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news.sky.comworld20 hrs ago
Hillsborough Law Bill Advances in Commons After Intelligence Services Duty of Candour Amendment
The Public Office (Accountability) Bill is expected to pass the House of Commons on Tuesday and become law by autumn 2026. A new amendment removes any exemption for intelligence services under the proposed duty of candour.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics37 days ago
Toronto Liberal MP Erskine-Smith says he will resign from House of Commons
Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith emailed supporters confirming he will resign his federal seat. He was elected in 2015 and served briefly as housing minister.
realcleardefense.comworld41 days ago
British Army Soldier Dies in Training Accident in Northern Iraq
A British Army soldier died Sunday during a training exercise in northern Iraq. Defence Secretary John Healey announced the death in the House of Commons on Monday.
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BBC Newsworld42 days ago
MPs to Debate Government Plans for Single NHS Patient Record
The NHS Modernisation Bill reaches its second reading in the House of Commons on Monday, introducing a single patient record system for England that combines GP, hospital and social care data.
The Independentpolitics49 days ago
Reform UK MP Robert Jenrick responds to Liberal Democrat heckle in Commons
Robert Jenrick said a Liberal Democrat MP rarely shows humor after Max Wilkinson interrupted his question about Labour's record. The exchange occurred during a House of Commons debate on Sunday.
channel4.compolitics60 days ago
Parliamentary Standards Commissioner Launches Inquiry Into Whether Nigel Farage Should Have Declared Pre-Election £5m Gift
The commissioner is examining whether the Reform UK leader breached House of Commons rules by failing to register a £5m gift from Christopher Harborne. Farage says the donation, given before his 2024 election as an MP, did not require declaration. The Conservatives referred the m…
rte.iepolitics60 days ago
Black Rod Ceremony Marks Opening of UK Parliament Session
The King's messenger known as the Black Rod approached the House of Commons door, which was closed in his face to symbolize the chamber's independence from the monarchy. After knocking three times, the messenger was permitted to enter and summon members of Parliament to hear the…
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The Timespolitics64 days ago
Nigel Farage Received £5m Personal Security Gift in 2024
The Reform UK leader received the gift in 2024 from Christopher Harborne but faced referral to the standards commissioner for failing to register it under House of Commons rules. Farage, 62, attributed the disclosure to a computer hack and an operation against him while celebrati…
politics65 days ago
Snowbirds Future in Question as Government Begins Search for Replacement Aircraft
Defence Minister David McGuinty announced he will provide updates on the Canadian Forces Snowbirds in Moose Jaw on May 19 and assured Canadians the aerobatic team's future is secure. The statement follows Conservative accusations in the House of Commons that air shows are being t…
nationalpost.compolitics66 days ago
Elections Canada Chief Says Proposed Bill Does Not Fully Address Misinformation Undermining Voter Trust
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault told a House of Commons committee that Bill C-25 does not explicitly cover the publication of inaccurate information intended to undermine trust in the electoral process or its results. The bill, tabled in late March, would make it an off…
nationalpost.comfinance73 days ago
House of Commons Approves Bill C-225 Amending Criminal Code on Intimate Partner Violence
Bill C-225, known as Bailey’s Law, passed third reading in the House of Commons on Monday, honoring the memory of Bailey McCourt, a victim of fatal intimate partner violence. The legislation introduces stricter Criminal Code measures, including elevating coercive control murders…
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middleeasteye.networld75 days agoUpdated
UK MPs Reject Motion to Investigate Starmer Over Mandelson Appointment
Morgan McSweeney, former chief of staff to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, admitted a serious mistake in recommending Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States. Lawmakers will vote on referring Starmer to a standards watchdog for allegedly misleading the House of Commo…
Financial Timesworld77 days ago
UK Parliament to Vote on Inquiry into Starmer's Mandelson Appointment
UK House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has granted a debate and vote on whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer misled Parliament regarding Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador. The vote, expected on Tuesday, follows allegations that Starmer claimed due process was fo…
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theweek.comworld79 days ago
UK Assisted Dying Bill Fails to Pass Due to Time Constraints in House of Lords
A bill to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill people in England and Wales has failed after running out of parliamentary time in the House of Lords. The legislation, which passed the House of Commons in June 2025, did not complete scrutiny before the session's end. Advocate…
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thesouthafrican.comworld80 days ago
Assembly of First Nations Calls for Withdrawal of Red River Métis Self-Government Bill
The Assembly of First Nations has requested the immediate withdrawal of Bill C-21, which would recognize self-government rights for the Red River Métis. The bill is in its second reading in the House of Commons. Officials from involved groups have expressed differing views on the…
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Finnish President Stubb Visits Canada for Bilateral Talks on Trade and Defense, Joins Hockey Match with PM Carney
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finnish President Alexander Stubb participated in a hockey match with the Ottawa Charge team during Stubb's first formal bilateral visit to Canada. The event occurred hours after Carney's Liberal Party secured a slim majority in the House o…
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Secures Parliamentary Majority in Special Elections
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party won special elections in two districts on April 13, 2026, gaining a majority in the House of Commons. This outcome allows the Liberals to pass legislation without opposition support. The party could remain in power until 2029.
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