Tory Minister Skips Accessible Transport Debate in 'Shameful' Snub
Transport Minister Anthony Browne faces scathing criticism after skipping a crucial parliamentary debate on accessible transport, leaving disabled passengers and fellow MPs furious.
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MPs Wear Wheat Badges in PMQs Farming Protest
MPs across the House of Commons united in wearing wheat sheaf badges during PMQs to highlight the severe challenges facing British farmers and to demand government action.
PMQs Chaos: Starmer Slams Sunak as Tory Rebels Revolt
Keir Starmer launched a blistering attack on Rishi Sunak during a fiery PMQs, accusing the PM of breaking promises on the NHS and the economy as his own backbenchers turned on him over the Rwanda scheme.
SNP MP demands MPs be allowed to bring children to Commons
SNP's Kirsty Blackman challenges archaic parliamentary rules, urging for a modernised Commons that allows MPs to care for their young children while representing constituents.
Quentin Letts' 'Istanbul Brothel' Jibe at Labour's Phillipson
Parliamentary sketch writer Quentin Letts delivers a blistering critique of Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson's hairstyle and performance during a heated PMQs exchange, drawing bizarre comparisons to a 'black satin curtain in an Istanbul broth
MPs Using ChatGPT for Speeches: Tugendhat's Security Warning
Senior Conservative Tom Tugendhat reveals MPs are using ChatGPT to draft speeches and parliamentary questions, raising serious concerns about national security and the integrity of British democracy.
Lords block government's controversial Bill of Rights
The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.
Submit Your Questions for Actor Jared Harris
Award-winning actor Jared Harris is set to answer your questions in a special Guardian feature. From The Crown to Chernobyl, find out how to ask him about his iconic roles and celebrated career.
Prank Call Triggers Major Westminster Security Overhaul
Exclusive: A major security review is underway in the House of Commons after a prank caller posing as a government official successfully bypassed protocols, raising serious concerns about parliamentary safety.
House of Commons bans mobile phones after disruptive prank
The House of Commons has imposed a strict ban on mobile phones in the public gallery following a major security breach caused by loud prank noises, sparking a debate over security and public access in Parliament.
Rayner accuses Tories of 'class war' in fiery PMQs clash
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner launched a blistering attack on the Conservative government, accusing them of waging a 'class war' and failing working people during a fiery PMQs clash with Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch.
Met Police Chief Faces Parliament Ban Over Gaza Protest Handling
Exclusive: Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley could be barred from Parliament after Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle's unprecedented move, citing safety concerns over Gaza vote chaos.
MP Apsana Begum reveals domestic abuse ordeal in Commons
Poplar and Limehouse MP Apsana Begum delivers powerful personal account of coercive control and survival, calling for greater awareness and support for victims.
Probe into 'sex noises' that disrupted Parliament virtual sitting
A major investigation is underway after lewd 'sex noises' were broadcast during a crucial virtual session of Parliament, disrupting a debate on the Overseas Operations Bill. The shocking incident has been branded a 'security breach' and a 'disgrace' by fu
Sex Noise Prank Halts PMQs in Parliament Security Scandal
Exclusive: A major security probe is underway in the House of Commons after a hidden mobile phone disrupted PMQs with loud, simulated sex noises. The scandalous prank has raised serious questions about parliamentary security.
Sunak: Rayner's 'Real Crime' Was Against Her Constituents
Rishi Sunak launches a scathing attack on Labour's Deputy Leader, Angela Rayner, accusing her of abandoning her constituents for a 'political soap opera' amidst the ongoing police investigation into her past council house sale.
MP barred from Commons for bringing her baby into chamber
Walthamstow MP Stella Creasy was controversially denied entry to the House of Commons for bringing her three-month-old baby, sparking a fierce debate over parliamentary parenting rights and outdated procedures.
Commons Chaos: Rayner Smiles, Reeves Weeps in Labour Drama
Dramatic scenes unfolded in the House of Commons as Labour's leadership faced a day of high-stakes chaos, with Deputy Leader Angela Rayner pictured smiling while Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves was visibly emotional, highlighting the immense pressure on S
Labour's Procedural Coup: Badenoch Outmanoeuvred in Commons
Labour's strategic manoeuvring forces Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch into an embarrassing U-turn during a key parliamentary debate, revealing deeper Tory divisions.
Ex-MP Carswell: Parliament is 'pointless' and should be abolished
Former UKIP MP Douglas Carswell, who famously defected from the Tories, now claims the House of Commons is 'pointless' and calls for its abolition, sparking fury and accusations of hypocrisy.
Rayner accuses Cleverly of 'dumbing down' English devolution
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner launched a scathing attack on James Cleverly, accusing the government of patronising the North of England and offering a 'dumbed down' version of devolution, sparking a heated debate in the House of Commons.
Jess Phillips: 'Grooming Gang Denial' Failing Kids
Labour MP Jess Phillips delivers a powerful speech in the Commons, accusing the government and society of being in 'denial' over the characteristics of grooming gangs, hindering efforts to stop the abuse.
Corbyn's Silence on Links to Speaker Hoyle's Father Exposed
An explosive investigation reveals Jeremy Corbyn's refusal to answer questions about his past association with the father of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle, a former Labour councillor with controversial political ties.
Jan Moore: Westminster's 'Accidental Architect' Dies at 73
Tribute to the pioneering Commons clerk Jan Moore, whose behind-the-scenes work was instrumental in shaping the UK's devolution settlements and modernising parliamentary procedures.
MPs Demand Transparency Over Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge Funding
A cross-party coalition of MPs is challenging the King to disclose the financial details behind Prince Andrew's contested Royal Lodge residence, raising serious questions about the use of public funds and royal accountability.
Nicola Roberts Q&A: Ask Your Questions Now
Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts is set to answer fan questions in an exclusive Guardian interview. Submit your questions now for the iconic pop sensation.
Ex-Parliament Clerk's £50k Police Payout Sparks Fury
Exclusive: A former House of Commons clerk received a £50,000 payout from police after a probe into her conduct was dropped. The revelation has ignited a political firestorm over public spending and accountability in Westminster.
MPs slam government over 'unacceptable' court delays
MPs from across the House of Commons unite in fury as the government fails to deliver on its promise to establish a new court for England and Wales, citing 'unacceptable' delays and demanding urgent action from the Justice Secretary.
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