Mel Stride: The tour guide who took over the Commons
The elevation of Mel Stride to Cabinet rank has excited political interest not so much for who he is, but who he is close to.
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Key Brexit legislation pushed back following backlash from MPs
Theresa May has shelved plans to introduce key Brexit legislation to implement the Withdrawal Agreement in the first week of June following a major backlash from MPs.
Theresa May under pressure to quit over Brexit amid Tory ‘loss of trust’
Theresa May faced calls to quit amid Tory warnings she will never be trusted again over her handling of Brexit during a rowdy Prime Minister’s Questions.
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”.
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.
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.
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.