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Why a House of Lords private member’s bill on assisted dying is one to watch this week

Charlie Falconer, Labour peer and former lord chancellor, is to introduce a private member’s bill into the House of Lords on July 26 to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. It is currently illegal in these parts of the UK to help someone to end their life. The introduction…

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Anatomy of a rebellion: why Keir Starmer’s first brush with parliamentary revolt over two-child benefit cap is a symbolic moment

Following the state opening of parliament, the House of Commons has been debating the contents of the king’s speech (referred to as the debate on the address). This unfolds over the course of several days and is effectively a debate on the new Labour government’s legislative agenda for the next…

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Labour 'should change MP oath' as part of 'peaceful' shift away from monarchy

CHANGING the oath or affirmation MPs have to take in order do their job should be on the new Labour government’s agenda as part of a “peaceful…

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How Britain’s new gen Z MPs could shake up the House of Commons

There are now ten MPs in the House of Commons who were born after 1995, up from just two before the election. Among them is Sam Carling, MP for North West Cambridgeshire, who at 22 is the youngest MP: the baby of the house. He is joined by others including…

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Tory peer given year-long booze ban over drunken bullying and harassment

BOOZE-fuelled bullying by a Tory peer had a “serious affect” on its young women victims, Parliament has heard as he was banned from all House of…

The National (Scotland)

Where do the Tories go after the election disaster? What the leadership contenders tell us about the party’s future

The Conservative party is reeling from one of the biggest blows in its history after returning just 121 MPs in the recent election – a loss of 251 seats in the House of Commons.

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King's Speech transcript: The full text of monarch's address in Parliament

THE King’s Speech was the longest monarch’s speech at a State Opening of Parliament in more than two decades ...

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King Charles III To Open Parliament With Ceremonial Speech

Learn about the symbolic State Opening of Parliament in the UK and the King's Speech outlining the government's agenda.

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Trumpets, tiaras and tradition on display as King Charles III presides over opening of Parliament

King Charles III will officially open the new session of Parliament on Wednesday, donning his ceremonial robes and the crown of state to deliver a speech laying out the legislative program of the U.K.’s first left-leaning government in 14 years

The Independent UK

'Perverse': MP calls for change to oath of allegiance after legal threat to seat

THE “perverse” oath that sees MPs have to swear allegiance to the King and all of his heirs or face losing their seat in parliament should be…

The National (Scotland)

Commons speaker says MPs’ safety ‘keeps me awake at night’

Sir Lindsay Hoyle was forced to apologise in March over his handling of a vote on Gaza, which led to chaotic scenes in the Commons but said he had acted with good intentions after threats to MPs

The Independent UK

Rob Burrow’s legacy will long endure – Sir Lindsay Hoyle pays tribute

Burrow died last month at the age of 41 after a battle with motor neurone disease.

The Independent UK

Criminalizing coercive control may seem like a good idea, but could it further victimize women?

As of June 2024, Bill C-332 is at its second reading in Canada’s Senate, following its third reading in the House of Commons. Introduced by NDP MP Laurel Collins, Bill C-332 is an amendment to the Criminal Code that would criminalize coercive control in intimate relationships.

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What are the rules of speaking in Parliament and will Nigel Farage to be on his best behaviour?

There are strict rules on how one must act whilst inside the House of Commons

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What a House of Commons with fewer privately educated MPs could mean for the UK

Elected leaders and representatives across democracies tend to be old, wealthy, male and belong to the ethnic majority of their respective countries. This lack of diversity is a problem: it suggests that those who govern are out of step with the broader society that they seek to represent.

The Independent UK

Jacob Rees-Mogg starts filming new reality TV show following general election defeat

The former minister lost his North East Somerset and Hanham seat to Labour’s Dan Norris last week

The Independent UK

Hundreds of new UK lawmakers are sworn in as Parliament returns after a dramatic election

Hundreds of newly elected lawmakers are gathering in Britain's Parliament after the election that brought a Labour government to power

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Keir Starmer praises Diane Abbott and hails diverse Commons in first speech to parliament

MPs re-elected the speaker and Rishi Sunak addresses the Commons for the first time as leader of the opposition as parliament returns

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Watch: MPs under new Starmer government are sworn into House of Commons following Labour’s election win

Watch as new MPs are sworn into the House of Commons on Tuesday 9 July, following the general election.

The Guardian - UK

Positivity and pride in Britain’s new political era

Letters: Janette Ward is filled with hope after living in a wasteland, Helen Beioley felt surprisingly proud while reading the paper, while Robert Dyson would like to see the House of Commons become more civilised

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves says new government has inherited ‘worst set of circumstances since second world war’ – as it happened

New chancellor says she will make statement to MPs before summer recess about financial situation as she says UK economy has been ‘held back’

The Guardian - UK

Where will they all sit? Commons welcomes 334 rookie MPs in most diverse parliament

The new house has a record number of women and ethnic minority members, but finding seats could be hard during busy debates

The Independent UK

What we learned from the UK's general election that will shape politics over the coming years

The U.K. has its first change in government in 14 years after the Labour Party won a resounding victory in a general election

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Behind Labour's UK win: Chaos reigns

Yes, Keir Starmer won a massive majority as the Tories collapsed — but the stage is set for a far-right comeback

The Conversation

Nigel Farage, Greens and 72 Liberal Democrats: inside Britain’s new multi-party parliament

Aside from Labour’s landslide victory, the other big story of the 2024 election is the fragmentation of the British parliament and the rise of smaller parties at the expense of the Conservatives.

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