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The House of Lords is very flawed. But if it picks apart Sunak’s Rwanda bill, that’s its job and it deserves support

It’s hypocrisy for the PM to claim peers are frustrating ‘the will of the people’ after years of refusing to reform the upper chamber, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK

'They Treat Us As If We Are Nothing' – Asylum Seekers Respond To Emergency Rwanda Treaty

Asylum seekers respond to Sunak's relentless emergency Rwanda policy after it was passed by an overall majority vote on Wednesday.

International Business Times UK

What time is the Spring Budget 2024? All eyes on the Chancellor on Wednesday

The chancellor is about to outline the main tax changes for the year ahead

Evening Standard

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Veteran Labour MP Sir Tony Lloyd Dies Aged 73 Following Announcement of Untreatable Leukaemia

The long-serving politician, who had been the MP for Rochdale since 2017, was diagnosed with blood cancer four years ago.

International Business Times UK

Sunak Hit With Biggest Tory Rebellion Over Rwanda Plan Amendments

Sunak could face a humiliating defeat that could cost the Conservative Party its next general election win if Tory MPs continue to vote for Rwanda policy amendments.

International Business Times UK

What does the latest General Election poll mean for Scotland?

THE Tories are set to have their majority decimated at the next General Election, according to the latest YouGov poll.

The National (Scotland)

Canada should not fall behind on implementing safety measures for children online

Recent legislation about age verification for adult content sites has sparked an interesting scenario in the Canadian parliament. On Dec. 13, Bill S-210, An Act to restrict young persons’ online access to sexually explicit material, passed the second reading in the House of Commons with a vote of 189 to…

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Rishi Sunak accused of pettiness for denying MPs chance to pay respects to speaker Betty Boothroyd

Exclusive: Government refuses requests to delay parliament’s start time so MPs can attend Baroness Boothroyd’s memorial service

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak says UK acted in ‘self-defence’ with Yemen airstrikes

PM defends lawfulness of military action against Houthis as MPs call for parliamentary scrutiny

The Guardian - UK

Former Canadian political leader Ed Broadbent, a social democracy stalwart, dies at 87

Ed Broadbent, a social democracy stalwart who helped build up Canada’s leftist New Democratic Party, has died

The Independent UK

Watch live: Bank of England’s Andrew Bailey speaks to lawmakers about financial stability

Watch live as the Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, and other members of the BoE’s Financial Policy Committee answer questions from the House of Commons’ Treasury Committee on 10 January.

The Independent UK

Former Tory energy minister to quit Westminster over party's oil and gas bill

A FORMER Tory energy minister is set to quit the party and Westminster over the legislation put forward by the party to mandate annual oil and gas…

The National (Scotland)

The Traitors US is coming back for a second season - and the line-up is incredible

It'll be back on screens very soon

Marie Claire

Peter Bone kicked out of parliament for violence and sexual misconduct: how recall petitions work

In the 2019 general election, Conservative Peter Bone held his seat in the Northamptonshire constituency of Wellingborough with more than 60% of the vote. Four years later, although there hasn’t been another election, he is no longer an MP. Bone, who was found to have bullied and exposed himself to…

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The Guardian - UK

MPs moving towards majority backing for assisted dying, ex-minister claims

Kit Malthouse says sentiment has moved significantly since last Commons vote on issue in 2015

International Business Times UK

Sunak Wins Rwanda Bill Vote And Avoids Tory Rebellion

Despite several humanitarian concerns, Rishi Sunak's emergency Rwanda legislation was passed by an overall majority vote in the House of Commons this week.

The National (Scotland)

By-election looms as Tory MP faces lengthy ban from Commons

TORY MP Scott Benton is facing a 35-day ban from the House of Commons.

The Guardian - UK

Once more unto the breach: how Rwanda bill unleashed ‘Brexit battles all over again’

Rishi Sunak’s bill passes first vote after frantic 36 hours, but could face amendments at later stage

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The Guardian - UK

Bill Cash: a figure capable of striking fear into the heart of prime ministers

The oldest member of the House of Commons has caused headaches for PMs from Major to May, and now Rishi Sunak

The Independent UK

What happens if Rishi Sunak loses Rwanda vote?

The prime minister has denied that tonight’s vote amounts to a vote of confidence in his leadership - but senior Tories have said otherwise

The Guardian - UK

Embattled Sunak needs support but Tories are divided yet again

Prime minister is facing an appearance at the Covid inquiry and a vote on emergency Rwanda legislation

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: Migration is tearing the Tory Party apart

The Government is tearing itself apart over immigration. Yesterday evening, as the Home Secretary was making a statement to the House of Commons on the emergency legislation to deem Rwanda a safe destination, his deputy at the Home Office, Robert Jenrick, was resigning.

The Hindu

The role of special inquiry committees of Parliament | Explained

Ethics Committee of Lok Sabha recommends expulsion of MP Mahua Moitra for alleged unethical conduct. Parliamentary privileges evolved in medieval Britain to protect House of Commons from King. Supreme Court has provided conflicting judgments on expulsion. Allegations against Moitra serious but expulsion may be disproportionate punishment. Fast track courts needed…

The National (Scotland)

Speaker apologises for 'Scottish nationalists' gaffe at PMQs

THE deputy speaker of the House of Commons has apologised after labelling SNP MP Stephen Flynn the “leader of the Scottish nationalists” ...

The Independent UK

Watch again: Former home secretary Suella Braverman makes personal statement to the Commons

Watch again as former home secretary Suella Braverman makes a personal statement to the House of Commons on Wednesday (6 December).

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