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.
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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.
Yousaf in Crisis Over 'Jews Not Safe in Scotland' Comments
Humza Yousaf is embroiled in a major political storm after the family of a Hamas victim confronted him over his response to the Israel-Hamas conflict and alleged he admitted Jews are not safe in Scotland, sparking outrage and calls for resignation.
Yousaf faces backlash over Jewish community role snub
Exclusive: Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf faces mounting pressure after his controversial decision to appoint John Swinney, rather than a dedicated Minister for Jewish Communities, sparks outrage and accusations of failing a key test of leadership
Thousands march in London against antisemitism
Central London witnessed a massive demonstration against antisemitism, with organisers claiming tens of thousands marched past Parliament. The protest follows alarming polling data suggesting deep-seated anti-Jewish sentiment in British society, including
1 in 5 Britons Hold Antisemitic Views, Poll Reveals
Exclusive polling data reveals disturbing levels of antisemitism in Britain as thousands prepare for Jewish solidarity march in central London.
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.
Jewish Museum accused of caving to anti-Semitic mob
The Jewish Museum London faces accusations of capitulating to anti-Semitic intimidation after abruptly postponing a major exhibition on Jewish history, citing security concerns following protests.
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.
Nazi Heiress Ordered to Return Stolen Painting
Patricia Kadgien, daughter of a convicted Nazi art thief, must surrender a valuable 17th-century Dutch painting stolen from a Jewish family in 1943 after a Munich court ruling.
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.
Swinney accused of failing Jewish community over Gaza
Scottish First Minister John Swinney faces intense criticism from Jewish leaders for his government's response to the Gaza conflict and handling of rising antisemitism, with calls for a more robust and empathetic approach.
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.
Jewish leaders: Treat neo-Nazi groups as criminal gangs
Australia's peak Jewish body urges radical new approach to combat rising far-right extremism, calling for neo-Nazi groups to be designated and prosecuted as criminal organisations.
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.
Man arrested after Jewish boy shot in head with air rifle
A 45-year-old man has been arrested in Stamford Hill, North London, after a 13-year-old Jewish boy was shot in the head with an air rifle in a shocking daylight attack. The victim was treated at the scene by paramedics as police launch an investigation in
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.
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