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Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch trade jibes over defections at PMQs

The Prime Minister teased the Conservative leader over Robert Jenrick’s defection to Reform UK last week.

Evening Standard

We’re all friends really? Trump’s not-so-useful idiot Mike Johnson drops in on MPs

Everyone was trying not to mention the one thing on everyone’s mind as they welcomed the US House speaker

The Guardian - UK

Speaker warns MPs of rising number of Russian-linked attacks via messaging apps

The letter, seen by the Press Association, warns parliamentarians of a rising number of phishing attacks linked to Russian actors.

Evening Standard

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Councillors in Kent ‘pelted with eggs’ by people wearing balaclavas, MPs told

Swale Borough Council were debating making their area a ‘District of Sanctuary’ for asylum seekers in the meeting on Wednesday evening.

Evening Standard

Trans woman jailed for harassing minister Ellie Reeves as judge slams civil courts for enabling abuse

District Judge Michael Snow said he is ‘appalled’ at the badly organised civil courts

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves mocked in fake 'Grand Theft Austerity' AI video game

The parody video depicts the AI chancellor beating up people, and even pigeons, to steal their coins and ‘feel the thrill of fiscal responsibility’

Evening Standard

MI5 spy agency warns Chinese agents are trying to recruit UK politicians on LinkedIn

The UK's domestic intelligence agency says China's security services are targeting lawmakers to “collect information and lay the groundwork for long-term relationships."

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Parliamentarians warned by MI5 over Chinese spying threats

Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, wrote to parliamentarians on Tuesday to alert them to the ‘Espionage Alert’ issued by MI5.

Evening Standard

MI5 issues new China espionage warning after spies pose as headhunters on LinkedIn to target MPs

Security minister Dan Jarvis says the government will not tolerate ‘covert and calculated’ attempts by China to interfere with the UK’s sovereign affairs

The Independent UK

New Crime and Policing Bill on Protesting at MPs' Doorsteps Could Land You in Jail for Six Months

The Crime and Policing Bill 2025 would make protesting outside MPs' private homes punishable by up to six months in jail, sparking national debate over political safety, civil liberties and the future of UK protest rights.

International Business Times UK

Reform UK, the Russian spy and rolls of Kremlin cash: the inside story of Nathan Gill

How did a former Mormon bishop end up pleading guilty to taking bribes to make statements in favour of Russia in the European parliament?

The Guardian - UK

Hoyle says he cannot bring private prosecution in China spy case

The Commons Speaker suggested he would ‘support’ others if they pursued private action.

Evening Standard

Stronger oversight of social media platforms needed to end MP abuse – report

The report recommends ‘faster prosecution of abuse and intimidation cases during election periods’.

Evening Standard

Royals want MPs to focus on ‘important issues’ not Prince Andrew, No 10 says

Downing Street said the Government would not allocate time for a Commons debate on Andrew’s conduct or his living arrangements.

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The Independent UK

Downing Street dismisses calls for MPs to be given time to debate Prince Andrew

On Wednesday, Keir Starmer said he would support ‘proper scrutiny’ of the crown estate arrangements

Evening Standard

MPs calling for conduct of Prince Andrew to be discussed in Parliament – Speaker

Sir Lindsay Hoyle said there had been ‘inaccurate’ commentary on whether MPs are able to discuss Andrew in the Commons.

Evening Standard

Tories told to ‘stop throwing mud’ over collapse of China spy case

Home Office minister Dan Jarvis said the Prime Minister and other ministers were powerless to stop the Crown Prosecution Service shelving the case.

The Independent UK

Lindsay Hoyle hints at security crackdown in wake of China spy case

Commons speaker previously expressed his anger at the collapse of the case

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Evening Standard

Lord Speaker to step down early from role to care for wife with Parkinson’s

The former Labour MP and minister says Joan had ‘selflessly supported’ him throughout his career.

The Independent UK

Lord Speaker to step down early from role to care for wife

The former Labour MP and minister says Joan had ‘selflessly supported’ him

The Independent UK

MI5 warns MPs they are being targeted by China and Russia

Move by intelligence chiefs comes as government denies collapsing China spy case

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

Commons at risk from ‘foreign actors’ after China spy case dropped, says Speaker

The development sparked criticism across both sides of the political aisle.

Evening Standard

Parliament tours cancelled after phone 'programmed to play sex noises' during PMQs planted in Commons

The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation after the device was found during a routine sweep of the Commons chamber

The National (Scotland)

Lindsay Hoyle urged to release secret Israeli emails after blocking publication

LINDSAY Hoyle has been urged to release his secret correspondence with Israeli politicians – after the Speaker blocked its release.

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