MP: Lords' 'Crackpot' Amendments Block Assisted Dying Bill
Labour MP and ex-surgeon Peter Prinsley condemns House of Lords 'filibuster' with over 1,000 amendments to delay right-to-die legislation. He urges Commons to extend session.
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MP slams Lords 'crackpot' amendments to right-to-die bill
Labour MP and ex-surgeon Peter Prinsley urges the government to stop Lords 'filibustering' the assisted dying bill with over 1,000 'bonkers' amendments. Read the full story.
Judge Demands Explanation Over Unlawful US Attorney Title
A federal judge orders prosecutor Lindsey Halligan to justify her continued use of the US Attorney title after a ruling found her appointment unlawful. Read the latest developments.
Judge Demands Explanation for US Attorney Title Use
A Trump-appointed federal judge orders prosecutor Lindsey Halligan to justify why she still uses the US Attorney title after a ruling deemed her appointment unlawful. Read the latest.
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Royal Lack of Transparency Demands Constitutional Change
Experts argue the monarchy's opaque operations and reliance on 'magic' are an affront to democracy. Calls grow for parliamentary accountability and codified ethics.
Wyoming Supreme Court Strikes Down Abortion Laws
Wyoming's top court has ruled two abortion bans unconstitutional, preserving access. The decision strikes down the US's first explicit abortion pill ban. Read the full analysis.
Trump: A Law Unto Himself? Legal Analysis
We examine the legal philosophy of Donald Trump. Is he truly lawless, or does he operate by his own unique set of rules? Read our in-depth analysis.
Swinney's independence 'cornerstone' ridiculed over secret plan
John Swinney faces mockery after declaring independence the SNP's election 'cornerstone' but refusing to explain how he'd deliver it. Critics slam his 'secret plan' as a muddle.
Swinney: SNP has built foundations for Scottish independence
First Minister John Swinney launched the SNP's Holyrood campaign, claiming the party has laid the groundwork for independence. He aims for a majority to secure a referendum.
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Missing Jan. 6 plaque sparks political memory battle
As the fifth anniversary of the Capitol attack nears, the official plaque honouring police is missing. Lawmakers erect replicas amid a partisan clash over history and remembrance.
Swinney: Tactics ready to force second Scottish independence vote
SNP leader John Swinney insists a Holyrood majority in May could force a fresh independence referendum, despite UK government opposition. Discover the political battle ahead.
Call for new bank holiday to honour King Aethelstan
MPs push for a new summer bank holiday in July 2027 to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of King Aethelstan uniting England. Could you get an extra day off?
MPs Call for July Bank Holiday to Celebrate First King
Calls grow for a new summer bank holiday in 2027 to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of King Aethelstan uniting England. Could you get an extra day off?
Trump Bypasses Congress in Venezuela Operation
Donald Trump's secretive capture of Nicolás Maduro, without consulting Congress, marks a dramatic shift in presidential power and threatens constitutional checks and balances. Read the full analysis.
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Swinney: Don't 'Muck About' on Independence in May Vote
First Minister John Swinney urges independence supporters to back the SNP with both votes in May's Holyrood election, warning it's the only path to progress. He targets an SNP majority to trigger a new independence referendum.
Labour's 111 Lords Defeats as Tory Peers Disrupt Agenda
Labour peers reveal the House of Lords has slowed virtually every bill, with 111 government defeats so far. Discover how Tory peers are using tactics to 'grind down' key manifesto pledges.
Assisted Dying Bill Could Be Scuppered by Lords
Lord Falconer warns peers are trying to 'talk out' the assisted suicide bill with over 1,000 amendments. He clashes with the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury. Will the bill run out of time?
Expert Warns UK Could Disintegrate Fast Amid Nationalist Shifts
Political scientist Ben Wellings warns the UK's future is not guaranteed, citing weakening pro-union parties and the rise of English nationalism post-Brexit. Read the analysis.
Political Shifts Threaten UK's National Unity
Expert warns the UK's future is not guaranteed as pro-integration parties weaken. Discover the historical parallels and the rise of English nationalism post-Brexit.
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Scotland abolishes controversial 'not proven' verdict
Major reforms to Scotland's justice system take effect, abolishing the 'not proven' verdict. A victim of sexual assault shares her story as campaigners welcome the change.
Scotland abolishes controversial 'not proven' verdict
Major reforms to Scotland's justice system take effect, abolishing the unique 'not proven' verdict. A victim of sexual assault shares her story as campaigners welcome the change, while critics warn of a 'terrible' loss. Read the full story.
Charting the UK's Path Through 2026's Political Landscape
Explore the Guardian's visual guide to the critical decisions facing Britain in 2026. From constitutional reform to climate action, discover the routes ahead. Dive into the analysis.
Trump's DC Triumphal Arch Construction to Start Soon
President Trump announces construction on his proposed $100m Triumphal Arch for Washington D.C. will begin within two months, timed for America's 250th anniversary. Read the latest details.
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Sworn in on Quran
Zohran Mamdani becomes NYC's first mayor sworn in on a Quran, marking historic firsts as a Muslim, South Asian, and African-born leader. Explore the ceremony's significance and the ancient texts used.
Roman history explains why New Year starts on January 1st
As we prepare to welcome 2026, discover the ancient Roman political crisis that moved the start of the year from March to January 1st. Uncover the surprising history of our calendar.
Call for Bank Holiday to Honour First King of England
Historians and MPs push for a new bank holiday in 2027 to mark 1,100 years since King Aethelstan unified England. Discover the forgotten monarch's legacy and the government's response.
Call for Bank Holiday to Honour First King of England
Historians and MPs urge a new bank holiday to mark 1,100 years since King Aethelstan unified England. Discover the forgotten monarch's legacy and the government's response.
Noem demands emergency demolition of historic DC buildings
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem seeks to raze 17 historic structures in Washington, citing security threats. Preservationists decry the move as an unlawful bypass of safeguards.
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Irish Files: Churchill 'Venal' in Edward VIII Crisis
Secret Irish files reveal officials saw Winston Churchill as 'venal and unscrupulous' and sought to exploit the 1936 abdication crisis for Ireland's advantage. Read the full story.
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