Brussels (Parliament News) – Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, pledges British Sign Language interpretation for all live-streamed conferences if re-elected. Burnham emphasizes BSL’s importance in politics and advocates for ending the postcode lottery in BSL accessibility. Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy
London (Parliament News) – French President Emmanuel Macron denounces migrant relocation to Africa, cautioning against dependence, post-Brexit UK’s Rwanda plan, in a wide-ranging speech on European defence, urging swift and united action against global threats. French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned migration
London (Parliament News) – Labour’s shadow transport secretary advocates nationalizing UK railways within five years, citing failures under the Conservative government and proposing Great British Railways. UK’s railways have become a “symbol of national decline” under the Conservatives, the shadow transport secretary
London (Parliament News) – Amman Valley School in south-west Wales closes after three were wounded in a stabbing incident; one person was arrested. Authorities urge restraint on social media as investigations continue. The community was shocked by the tragedy. A school in
London (Parliament News) – PM Rishi Sunak advocates for increased defence spending, urging NATO allies to match commitments. UK and Germany lead efforts to fortify European security amidst rising global threats, emphasizing collective defence initiatives. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has cautioned the
London (Parliament New) – The Council of Europe’s human rights watchdog criticizes the UK’s Rwanda bill, citing concerns over asylum seekers’ human rights and judicial independence. Legal challenges are expected. The Council of Europe’s human rights watchdog has criticised Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda
London (Parliament News) – Two men in the UK, including a parliamentary researcher, are charged with espionage for allegedly providing prejudicial information to China. They are set to appear in court on Friday. A parliamentary researcher who was apprehended last year on
A senior Hamas delegation is traveling to Egypt for negotiations aimed at pausing or potentially ending Israel’s military operations in Gaza, even as a ground invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza appears imminent. Led by Khalil al-Hayya, the deputy head of Hamas
London (Parliament News) – Pub landlord David Worcester defends his pub’s child-free policy, receiving local and international support after a viral tweet. He emphasizes creating a relaxed environment A pub landlord who went viral over a sign advertising a dog-friendly, child-free policy
London (Parliament News) – UK Climate Adviser Chris Stark criticizes PM Rishi Sunak for setbacks in net zero goals, citing a lack of commitment to climate priorities. Sunak’s policies drew scrutiny and concern. PM Rishi Sunak has given up the UK’s reputation