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.
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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.
French Defence Minister Lecornu Out in Macron Reshuffle
France's Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu exits government as President Macron assembles new team after election setback reshapes political landscape.
Australian Speaker's Trump Insult Sparks Diplomatic Fury
Australian politician's inflammatory remark about Donald Trump during parliamentary debate ignites international controversy and diplomatic tensions between allies.
Labour security chief avoids public China spy case grilling
Sir Keir Starmer's national security adviser Matthew Doyle avoids public scrutiny as parliamentary committee questioning over failed espionage case moves behind closed doors, raising transparency concerns.
Jenrick's 'cynical' asylum comments spark Commons fury
Former immigration minister Robert Jenrick faces parliamentary fire over 'deeply cynical' remarks about asylum seekers, with Labour accusing him of dangerous rhetoric ahead of potential leadership bid.
Tory MP's long suspension sparks Labour reform demands
Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell remains suspended from Parliament after 20-month fraud investigation as Labour plans sweeping reforms to restore public trust in politics.
WHO demands UK Parliament ban tobacco promotion
World Health Organisation investigation reveals how tobacco firms exploit parliamentary rules for promotion, calling for immediate ban on smoking in Palace of Westminster.
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