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Matt Hancock pictured entering House of Commons for first time today after I'm A Celebrity appearance

The MP is making his first appearance in Parliament since he came third in the ITV show

Manchester Evening News · Dec 2, 2022

There's no official French version of the 1867 Constitution Act. So is taking the oath to the King in French valid?

Since the election of the first Parti Québécois legislators in 1970, controversy over Québec MNAs swearing an oath to the sovereign before taking their seats in the National Assembly has stirred emotion and sparked heated debate.

The Conversation · Dec 1, 2022

Who is Ian Blackford? Former SNP Westminster leader to stand down at next election

Blackford said on Tuesday he had been “privileged and humbled” to serve as an MP for eight years

Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2022

Martin Lewis apologises for using swear word during heated Commons committee appearance

The money saving expert criticised tech giants and the government over their roles in tackling scam advertising online as he gave evidence to MPs in the House of Commons

Manchester Evening News · Nov 29, 2022

Ukraine’s first lady Olena Zelenska receives standing ovation as she tells UK parliament: ‘I came to you for justice’

Ukraine’s first lady Olena Zelenska thanked Britain for its support in the war against Russia as she addresed MPs and Peers at Westminster on Tuesday afteroon. Ms Zelenska received a standing ovation as she arrived to give the speech in a parliamentary committee room. Former prime minister Boris Johnson was…

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2022

UK must become ‘world leader’ to secure justice for Ukraine, says First Lady

Olena Zelenska urged the UK to become a leader in helping Ukraine achieve ‘justice’ against Russia.

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022

SNP MP John Nicolson faces investigation after Speaker leaked letter row

Nicholson's conduct will now be referred to the Privileges Committee following a vote by MPs

The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2022

PFI at 30: it's hard to say anything positive about this deeply flawed financing model

It was Norman Lamont who first announced a new way of paying for public buildings and infrastructure in November 1992. In a speech to the House of Commons, the then chancellor of the exchequer said he was looking to encourage more private financing for such projects.

The Conversation · Nov 29, 2022

Tory MP secures Commons debate on conduct of SNP's John Nicolson

A TORY MP has successfully secured a debate on the actions of SNP MP John Nicolson in the House of Commons.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2022

Tory MP claims ban on hunting trophy imports is 'racist' as bill passes first hurdle

Both the UK Government and Labour backed the proposed ban after it was debated in the House of Commons on Friday as a Private Members Bill.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2022