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Long-awaited Chagos Islands deal set to be signed by Starmer

The prime minister is due to attend a virtual handover ceremony with Mauritian officials on Thursday, according to reports

The Independent UK

Chagos Islands deal signed after High Court judge rejects injunction bid

The deal to hand the Chagos Islands over to Mauritius is expected to cost the UK £101million a year

Evening Standard

UK's Starmer suggests that a policy which denied retirees fuel subsidies will be changed

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has suggested that an unpopular measure which deprived millions of retirees of an annual winter fuel subsidy will be changed

The Independent UK

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David Lammy’s speech in full as UK pauses Israel trade talks

MPs heckled for the Foreign Secretary to refer to Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide as he gave a statement on the Middle East

The Independent UK

‘Hat-trick of trade deals shows Britain back on the world stage’ – Starmer

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch claimed Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had not done more to support fishing communities as they do not vote Labour.

Evening Standard

All you need to know as the assisted dying Bill returned to Parliament

The Bill will come back for further report stage on June 13.

Evening Standard

MP behind assisted dying Bill defends it as medical body adds voice of concern

The Bill returns to the House of Commons on Friday for the first time since a historic yes vote in November.

Evening Standard

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All you need to know as the assisted dying Bill returns to Parliament

The Bill is heading back to the Commons for its report stage where MPs will debate and vote on amendments.

Evening Standard

Royal College of Physicians adds voice of concern on assisted dying Bill

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which relates to England and Wales, returns to the House of Commons on Friday.

The Independent UK

Speaker urges Government to apologise for not taking Ministerial Code seriously

For the second time this month, Sir Lindsay Hoyle berated ministers in the chamber for making policy announcements to the media.

The Independent UK

PM signals continued support for assisted dying Bill on eve of debate

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill returns to the House of Commons on Friday.

Evening Standard

The new leader of the Greens sits in the Senate. Why is that so unusual in Australian politics?

The 2025 federal election resulted in some unexpected outcomes, including the loss by the Greens Leader, Adam Bandt, of his seat in the House of Representatives. The new Greens leader is Senator Larissa Waters.

The Conversation

DWP should have legal duty to look after vulnerable benefits claimants, say MPs

Ministers should introduce the statutory duty to prevent people from dying as a result of mistakes in the welfare system, a Commons committee said.

The Independent UK

Doctors raise concerns over assisted dying Bill ahead of return to Parliament

The Bill, which relates to England and Wales, will come before MPs in the House of Commons on Friday for its report stage.

Evening Standard

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Mark Carney’s cabinet: A course correction on gender, but there’s more work ahead

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled his federal cabinet in his first major opportunity to define the newly elected Liberal government’s direction.

The Independent UK

Groans as Lee Anderson suggests Jeremy Corbyn should be deported with Channel migrants

Lee Anderson's call for Jeremy Corbyn to be deported alongside migrants who cross the Channel to reach the UK prompted groans in the House of Commons on Monday (12 May).

The Independent UK

Speaker of the House of Commons has kept nearly 300 gifts – including skincare and pet toys

Lindsay Hoyle accepted gifts from foreign dignatories and even Tory MP Priti Patel

The Guardian - UK

House of Commons speaker has kept almost 300 gifts over past four years

Lindsay Hoyle’s freebies include champagne, whisky, food hampers, skincare sets and presents for his pets

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Advertising assisted dying would be inappropriate, says MP behind Bill

May 16 will see MPs debate and likely vote on various amendments as part of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill’s report stage.

Evening Standard

Children’s voices must be heard in assisted dying Bill debate, says commissioner

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is due to return to the House of Commons for further debate on May 16.

The Conversation

Mark Carney in Washington: His visit with Trump kicks off high-wire politics in Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney is headed to Washington, D.C., for a high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump as the American president continues his trade war and annexation threats against Canada.

Evening Standard

Rape victims says Labour minister should resign after calling grooming gangs 'dog whistle' issue

Lucy Powell under mounting pressure over comments on the grooming gangs scandal made on national radio

The Independent UK

Labour minister urged to quit over ‘dog whistle’ remark on grooming gangs

The Commons leader has apologised after suggesting on BBC ‘Any Questions?’ that raising concerns over Asian grooming gangs was ‘dog whistle’ politics

Evening Standard

Labour minister Lucy Powell ‘mortified’ over grooming gangs remarks

The Leader of the Commons appeared to describe the grooming gangs issue as a ‘dog whistle’ during a Radio 4 debate.

The Guardian - UK

No 10 backs Lucy Powell after her apology for grooming gangs remark

Commons leader had appeared to suggest Reform commentator was using a political ‘dog whistle’

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