MPs face 20-year Westminster exile in restoration row
Sir Keir Starmer's government plans to move Parliament from Westminster for 20 years in a controversial £20bn restoration. Critics warn this threatens Britain's democratic heritage.
Category : Constitution
US Sues California Over Mask Ban for Federal Agents
Trump administration files lawsuit challenging California's laws banning masked federal agents and requiring identification. Read the latest on this constitutional clash.
Jack Straw: ECHR's Strasbourg Court Needs Reining In
Former Home Secretary Jack Straw argues the Strasbourg court's overreach on immigration and prisoner voting undermines UK sovereignty. Discover why reform is essential now.
Sweden's Viking Revival: Neo-Pagans Seek Stability
Explore the resurgence of Norse paganism in modern Sweden. Discover how ancient rituals are offering solace from climate anxiety and identity crises in a secular nation. Join the conversation.
Scotland's Lord Advocate Reassures Rape Victims
Dorothy Bain KC confirms rape shield protections remain despite Supreme Court warning that current laws may breach defendants' rights to fair trials in Scotland.
Robert Reich: Trump's Dangerous Push for Immortality
Former US Labour Secretary Robert Reich argues Donald Trump's efforts to immortalise himself with coins and monuments mirror fascist dictators, threatening democratic memory. Discover the alternative.
MPs Face £9bn Westminster Restoration Decision
Controversial plans to restore the crumbling Palace of Westminster are back on the table. MPs will vote on £3bn preparatory works, with full decant costing £9bn. Will MPs ever return if they leave?
WASPI updates on £250k legal fundraiser
The WASPI campaign shares what happens to its £252,000 legal fundraiser after the DWP withdraws its decision on 1950s women's pension compensation. The judicial review proceeds in December.
Lords accused of sabotaging assisted dying bill
Exclusive: House of Lords faces public outrage as poll reveals 60% oppose blocking assisted dying bill after Commons approval. Terminally ill campaigners warn of existential crisis for unelected chamber.
Judge Questions Prosecutor in Comey and James Cases
A federal judge has cast doubt on the legality of a Trump-appointed prosecutor, potentially leading to charges against James Comey and Letitia James being dropped. Read the latest developments.
Peers table 942 amendments to halt assisted dying bill
House of Lords faces democratic crisis as peers attempt to filibuster assisted dying legislation with nearly 1,000 amendments. Critics warn move undermines Commons mandate.
MSPs back bill to sack politicians for misconduct
Holyrood debates a new recall bill allowing MSPs to be sacked for misconduct. Scotland risks being the only UK nation without a recall system if the legislation fails.
Pakistan army chief gets new powers and legal immunity
Pakistan's parliament passes a constitutional amendment granting the army chief expanded powers and lifelong immunity, sparking 'funeral of democracy' claims from the opposition.
Pakistan's army chief gets new powers and immunity
Pakistan's parliament passes a constitutional amendment granting the army chief command of all forces and lifelong legal immunity, sparking protests and democracy fears. Read the full analysis.
Australia's First Aboriginal Treaty Signed in Victoria
Victoria makes history by signing Australia's first treaty with Aboriginal peoples, delivering a formal apology and greater self-determination. A landmark moment for reconciliation.
Victoria's Aboriginal Treaty Signed, Takes Effect 2026
Victoria's groundbreaking treaty with Aboriginal peoples, the first in Australia, is signed. It commences December 2024 but won't be fully operational until 2026. Discover the details and the debate.
Native Title Claim Covers Melbourne and Victoria Regions
Wurundjeri people file sweeping native title claim covering most of Melbourne and surrounding areas. Claim applies only to Crown land, not private properties. Read about this historic legal move.
Pakistan grants army chief new powers and legal immunity
Pakistan's parliament passes a constitutional amendment granting the army chief sweeping new powers and lifelong legal immunity, a move critics call a 'funeral for democracy'.
Palace reinstates hyphen to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Buckingham Palace confirms Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will use hyphen after initially omitting it. Explore the history behind the royal surname and this significant correction.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's bid to shield Jan 6 records
In a major constitutional showdown, the US Supreme Court has rejected Donald Trump's bid to shield White House records from the January 6th committee investigation.
Civil servants forced into independence paper meetings
Scottish Government officials have been compelled to attend multiple meetings to accelerate work on a new independence prospectus, sparking concerns about civil service neutrality and taxpayer resources being used for constitutional campaigning.
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