Kirklees councillor Dave Rowan has been suspended after social media posts from 2019 appeared to contain threats against former House of Commons Speaker John Bercow.

A House of Commons standing committee is scheduled to discuss a revenue-sharing agreement for the Gordie Howe International Bridge with the U.S. on Wednesday afternoon.

New Forest West MP Sir Desmond Swayne used a poem from 1907 to playfully tease Labour MPs during a session in the House of Commons.

The House of Commons has concluded its summer session, with Carney's majority government prioritizing and pushing through several bills. Attention now turns to what lies ahead for the summer.

Conservative MPs in Canada are criticizing the Liberal government's attempt to quickly pass a controversial lawful access bill through the House of Commons before the summer recess.

Daniel Jarvis has been appointed as the new British Defence Secretary, tasked with helping Prime Minister Keir Starmer navigate political challenges, and is set to address the House of Commons for the first time in his new role.

Former minister Alex Davies-Jones stated that victims of Jeffrey Epstein have been ignored by the government, reading a statement from an Epstein survivor during a House of Commons debate.

A new report proposes that a re-imagined 350-seat House of Commons could help quell Western separatist sentiments by correcting imbalances that have historically underrepresented Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia in Ottawa.

Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić held discussions with Francis Scarpaleggia, Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada, focusing on bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

Sir Keir Starmer accidentally announced that the UK had secured a trade deal with North Korea during Prime Minister's Questions, a gaffe that quickly drew attention in the House of Commons.

A historical review highlights significant events that occurred on May 11, including the fatal shooting of British Prime Minister Spencer Perceval in the House of Commons lobby.

A majority of Canadians believe Carney has performed well in his first year in office, while the Liberal party has secured a majority in the House of Commons with 174 members.

Reports suggest that Labour leader Keir Starmer is determined to prevent Andy Burnham from entering the House of Commons, indicating internal party dynamics.

Prime Minister Starmer has returned to the House of Commons to make a statement regarding Labour peer Peter Mandelson, following revelations that he failed a vetting process.

Labour leader Keir Starmer is expected to make a defiant defense in the House of Commons regarding issues related to Peter Mandelson.

The British House of Lords has blocked a proposed assisted dying bill, despite a majority vote in favor of the legislation in the House of Commons. Although the Lords cannot directly veto, their actions have effectively halted the initiative.

Amina Bouayach, president of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council, presented key elements of Morocco’s approach to organizing the religious sphere and protecting religion from political exploitation at the UK House of Commons.

Canada's House of Commons public safety committee is planning an inquiry into the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to examine systemic discrimination and organizational culture regarding its treatment of sexual harassment cases.

Nunavut Member of Parliament Lori Idlout has stated she reimbursed the House of Commons for items she purchased from her own business, citing the transactions as an error.

Green Party MP Hannah Spencer made her maiden speech in the UK House of Commons on Thursday during a debate marking International Women’s Day, honoring women from Manchester.

Charlotte Nichols speaks out in opposition to bill proposing changes to jury trials in England and Wales An MP has told the House of Commons that she was raped after an event that she attended as a member of parliament, revealing that she waited 1,088 days for her case to get to court. Speaking at a debate on Tuesday to discuss changes to the law under which some jury trials would be limited, Charlotte Nichols said she was waiving her right to anonymity to speak about her own experience and o...

Members of Parliament in Canada are reportedly passing a higher number of bills without official votes in the House of Commons during the current session.

The ruling Labour Party lost a long-held seat in a UK House of Commons by-election, coming in third place. Prime Minister Starmer is also facing criticism over a controversial ambassadorial appointment, potentially making his government's operation more difficult.

The Green Party in the UK sees hope for ending its decades of isolation in the House of Commons, benefiting from Nigel Farage's success in a by-election.

British House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle revealed he provided information to the Metropolitan Police regarding Peter Mandelson prior to his arrest.

Sir Chris Bryant, an MP, publicly described Prince Andrew as 'rude and entitled' during comments made in the House of Commons.

She was the first and only woman elected to the House of Commons in 1921

The House of Commons in the United Kingdom has voted in favor of releasing documents connected to former Prince Andrew.

Veterans and their advocates are pressing the Carney Liberals to revise a bill currently before the House of Commons, specifically requesting the removal of certain sections that impact them.

The House of Commons has stated that it was obligated to increase the salary of a New Brunswick Member of Parliament, regardless of the MP's desire to refuse the raise.

Kemi Badenoch has stated she will not apologize for the language she used during a heated session in the House of Commons. Her refusal comes despite scrutiny over her remarks.

Several Indigenous bills remain stalled as the House of Commons adjourned for the summer, leading to questions about the prioritization of Indigenous issues in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s agenda.

The Liberal government in Canada has pushed through several bills in the House of Commons before the summer break, a move that drew protests from opposition parties who criticized the routine use of time allocation motions.

Former UK House of Commons Speaker John Bercow describes the UK's relationship with the EU as 'toxic' and a 'costly divorce,' while also predicting an imminent resignation for Labour leader Keir Starmer amid financial market and cost of living pressures.

A former minister, Alex Davies-Jones, stated that victims of Jeffrey Epstein have been ignored by the government, reading out a survivor's statement during a House of Commons debate.

Former environment minister Catherine McKenna returned to the House of Commons to express support for her former colleague and called for Liberals who are vocal about the climate crisis to step forward.

Thousands have signed a House of Commons petition advocating for federal workers to continue working from home most of the week, sparking a debate on public service work arrangements.

The House of Commons on Tuesday peremptorily rejected several important proposals, indicating significant parliamentary disagreement on key legislative matters.

An interesting debate took place in the House of Commons, as reported by The Spectator Archive.

The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill has successfully passed a vote in the House of Commons. This legislative step is part of ongoing efforts to address legacy issues from the conflict.

The UK Parliament is set to vote on an inquiry into whether Keir Starmer misled the House of Commons over the appointment of former US ambassador Peter Mandelson, who has been linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

The prime minister returned to the House of Commons to make a statement after it was revealed that Labour peer Peter Mandelson had failed a vetting process.

Keir Starmer is reportedly facing a significant showdown in the House of Commons as the fallout from issues involving Mandelson continues to spread.

Canada's New Democratic Party (NDP) has received a financial boost as its parliamentary funding was reinstated by the committee overseeing House of Commons operations, following last year's significant electoral defeat.

Another Conservative lawmaker has defected to Canada's governing Liberal party, bringing the Liberals closer to a parliamentary majority. This move significantly alters the balance of power in the House of Commons.

A contentious anti-hate bill proposed by the Liberal government has successfully passed its final vote in the House of Commons and will now proceed to the Senate for further consideration.

An archived report from The Spectator details the commencement of the historical Zulu debate in the British House of Commons.

Pascal-Pierre Paillé, a 47-year-old former Bloc Québécois MP, has been charged with sex crimes involving minors. The alleged incidents date from 2006, before his election to the House of Commons, to as recently as August 2024.

Interim NDP Leader Don Davies said Prime Minister Mark Carney was working to overrule the wishes of voters in the pursuit of a majority in the House of Commons after one of his party's MPs defected…

John Healey tells Commons crews working hard to prepare warship after criticism over slow response to drone attacks HMS Dragon will set sail in “the next couple of days”, the defence secretary has said, meaning the British destroyer may not arrive in the eastern Mediterranean until after the weekend. John Healey told the House of Commons that navy crews were working “tirelessly, 22 hours a day” to prepare the warship, as he faced accusations of not acting fast enough to protect British intere...

Bereaved parents are urging Members of Parliament to support a ban on social media for individuals under 16, as the Lords-backed proposal is set for its first debate in the House of Commons.

The House of Commons passed the government's budget bill on Thursday afternoon, after the Liberals accepted a number of Conservative amendments to the omnibus legislation at the finance committee earlier this week.

Will Prime Minister Starmer get another push towards the abyss? Voters in a South Manchester constituency go to the polls today for a vacant House of Commons seat, and a lot is at stake for Labour.

House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle confirmed he shared information with the Metropolitan Police concerning claims that former Labour minister Peter Mandelson might flee the UK.

It was quite a moment when Sir Chris Bryant called the former prince "rude, arrogant and entitled" in the House of Commons, the BBC's political editor writes.

Canadian Conservative MPs are pressing the Liberal government to review and restrict health-care benefits for asylum claimants whose applications have failed, with a vote scheduled in the House of Commons.

Parliament is steeped in history, but too many parts of the estate are dangerous and squalid. The promised upgrade can’t come a minute too soon Kemi Badenoch, mid-TV interview with Robert Peston at the House of Commons recently, was embarrassingly upstaged by a mouse. Just another day in a parliament building not fit for purpose. Last week, a critical meeting between the prime minister and his more than 400 MPs plus assorted peers (who total another 800) happened in a room only big enough to ...

Nigel Farage is campaigning for a House of Commons mandate in Clacton-on-Sea, facing various opponents including individualists, eccentrics, and evangelicals. The article provides a local perspective on the election race.

A new law that would criminalize public bodies and officials for lying to the British public is expected to complete its final stages in the House of Commons. The legislation was inspired by the Hillsborough disaster.

Newly elected MP Lara Bird appeared to cross her fingers as she swore allegiance to King Charles in the House of Commons, drawing attention to the gesture.

Members of Parliament in Canada concluded their spring sitting, with the House of Commons passing 21 bills before adjourning for the summer.

Labour MP Lauren Edwards is bringing the assisted dying bill back to the House of Commons and has urged the House of Lords to complete its work on the legislation, dismissing internal party concerns.

Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith has confirmed his resignation from his House of Commons seat, informing supporters of his decision to leave federal politics and inviting volunteers to a celebratory event.

An opinion piece argues that the sizes of electoral districts in the Canadian House of Commons should be rebalanced to reflect current population realities, particularly benefiting Ontario, B.C., and Alberta, to increase electoral fairness.

Mark Carney stated that the House of Commons will not weigh in on Alberta's referendum question and that the Clarity Act will not apply to it. His comments sparked debate regarding his involvement in the separatism discussion.

The Speaker of the House of Commons has publicly reprimanded Labour ministers for making significant policy announcements on TikTok prior to presenting them in the parliamentary chamber.

Nigel Farage accepted the sum from Christopher Harborne, a Thailand-based British investor, shortly before saying he would run for a seat in the House of Commons in 2024.

A new design for the Canadian House of Commons proposes benches, cinema-style seats, and desks for the front bench, with backbenchers gaining access to pull-out tray tables.

The House of Commons has passed a proposed amendment to the Criminal Code named after a Kelowna woman who was allegedly killed by her estranged husband in a brutal daylight attack.

A House of Commons ethics committee in Canada has recommended that prime ministers be required to divest their investment portfolios upon taking office, rather than just using blind trusts.

An opinion piece criticizes the Canadian Liberal government's alleged plan to silence the House of Commons by giving itself a majority on all committees, thereby limiting accountability.

New Democratic Party Leader Avi Lewis visited Parliament Hill for the first time since assuming leadership, detailing his political 'experiment' to CBC's The House. He was given a tour of West Block, home of the House of Commons.

The Prime Minister and federal Liberals are celebrating byelection victories that have given them a two-seat majority in the 343-seat House of Commons.

The Ontario provincial government has expressed support for a House of Commons petition advocating for the establishment of an independent review board for military honours, such as the Victoria Cross, for late veterans.

Indo-Canadian groups have welcomed the passage of Bill C-9, an act to amend the criminal code, by the House of Commons, which addresses hate propaganda, hate crime, and access to religious or cultural places.

A House of Commons committee is urging the government to amend federal election rules to deter electoral reform advocates from staging 'long ballot' protests.

Canadian political rivals Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre have reportedly found rare common ground on recent global events, despite their usual disagreements in the House of Commons.

The United Kingdom “exposed” Cypriots to drone attacks by virtue of maintaining its bases in Akrotiri and Dhekelia and leaving them undefended, shadow leader of the House of Commons Jesse Norman, one of the leading figures in the country’s political opposition, said. “The Cypriot high commissioner and the president of Cyprus have publicly expressed their […]

The British House of Commons has voted against a proposed ban on social media for teenagers, temporarily shelving the measure despite a split in political opinion and the House of Lords having introduced the motion.

The Spectator Archive reports on the daily legislative agenda and proceedings for the House of Commons on a Monday.

Exclusive: Standards committee proposal aims to improve staff safety but critics say it will further reduce public trust UK politics live – latest updates MPs are planning to redact the names of 2,000 parliamentary staff from an official register that has been in place for decades, in a move that experts say will reduce transparency around lobbying by passholders. The proposal has been put forward by the House of Commons standards committee after evidence sessions held in private with staff...

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Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the British House of Commons, informed police of information he deemed significant before the arrest of former US ambassador Peter Mandelson, reportedly concerning an alleged escape attempt.

UK House of Commons speaker Lindsay Hoyle confirmed he passed information regarding Peter Mandelson to the Metropolitan Police, stating it was done in good faith as part of his duty and responsibility.

Sir Chris Bryant, a Member of Parliament, publicly called the former prince 'rude, arrogant and entitled' in the House of Commons, marking a new tone in parliamentary discussions regarding Andrew.

The British House of Commons has approved the release of confidential documents concerning the appointment of former British Prince Andrew as a trade representative.

An article discusses the role of opposition in the House of Commons, arguing that it should not be equated with obstruction.