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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.

Mirren & McKellen Demand Assisted Dying Law Reform

Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen join forces in a powerful plea to the House of Lords, urging Parliament to back Baroness Meacher's Assisted Dying Bill and end the 'immense suffering' of terminally ill Britons.

Farage Demands Electoral Reform Over 'Unfair' System

Brexit architect Nigel Farage has launched a scathing attack on the UK's 'first past the post' electoral system, branding it 'fundamentally undemocratic' after new analysis revealed his Reform UK party could secure millions of votes with minimal parliamen

Government grants itself power to fell Lords trees

A controversial government bill has granted itself powers to cut down trees in the House of Lords courtyard, bypassing local planning laws and igniting a fierce backlash from peers and environmentalists.

MPs Slam Unelected House of Lords in Fiery Reform Debate

A dramatic parliamentary debate has erupted over the future of the House of Lords, with MPs condemning the unelected chamber as 'indefensible' and demanding urgent democratic reform for the UK's political system.

UK Social Work Revolution: Tearing Down Bureaucratic Silos

A radical transformation is sweeping UK social work as innovative teams dismantle bureaucratic barriers, prioritising genuine human connections over paperwork. Discover how this grassroots revolution is delivering extraordinary results for vulnerable fami

Home Secretary orders NCA crackdown on crime gang assets

In a bold move, Home Secretary Chris Philp orders the National Crime Agency to intensify its pursuit of Britain's most dangerous organised crime syndicates, prioritising the seizure of their assets and dismantling their networks.

UK's Radical New Blueprint for Taxing Extreme Wealth

Exclusive: A groundbreaking report reveals how Britain could finally make its super-rich pay their fair share without a traditional wealth tax. Discover the innovative policies set to redefine economic fairness.

Trump Enacts Cashless Bail Order Transforming US Justice System

In a seismic shift for America's judicial landscape, former President Donald Trump has enacted a groundbreaking executive order to eliminate cash bail, a move set to dramatically alter the US prison system and spark fierce national debate on justice and p

Spender: Tax Reform Key to Young Australians' Future

Independent MP Allegra Spender makes a powerful case for overhauling Australia's tax system, arguing it's essential for improving housing affordability, wage growth, and intergenerational fairness for young Australians.

Persimmon and Balfour Beatty face lobbying scrutiny

Major UK housebuilders Persimmon and Balfour Beatty are under fire for allegedly securing government contracts through questionable lobbying practices, raising concerns over transparency and fairness.

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