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Powell thanks Sunak for ‘big misjudgment’ on last day he could have called poll

Lucy Powell said Rishi Sunak made a ‘big misjudgment for the Tory party, but a good decision for the country’ by calling the election for July 4.

The Independent UK

Labour MP accuses David Lammy of misleading parliament over Chagos deal

Exclusive: Foreign secretary has been criticised by one of his own MPs as the controversial deal looks to be on the brink of collapse

The Independent UK

SNP to force Commons vote on Waspi compensation

THE SNP are set to force a vote in the House of Commons demanding the Labour UK Government offers compensation to Waspi women ...

The National (Scotland)

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MPs would face security risks while drinking if Parliament bars closed – Powell

Lucy Powell said she was in favour of reopening the Stranger’s Bar, which is temporarily closed as police investigate a spiking incident.

Evening Standard

Royal Navy tracks Russian spy ship in English Channel as John Healey warns Putin: ‘We see you’

Addressing the House of Commons, defence secretary said the spy ship is currently in the North Sea having passed through British waters

The Independent UK

Assisted dying bill: why fears about coercion may be exaggerated – a philosopher’s view

The UK parliament’s assisted dying bill recently passed its second reading in the House of Commons, with 330 votes in favour and 275 against. But the bill still has several hurdles to overcome before it becomes law. It is currently being scrutinised, line by line, ahead of the next parliamentary…

The Conversation

MPs support move for deposit return scheme for England and Northern Ireland

The House of Commons voted 352 to 75, majority 277, in favour of the proposal designed to incentivise recycling of drinks containers.

Evening Standard

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Calls for more female footballers to feature on birthday and greetings cards

MPs raised concerns in a motion tabled in the House of Commons.

The Independent UK

Andrew Tate’s lawyer says posts about Sorcha Eastwood contained ‘no threat’

The legal team of the Northern Ireland MP responded by calling it an attempt to ‘to trivialise the relevant offensive postings’.

Evening Standard

Tough times for the ‘Iron Chancellor’ who needs to regain the nation’s trust

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As Rachel Reeves addresses the growing fiscal crisis in the House of Commons, there is a worrying sense that the work Labour did before the election to gain the confidence of business, attract investment and create jobs is being squandered in what will feel to many…

The Independent UK

Watch: Rachel Reeves addresses controversial China trip amid market turmoil

Watch as Rachel Reeves answered questions in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 13 January, after returning from a trip to China criticised by political opponents for coinciding with a week of volatility for the pound and soaring yields on UK bonds.

The Independent UK

Rental reforms ‘to deliver on promise to transform lives of millions of tenants’

An amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill, back before the House of Commons on Tuesday, proposes to cap advance rent payments at one month’s rent.

Evening Standard

UK government to crack down on MPs earning extra cash from media firms

Jacob Rees-Mogg and Nigel Farage are among those who have earned large sums from broadcasters, but a tightening of rules on MPs’ outside interests is being considered

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves faces claims of ‘fleeing to China’ amid concerns over UK borrowing

The Chancellor has a long-planned trip to China scheduled for this week and Treasury minister Darren Jones described it as ‘important’ to UK trade.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Moment MPs reject Conservative bid to launch another grooming gang inquiry

MPs rejected a Conservative bid to push for another national inquiry into grooming gangs by 364 votes to 111 in a vote in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 8 January.

Salon

Trudeau leaves Trump threat to successor

The Canadian Prime Minister announced his resignation Monday, pending an internal party election to replace him

The Walrus

Ten (Other) Times Justin Trudeau Could Have Stepped Down

There have been a lot of scandals

International Business Times

Justin Trudeau Predicts 'Polarization' of Canada Will 'Settle Down' After His Resignation

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as the Liberal Party leader and prime minister, in a move eerily similar to president Joe Biden's exit from the U.S. presidential election.

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Al Jazeera

Why has Justin Trudeau resigned – and what’s next for Canada?

After spats with allies, pressure from Donald Trump and falling poll numbers, Trudeau has decided to call it quits.

The Independent UK

Calls to give paid ‘safe leave’ to people experiencing domestic abuse

Labour MP Alex McIntyre will aim to table a proposed law in the House of Commons to help those experiencing abuse deal with health and safety issues.

The Guardian - UK

Act now or UK parliament could be next Notre Dame inferno, MPs and peers told

Former Commons leader decries ‘another kick of the can’, with restoration plan not to be published until late 2025

Evening Standard

Lord too ‘bitchy’ to lead North-South negotiations, records show

Among nine names proposed by Unionists, the Irish side determined that George Thomas, Lord Tonypandy, is ‘widely disliked’ at the House of Commons.

Evening Standard

Lucy Powell says she understands public’s frustration with Labour in office

The Commons Leader said voters would judge Labour on whether they feel better off and have improved public services at the next election.

Evening Standard

Fact check: Pensions triple lock was temporarily suspended after pandemic

‘Double lock’ was used to uprate state benefits for older people due to market volatility caused by Covid-19, lockdown and furlough scheme.

Evening Standard

Jess Phillips: Ask for Angela scheme found ‘wanting’ in undercover tests

The safeguarding minister said she routinely went undercover to test the scheme.

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