What powers does King Charles have? Scotland is holding a procession and national service of thanksgiving for the King today in what has been dubbed his “Scottish coronation”. The Week · May 4, 2023
Crown comes to Parliament in pre-coronation Charles visit Before the glory of his coronation weekend, King Charles III has visited Parliament to get a reminder that the monarch’s power has limits The Independent UK · May 2, 2023
Visitors to Commons forced to hand over leaflets on press freedom in Hong Kong Officials claim material on Jimmy Lai constituted political slogans but David Davis calls heavy-handed approach ‘completely daft’ The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2023
King a ‘force for good’ who will unite Commonwealth, says Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said Charles will create a ‘new relationship’ between Parliament and the monarchy as he brings his own distinct style to the role. The Independent UK · May 1, 2023
Ex-MP Neil Parish who watched porn in House of Commons says he might stand for election again Neil Parish quit last year after admitting twice watching pornography in the House of Commons Wales Online · Apr 28, 2023
Three million food parcels a year is ‘a bloodstain on our broken economy' In 2013, no one had heard of Daniel Blake yet. Now the North East, where the 2016 film shone a light on austerity, is a 'hot spot' for food parcels Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2023
BBC staff fear losing redundancy pay if they speak out about radio cuts, MP says A former minister told the House of Commons local radio content was being “trashed” by moves to require the 39 stations to share more content Wales Online · Apr 27, 2023
Scottish Government launches 20-minute neighbourhood consultation If implemented, the plans would mean most people would be able to access key services within a 20-minute journey from their home. The National (Scotland) · Apr 27, 2023
BBC staff fear losing redundancy pay if they speak out about radio cuts, says MP Culture minister Julia Lopez said she would do her best to ‘get some heads wobbling’ at the corporation over the changes. The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023
Suella Braverman fails to back up criminality claim against migrants The Illegal Migration Bill cleared the House of Commons on Wednesday The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023
SNP has been sending 'cold calls' to auditors as accounts deadline looms The party is at risk of losing more than £1 million from House of Commons authorities if it does not appoint auditors by the end of next month. Daily Record · Apr 26, 2023
UK House of Commons set to back controversial migration bill A sweeping British bill that will dramatically curb migrants’ ability to seek asylum in the U.K. is due to be approved by lawmakers The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023
Watch live as MPs debate sewage during parliament opposition day Watch live as MPs debate issues around water quality and sewage during opposition day in the House of Commons. The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023
Labour to force vote on opposition bill to end sewage dumping The party said it will table an Opposition day motion in the House of Commons for a debate on the Water Quality (Sewage Discharge) Bill. The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2023 SNP Westminster group could miss out on £1.2m if accounts deadline missed, says Flynn Flynn said the party is doing 'everything possible' to meet the deadline but finding auditors for the group is proving difficult.
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023 Flynn: SNP Westminster group could miss out on £1.2m if accounts deadline missed Stephen Flynn, who leads the SNP in the House of Commons, said he only became aware of the lack of auditors in February.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2023 Call for investigation into Alister Jack's 'direct attack' on Scottish democracy SCOTTISH Secretary Alister Jack has been accused of making “simply and categorically untrue” statements to the House of Commons in a row over…
The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2023 Asylum charity to appeal High Court ruling against Rwanda process this week An asylum charity is set to appeal against the High Court's ruling that the Home Office's shortened decision-making process for who to send to…
The National (Scotland) · Apr 20, 2023 Ignoring European courts on migration bill would 'undermine' rule of law, say experts ANY plans by the UK Government to ignore orders from the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) which would stop the illegal removal of migrants from…
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023 Labour suggests MSPs under police investigation should be suspended A police investigation into the SNP’s finances was referenced in the Commons.
Wales Online · Apr 19, 2023 The extraordinary row over the Welsh Government giving £1,600 a month to some young asylum seekers in Wales Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has attacked the Welsh Government for letting some young asylum seekers take part in its basic income trial
The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023 MPs urge Government to take action against ‘Chinese police stations’ in the UK The House of Commons heard there are four sites of concern in the UK, with the Government saying the allegations are being investigated.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2023 Lords amendment to energy bill may stop new coalmines in England Change to bill says opening and licensing of new coalmines by the Coal Authority to be prohibited
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2023 Margaret Ferrier to appeal against Commons suspension for Covid breach Former Scottish National party MP could face recall repetition if 30-day suspension goes ahead
Daily Record · Apr 17, 2023 Shamed MP Margaret Ferrier appeals against Commons suspension recommendation The former SNP member is fighting moves to kick her out of the House of Commons.