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Pete Hoekstra petition: Thousands of Canadians seek to declare US ambassador ‘persona non grata’ as campaign demands his removal in new twist for Canada-US relations

Hoekstra petition: The Pete Hoekstra petition has gathered nearly 30,000 signatures from Canadians calling on the government to declare the US ambassador “persona non grata” and seek his removal. The petition is expected to be presented in Parliament, putting fresh focus on Hoekstra and Canada-US diplomatic relations. The phrase persona…

The Economic Times

Who is Shaun Chen? Canadian MP of Indian-Chinese descent to resign this week, citing health reasons

Liberal MP Shaun Chen has announced he will resign from the Canadian House of Commons this week, citing health problems linked to a serious car accident that have made it difficult for him to continue travelling to Ottawa.

The Times of India

Why the Hillsborough Law has finally been passed, 37 years on

A new law created in the wake of the Hillsborough disaster, which aims to prevent state cover-ups, has finally passed through the UK’s House of Commons.

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Tears and tributes in the Commons as Starmer bids emotional farewell at final PMQs

The prime minister delivered a memorable closing act as the curtain fell on his last PMQs, marking the end of an era

The Independent UK

Commons Speaker makes dig at Reform after security complaints

SPEAKER Lindsay Hoyle told the Commons that he was “sorry” some MPs didn’t think he took their security seriously, in a veiled dig at Reform…

The National (Scotland)

'No evidence' Peter Murrell stole public money, watchdogs tell Scottish Labour MP

THERE is “no reason to believe” weaknesses in the system may have allowed Peter Murrell to embezzle public money and “no evidence” he did…

The National (Scotland)

No concerns raised about Murrell stealing taxpayer money, Commons says

The Electoral Commission also said there was no evidence Murrell misused public funds.

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Keir Starmer bats away criticism of front and backbenchers in PMQs bout

Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle interrupted the leaders’ Wednesday session and urged them to choose their words carefully.

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage says he could spend £5 million 'security donation' on 'Ferraris'

Nigel Farage has claimed that 'no one cares' about a £5 million donation he received from a Thailand-based crypto billionaire, insisting…

The National (Scotland)

Commons leaders pressed over ‘safeguards’ for public cash after Murrell crimes

Patricia Ferguson, the chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee, has written to both the Clerk of the House of Commons and the Speaker on the issue.

Evening Standard

Why are MPs wearing white flowers at PMQs?

AT Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, MPs on both sides of the House of Commons chamber could be seen wearing large white roses.

The National (Scotland)

Why is Prime Minister Keir Starmer not at PMQs today? Absence explained

KEIR Starmer will not appear in the Commons today for Prime Ministers' Questions ...

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer refuses to rule out tax hikes to fund defence spending

The Government’s defence investment plan is due to be published ahead of the Nato summit in Turkey, which begins on July 7.

Evening Standard

Reform UK receives millions from crypto billionaires and foreign donors as donations soar

Donors based abroad now face a cap of £100,000 a year on the amount they can give to political parties

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The Independent UK

Lex Greensill banned from directing UK companies after lending firm collapse

The Australian businessman made an unsuccessful attempt to have the disqualification proceedings thrown out

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer grilled on welfare after Pat McFadden complaint in Mandelson files

Files published on Monday showed Cabinet minister Mr McFadden saying Labour MPs were asking the wrong questions on tax and welfare.

The National (Scotland)

UK equalities minister ducks long-awaited debate on single-sex spaces guidance

BRIDGET Phillipson ducked giving a ministerial statement on the long-awaited publication of the UK’s equalities watchdog guidance on single-sex…

The National (Scotland)

House of Commons issues statement amid fears Peter Murrell 'embezzled public money'

DID Peter Murrell embezzle public money?

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The Independent UK

Robert Jenrick takes swipe at Lib Dems after Parliament heckle

Robert Jenrick has hit back at the Liberal Democrats after being laughed at by MPs during a House of Commons debate.

The Independent UK

Starmer latest: PM will not block Burnham from by-election despite paving way for Labour leadership challenge

Greater Manchester mayor to stand for Parliament again after ex-health secretary Wes Streeting quits to potentially trigger leadership race

The Independent UK

Are Rachel Reeves’s days as chancellor numbered?

NEWS ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox looks at what it means for Reeves after Starmer failed to guarantee the future of his chancellor once again

The Guardian - UK

Unlucky chancellor? Iran shock hits Reeves just as UK seemed to turn corner

The economy and public finances were on the right path, bond yields were falling, interest rates likely to drop further … then came the US-Israeli attack

The Guardian - UK

Who is ‘cravat man’? Neckwear steals the show in Olly Robbins parliamentary grilling

Wiltshire town councillor Andrew Edwards, who has large collection of neckwear, is a regular at committee hearings

Evening Standard

Starmer says opponents making ‘any allegation they can’ over Mandelson vetting

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is reportedly pressing for Sir Keir Starmer’s referral to the Privileges Committee claiming he misled MPs.

Evening Standard

Senior civil servant says due process followed in Peter Mandelson vetting

Cabinet Office permanent secretary Cat Little has been uncovering documents related to the peer’s appointment as US ambassador.

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