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UK minister promotes ‘House of Commons cryptocurrency’ scam in social media hack

Commons Leader Lucy Powell had her X account hacked on Tuesday morning, with the page repeatedly publicising a “House of Commons cryptocoin”…

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Minister’s hacked X account promotes ‘House of Commons cryptocurrency’ scam

Lucy Powell’s social media repeatedly encouraging people to buy the coin.

Evening Standard

Streeting says ‘Hillsborough Law’ taking longer than hoped as anniversary nears

Campaigners want a legal duty of candour on public authorities and officials to tell the truth and proactively co-operate with official probes.

Evening Standard

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Hillsborough Law to prevent cover-ups ‘must be all or nothing’ – campaigners

The Prime Minister has previously pledged to introduce the law before this year’s anniversary of the tragedy.

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Shabana Mahmood: lord chancellor with political nous unafraid to shake up system

Her introduction to politics began as the child of the chair of Birmingham Labour party and as justice secretary she’s made tough decisions from day one

The Guardian - UK

Disabled MPs speak of difficulties they face working in UK parliament

Commons’ modernisation committee hears from current and former members about difficulties they face in parliament

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Who could begrudge Rachel Reeves free tickets when she was, er, just trying to be a good parent?

Under a stricter code of conduct, the chancellor and others need only use their judgment on gifts

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Scottish sailor jailed in Middle East granted royal pardon

A ROYAL Navy sailor jailed in Bahrain has been granted a royal pardon by its King ...

The National (Scotland)

Minister: Publishing assisted dying Bill impact assessment soon ‘a challenge’

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will come back to Parliament for its report stage on April 25.

Evening Standard

Royal Navy sailor jailed in Bahrain granted royal pardon

Owen Haggerty’s mother wrote to the King of Bahrain to request his release.

Evening Standard

Government urged to formally apologise over 1919 massacre in India

Tory MP Bob Blackman said the Amritsar massacre is ‘a stain on British colonial rule in India’.

The Independent UK

Starmer has been ‘mugged by reality’ since general election, senior Tory claims

Shadow Commons leader Jesse Norman said Labour is becoming progressively more Conservative while it is in office.

The Independent UK

Police look into claims of racism and financial misconduct at University of Greater Manchester

MP for Bolton West says whistleblowers have sent allegations detailing the ‘systematic misuse of public funds’

The Guardian - UK

Salisbury MP urges UK to ‘resist appeasement’ of Russia on Novichok anniversary

Commons Leader Lucy Powell said the attacks were evidence of ‘what a terror the Russian regime is on our soil’.

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Women forced to face ‘significant’ risks because of inclusivity – Reform UK MP

Rupert Lowe told the Commons that safety and dignity should be prioritised over inclusivity and ‘wokery’.

Evening Standard

Cabinet minister criticised for ‘reheated mish-mash of party political lines’

Shadow Commons leader Jesse Norman accused Cabinet minister Lucy Powell of ‘evasions’ at the despatch box.

Evening Standard

Tories ‘not holding the Trump card’ – Powell mocks Badenoch comparison

Commons leader Lucy Powell said her Conservative counterpart Jesse Norman failed to say ‘anything supportive’ about his party leader Kemi Badenoch.

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Call for ban on lords being paid to offer political advice

Head of lobbying firm Blakeney says industry concerned about perceived lack of transparency and trust

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‘Unacceptable’ that jailed ex-Labour MP will receive £91,000 taxpayer-funded salary behind bars, says home secretary

Amesbury is facing calls to step down as an MP after being jailed for 10 weeks on Monday

Evening Standard

Badenoch faces call to apologise after party political clip filmed in Parliament

The video features a brief clip of Speaker’s Court, part of the Palace of Westminster.

The Independent UK

Now is right time to knight rugby league star Kevin Sinfield – Commons Speaker

Sir Lindsay Hoyle said it is a ‘major injustice’ that no player from the sport has ever been knighted.

The Guardian - UK

Labour MPs criticise Kim Leadbeater over posts on assisted dying evidence

Committee members blame ‘toxic’ reaction on social media and attacks on those giving evidence in public hearings

The Independent UK

Votes at 16 legislation could be tabled within months, minister suggests

Labour’s manifesto pledged to give 16 and 17 year olds the right to vote in all elections.

The Independent UK

Government accused of ‘quietly and wrongly’ backing assisted dying

The Government is officially neutral on the principles behind the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.

The National (Scotland)

Tighter limits on second jobs for MPs outside Westminster to be considered

WESTMINSTER politicians could face a further crackdown on second jobs after the committee in charge of standards in Parliament opened an inquiry…

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