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5 hours ago

Lib Dems call for GP guarantee on new housing developments

"Too often new developments don't come with the services and infrastructure they need. Our policy would get new or expanded GP surgeries up and running to serve new developments, right from the moment the first homes are sold."
UK politics
#labour-party
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Outspoken Labour MP suspended by party

Karl Turner, a Labour MP, has been suspended from the parliamentary party for uncollegiate comments, not for criticizing government policy.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Outspoken Labour MP suspended by party

Karl Turner, a Labour MP, has been suspended from the parliamentary party for uncollegiate comments, not for criticizing government policy.
fromwww.thelocal.dk
8 hours ago

Danish MP could lose seat after reports she actually lives in Sweden

Danish MPs need to live in Denmark, which means that if Schytte in reality lives in Sweden she could lose her place in parliament.
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London
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11 hours ago

What you need to know as Hillingdon heads into local elections

Hillingdon is the second-largest and one of the greenest boroughs in Greater London, with a rich history and diverse demographics.
#uk-eu-relations
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What is the new EU bill and could it give UK ministers Henry VIII-type powers?

A new bill in Britain will enable dynamic alignment with EU food and drink trade rules, allowing quick implementation without full parliamentary scrutiny.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Britain could adopt single market rules without MPs' vote as part of UK-EU reset

UK ministers plan to reshape EU relations with new legislation allowing dynamic alignment without full parliamentary votes.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

House returns as two lawmakers vow to resign amid scandals US politics live

Two lawmakers resigned amid scandals, with calls for expulsion of two others over misconduct and abuse of public trust.
SF politics
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1 day ago

Congress May Kick Out 4 of Its Most Problematic Lawmakers

Allegations of sexual misconduct against Eric Swalwell have led to calls for his expulsion from Congress and the end of his gubernatorial campaign.
London food
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6 days ago

Local elections profile: Greenwich

Greenwich is a historic borough in south-east London known for its naval connections, green spaces, and diverse population.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

There may be no NHS if Nigel Farage becomes prime minister, warns Wes Streeting

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the potential threat to the NHS from Reform UK policies.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Police to review complaint over Farage's free energy bills competition

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Power in Scotland will be the SNP's to lose once again

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

I was right about increasingly unpredictable and dangerous' Trump, Polanski says

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Farage pictured previously with winners of Reform energy bill contest

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, supported by donations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

There may be no NHS if Nigel Farage becomes prime minister, warns Wes Streeting

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the potential threat to the NHS from Reform UK policies.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Police to review complaint over Farage's free energy bills competition

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Power in Scotland will be the SNP's to lose once again

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Greens challenged over crackpot conspiracy theorist' candidates

The Independent reports on critical issues like reproductive rights and antisemitism in politics, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

I was right about increasingly unpredictable and dangerous' Trump, Polanski says

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Farage pictured previously with winners of Reform energy bill contest

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, supported by donations.
#havering
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 hours ago

Reform UK seeks breakthrough in fragmented Havering Council

Havering's political landscape is complex, with no single party in control and ongoing financial challenges.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 hours ago

Reform UK seeks breakthrough in fragmented Havering Council

Havering's political landscape is complex, with no single party in control and ongoing financial challenges.
#no-confidence-motion
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fromIrish Independent
5 hours ago

Motion of confidence in Government gets underway in Dail; Danny Healy-Rae refuses to say how he will vote

The Government faces a no-confidence motion due to fuel protests and rising costs affecting hauliers and farmers.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
5 hours ago

Motion of no confidence in Government gets underway in Dail; Danny Healy-Rae refuses to say how he will vote

The Government faces a no-confidence motion due to fuel protests and rising costs affecting hauliers and farmers.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
5 hours ago

Motion of confidence in Government gets underway in Dail; Danny Healy-Rae refuses to say how he will vote

The Government faces a no-confidence motion due to fuel protests and rising costs affecting hauliers and farmers.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
5 hours ago

Motion of no confidence in Government gets underway in Dail; Danny Healy-Rae refuses to say how he will vote

The Government faces a no-confidence motion due to fuel protests and rising costs affecting hauliers and farmers.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Local elections profile: Haringey

Haringey is at the heart of north London: it has leafy, affluent areas beside busy urban neighbourhoods; hundreds of restaurants serving cuisine from all over the world; and great parks and open spaces.
London
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

What bets are lawmakers and staffers making on prediction markets? They're not required to tell us.

Federal officials must disclose stock trades, but prediction market trades lack similar transparency, raising concerns about insider trading.
#brexit
EU data protection
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4 days ago

Home Office starts crackdown on EU citizens' post-Brexit rights to live in UK

Post-Brexit residency rights for EU citizens will be removed if they are not continuously living in the UK, raising concerns over data accuracy.
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6 hours ago

UK Lawmaker Calls For Probe Into Nigel Farage's Bitcoin Ties

Daisy Cooper urged the Financial Conduct Authority to investigate Nigel Farage over his involvement with bitcoin treasury firm Stack BTC, following a promotional video where Farage executed a £2 million bitcoin purchase on its behalf.
UK politics
London
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Local elections profile: Hammersmith and Fulham

Hammersmith and Fulham is a vibrant west London borough known for its restaurants, parks, and three professional football clubs.
#nigel-farage
UK politics
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55 minutes ago

UK Opposition Urges Watchdog to Probe Nigel Farage's Crypto Dealings

Liberal Democrats requested FCA to investigate Nigel Farage's cryptocurrency activities, citing potential market abuse and conflicts of interest.
UK politics
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20 hours ago

Lib Dems call for inquiry into Farage Bitcoin deal

Liberal Democrats urge investigation into Nigel Farage's cryptocurrency promotion for potential market abuse.
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3 weeks ago

End of an heir-a: The U.K. abolishes aristocrats' right to inherit Parliament seats

Charles Courtenay, the 19th Earl of Devon, inherited his title and castle, but the hereditary peerage system is being abolished in the UK.
#hackney
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Hackney mayoral race sees Greens take on Labour

Hackney's mayoral election features Labour's Caroline Woodley and Green's Zoe Garbett, focusing on housing and cost of living concerns.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Hackney mayoral race sees Greens take on Labour

Hackney's mayoral election features Labour's Caroline Woodley and Green's Zoe Garbett, focusing on housing and cost of living concerns.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Anas Sarwar asks voters in Scotland to give Labour five years to fix SNP's mess'

Anas Sarwar urges voters to give Labour five years to address issues caused by the SNP, promising tax cuts and more affordable homes.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
13 hours ago

Chris Mason: How Lammy and Vance's unlikely friendship is being leveraged

David Lammy's relationship with US officials is leveraged for discussions on international conflicts despite ongoing tensions with Donald Trump.
#defense-spending
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Hegseth right to mock Royal Navy, says ex-army chief as he backs claims over military underfunding UK politics live

The government defends its defense spending record, citing significant investment and a strategic defense review to address current threats.
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6 hours ago

UK conscription warning over Labour plan to extend call-up to over-65s - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Opponents of the idea claim that any expansion of eligibility for national service-style schemes to older age groups would represent a significant shift in defence policy and could raise practical and ethical questions about fitness, capability and operational effectiveness.
UK politics
#london-elections
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Local elections 2026: London may become a political patchwork quilt

London's upcoming elections may see a significant shift in political power with multiple parties competing for control of councils.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Local elections 2026: London may become a political patchwork quilt

London's upcoming elections may see a significant shift in political power with multiple parties competing for control of councils.
fromwww.bbc.com
11 hours ago

Welsh Liberal Democrats to unveil manifesto for next Senedd election

Jane Dodds has promised to protect the NHS by investing 300m in social care, extra help for childcare, and to ensure that 'not a penny' is spent on moves towards Wales leaving the United Kingdom.
UK politics
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Landlords evicting tenants before law to prevent practice comes into force in England

Landlords are evicting tenants before new laws ban no-fault evictions, with reports of increased evictions noted by renters' unions.
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

UK could align with EU single market rules under new legislation

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and plans for UK legislation to align with EU rules without full parliamentary scrutiny.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Farage under increasing pressure to sack Tice over allegations he failed to pay tax

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Reform voters least likely to see social media posts from friends and family

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

UK could align with EU single market rules under new legislation

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and plans for UK legislation to align with EU rules without full parliamentary scrutiny.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Farage under increasing pressure to sack Tice over allegations he failed to pay tax

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Reform voters least likely to see social media posts from friends and family

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Farage makes 2m bitcoin purchase as he backs Kwarteng's cryptocurrency firm

Nigel Farage's Reform UK party is actively engaging with the cryptocurrency sector, including significant bitcoin purchases and pledges to liberalize the market.
#reform-uk
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Reform UK local election candidate was twice disciplined by Tories over racist comments'

Reform UK candidates face scrutiny over past offensive comments and conspiracy theories as council elections approach.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Reform UK local election candidate was twice disciplined by Tories over racist comments'

Reform UK candidates face scrutiny over past offensive comments and conspiracy theories as council elections approach.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Drip feed of Reform UK controversies puts party's policy drive in shade

Reform UK faces significant internal issues, including high attrition rates and controversial statements from candidates.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Founder of Starmer's legal chambers condemns Labour plans to cut jury trials

Planned restrictions on jury trials in England and Wales are condemned as a betrayal of Labour's core values.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Voting for populist parties in local polls will put NHS at risk, says Streeting

Voting for populist parties in upcoming elections could jeopardize the NHS, according to Wes Streeting.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

PM to scrap spy chiefs' Hillsborough Law veto

The Hillsborough Law will enforce a duty of candour for public authorities, ensuring transparency in disaster inquiries and limiting security service exemptions.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Messy and unpredictable: What I learned from election tour of the UK

Next month's elections in Scotland, Wales, and local councils will significantly test public opinion ahead of the 2024 general election.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tech companies' access to UK ministers dwarfs that of child safety groups

Major US tech companies held hundreds of ministerial meetings over two years, gaining far greater government access than child-safety and copyright campaigners.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Peers vote to ban pornography depicting sex acts between stepfamily members

The UK government will ban pornography depicting sexual acts between stepfamily members following a House of Lords vote.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Labour MPs propose specialist sexual offences courts to help trials backlog

Labour MPs propose specialist courts for sexual offences to counter plans reducing jury trials in England and Wales.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

NHS questions dominate election leaders' programme

Welsh NHS faces a crisis with high waiting lists and newly qualified paramedics urged to seek jobs abroad.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Bexley voters mull choice between shades of blue

Voters in Bexley face a choice between the Conservatives and Reform UK, with local issues influencing their decision.
London politics
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1 month ago

Tickets Alert: Easter tours of the House of Commons' Speaker's House

Speaker's House opens for public tours during Easter, offering 75-minute guided visits through richly decorated state rooms within the Houses of Parliament.
UK politics
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1 week ago

Police offered support to tackle rising threats against MPs

A new national democracy protection unit is established to support police in addressing rising threats and abuse against MPs.
UK politics
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1 week ago

Green candidate replaced by rival who complained about him

A leading Green election candidate was suspended after a complaint, allowing a rival to take his place on the party's list.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Defection MP rightly locked out of office - court

Andrew Rosindell lost a High Court bid to regain access to his constituency office after defecting from the Conservatives to Reform UK.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Wow, people were so angry at Labour!' Green MP Hannah Spencer on politics, plumbing, smears and snobbery

Hannah Spencer's victory in Gorton and Denton marks a significant shift in political dynamics, with a 26% swing from Labour to the Greens.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

No evidence of 'family voting' in by-election

GMP said there was 'no evidence to suggest any intent to influence or refrain a person from voting as stated in the Ballot Secrecy Act 2023'.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Dedicated' former MP dies aged 92

He was a dedicated member of the British-Irish Assembly, including its co-chair. Dave was also a long-standing member of the Home Affairs Select Committee.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Speaker urged to make PM answer the question

The Prime Minister's failure to answer questions during PMQs is increasingly criticized by MPs and the public.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Starmer tells Travelodge boss to engage with MPs over sexual assault case

Keir Starmer urges Travelodge to engage with MPs regarding security protocols after a woman was assaulted due to staff negligence.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Evgeny Lebedev and Ian Botham have lowest Lords attendance, records show

Evgeny Lebedev and Ian Botham have identical attendance rates of 1.12% in the House of Lords over the past four years.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

House of Lords has signed its own death warrant' by stalling assisted dying bill, says MP

MP Kim Leadbeater stated that the House of Lords signed its own death warrant over its stalling of the UK assisted dying bill, expressing frustration over the numerous amendments added that threaten its passage.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

House of Lords backs bid to decriminalise abortion

House of Lords peers voted to support decriminalizing abortion despite opposition from the Archbishop of Canterbury and Conservative peers who argued the change lacked proper scrutiny and could have serious consequences.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Ban corporate donations to UK political parties to protect elections, says thinktank

A thinktank warns that proposed UK election funding reforms inadequately address foreign interference through corporate donations and recommends banning corporate donations outright.
#house-of-lords-reform
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Doomed hereditary peers spy chance to stay in the Lords

The 92 remaining hereditary seats in the House of Lords will be eliminated when Parliament ends in May, though a compromise allows 15 Conservative hereditary peers to convert to life peerages.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hereditary peers to lose their seats in the House of Lords

Hereditary peerages will be abolished, with hereditary peers losing their seats after the current parliamentary session ends, though some will receive life peerages as part of a deal that secured Conservative support.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Hereditary peers to be removed from Lords as bill passes

The House of Lords will eliminate the remaining 92 hereditary peers through new legislation, completing a reform begun in 1999 by offering life peerages to some affected Conservative and crossbench members.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Doomed hereditary peers spy chance to stay in the Lords

The 92 remaining hereditary seats in the House of Lords will be eliminated when Parliament ends in May, though a compromise allows 15 Conservative hereditary peers to convert to life peerages.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hereditary peers to lose their seats in the House of Lords

Hereditary peerages will be abolished, with hereditary peers losing their seats after the current parliamentary session ends, though some will receive life peerages as part of a deal that secured Conservative support.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Hereditary peers to be removed from Lords as bill passes

The House of Lords will eliminate the remaining 92 hereditary peers through new legislation, completing a reform begun in 1999 by offering life peerages to some affected Conservative and crossbench members.
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1 month ago

Badenoch slams Starmer for telling 'lie after lie' over Mandelson's appointment - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

I am astonished the Prime Minister can actually look himself in the mirror right now. It is very clear that he told lie after lie after lie about the appointment of Peter Mandelson. He has been dishonest with Parliament and with the country. And Labour MPs, in good conscience, should be looking at whether or not this man should be leading our country.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on secrecy in parliament: hiding the names of MPs' staff would undermine democracy | Editorial

The House of Commons standards committee's recommendation to remove MPs' staff names from the register represents a harmful retreat from transparency and public accountability during a period of fragile institutional trust.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Parliament should leave the London bubble and the Palace of Westminster be repurposed | Letters

Parliament should permanently relocate from London to a geographically central location like Derby, reducing costs, improving accessibility, and generating revenue through heritage tourism of renovated historic buildings.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Nobody wants to defend Britain's voting system any more but here's why I will | Gaby Hinsliff

First-past-the-post electoral system struggles when multiple parties compete, forcing voters to strategically vote against candidates rather than for policies, raising questions about democratic effectiveness.
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1 month ago

The Guardian view on saving Westminster: parliament should leave London | Editorial

The palace, rebuilt after a fire destroyed it in 1834, is falling apart. There have been 36 fire incidents since 2016. Water leaks, heating failures and sewerage problems plague the heart of this Unesco world heritage site. Fixing Westminster would save money in the long run. An upgrade is also a matter of safety and legacy.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Tories call for rethink of Parliament revamp

The Conservatives are calling for a proposed renovation of the Houses of Parliament to be paused and "refocused" over concerns about costs potentially running into the tens of billions. MPs have been presented with proposals to refurbish the ailing Palace of Westminster, including a plan that could cost almost 40bn and take 61 years to complete. The project team has warned delaying the restoration of the historic building, which costs 1.5m a week to maintain, would lead to "an expensive managed decline of the Palace".
UK politics
UK politics
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2 months ago

Hereditary peer banned from House of Lords

Lord Shrewsbury used a House-funded rail season ticket for non-parliamentary travel and falsely claimed car mileage, resulting in a two-week ban.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

House of Lords should strip Mandelson of peerage, says Starmer

Keir Starmer urged Peter Mandelson to resign from the House of Lords and called for urgent reform of Lords disciplinary procedures to enable removal of discredited peers.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

One giant boys' club? Why Westminster still feels like a man's world

A persistent boys' club culture in UK politics limits women's access, influence and fosters misogynistic briefings used as political tools.
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