London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – MPs from both sides are divided over the assisted dying bill but stress the importance of enhancing palliative care funding to ensure end-of-life support. The historic vote by MPs in favour of legalizing assisted dying in England
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British Prime Minister appointed Heidi Alexander as the new transport secretary after Louise Haigh’s resignation over admitting to a mobile phone offence. Heidi Alexander has been appointed as the new transport secretary after Louise Haigh resigned
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Met Police has apologised for a data breach that accidentally revealed the identities of the Westminster “honeytrap” scandal in an investigation update email, raising concerns over trust in reporting sensitive cases. The Metropolitan Police issued an apology
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – MPs have supported a bill to approve assisted dying for terminally ill adults, marking a historic step forward. The legislation will undergo further scrutiny in Parliament before becoming law. Under proposed legislation, terminally ill individuals in England
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – MPs are ready to vote on Kim Leadbeater’s assisted dying bill, which seeks to legalize medically assisted death for terminally ill patients under strict protection; voting is expected on Friday 29 November in the House of Commons.
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former PM Boris Johnson urges British troops to help defend Ukraine’s borders in a potential peace agreement. Under the 1994 Budapest Memorandum, the UK’s moral duty is to support Ukraine’s security. During an interview with The Telegraph,
I was born with spinocerebellar ataxia, a severe neurodegenerative disease, along with other disabilities. Despite these challenges, I have led an active life—earning two degrees, working as an e-business manager at the Royal Bank of Canada, and being recognized as one of
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain and Iraq have signed a historic deal to crack down on people-smuggling gangs, involving joint operations and enhanced border security. The return of Iraqi asylum seekers to their home country will also be part of the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – ONS data reveals UK net migration hit a record 906,000 in 2023, revised figures show, with stricter visa rules under Rishi Sunak causing a sharp decline. Britain’s net migration hit a record 906,000 last year in June
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Five people were admitted to hospital after a massive fire at a Holloway takeaway, where 100 firefighters battled the blaze for four hours, impacting nearby flats. More than 100 firefighters took over four hours bringing the blaze
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – David Lammy announces plans to appoint a special envoy to manage complex detention cases involving Britons abroad and provide them with a legal right to consular access. Foreign minister David Lammy proposes appointing an envoy to address
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – CCTV footage from a Whitefield School in London reveals severe abuse of autistic children, including isolation in padded rooms and neglect, sparked outrage among parents and safeguarding experts. According to CCTV footage obtained by the BBC, autistic
