The Latest Breaking News from the House of Commons

Afghan data leak superinjunction left democracy in ‘deep freeze’, say journalists

The Independent’s home affairs correspondent Holly Bancroft was among the journalists praised for their ‘grit and determination’ in exposing the saga

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025

Migrant sex offender Hadush Kebatu is second person to be freed by mistake from HMP Chelmsford

The prison staff at HMP fell for a fake email posing from the Royal Courts of Justice

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025

Prince Andrew latest: MPs pressure Crown Estate over ‘value for money’ of Andrew’s rent-free Royal Lodge life

MPs on spending watchdog the Public Accounts Committee ask questions of Crown Estate and Treasury

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025

Ukrainian men deny plotting fires at properties related to British prime minister

They men are accused of setting fire to Starmer's personal home, along with a property where he once lived and a car he had sold.

Euronews · Oct 17, 2025

Landmark Mental Health Bill one step closer to becoming law

The Bill will give patients a greater say over their case and treatment, and reform the use of detention and compulsory treatment.

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025

'We need to get rid of it': SNP MP blasts Chancellor plans to 'taper' two-child cap

CHILDREN should “not be put in tiers”, an SNP MP has said, following reports that the Chancellor is considering a “tapered” approach to…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2025

Shutdowns are as American as apple pie − in the UK and elsewhere, they just aren’t baked into the process

When it comes to shutdowns, the U.S. is very much an exception rather than the rule.

The Conversation · Oct 2, 2025

New poll suggests public back peers in voting down assisted dying bill

Kim Leadbeater’s assisted dying bill is coming to the final stages in the House of Lords before becoming law but a group of peers believe they can block it

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2025

A ‘huge step’ but is it ‘too late’? Gazans react to UK’s recognition of Palestinian state

More than a decade after the House of Commons voted to recognise the state of Palestine, the government has finally followed through. Palestinians say they are happy – but say it is a futile move if not backed up by further action

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025

Parliament vulnerable to ‘foreign actors’ after China spying charges dropped, Commons speaker says

Lindsay Hoyle says decision by prosecutors to drop case ‘leaves the door open’ to spies

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2025