The Latest Breaking News from House of Commons

When do budget changes take effect? Jeremy Hunt makes spring announcement

The changes to Government tax and spending will come at different times

Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2024

Where is Lindsay Hoyle and why was the deputy speaker chairing the budget?

Sir Lindsay has faced calls for his resignation following his controversial decision to allow a vote on a Labour amendment to an opposition day motion on the Gaza conflict

Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2024

George Galloway targets Angela Rayner’s seat after he is sworn in as MP

Workers party leader says there are many places where it can win or ‘make sure that Keir Starmer doesn’t’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2024

London Mayor Sadiq Khan says he would spoil his ballot in Rochdale by-election

None of the candidates should be in the House of Commons, according to Khan

Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2024

Speaker accused of breaking promise as he rejects call for new Gaza vote

Sir Lindsay Hoyle tells MPs he was advised that granting fresh vote could be further breach of Commons protocol

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2024

The case for overturning Commons conventions

Letters: Joyce Quin says Sir Lindsay Hoyle was right to allow a range of views on a difficult issue, while Lyn A Dade calls the debate a tawdry farce that makes no difference to the suffering in Gaza. Plus letters from Helen Beioley, Robert Dyson, Mark Gooding, Bill Kirton and…

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2024

Johnny Mercer and the Afghanistan war

Letter: Lt Col Rev Nicholas Mercer on the minister for veterans’ appearance at a public inquiry this week

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2024

Thursday briefing: Kemi Badenoch’s war of words with the Post Office official she fired, explained

In today’s newsletter: The business secretary’s spat with Henry Staunton could damage her reputation, and future ambitions

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2024

Commons speaker apologises after Gaza ceasefire debate descends into chaos

Government boycotts precedent-breaking vote that saved Labour mutiny, leaving Tory and SNP MPs to aim fury at Lindsay Hoyle

The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2024

Is Rwanda a safe country? The Government's position on sending asylum seekers to the country

The Rwanda Safety Bill has been dogged by setbacks and controversy but the prime minister is determined to press on with it

Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2024