MPs condemn ‘Grand Wizards’ nickname for group of Tory Brexiteers
MPs have expressed their disbelief at a group of high-profile Conservative Brexiteers allegedly being referred to as “the Grand Wizards”.
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Minister accuses Labour MP of ‘misogynist bully boy’ behaviour in Commons clash
A Labour MP faced suggestions he was a “misogynist bully boy” during a furious Commons clash with a Government minister.
Anger over MPs’ above-inflation pay rise, taking basic salary to almost £80,000
There was anger as it was announced that MPs are to receive an inflation-busting pay rise almost double that offered to parliamentary staff.
MPs to enjoy above-inflation 2.7% pay rise, bringing basic pay to almost £80,000
MPs are to receive a 2.7% pay rise, taking their basic salary for 2019/20 from £77,379 to £79,468, it has been announced.
Social media sites should face compulsory ethics code, MPs say
Social media platforms are behaving like “digital gangsters” and should be forced to comply with a regulated code of ethics to tackle harmful or illegal content on their sites, a Commons committee has demanded.
Sex assault victim, 12, forced to travel to England for abortion, MPs told
A 12-year-old victim of sexual assault in Northern Ireland had to travel to England under police escort for an abortion, MPs have been told.
Brexit defeat: Papers react after May’s deal suffers ‘historic humiliation’
A “historic humiliation”, “fighting for her life” and “Brextinct” are some of the ways the papers describe Theresa May’s “crushing” Commons defeat and what lays ahead for the Prime Minister.
Move to exempt soldiers from prosecution under ECHR passes first Commons hurdle
A move to exempt members of the Armed Forces from prosecution under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) passed the first Parliamentary hurdle to becoming law today.
Minister says sorry after claiming Tories introduced the National Minimum Wage
A minister has apologised after mistakenly claiming the Conservative Government introduced the National Minimum Wage.
Sajid Javid defends questioning how ‘genuine’ English Channel refugees are
Sajid Javid has defended questioning whether people risking their lives crossing the English Channel are “genuine” refugees.
Ian Paisley faces suspension from Commons over Sri Lanka holidays
Democratic Unionist MP Ian Paisley is facing a 30-day suspension from the House of Commons after his failure to register two family holidays paid for by the Sri Lankan government.
MPs applaud Osmond brothers during PMQs
Two of the Osmonds were applauded by MPs as they were introduced to the Commons during Prime Minister’s Questions.
The ‘giant of modern Scottish politics’ who was always devoted to his constituents
Former First Minister Alex Salmond was today described as "the giant of modern Scottish politics" by Nicola Sturgeon.
Brexit bill backed by MPs
A bill to allow Brexit talks to begin has been backed by MPs.
SNP MPs back in Speaker’s good books he praises their ‘solidarity’
Speaker John Bercow has praised SNP MPs for their “solidarity” as dozens of the group pour into the Commons for each maiden speech.