyguards as they face threat of extremist attacks
Home Secretary James Cleverly said no MP should have to accept threats or harrassment as 'part of the job' as he announces the multi-billion pound fund to bolster security
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Tory Chancellor Jeremy Hunt faces sleaze probe over 'cash for clotted cream' row
The Chancellor has referred himself to the parliamentary commissioner for standards after offering the chance to have afternoon tea in Parliament as an auction prize
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