The Latest Breaking News from the House of Commons

Starmer’s most memorable PMQs moments as he leaves Commons for final time as prime minister

Sir Keir Starmer has left the House of Commons for the final time as prime minister after just over two years in office.

The Independent UK · Jul 15

Police investigating Ann Widdecombe’s death continue to question suspect

Police could be allowed to hold him for up to 14 days for questioning under terrorism legislation if needed.

Evening Standard · Jul 14

Commons Speaker makes dig at Reform after security complaints

SPEAKER Lindsay Hoyle told the Commons that he was “sorry” some MPs didn’t think he took their security seriously, in a veiled dig at Reform…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 13

Canada’s proposed clean water act needs stronger protections for Indigenous communities

The Canadian government has just reintroduced long-awaited First Nations drinking water legislation, tabling Bill C-37 in the House of Commons in June.

The Conversation · Jul 9

Why has Nigel Farage resigned as an MP? Reform UK leader triggers by-election

NIGEL Farage has announced that he will quit as an MP and fight a by-election in his own constituency after coming under intense pressure over…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7

Westminster told to scrap EHRC ‘segregation’ code for trans people as deadline looms

WESTMINSTER has been urged to reject the UK equality watchdog’s code of practice that would bring in “segregation” for transgender people.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7

Keir Starmer's two-child cap claim is a vain bid for a legacy he hasn't earned

Keir Starmer’s claim that scrapping the two-child benefit cap is his proudest moment from his time as Prime Minister is a vain attempt to re-write…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 5

Why the UK government needed to apologise for its role in historical forced adoptions in England

British prime minister Keir Starmer has apologised in the House of Commons for historical forced adoptions in England. Present in the gallery were mothers and adult adoptees directly affected by the practice.

The Conversation · Jul 2

'No evidence' Peter Murrell stole public money, watchdogs tell Scottish Labour MP

THERE is “no reason to believe” weaknesses in the system may have allowed Peter Murrell to embezzle public money and “no evidence” he did…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 1

Burnham unveils ‘No 10 North’: the key policy announcements from his ten-year vision

Andy Burnham has laid out plans for devolving power away from London and toward regional governments in his first major policy speech since rejoining the House of Commons.

The Independent UK · Jun 29