Reform UK candidates defect to Labour before election
In a dramatic political shift, two prominent Reform UK parliamentary candidates have defected to Labour, dealing a significant blow to Nigel Farage's party ahead of the general election.
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Kinnock's fiery attack on Rwanda Bill chaos
Labour MP Stephen Kinnock launches blistering attack on government's handling of Rwanda legislation, challenging ministers to reveal timeline and costs amid parliamentary chaos.
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.
56 Labour MPs rebel against Starmer in Gaza ceasefire vote
Sir Keir Starmer confronts his largest backbench rebellion yet as dozens of Labour MPs break ranks to support an immediate Gaza ceasefire, exposing deep divisions within the party.
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.
Scottish Parliament in heated treaty debate with Victoria
Holyrood faces constitutional clash as MSPs debate landmark treaty with Australian state of Victoria, sparking fierce political division and questions about parliamentary sovereignty.
Labour accused of security chief scapegoating
Exclusive: Senior official Matthew Doyle removed as deputy national security adviser following failed prosecution of parliamentary researchers accused of spying for China, sparking accusations of government scapegoating.
Government rewrites bill after Lords rebellion
Ministers have been compelled to make significant changes to their flagship legislation following a major defeat in the House of Lords, marking a dramatic parliamentary showdown over constitutional powers.
UK Government Blocked China Sanctions After MP Cyber-Attacks
Former Labour minister Dan Jarvis reveals government resistance to sanctioning Chinese officials responsible for cyber-attacks targeting British parliamentarians, raising national security concerns.
China Spying Scandal Rocks Westminster Security
EXCLUSIVE: Security services uncover suspected Chinese espionage operation targeting MPs and ministers, prompting urgent counter-measures and raising alarm about foreign interference at the heart of British democracy.
MI5: State Actors Targeting MPs' Personal Devices
Security service alerts politicians about sophisticated cyber threats from hostile nations attempting to compromise personal devices and undermine British democracy.
UK Spying Case Collapse: Chinese Pressure Suspected
The mysterious collapse of a high-profile spying case involving a parliamentary researcher raises serious questions about Chinese influence on British justice and national security.
Minister defends government handling of China spy case
Cabinet minister insists the government provided comprehensive support to parliamentary staffer at centre of alleged China espionage investigation, as political pressure mounts over security protocols.
MPs: Gaza students blocked from bringing children to UK
Cross-party MPs call on the government to address the visa crisis preventing Gaza students from bringing their children to the UK, highlighting devastating family separations and broken promises.
Senator Pocock evicted from Parliament sports club
Independent Senator David Pocock faces expulsion from Parliament House sports facilities after refusing to pay disputed fees, sparking debate over parliamentary privileges and member rights.
Minister: China threatens UK democracy
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch reveals alarming concerns about Chinese interference in UK politics, warning that Beijing's actions threaten the 'very fabric' of British democracy and parliamentary sovereignty.
Researcher charged with spying for China
A parliamentary researcher has been charged with espionage offences for allegedly spying for China, raising serious concerns about foreign interference in UK politics.
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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