Two-thirds of women MPs have witnessed sexist conduct in Parliament The Fawcett Society said ‘toxic’ Westminster culture risks driving women out of politics. The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023
Westminster must respect Scotland’s choice on independence, Robertson says Scotland’s Constitution Secretary will address the country’s future in Holyrood. The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023
House rules changes breeze through the chamber following a bitter speaker fight The House voted Monday on a new rules package that contains key concessions to the most conservative wing of the party. WEKU · Jan 9, 2023
Tory MP Andrew Bridgen suspended from Commons for five days The suspension of the North West Leicestershire MP was agreed in the Commons unopposed. The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023
'Tories are responsible for strikes as they refuse to start proper negotiations' We urge Rishi Sunak to authorise constructive engagement to find common ground with these desperate workers. People rely on the NHS and he is failing to deliver Daily Mirror · Jan 9, 2023
Former Tory minister quits ‘self obsessed’ Conservative party and praises Keir Starmer’s Labour ‘Self-obsessed’ ruling party can’t take Britain into a green future, says May-era minister The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023
Tory MP Andrew Bridgen suspended from Parliament over lobbying breach - for 5 days MPs approved a suspension for Andrew Bridgen after a standards body blasted his "careless and cavalier attitude" to the rules. But the punishment is not severe enough to trigger a by-election Daily Mirror · Jan 9, 2023
Keir Starmer tells Labour the party must set out winning vision for government The party leader was addressing the Parliamentary Labour Party in Westminster for the first time since the turn of the year. The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023
Major donors call on Rishi Sunak to reform political funding system Tory donor Alexander Temerko says ‘corrections’ are needed The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023
Former Tory minister quits party and heaps praise on Keir Starmer A FORMER Tory minister who served under Theresa May’s premiership has quit the Conservatives and slammed the party for being overcome by… The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2023
Scottish MPs slam UK Government over plans to clamp down on workers' right to strike The Tories are considering measures which could allow employers to sue unions and sack workers if they did not provide a certain level of service. Daily Record · Jan 9, 2023
Michael Pascoe: Liberal Party unable to be honest with itself, let alone the nation “If you can’t be honest with yourself, you can’t be honest with anyone.” That little homily is playing out for the federal Liberal Party. The New Daily · Jan 9, 2023
Brexiteer and former Tory chancellor retires from House of Lords TORY former chancellor Nigel Lawson has retired from the House of Lords, ending a parliamentary career after nearly five decades. The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2023
Leader says Nottingham councillors need to 'heat their homes like anyone else' as pay rise approved A pay rise has been approved for Nottingham councillors which will see most of them getting an increase worth nearly £1,000. Nottingham Post · Jan 9, 2023
Daily Mirror · Jan 9, 2023 Ex-Cabinet minister quits Tories with stinging rebuke and heaps praise on Keir Starmer Claire Perry O’Neill said the Conservatives are now “dominated by ideology and self-obsession” while Keir Starmer is offering "sober, fact-driven, competent political leadership"
The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023 Energy bill support cut for businesses as minister insists existing spending ‘unsustainable’ Treasury slashes support to £5.5bn from end of March
The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023 Tory ex-chancellor Nigel Lawson retires from Parliament after nearly 50 years He represented the former Leicestershire constituency of Blaby in the Commons from 1974 until he joined the House of Lords in 1992.
Chronicle Live · Jan 9, 2023 Gateshead Council Liberal Democrat leader to step down after eight years Jonathan Wallace, a councillor of 36 years, is stepping down as Gateshead's Lib Dem leader on January 26
The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023 Charges against heckler who shouted ‘who elected him?’ at King Charles proclamation dropped Symon Hill considering legal action against police to protect ‘right to resist the monarchy’
Wales Online · Jan 9, 2023 Brexit 'a big mistake' now say one in three Tory voters 'Those claiming to represent voters must stop insulting our intelligence'
The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023 Speaker urges parties to grasp spirit of 1998 peace deal and restore Assembly Alex Maskey said the reputation of the Stormont Assembly did not match the high hopes that existed for it in 1998.
Reuters · Jan 9, 2023 UK, EU working on data access to resolve post-Brexit trade row Britain agreed on Monday a way forward on sharing live data with the European Union on trade with Northern Ireland, a step towards resolving longstanding issues arising from post-Brexit trade rules governing the region.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2023 Labour MPs in spotlight over donations from secretive firm SENIOR Labour MPs have received more than quarter of a million pounds in donations from a secretive firm amid a renewed focus on Westminster funding.
The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023 Westminster accounts: Which MPs earned the most from donations and second jobs? Theresa May rakes in £2.8m since 2019, figures show, with MPs earning £17m in total from second jobs
Daily Mirror · Jan 9, 2023 Dominic Raab's department blows £320,000 on PR advisers The Ministry of Justice, which is led by the Deputy Prime Minister, has brought in marketing experts from outside Whitehall. The MOJ insisted it was ‘a contract for advertising prison officer jobs'