Peers Lobbying Scandal: Lords Reform Now Essential
Fresh lobbying scandal reveals peers exploiting positions for profit. Comprehensive Lords reform is vital to restore public trust in UK democracy. Act now.
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Lord Dannatt suspended for House of Lords lobbying
Former army chief Lord Dannatt suspended for 4 months after breaking lobbying rules. Investigation reveals how he used peerage to benefit business interests. Read the full report.
Two Lords suspended for breaking lobbying rules
Two peers face hefty suspensions for breaking House of Lords lobbying rules, exposing systemic issues in the unreformed second chamber. Read the full analysis.
Former Army Chief Suspended from House of Lords
Lord Dannatt, former head of the British Army, receives a four-month suspension from the House of Lords for breaking lobbying rules. Discover the full story and its implications.
Ex-Army Head Lord Dannatt Suspended from Lords
Former Army chief General Lord Dannatt handed a four-month suspension from the House of Lords for breaking lobbying rules after a newspaper sting. Read the full details.
Sleaze Watchdog: MPs Must Stop Taking Freebies
Parliament's standards commissioner warns MPs must voluntarily reject gifts and hospitality to restore public confidence. Read the full analysis of Westminster's ethics crisis.
BBC accused of misleading editing in Trump documentary
The BBC faces mounting criticism after Panorama was accused of misleading viewers through selective editing of Donald Trump's speeches, prompting calls for investigation from senior MPs.
Farage Under Investigation Over Campaign Donations
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is under investigation by Parliament's standards watchdog over undeclared campaign donations, raising questions about financial transparency in British politics.
Rachel Reeves faces fresh standards probe
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts escalating pressure as the government's standards watchdog investigates new information about her conduct, potentially threatening her political future.
Court rejects MP Liam Byrne's standards appeal
Former Minister Liam Byrne faces political setback as Court of Appeal rejects bid to overturn parliamentary standards ruling, raising questions about MP conduct and accountability.
Jess Phillips launches scathing Commons attack on PM
Labour MP Jess Phillips launched a blistering attack on the Prime Minister during Commons debate, citing Louise Casey's report and accusing government of failing basic decency standards.
MP's expenses claims under investigation by watchdog
Conservative MP for Great Yarmouth under scrutiny for claiming expenses on London property while reportedly residing in constituency home, raising questions about parliamentary expense rules.
CBS News Standards Editor Quits Over Coverage Dispute
The head of standards at CBS News has dramatically quit following disagreements over the network's coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict, raising serious questions about journalistic integrity.
Red Tractor environmental claims ruled misleading by watchdog
UK's advertising watchdog rules Red Tractors 'UK Farm Assurance' scheme misled consumers about environmental standards in major greenwashing finding.
Red Tractor farming scheme faces greenwashing allegations
UK's largest food assurance programme under fire from Advertising Standards Authority for misleading environmental messaging to supermarket shoppers
Rachel Reeves warned over property declaration breach
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves receives parliamentary warning after failing to declare £100,000 property sale within required timeframe, raising questions about transparency.
Ex-Lord Speaker Faces Suspension Over Speeding Scandal
Exclusive: Baroness D'Souza faces parliamentary suspension after investigation finds she attempted to improperly influence authorities over a speeding offence, raising serious questions about conduct standards in Westminster.
Ex-Lord Speaker faces suspension over lobbying scandal
Baroness D'Souza accused of improper lobbying after contacting Met Police Commissioner about speeding tickets in potential breach of parliamentary rules.
Parliamentary researcher charged in China spy case
Shockwaves hit Parliament as researcher linked to prominent MPs faces espionage charges, raising serious questions about Chinese infiltration in British politics.
NZ MP's baby interrupts parliament with adorable gurgles
A New Zealand MP's parliamentary address took an unexpected turn when his baby's adorable gurgles were picked up by the microphone, causing a viral sensation and bringing rare laughter to the debating chamber.
NZ MP suspended after powerful haka protest in parliament
A dramatic scene unfolded in New Zealand's parliament as Maori MP Rawiri Waititi performed a powerful traditional haka after being ordered to leave the chamber, leading to his suspension in a tense cultural confrontation.
Macron hunts for new PM amid French political crisis
Emmanuel Macron confronts his biggest political challenge yet as he scrambles to appoint a new prime minister following parliamentary elections that left France in political deadlock.
Macron summons parties as France faces PM crisis
President Macron confronts France's deepening political crisis as he summons party leaders for emergency talks following the parliamentary elections, with no clear majority in sight and the country facing governmental paralysis.
Pocock banned from parliamentary club over gambling ties
Former Wallabies captain David Pocock faces parliamentary ban from sports club membership after failing to declare gambling industry ties, sparking debate over political integrity.
Haka performed in New Zealand Parliament in protest
Rawiri Waititi leads Māori Party in stirring traditional performance challenging government policies, creating historic parliamentary moment
NSW constitutional crisis over 120-year-old law
A dramatic constitutional showdown has unfolded in New South Wales as Chris Minns' chief of staff refuses to comply with a parliamentary order, invoking legal privilege and sparking a major political confrontation.
Starmer faces Labour rebellion over Gaza ceasefire stance
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer confronts significant internal dissent as dozens of MPs break ranks to support an immediate Gaza ceasefire, creating the biggest rebellion of his leadership amid growing pressure over the humanitarian crisis.
Westminster shutdown chaos hits humiliating new low
British politics hits embarrassing nadir as lawmakers engage in screaming matches and parliamentary paralysis threatens crucial government funding.
CPS drops China spying case against parliamentary staff
Exclusive: Crown Prosecution Service drops case against UK parliamentary researchers accused of spying for China, citing insufficient evidence in security scandal that rocked Westminster.
China's 'Carte Blanche' Spy Operation Exposed in UK
Exclusive investigation reveals how Chinese intelligence agents operated with virtual impunity across the UK, accessing sensitive parliamentary areas and targeting officials in sophisticated espionage campaign.
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