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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Transparency fears over plan to redact 2,000 staff names on Commons register

The UK Parliament is considering a proposal to redact the names of 2,000 parliamentary staff from its official register, raising transparency concerns regarding lobbying activities.

Mar 5 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Chancellor to deliver spring forecast

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to present her spring economic forecast to the Commons, emphasizing the strengths of the UK's economy and the impact of global uncertainties.

Mar 2 โ€ข 21:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Green Party MP Hannah Spencer sworn in after by-election victory

Hannah Spencer, the newly elected Green Party MP from Gorton and Denton, was sworn into the House of Commons following her historic by-election win.

Mar 2 โ€ข 15:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Liberals survive confidence vote as House passes budget implementation bill

The federal Liberals' Budget Implementation Act successfully passed a confidence vote in the House of Commons, moving one step closer to becoming law after gaining support from opposition parties.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

The Escape to the Virgin Islands, the Tip-off from the Speaker of the House: This is How Mandelson's Arrest Happened

Lord Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to flee to the British Virgin Islands, with the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, admitting his role in the tip-off.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Met apologises to Speaker over Mandelson tip-off

The Metropolitan Police has issued an apology to the Speaker of the House of Commons for inadvertently disclosing his identity as a source regarding the arrest of Lord Mandelson.

Feb 25 โ€ข 23:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Met Police apologises to Commons Speaker for Mandelson investigation blunder

The Metropolitan Police has apologized to Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle after mistakenly revealing details during its investigation into Peter Mandelson's alleged misconduct.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Source of Peter Mandelson police tip off revealed after row over arrest

Peter Mandelson was arrested due to allegations of passing sensitive documents to Jeffrey Epstein, with controversy over a police tip-off from Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Commons speaker says he passed information to Met that Mandelson planned to flee UK

The Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, informed the Metropolitan Police about Peter Mandelson's alleged plan to leave the UK amid his arrest for misconduct related to his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Notable Canadian: Agnes Macphail was a force of nature

Agnes Macphail, the first woman elected to the Canadian House of Commons in 1921, was a pivotal figure in Canadian politics and women's rights.

Feb 25 โ€ข 01:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Yes to releasing documents about Andrew

The UK Parliament's House of Commons has approved the release of documents related to Prince Andrew's tenure as a trade envoy.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Colby Cosh: Despite CPC defections, a Liberal majority is still far from secure

The article discusses recent defections from the Conservative Party to the Liberal Party in Canada, indicating that while the Liberals are gaining seats, their majority is still uncertain.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Misconduct complaints fell in 2025 against House of Commons members

Complaints against members of the House of Commons for harassment or violence decreased in 2025, with 13 incidents reported compared to higher numbers in previous years.

Feb 13 โ€ข 20:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Peter Mandelson will be stripped of peerage under major new law after Commons recess

The UK government plans to introduce legislation to strip Peter Mandelson of his peerage following his resignation from the House of Lords amid controversies over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 12 โ€ข 11:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

โ€˜Canada stands with you,โ€™ Carney says as MPs honour Tumbler Ridge victims

Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the House of Commons to honor the victims of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, emphasizing national unity and support for the affected community.

Feb 11 โ€ข 19:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Read the full transcript of Carneyโ€™s Tumbler Ridge shooting statement

Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the House of Commons, honoring the victims of a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where nine people lost their lives.

Feb 11 โ€ข 19:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

British Prime Minister Faces Crisis Over Appointment of Ambassador Mendelson Linked to Epstein Scandal

The scandal involving Jeffrey Epstein is threatening British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's position as the House of Commons votes on the release of documents related to the appointment of former Ambassador Mandelson, who resigned last year due to ties with Epstein.

Feb 5 โ€ข 07:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Epstein Files Bring Political Storm in Britain, PM Keir Starmer's Seat in Danger!

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing increasing pressure within his party after admitting knowledge of Peter Mandelson's ties to notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, leading to a crisis in the House of Commons.

Feb 4 โ€ข 23:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Two Reform MPs accidentally vote to scrap two-child benefit limit in Commons blunder

Two Reform MPs mistakenly voted with Labour to eliminate the two-child benefit limit during a Commons vote due to an error in the voting lobby.

Feb 4 โ€ข 08:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

The tragedy of the commons and the multiple use of hydroelectric reservoirs

The article discusses the concept of the 'tragedy of the commons' and its implications for the sustainable use of rivers during a speech commemorating the 25th anniversary of the National Water and Sanitation Agency (ANA) in Brazil.

Feb 4 โ€ข 00:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Hundreds of children placed in illegal care homes because of chilling failures

A report by the Commons Public Accounts Committee revealed that hundreds of children are placed in illegal care homes, with unregistered housing being used for about one in ten children in residential care, despite government pledges to eliminate this by 2027.

Jan 16 โ€ข 00:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

UK hunger striker is 'close to death' warns MP as Commons leader steps in

MP Barry Gardiner has warned that Heba Muraisi, a hunger striker awaiting trial, is 'close to death' and has urged the Commons leader to intervene.

Jan 8 โ€ข 12:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Commons women and equalities committee to stop using X amid AI-altered images row

The Commons women and equalities committee has halted the use of X due to the platform's AI generating inappropriate images of women and children.

Jan 7 โ€ข 15:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

9 key issues in Keir Starmer's in-tray for 2026 - from NHS to China and leadership

As MPs return to the Commons, Prime Minister Keir Starmer must confront significant challenges including healthcare, international relations, and his leadership strategy.

Jan 5 โ€ข 07:00 UTC

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