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Assisted dying: how to understand the increasingly angry debate between MPs over this controversial bill

One of the most talked-about and contentious pieces of legislation in Westminster is not a government manifesto pledge, but a backbench bill.

The Conversation

‘Outright hostility’ to UK-Chagos deal in incoming Trump cabinet, says Farage

The UK Government announced its decision to relinquish sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius last month.

Evening Standard

Badenoch predicts council tax rises on the cards amid ‘black hole’ claim

The Conservative leader raised the issue during Prime Minister’s Questions with Sir Keir Starmer.

Evening Standard

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Famed Wimbledon studios where The Bill and The Iron Lady were filmed comes on the market

A set recreating the green benches of the House of Commons chamber was made there in 2011

Evening Standard

Treasury denies breaking law over ‘black hole’ in public finances

The way information is provided to the Office for Budget Responsibility is being changed following issues in March.

The Independent UK

Starmer criticises Badenoch for claiming anger over partygate was ‘overblown’

The Prime Minister went on to taunt James Cleverly.

Evening Standard

Kemi Badenoch attacks ‘cruel family farms tax’ in PMQs debut

The leader of the Opposition also accused ministers of ‘student politics’.

Evening Standard

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Lee Anderson rapped after swearing at parliamentary security officer

LEE Anderson has been ordered to apologise to the Commons for breaking bullying and harassment rules after a parliamentary watchdog found he twice…

The National (Scotland)

Budget contains broken promises which will hit working people, Sunak claims

The outgoing Conservative Party leader was making his final appearance at the despatch box before stepping down.

Evening Standard

Live: Rachel Reeves delivers tax-raising Budget

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to ‘invest, invest, invest’.

The Independent UK

MPs divided over how to introduce family-friendly hours to Westminster

MPs with children in family homes close to London favour shorter days while others want more time in their constituencies

The Guardian - UK

Rayner and Dowden clash over prospect of Budget tax rises at ‘battle of gingers’

The two took centre stage at Prime Minister’s Questions because of Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to Samoa.

Evening Standard

Assisted dying bill enters parliament – how likely is it to become law?

Labour backbench MP Kim Leadbeater has introduced a bill in the House of Commons that aims to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.

The Conversation

Keir Starmer considering sanctions against Israeli cabinet members

Prime minister also said he agrees with the position taken by the White House when it warned that more humanitarian aid must flow into Gaza

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Starmer says Falklands are British and will remain British after Chagos Islands row

The prime minister last week refused to rule out ending British control of Gibraltar and the Falklands as he faced a backlash over a deal with Mauritius

Al Jazeera

Canada’s Trudeau survives no-confidence vote in latest test for his gov’t

No-confidence motion fails to pass in House of Commons, but Justin Trudeau faces more challenges ahead.

The Independent UK

No winter fuel payments cut impact assessment was done, Keir Starmer admits

‘There’s no report on my desk,’ says prime minister two days after energy minister said her department had appraised likely effects

International Business Times

UK Govt Moves To Oust Hereditary Peers From Upper House

The UK government on Thursday introduces legislation to axe seats in the House of Lords retained for hereditary lawmakers as it moves to reform parliament's unelected upper chamber.

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The Independent UK

‘We must all acknowledge the part we played’: Ex-PM Theresa May leads political apologies for Grenfell

Theresa May and Keir Starmer have led political reaction to the damning report into the Grenfell disaster

The Guardian - UK

Watch out Larry: how Jennie the golden retriever is taking Westminster by storm

The guide dog of Liberal democrat MP Steve Darling has her own press officer after becoming a social media sensation

The Conversation

Why a House of Lords private member’s bill on assisted dying is one to watch this week

Charlie Falconer, Labour peer and former lord chancellor, is to introduce a private member’s bill into the House of Lords on July 26 to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. It is currently illegal in these parts of the UK to help someone to end their life. The introduction…

The Independent UK

Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces his first House of Commons grilling from lawmakers

Newly elected British leader Keir Starmer faces a House of Commons milestone on Wednesday

International Business Times

UK's Starmer Faces First Grilling From MPs After Early Rebellion

Keir Starmer faces his first House of Commons grilling as UK prime minister on Wednesday, after suspending seven of his own Labour MPs for rebelling over a controversial welfare policy.

The Independent UK

UK parliament and Congress ‘to combine to combat threats to frontline politicians’ after Trump shooting

Exclusive: Concerns have been raised about the safety of MPs and the threat of political violence in Britain

Evening Standard

Concerns raised for MPs’ safety after Trump shooting

The former US president was targeted as he spoke at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday evening.

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