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Keir Starmer Bids Emotional Farewell at Final PMQs
PoliticsBBCThe GuardianAl Jazeera+6de-volkskrantThe Independentiefimeridarte-newsbalkan-webvanguard-ng1mo ago9 sources

Keir Starmer Bids Emotional Farewell at Final PMQs

Keir Starmer delivered his final Prime Minister's Questions, receiving a standing ovation and tributes from across the House of Commons. He expressed gratitude and pledged support for his successor as he concluded his tenure as British Prime Minister.

UK under-16 social media ban fails as govt seeks talks
Politicspunch-ng5mo ago

UK under-16 social media ban fails as govt seeks talks

UK MPs rejected a proposed blanket social media ban for children under 16, with the government opting for further consultation on online safety measures. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-under-16-social-media-ban-fails-as-govt-seeks-talks/

UK MPs Debate Curbing Mega-Donor Influence in Politics
PoliticsThe Guardian1mo ago

UK MPs Debate Curbing Mega-Donor Influence in Politics

A UK parliamentary briefing questions whether Members of Parliament have the resolve to prevent mega-donors from interfering in British politics. The 'representation of the people bill' is highlighted as a test of the country's ability to curb billionaire-backed donations.

UK MPs Urge Intervention Over PoK Crackdown
Worldndtv2mo ago

UK MPs Urge Intervention Over PoK Crackdown

Over 50 British Parliamentarians have written to Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, urging intervention regarding a communications blackout and security crackdown in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

UK MPs Debate North Sea Oil and Gas Licenses
PoliticsThe Independent3mo ago

UK MPs Debate North Sea Oil and Gas Licenses

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and Claire Coutinho engaged in a heated debate ahead of a Commons vote on permitting new North Sea oil and gas field licenses, with strong opinions expressed on scaling down production.

UK MPs Demand Scrapping of Palantir NHS Contract
TechnologyThe Guardian4mo ago

UK MPs Demand Scrapping of Palantir NHS Contract

Labour and Liberal Democrat MPs have called for the government to scrap its £330 million NHS contract with the spytech company Palantir. They argued during a Westminster debate that the company and its founder should not be involved with the NHS.

UK MPs Propose New Measures to Combat Obesity
PoliticsThe GuardianThe Independent1mo ago2 sources

UK MPs Propose New Measures to Combat Obesity

Members of Parliament are calling for a ban on fast food outlets near schools and penalties for supermarkets over junk food sales as part of new proposals to tackle the obesity epidemic. The government is urged to confront the food industry to implement these measures.

PoliticsFT2mo ago

UK MPs Shift Social Media Platforms

A report indicates that right-wing Members of Parliament in the UK are increasingly using Elon Musk's X, while many centre-left Labour and Liberal Democrat politicians are migrating to alternative platforms like Bluesky.

UK MPs Doubt Assisted Dying Bill Will Bypass Lords
WorldThe Guardian2mo ago

UK MPs Doubt Assisted Dying Bill Will Bypass Lords

Prominent backers of an assisted dying bill in the UK Parliament, including former cabinet ministers, have indicated they do not expect the legislation to return via an act that bypasses the House of Lords.

Starmer Faces Leadership Crisis Amid Multiple Minister Resignations
PoliticsBBCbloombergNYT+85FTle-mondeThe GuardianAl Jazeeradr-dknrknzzyle-uutiset+77 more3mo ago88 sources

Starmer Faces Leadership Crisis Amid Multiple Minister Resignations

British Prime Minister Starmer is facing a significant leadership crisis following multiple resignations from his government and growing calls from within his own party to set a departure timetable. The political turmoil has intensified pressure on his premiership, despite him surviving a recent cabinet session.

UK MPs Back Extensive Criminal Justice Bill
WorldThe Independent4mo ago

UK MPs Back Extensive Criminal Justice Bill

Members of Parliament have supported a draft new criminal law, described as 'the largest criminal justice Bill in a generation,' which spans over 550 pages and addresses issues including pornography, protests, and anti-social behavior.

UK MPs Urge Halt to Palantir Data Contract
PoliticsThe Guardian5mo ago

UK MPs Urge Halt to Palantir Data Contract

UK Members of Parliament are calling on the government to cancel a contract that would grant US spy-tech company Palantir access to sensitive financial data from the Financial Conduct Authority, with Liberal Democrats labeling it a "huge error of judgment."

Gowon Praises Tinubu's Economic Efforts and Urges Support for Government
PoliticsBBCstraits-timesPremium Times+2punch-ngvanguard-ng5mo ago5 sources

Gowon Praises Tinubu's Economic Efforts and Urges Support for Government

Former Nigerian Head of State Yakubu Gowon met with President Bola Tinubu, expressing gratitude and commending the President for his efforts in leading the country and advancing Nigeria’s economic progress and national stability. Gowon urged continued support for the government.

UK MPs 'Deeply Troubled' by BBC World Service Funding Uncertainty
PoliticsBBCThe GuardianThe Independent5mo ago3 sources

UK MPs 'Deeply Troubled' by BBC World Service Funding Uncertainty

A cross-party committee of MPs has expressed deep concern over the funding uncertainty for the BBC World Service, as its current agreement with the government expires soon. They warn that funding cuts and poor management risk the service being supplanted by propaganda from Russia and China, diminishing the UK's soft power, with MPs stating they are 'deeply troubled' by the situation.