Starmer's 'robotic' first PMQs performance draws criticism
New Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced his first PMQs while battling a heavy cold, delivering what critics called a 'monotonous' performance that lacked energy and conviction.
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Gove questions Labour over Tommy Robinson meetings
Cabinet Minister Michael Gove challenges Labour to clarify alleged meeting with far-right activist Tommy Robinson during heated parliamentary debate over extremism definition.
Reeves launches brutal attack on Tory economic chaos
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a devastating critique of Conservative economic management, accusing the government of leaving Britain's finances in tatters after 14 years in power.
Commons Speaker accused of bias in Gaza ceasefire vote
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle faces fury from MPs after altering parliamentary procedure to allow a vote on a Labour amendment regarding a ceasefire in Gaza, sparking accusations of bias and creating a major Westminster crisis.
Farage accused of stoking 'hate for foreigners' in ILR row
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faced fierce criticism in Parliament after suggesting migrants with indefinite leave to remain shouldn't feel secure, sparking accusations of divisive rhetoric from Labour MPs.
Commons nursery provider praises Reform UK in article
Exclusive: The official House of Commons nursery provider faces scrutiny after publishing an article endorsing Nigel Farage's Reform UK conference, raising serious questions about political impartiality in parliamentary services.
Speaker halts Duncan Smith's China claim in Parliament
Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle halts former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith for accusing a minister of being 'influenced by the Chinese government', citing a breach of parliamentary rules.
Commons Speaker in crisis over controversial China vote decision
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle is under intense scrutiny after a controversial decision to allow a vote on an amendment regarding China's treatment of the Uyghur minority, sparking fury from MPs and raising questions about parliamentary procedure and d
Labour MPs rebel against Starmer's Mandelson Foreign Office role
Keir Starmer faces Labour rebellion as backbenchers oppose rumoured diplomatic role for Peter Mandelson. MPs warn former minister's appointment would be 'deeply inappropriate' given controversial history.
Labour's Commons Shake-Up: Phillipson & Powell Appointed
Labour Leader Keir Starmer appoints Bridget Phillipson as Shadow Leader of the Commons and Lucy Powell as Shadow Commons Culture Secretary in a strategic pre-election reshuffle.
MPs condemn Asda app over high-cost staff loans
A parliamentary committee has launched a scathing attack on Asda and its financial app partner, Wagestream, for promoting high-interest loans and controversial financial products to its low-paid employees.
US Police Denied UK Parliament Access in Security Alert
A major security protocol was triggered at the UK Parliament after two US police officers attempted to gain access without proper authorization, raising serious concerns about parliamentary security.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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