The Latest Breaking News from House of Commons

School reforms will not cut pay of teachers, says Phillipson

The Conservatives oppose the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, describing measures within it as a ‘wrecking ball’.

Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2025

LS Speaker Om Birla highlights India's electoral excellence in meeting with Speaker of UK House of Commons

On this occasion, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also extended new year greetings to Lindsay Hoyle and congratulated him on his election as the Speaker, House of Commons, for the second time. Read further on Dynamite Nes:

Dynamite News · Jan 8, 2025

Starmer and Badenoch clash over Tory demand for grooming gang inquiry

Sir Keir Starmer told Kemi Badenoch to drop calls for a fresh inquiry as the leaders faced each other in the Commons.

Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2025

Calls to give paid ‘safe leave’ to people experiencing domestic abuse

Labour MP Alex McIntyre will aim to table a proposed law in the House of Commons to help those experiencing abuse deal with health and safety issues.

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025

Act now or UK parliament could be next Notre Dame inferno, MPs and peers told

Former Commons leader decries ‘another kick of the can’, with restoration plan not to be published until late 2025

The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2024

Lord too ‘bitchy’ to lead North-South negotiations, records show

Among nine names proposed by Unionists, the Irish side determined that George Thomas, Lord Tonypandy, is ‘widely disliked’ at the House of Commons.

Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2024

Lucy Powell says she understands public’s frustration with Labour in office

The Commons Leader said voters would judge Labour on whether they feel better off and have improved public services at the next election.

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2024

The Guardian view on Britain and its constitution: a country we should know better

Editorial: A new survey shows that the UK has a far more exhaustive written version of its laws and principles than many think

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024

Commons leader mocks Tories with parody of ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ carol

House of Commons leader Lucy Powell put her own spin on "The Twelve Days of Christmas" to attack the previous Conservative government.

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024

Starmer warns it will ‘take some time’ to feel the benefits of economic reforms

Sir Keir Starmer said reforms were needed to drive economic growth and boost living standards.

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024