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King’s Speech: The full text of Charles’ address in the House of Lords

Charles has set out the Government’s priorities for the year ahead

The Independent UK · May 13

How Keir Starmer could be replaced as UK prime minister after discontent rises in his own party

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under pressure to resign following Labour's poor local election results. Dozens of party lawmakers are calling for his departure. Starmer remains defiant, but a leadership contest could be triggered. The process involves lawmaker support and party member votes. Potential successors are being discussed. Many…

The Economic Times · May 12

Dave Doogan to lead SNP at Westminster as Stephen Flynn steps down

Mr Doogan, the MP for Angus and Perthshire, said his election came at a ‘crucial time for Scotland’s future and our journey to independence’.

The Independent UK · May 12

Nigel Farage referred to standards watchdog over failure to declare £5m gift

The Reform UK leader revealed he had received a seven-figure sum from a crypto investor to boost his security and that his home was firebombed.

The Independent UK · Apr 29

Fresh breakthrough in plans to curb social media for under-16s in UK as peers end stand-off with MPs

Peers stood down on Tuesday after ministers announced they would impose social media restrictions for young people regardless of the outcome of the current consultation

The Independent UK · Apr 28

Anas Sarwar challenged to order MPs to back inquiry into PM

MPs will vote on whether the Privileges Committee should carry out an inquiry into Sir Keir Starmer.

Evening Standard · Apr 27

UK House of Lords accused of 'obstructionism' as time runs out on assisted dying bill

MPs in the House of Commons had backed legalising euthanasia for adults who have been given less than six months to live and can clearly express a wish to die, in a historic vote last June.

Euronews · Apr 24

Prime ministers have always faced political scandals – so why can’t they weather them now?

UK prime ministers today are about as secure in their jobs as football managers. In the nearly three decades between 1979 and 2005, Britain had just three prime ministers: Margaret Thatcher, John Major and Tony Blair. From 2005-2015, we again had three: Blair, Gordon Brown and David Cameron.

The Conversation · Apr 24

Bill to allow assisted dying in England and Wales is set to fall as parliamentary time runs out

A proposed bill to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives is set to fall Friday as parliamentary time runs out

The Independent UK · Apr 24

The assisted dying Bill has run out of time – but could still become law. Here’s how

More than 1,200 suggested changes were tabled in the Lords to the Bill

The Independent UK · Apr 24