MPs expenses hike ignores Treasury warnings
MPs face public anger as plans to increase their expenses proceed despite Treasury concerns over spiralling costs. Critics call the proposed changes 'outrageous'.
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Keir Starmer faces MPs in marathon liaison committee session
Prime Minister Keir Starmer endured a lengthy questioning by senior MPs on the liaison committee, navigating topics from leaks to Lords reform while committing to no new policy. Read the full analysis.
Starmer grilled by MPs on Ukraine, doctors' strikes and tax
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced intense questioning from senior MPs on 15 December 2025 over Ukraine, NHS strikes, and inheritance tax changes. Read the key details and his responses here.
Arrest in 2021 US Capitol Pipe Bomb Case
US authorities have reportedly apprehended a suspect linked to pipe bombs planted before the January 6 Capitol riot. Read the latest details on this major development.
BBC Crisis: MPs Probe Memo That Toppled Director General
MPs question BBC figures over leaked memo that caused leadership crisis. Explore the key revelations about bias claims and internal reforms at the broadcaster.
ANZ faces record $240m fine for misconduct
ANZ Bank agrees to a record $240 million penalty for widespread misconduct, including mishandled bond sales and fees charged to deceased customers. CEO Nuno Matos faces parliamentary scrutiny.
Farage Under Investigation Over Campaign Donations
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is under investigation by Parliament's standards watchdog over undeclared campaign donations, raising questions about financial transparency in British politics.
Afghan interpreter data breach in UK parliamentary hearing
Sensitive information of Afghan interpreters seeking UK relocation was accidentally exposed during a parliamentary livestream, raising serious security concerns.
Court rejects MP Liam Byrne's standards appeal
Former Minister Liam Byrne faces political setback as Court of Appeal rejects bid to overturn parliamentary standards ruling, raising questions about MP conduct and accountability.
Education Secretary accused of dodging parliamentary scrutiny
Bridget Phillipson faces mounting criticism after failing to appear before Education Select Committee for seven months, raising concerns about government accountability in education policy.
Gambling lobbyist: "No social harm" stuns MPs
A parliamentary committee was left incredulous as gambling industry representative Grainne Hurst made the extraordinary claim that betting causes no social problems whatsoever.
MP's expenses claims under investigation by watchdog
Conservative MP for Great Yarmouth under scrutiny for claiming expenses on London property while reportedly residing in constituency home, raising questions about parliamentary expense rules.
MI5: State Actors Targeting MPs' Personal Devices
Security service alerts politicians about sophisticated cyber threats from hostile nations attempting to compromise personal devices and undermine British democracy.
UK Spying Case Collapse: Chinese Pressure Suspected
The mysterious collapse of a high-profile spying case involving a parliamentary researcher raises serious questions about Chinese influence on British justice and national security.
Minister defends government handling of China spy case
Cabinet minister insists the government provided comprehensive support to parliamentary staffer at centre of alleged China espionage investigation, as political pressure mounts over security protocols.
MPs: Gaza students blocked from bringing children to UK
Cross-party MPs call on the government to address the visa crisis preventing Gaza students from bringing their children to the UK, highlighting devastating family separations and broken promises.
Senator Pocock evicted from Parliament sports club
Independent Senator David Pocock faces expulsion from Parliament House sports facilities after refusing to pay disputed fees, sparking debate over parliamentary privileges and member rights.
Minister: China threatens UK democracy
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch reveals alarming concerns about Chinese interference in UK politics, warning that Beijing's actions threaten the 'very fabric' of British democracy and parliamentary sovereignty.
Researcher charged with spying for China
A parliamentary researcher has been charged with espionage offences for allegedly spying for China, raising serious concerns about foreign interference in UK politics.
Parliamentary researcher charged in China spy case
Shockwaves hit Parliament as researcher linked to prominent MPs faces espionage charges, raising serious questions about Chinese infiltration in British politics.
NZ MP's baby interrupts parliament with adorable gurgles
A New Zealand MP's parliamentary address took an unexpected turn when his baby's adorable gurgles were picked up by the microphone, causing a viral sensation and bringing rare laughter to the debating chamber.
NZ MP suspended after powerful haka protest in parliament
A dramatic scene unfolded in New Zealand's parliament as Maori MP Rawiri Waititi performed a powerful traditional haka after being ordered to leave the chamber, leading to his suspension in a tense cultural confrontation.
Macron hunts for new PM amid French political crisis
Emmanuel Macron confronts his biggest political challenge yet as he scrambles to appoint a new prime minister following parliamentary elections that left France in political deadlock.
Macron summons parties as France faces PM crisis
President Macron confronts France's deepening political crisis as he summons party leaders for emergency talks following the parliamentary elections, with no clear majority in sight and the country facing governmental paralysis.
Pocock banned from parliamentary club over gambling ties
Former Wallabies captain David Pocock faces parliamentary ban from sports club membership after failing to declare gambling industry ties, sparking debate over political integrity.
Haka performed in New Zealand Parliament in protest
Rawiri Waititi leads Māori Party in stirring traditional performance challenging government policies, creating historic parliamentary moment
NSW constitutional crisis over 120-year-old law
A dramatic constitutional showdown has unfolded in New South Wales as Chris Minns' chief of staff refuses to comply with a parliamentary order, invoking legal privilege and sparking a major political confrontation.
Starmer faces Labour rebellion over Gaza ceasefire stance
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer confronts significant internal dissent as dozens of MPs break ranks to support an immediate Gaza ceasefire, creating the biggest rebellion of his leadership amid growing pressure over the humanitarian crisis.
Westminster shutdown chaos hits humiliating new low
British politics hits embarrassing nadir as lawmakers engage in screaming matches and parliamentary paralysis threatens crucial government funding.
CPS drops China spying case against parliamentary staff
Exclusive: Crown Prosecution Service drops case against UK parliamentary researchers accused of spying for China, citing insufficient evidence in security scandal that rocked Westminster.
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