Young senator's expenses criticised despite being below average
Australia's youngest senator faces backlash over £78k expenses, but analysis reveals she's among Parliament's most frugal members compared to PM's £941k spending.
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Black Friday 2025: UK Shoppers Set for £14bn Spend
UK shoppers are predicted to spend nearly £14 billion this Black Friday weekend. Discover the top spending trends and expert tips to avoid scams and find genuine deals.
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.
Starmer: Tories may 'max out credit card' before election
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accuses Conservatives of planning irresponsible pre-election spending that could cripple the next government, as he outlines his party's economic priorities.
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.
Hanson cleared in Rinehart party expenses case
Pauline Hanson has been exonerated after an investigation found no misuse of taxpayer funds for Gina Rinehart's birthday celebration, though questions remain about parliamentary allowances.
MPs' energy costs surge to £7.5 million
Exclusive investigation reveals UK government spent staggering £7.5 million on energy bills for MPs' offices and parliamentary buildings amid cost of living crisis, with costs tripling in some regions.
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.
NHS and Police spend £70M on diversity officers
Exclusive investigation uncovers massive taxpayer spending on equality and diversity officers across public services while frontline services face cutbacks.
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.
The False Economy of Public Service Cuts
New economic analysis reveals how short-term spending cuts on essential services create massive long-term costs for taxpayers and communities across Britain.
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.
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