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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

MPs’ basic salary to rise to £110,000 by end of parliament, watchdog says

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority announced a planned rise in MPs' basic salary to £110,000, citing increased workload and rising abuse against MPs.

Mar 2 • 16:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Kaisa Juuso's Surprising Statement

Former Minister Kaisa Juuso expresses support for SDP MP Timo Harakka's criticism of the Ministry of Finance on Facebook.

Mar 2 • 15:15 UTC
🇬🇧 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 • 15:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Raspudić Reveals Božinović's Migration Policy: History Shows Where This Leads

Croatian MP Nino Raspudić criticizes Interior Minister Davor Božinović's stance on migration, suggesting it is a populist gesture with dangerous historical precedents.

Mar 2 • 14:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

MPs to get £5,000 pay rise taking salaries to near £100,000

UK Members of Parliament will receive a £5,000 salary increase, bringing their annual pay to nearly £100,000 for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Mar 2 • 13:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Labour MP with incurable breast cancer resigns to 'manage my condition'

Labour MP Ashley Dalton has resigned from her ministerial position to focus on managing her incurable breast cancer and to prioritize her health and family responsibilities.

Mar 2 • 12:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"I take the lesson": Mélenchon says he is "sorry" for having "misnamed by mistake" Glucksmann's name like those of other personalities

Jean-Luc Mélenchon has expressed regret for mistakenly misrepresenting the names of several individuals, including that of Euro MP Raphaël Glucksmann, during a speech in Perpignan.

Mar 2 • 11:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Intense Training Causes Member of Parliament to Vomit - Trainer's Harsh Feedback

A Finnish MP, Pinja Perholehto, faced extreme physical exertion during a training session that led to her vomiting, resulting in stern feedback from her trainer.

Mar 2 • 11:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Death of a Kenyan MP and five others in helicopter crash

A Kenyan MP, Johanna Ngino, and five others died in a helicopter crash in Nandi County, Kenya.

Mar 2 • 08:03 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: All of Africa Today - March 2, 2026

The remains of Kenyan MP Johanna Ng'eno and five others were airlifted to Nairobi following a helicopter crash in Nandi County, with investigations underway.

Mar 2 • 07:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Labour MP Josh Simons resigns as Cabinet Office Minister after accusations

Josh Simons resigns as Cabinet Office Minister amid allegations of targeting journalists.

Feb 28 • 17:48 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Ontario teacher emails every MP, imploring them to turn down the annual April 1 pay increase

An Ontario teacher has implored Members of Parliament to reject their annual pay increase, highlighting the financial struggles faced by many Canadians.

Feb 28 • 11:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Initiative to Remove Rajiv Gandhi's Name from the University, Congress Opposes

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law in Patiala, Punjab has recommended removing the name of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, which has faced opposition from Congress MP Dr. Dharamveer Gandhi.

Feb 28 • 05:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Gross green, chartreuse or phlegm? Hannah Spencer’s waistcoat is political and TikTok winner

Hannah Spencer's eye-catching green waistcoat, described by various trendy names, serves as both a political statement and a viral fashion moment as she becomes Westminster's latest MP.

Feb 27 • 16:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Confederation MP on accusations against Braun: I am surprised by the court's sluggishness

Grzegorz Płaczek from the Confederation discusses rising support for his party and expresses concern over the current government's decisions.

Feb 27 • 10:56 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

South Korea's government approves Google Maps

Jon Stephensen refused a financial offer from top members of the Moderates party to resign from his mandate as an MP in Denmark.

Feb 27 • 08:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Little House: MP Šichtařová employs her partner as an assistant

Czech MP Šichtařová has come under scrutiny for employing her partner as her assistant, raising questions about nepotism and governance.

Feb 27 • 05:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Who is Hannah Spencer? Green Party's NEW Gorton and Denton MP after shock result

Hannah Spencer has been elected as the new Green Party MP for Gorton and Denton, defeating competitors from Labour and Reform in a surprising electoral outcome.

Feb 27 • 04:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Green Party wins Gorton and Denton by-election

The Green Party has made history by winning the Gorton and Denton by-election, securing its fifth MP in parliament.

Feb 27 • 02:13 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

MP Kļaviņa may have to take the Latvian language exam

Members of several Saeima factions are preparing a decision project requiring MP Jeļena Kļaviņa to take the Latvian language exam.

Feb 26 • 20:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Ben Zyskowicz has never seen anything like this in his career - 'Wonderful'

Finnish MP Ben Zyskowicz praises the Social Democratic Party's (SDP) newfound concern about debt, but questions their proposed solutions as elections approach.

Feb 26 • 16:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Member of Parliament Denies Being Missing

Finnish MP Tuomas Kettunen clarifies his absence from Parliament, denying any claims of being missing and highlighting issues with local unemployment.

Feb 26 • 16:19 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

MP Jeļena Kļaviņa penalized for insufficient knowledge of the state language

MP Jeļena Kļaviņa has been penalized due to inadequate knowledge of the Latvian language, raising concerns about her ability to fulfill her parliamentary duties.

Feb 26 • 15:54 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

PiS MP Collects Signatures for KRS Lists for Piebiak and 'Patriots'

A deputy from the PiS party is collecting signatures in Poznań to support judges running for the reformed National Council of Justice, including controversial figure Łukasz Piebiak.

Feb 26 • 15:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Criminal case filed against 39-year-old for threatening, defaming and insulting lawyer-former MP

A criminal case has been initiated against a 39-year-old for online threats, defamation, and insults directed at a former MP and lawyer.

Feb 26 • 13:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Is Pekka Haavisto Resigning from Parliament? Live Broadcast at 3 PM

Green Party MP Pekka Haavisto will announce whether he needs to resign from Parliament due to his new role as the UN's Special Representative for Sudan during a press conference today.

Feb 26 • 12:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Pekka Haavisto's Surprise Press Conference - Watch Live at 14:55

Finnish MP Pekka Haavisto is holding a press conference regarding current affairs after being appointed as the UN Secretary-General's new special representative to Sudan.

Feb 26 • 12:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The case of MP E. Sabutis's 'checks' transferred to the court

The Kaunas District Prosecutor's Office has transferred the case against MP E. Sabutis, involving allegations of abuse of power and document forgery, to the court.

Feb 26 • 11:55 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Michel Maisonneuve: Jeneroux rewarded handsomely for his disloyalty

The article discusses the recent political defection of Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux to the Liberal party, highlighting the implications of loyalty in Canadian politics.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

There is a boiling conflict between PS and SDP – Rydman: The Demar are dehumanizing the Persus

A heated political debate between Finland's Social Affairs Minister Wille Rydman and MP Nasima Razmyar highlights accusations of dehumanization between the PS and SDP parties.

Feb 26 • 09:11 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Basil Zempilas apologises to female MP who felt 'intimidated' by him

Western Australia Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas has publicly apologized to Labor MP Michelle Maynard, who reported feeling intimidated during an exchange in parliament.

Feb 26 • 03:23 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Absolute trailblazer': Australia's first female MP honoured with statue

Geraldton has unveiled a statue of Edith Cowan, Australia's first female Member of Parliament, recognizing her legacy and contributions to women and children.

Feb 25 • 23:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

District representatives call on the MP and government of DF to block Daniel Vorcaro from shareholder meeting of BRB

The PT bench in the DF Legislative Chamber is taking legal action to prevent Daniel Vorcaro from attending the upcoming BRB shareholder meeting due to concerns over his legitimacy in owning shares.

Feb 25 • 23:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

MP from Poland 2050 demands correction from Minister Henning-Kloski. He has until February 27.

Bartosz Romowicz, an MP from Poland 2050, has sent a legal notice to Minister Paulina Henning-Kloski demanding public apologies and corrections regarding alleged accusations of misconduct.

Feb 25 • 18:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

On the release of Babiš and Okamura, MPs will decide on March 5

Czech MPs are set to vote on the release of politicians Babiš and Okamura on March 5, according to reports from Novinky.cz.

Feb 25 • 16:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

PM slams Farage in furious PMQs row after Reform chief backs call for MP to 'be shot'

During PMQs, Keir Starmer criticized Nigel Farage for not condemning a council leader's inflammatory comments about MP Natalie Fleet.

Feb 25 • 12:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Parliament: The plenary voted in favor of lifting the immunity of D. Markopoulos – Confrontation between the ND MP and Z. Konstantopoulou

The Greek Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of lifting the parliamentary immunity of ND MP Dimitris Markopoulos in response to a lawsuit filed against him by Stefanos Kasselakis, the president of the Democracy Movement.

Feb 25 • 12:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Threat to kill Uma Bharti's nephew, FIR

Rahul Singh Lodhi, the nephew of former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Uma Bharti, received a death threat via social media, prompting police to register an FIR against an unidentified individual.

Feb 25 • 11:05 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Mažar reacted to Orešković: 'If this call spills into the streets...'

Croatian MP Nikola Mažar criticized colleague Dalija Orešković for her speech he deemed hate speech and called for public condemnation.

Feb 25 • 10:48 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

MP removed from parliamentary chamber due to protests against Trump's monkey video

An MP in Iceland was removed from the parliamentary chamber after protesting a video featuring Donald Trump.

Feb 25 • 08:34 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

They appoint the list of the Independence Party in Akureyri

The Independence Party in Akureyri has finalized its candidate list for the upcoming local elections, with former MP Berglind Ósk Guðmundsdóttir at the forefront.

Feb 25 • 07:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Director of VZP Was Dismissed Abruptly. ANO MP Proposed It as an Item "Various"

The director of the Czech health insurance company VZP was abruptly dismissed, following a proposal from an MP of the ANO party during a parliamentary session.

Feb 25 • 05:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

MP-RJ resumes investigation into 'rachadinha' against Carlos Bolsonaro

The Attorney General's Office of Rio de Janeiro has reopened an investigation into ex-councilor Carlos Bolsonaro regarding allegations of 'rachadinha' practices in his former office.

Feb 24 • 23:40 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

With Boulerice eyeing Quebec politics, NDP’s orange wave becomes a drought

The departure of NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice, the party's only representative in Quebec, signals a significant decline in NDP support in the province since their peak in 2011.

Feb 24 • 21:31 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Floor-crossing Liberal MP Matt Jeneroux to join Carney on trip to India, Australia and Japan

Matt Jeneroux, a new Liberal MP who switched from the Conservative Party, will accompany Prime Minister Mark Carney on a diplomatic trip to India, Australia, and Japan.

Feb 24 • 17:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Reform UK councillor shared Facebook post saying Labour MP ‘should be shot’

A Reform UK councillor shared a Facebook post suggesting that Labour MP Natalie Fleet should be shot, leading her to speak out against the normalization of death threats in politics.

Feb 24 • 15:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Medved: 'Dabro did not mention or request a ban on antifascism'

Croatian Deputy Prime Minister Tomo Medved reaffirmed the stability of the coalition government amidst tensions involving MP Josip Dabro.

Feb 23 • 17:21 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Democrat Municipal Election Headquarters will be led by MP Lukas Savickas

Lukas Savickas has been appointed to lead the Democratic Party's headquarters for the upcoming municipal elections in Lithuania, aiming for strong regional candidates.

Feb 23 • 15:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What is Mamata Banerjee's strategy behind awarding Bengal Vibhushan to BJP MP?

Mamata Banerjee seeks to align with Anant Maharaj, a prominent figure from the Rajbanshi community, ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections after his discontent with the BJP.

Feb 23 • 11:53 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Jamie Sarkonak: Matt Jeneroux is trolling you

Former Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux has switched to the Liberal party, citing inspiration from Mark Carney's address at the World Economic Forum, leading to an amusing take on political allegiance in Canada.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC

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