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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.
Members of Parliament who previously opposed assisted dying are now attempting to revive a bill on the matter, facing filibustering tactics in the House of Lords.
Members of Parliament in the UK are calling for a ban on PFAS, commonly known as 'forever chemicals,' in everyday products such as school uniforms and non-stick frying pans.
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.
Police in the UK are offering support to Members of Parliament as reports of crimes and threats against them have more than doubled since 2019, reaching almost 1,000 last year.
UK Members of Parliament have accused social media giants like X, TikTok, and Meta of complacency in spreading misinformation related to the Iran war and allowing online harms, including the use of AI to create explicit images of young girls.
Members of Parliament have threatened to launch a fresh inquiry into the handling of the carers allowance scandal, as unpaid carers report being left 'in limbo' by delays in redress and discredited repayment bills.
Members of the UK Parliament are pressing Labour leader Keir Starmer to discuss the killings of Christians in Nigeria with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Members of Parliament in the UK are planning reforms aimed at boosting gender equality within the leadership of British companies.
Members of Parliament have supported a move to release documents related to Prince Andrew's appointment as the UK's trade representative, a role he held from 2001 to 2011.
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.
More than 20 British MPs and peers have urged the foreign secretary to impose new measures against institutions and individuals in Kyrgyzstan, citing concerns that the country is helping Russia evade sanctions, including support for a ruble-pegged cryptocurrency.
Members of Parliament in the UK are calling for a ban on PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals', in everyday products like school uniforms and non-stick frying pans.
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.
A cross-party group of UK Members of Parliament is urging the government to officially recognize the rapidly growing influencer industry, also known as the creator economy.
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."
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.
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.
Angry backbench Labour MPs in England and Wales have attacked ministers over the student loans crisis, claiming graduates are being 'outrageously scammed' and calling for a system shake-up.
Proposals to accelerate infrastructure and housing projects in the UK have drawn criticism from conservation groups and MPs who warn against diluting existing nature protection laws.
Dozens of UK Members of Parliament are opposing Health Secretary Wes Streeting's move to grant himself power to dictate NHS drug prices, raising concerns about legality and potential benefits for big pharmaceutical companies.
A UK Commons committee heard from residents of a Yorkshire town with high levels of 'forever chemicals,' leading MPs to call for urgent restrictions on the use of toxic PFAS in consumer products.
UK Members of Parliament have voted against a ban on social media for individuals under 16 for the third time, with the Education Minister suggesting a consultation as the way forward.
Members of Parliament in the UK have backed a proposal to pardon women previously convicted of having illegal abortions, following a significant vote in the Commons last year.
A group of UK MPs has criticized England's Environment Agency, stating it lacks sufficient powers to effectively tackle what they describe as an 'out-of-control plague' of illegal waste dumping.
UK MPs, including Sarah Champion, chair of the International Development Committee, are warning that the government is losing hard-won gains on rights for women and girls globally as aid cuts bite, criticizing the disconnect between rhetoric and reality.
UK Members of Parliament have reportedly called for the urgent extradition of controversial manosphere influencer Andrew Tate from Hong Kong, prompting Tate to challenge the British government.
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/
Members of Parliament in the UK are demanding a temporary ban on cryptocurrency donations to political parties, citing concerns that crypto's anonymity could circumvent rules on foreign donations.