Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces a furious backlash after quietly scrapping seven independent parliamentary watchdogs in a move branded 'deeply sinister' and 'dictator-esque' by MPs and transparency campaigners.
Exclusive: Five Scotland Yard detectives from the elite Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command have been suspended and arrested following serious sexual assault allegations at an official Christmas party. The officers, including a sergeant, are u
In a powerful and deeply personal inaugural address, Australia's youngest senator has bravely detailed her battle with depression, criticised dismissive 'whack' responses to mental health, and shared a touching pet-related white lie that helped her throug
Labour's internal power struggle erupts as Deputy Leader Angela Rayner is accused of thwarting London Mayor Sadiq Khan's potential return to Parliament by blocking a key ally's candidacy in his former seat.
Labour's David Lammy avoids a £50 fine for fishing without a licence after Environment Agency officials issue only a written warning. The incident occurred on the River Lea in London.
A damning parliamentary inquiry exposes a systemic failure in NHS maternity care, with women facing traumatic births, life-changing injuries, and an 'unacceptable' number of preventable deaths, demanding urgent government action.
Exclusive: Disabled Labour MP Marsha de Cordova is under investigation by the parliamentary watchdog over claims for taxi journeys. The probe centres on whether trips were for personal or parliamentary business.
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.
MP for Jarrow Kate Osborne denied permission to use a larger parliamentary office, reigniting debate over MPs' working conditions and resources.
A new bill proposed by the UK government could grant ministers sweeping powers to amend or revoke laws without parliamentary scrutiny, sparking outrage among MPs and legal experts.
New report reveals shocking earnings of Lords from external roles, raising fresh concerns over conflicts of interest in UK policymaking.
A New South Wales MP has been suspended from parliament after allegedly flashing his genitals during a video conference, sparking outrage and calls for stricter conduct rules.
Internal tensions within the Australian Labor Party escalate as an MP claims leadership is stifling discussion on Gaza, sparking parliamentary upheaval.
Labour and Liberal Democrat MPs challenge Defence Secretary Grant Shapps on military preparedness and equipment shortages in a heated parliamentary session.
A parliamentary committee has raised alarms over potential human rights violations in the UK's cooperation with INTERPOL, urging stricter safeguards.
Australia’s federal parliament has resumed with a blend of ceremonial grandeur and political friction, as key parties clash over policy directions. Discover the highlights and underlying tensions of this pivotal session.
The Australian Senate has passed a Labor motion to sanction Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi for displaying a pro-Gaza sign during a parliamentary session, sparking debate over free speech and political dissent.
Labour leader Keir Starmer has been accused of ignoring veterans during a parliamentary debate, sparking outrage among military advocates.
Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi has been sanctioned for displaying a pro-Palestine sign during a parliamentary session, sparking debate over free speech and political protest.
The Australian Labor Party has updated Mark Latham's parliamentary portrait with additional text, reigniting discussions about his controversial legacy.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny after failing to declare gifts received, potentially violating parliamentary transparency rules.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission faces scrutiny as Labour demands urgent reforms following a landmark Supreme Court decision on parliamentary privilege.
Former US President Donald Trump dismisses calls for a parliamentary recall, praising Keir Starmer's handling of Brexit negotiations in a surprising show of transatlantic political support.