MP's £28k office bill dwarfs constituents' salaries
Kate Osborne, Labour MP for Jarrow, faces backlash as her office expenses hit nearly £28,000 in a year, a figure that dwarfs the area's average salary and ignites a debate on MPs' spending.
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IPSA blocks Jarrow MP's move to larger Commons office
MP for Jarrow Kate Osborne denied permission to use a larger parliamentary office, reigniting debate over MPs' working conditions and resources.
Tory MPs criticise party's asylum hotel messaging
Conservative MPs voice frustration over the party's handling of asylum seeker accommodations, warning of rising public discontent ahead of elections.
Consultancy group threatens MPs over net zero policy
A shadowy consultancy group has bombarded Liberal MPs with threatening emails, demanding they abandon net zero policies or face consequences, sparking outrage.
England has more MPs per person than Wales & Scotland
New analysis reveals England has more MPs per person than Wales and Scotland, raising concerns about democratic fairness in the UK.
Free bus travel for under-22s proposed by MPs
A cross-party group of MPs is calling for free bus travel for young people under 22 in England to improve access to jobs and education. Could this be a game-changer for youth mobility?
Starmer faces backlash over £28bn green pledge U-turn
Labour leader Keir Starmer has been sent an urgent letter by MPs demanding clarity on his controversial decision to scrap the party’s flagship £28bn green investment pledge. Backbenchers express frustration over mixed messaging and policy confusion.
MPs' suspicious stock trades exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how MPs and peers profit from suspicious stock trades, sparking outrage and demands for stricter regulations.
UK MPs: Stop Hong Kong police targeting activists in Britain
British politicians raise alarm over Hong Kong police operations targeting dissidents in the UK, calling for government intervention to protect democratic freedoms.
Labour MPs push for Job-Ready Graduates reform
Australian Labour MPs are pushing for urgent reforms to the controversial Job-Ready Graduates scheme, calling it ineffective and unfair to students.
Tory MPs urged to back Labour climate reforms
Conservative MPs are facing calls to support Labour's ambitious climate policies as internal divisions within the Tory party grow over environmental commitments.
Labour MPs demand Corbyn's expulsion
Labour MPs, including Rachel Reeves and Zarah Sultana, call for Jeremy Corbyn's expulsion following controversial remarks, deepening internal party divisions.
Labour MPs slam Thames Water exec bonuses amid crisis
Labour MPs demand action as Thames Water executives receive hefty bonuses despite company's financial turmoil and service failures.
Labor MPs join pro-Palestine march in Sydney
Several Australian Labor MPs participated in a pro-Palestine demonstration on Sydney Harbour Bridge, calling for an end to the Gaza conflict.
Starmer faces Labour revolt over Palestine policy
Labour leader Keir Starmer is under fire from both MPs and activists as his stance on recognising a Palestinian state sparks controversy. With tensions rising within the party, could this issue derail Labour's unity ahead of the next election?
MPs Push for Social Media Ban for Under-16s
A cross-party group of MPs is calling for a ban on social media for children under 16, citing mental health risks and online safety concerns. Discover the debate and potential policy changes.
Labour's U-Turn Fails to Prevent Poverty, MPs Warn
Despite Labour's reversal on benefit cuts, MPs caution that tens of thousands remain at risk of poverty, urging further action to protect vulnerable households.
Terminally ill rally for Assisted Dying Bill in Westminster
Emotional photographs capture terminally ill advocates urging MPs to back the Assisted Dying Bill, as the debate over end-of-life choices intensifies.
Trump's Israel comments spark UK political backlash
Former US President Donald Trump faces backlash after making inflammatory remarks about the Israel-Palestine conflict, drawing criticism from UK MPs including Sarah Champion.
Labour MPs rebel over Palestinian state demand
Labour leader Keir Starmer faces internal revolt as MPs demand immediate recognition of a Palestinian state, challenging party unity ahead of key elections.
UK MPs condemn Trump's Palestinian remarks
British politicians have strongly criticised former US President Donald Trump for his inflammatory comments about Palestinians, calling them 'dehumanising' and 'dangerous'.
UK MPs push for Palestine recognition over Gaza crisis
British MPs are calling for the UK to officially recognise Palestine as a state, citing the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Starmer faces Labour revolt over Gaza stance
Labour leader Keir Starmer is under fire from his own MPs for his cautious approach to the Gaza conflict, with calls for a more decisive stance on Palestinian rights.
MPs push for UK to recognise Palestine, ban Israel arms sales
Over 130 MPs urge the UK government to formally recognise Palestine and stop arms exports to Israel, citing humanitarian concerns in Gaza.
Labour MPs mistakenly sent to Darwin instead of Sydney
Two senior Labour MPs, John Healey and David Lammy, were accidentally booked on flights to Darwin, Australia, instead of Sydney and Melbourne, delaying their diplomatic mission by a day.
Labour rebels defy Starmer on welfare vote
Several Labour MPs have broken ranks to oppose Keir Starmer's stance on welfare reforms, highlighting internal party divisions ahead of the next general election.
MPs demand local control of council tax
Cross-party MPs are urging the government to grant local authorities full autonomy over council tax rates, arguing it would empower communities and improve public services.
US firefighter shortage fuels wildfire crisis
Severe shortages of wildland firefighters in the US are hampering efforts to control increasingly destructive wildfires, raising concerns over public safety and environmental damage.
Palace denies Queen lobbied over MPs' tax breaks
Buckingham Palace has firmly rejected allegations that Queen Elizabeth II privately lobbied government ministers to secure tax exemptions for MPs, calling the claims 'categorically untrue'.
Police Scotland faces backlash over Trump golf course deployment
Police Scotland is under scrutiny after deploying officers to a Trump-owned golf course, raising questions about public resource allocation.
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