The Latest Breaking News from House of Commons

Former Canadian political leader Ed Broadbent, a social democracy stalwart, dies at 87

Ed Broadbent, a social democracy stalwart who helped build up Canada’s leftist New Democratic Party, has died

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024

Watch live: Bank of England’s Andrew Bailey speaks to lawmakers about financial stability

Watch live as the Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, and other members of the BoE’s Financial Policy Committee answer questions from the House of Commons’ Treasury Committee on 10 January.

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024

Falling mortgage rates will not boost Tory election hopes, Rishi Sunak warned

The PM had hoped a better economic outlook and falling rates would provide a boost for autumn election, saying ‘2024 is going to be a better year’

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2024

MPs moving towards majority backing for assisted dying, ex-minister claims

Kit Malthouse says sentiment has moved significantly since last Commons vote on issue in 2015

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023

Sunak Wins Rwanda Bill Vote And Avoids Tory Rebellion

Despite several humanitarian concerns, Rishi Sunak's emergency Rwanda legislation was passed by an overall majority vote in the House of Commons this week.

International Business Times UK · Dec 15, 2023

By-election looms as Tory MP faces lengthy ban from Commons

TORY MP Scott Benton is facing a 35-day ban from the House of Commons.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 14, 2023

Once more unto the breach: how Rwanda bill unleashed ‘Brexit battles all over again’

Rishi Sunak’s bill passes first vote after frantic 36 hours, but could face amendments at later stage

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023

Bill Cash: a figure capable of striking fear into the heart of prime ministers

The oldest member of the House of Commons has caused headaches for PMs from Major to May, and now Rishi Sunak

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023

What happens if Rishi Sunak loses Rwanda vote?

The prime minister has denied that tonight’s vote amounts to a vote of confidence in his leadership - but senior Tories have said otherwise

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023

Portcullis House needs overhaul to ‘prevent glass falling on to people’

Report warns of urgent need to address ‘severe structural failings’ in roof of Westminster’s parliamentary office building

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023