MPs’ defence of Westminster drinking highlights how out of touch Parliament can be
One normal person becomes an MP and suddenly there's a culture shock.
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Most Brits think it is ‘unacceptable’ for MPs to drink booze before voting
It seems most people are with Hannah Spencer on this one.
Dawn Butler almost thrown out of Commons for calling Sarah Pochin a racist
Seems like you can't call a spade a spade in parliament...
Parties call for Parliament vote on UK-US trade deal over fears of tax cuts for tech billionaires
'We are deeply concerned that it may include measures that threaten our NHS, undermine our farmers or give tax cuts to US tech billionaires.'
Historic inquiry launched to modernise Parliament
The inquiry will investigate how parliament can be made more accessible and whether it should change its traditional language.
Parliament to debate petition to ‘stop Musk interference’ in UK politics
MPs are pushing for further reforms to prevent wealthy foreigners from exploiting legal loopholes.
MPs salaries to increase to £94k thanks to above-inflation pay rise
MPs salaries were just under £80,000 at the start of the last parliament.
Crumbling concrete found in Parliament
The collapse-risk concrete at the centre of a crisis in school buildings has been found in Parliament.
Suella Braverman facing legal action over bid to push through anti-protest laws
A fresh legal challenge has been launched against Suella Braverman and the government, over their attempts to crackdown on protests.