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Security concerns delay Tory leadership ballot papers

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative party members’ postal ballots for the leadership election have been delayed as a result of security concerns. The head of membership of Conservative Party stated in a letter to members, Sky News saw, that postal votes

by The Editor
August 3, 2022
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Truss reverses course on the public sector pay plan after criticism

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Following a reaction from the Tories over its effect on public sector pay, Liz Truss reversed course on her most recent leadership policy appeal to “wage war on Whitehall waste.” The foreign secretary claimed on Monday night

by The Editor
August 2, 2022
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Voting; Zahawi’s support for Truss; Sunak’s tax reduction plan

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – With members, the postal ballots for the Tory Party’s leadership race will begin to come in today. The number of voters who are deemed entitled to choose the nation’s future prime minister is believed to be around

by The Editor
August 1, 2022
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Ben Wallace supports Liz Truss in the Tory leadership race

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ben Wallace, the secretary of defence, has declared his backing for Liz Truss, a cabinet colleague, in the race for Tory leadership. Ms. Truss was characterised by Mr. Wallace as “authentic, honest, and experienced.” He also said

by The Editor
July 29, 2022
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Sunak vs Truss: Blue-on-blue attacks intensify in the leadership race

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – After Rishi Sunak was blamed for “mansplaining” to Liz Truss during their first head-to-head TV discussion, the blue on blue attacks intensified. Ms Truss sought to explain her tax-cutting proposals to the BBC audience of Tory members,

by The Editor
July 26, 2022
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Sunak pledges to be “tough on China” in the run for Tory leadership

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – When he was chancellor, Rishi Sunak promised to put restrictions on Beijing and referred to it as the greatest long-term threat to Britain while Liz Truss’ team laid accusations on him cozying up to China during that

by The Editor
July 25, 2022
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Rishi Sunak pledges to address the NHS backlog in his speech

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak are stepping up their campaigns for the Tory leadership this weekend by outlining new policies to deal with the NHS backlog and repeal EU regulations if they are elected prime minister. First

by The Editor
July 23, 2022
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Liz Truss maintains her lead over Rishi Sunak in the leadership race

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – As the last round of the campaign for Number 10 begins, Liz Truss has expanded her lead against Rishi Sunak among Conservative members. According to a YouGov poll conducted on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, among those

by The Editor
July 21, 2022
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Last PMQs conclude as Johnson declares mission accomplished

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – As he concluded his final Prime Minister’s Questions, Boris Johnson stated, “Mission largely accomplished, for now.” The Prime Minister also took jabs at the Treasury and Twitter during his last round of questions. Had they always listened

by The Editor
July 20, 2022
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Another vote to be casted as leadership candidates reach the final two

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In the most recent vote, Conservative MPs will choose between the two leadership candidates who will face a vote from the membership. After Tuesday’s vote, one of the four surviving contestants—Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt, Liz Truss, and

by The Editor
July 19, 2022
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High stakes in Tory leadership race as debate reveals differences

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The race to become UK’s next prime minister has entered a critical stage. By Wednesday, Conservative MPs will have narrowed the shortlist down to two, who will then be presented to Conservative party members throughout the summer.

by The Editor
July 16, 2022
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UK: Rishi Sunak is ahead of the field in a close Tory leadership race

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Following his victory in the second round of voting to select Boris Johnson’s successor, Rishi Sunak is now the target of opponents for the Tory leadership position. Suella Braverman, the attorney general, was eliminated in the vote

by The Editor
July 14, 2022
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UK: Rival Conservative leaders compete for the support of MPs

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Before the first MP vote in the race for No. 10 today, Tory leadership aspirants are vying for the support of their peers. To continue competing for the position of prime minister, each of the eight candidates

by The Editor
July 13, 2022
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UK: The Conservative Party begins its leadership transition race

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Following the extraordinary cabinet revolt that led to the resignation of the prime minister as Tory leader, Tory MPs are vying for the position of next Tory leader.  The latest MP to declare interest in entering the

by The Editor
July 8, 2022
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Boris Johnson quits as Tory leader after cabinet rebelled

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – After being told by many cabinet members that he had lost the party’s support, Boris Johnson resigned as leader of the Conservative Party and claimed that Tory MPs’ “herd instinct” was to blame for his removal. Outside

by The Editor
July 7, 2022
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Enlisted: Conservative MPs who resigned from the cabinet

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – After 38 resignations since Tuesday evening, if Boris Johnson stays as leader, he will need to rebuild his administration. Since the PM was forced to apologise for his handling of the Chris Pincher controversy after it became

by The Editor
July 6, 2022
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Deputy Tory chief whip resigns for reported sexual misconduct

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deputy chief whip of the Conservatives resigned after he admitted to having drunkenly groped two men at a private club. He confessed saying that he had embarrassed himself and other people. Chris Pincher informed Boris Johnson in

by The Editor
July 1, 2022
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Review: babies shouldn’t be brought into the Commons chambers

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – According to a cross-party committee, lawmakers shouldn’t be permitted to bring their infants into the Commons chamber. Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the Speaker of the House of Commons, requested that the Procedure Committee reconsider the regulations after Stella

by The Editor
June 30, 2022
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Facts About the Political System in the UK

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The United Kingdom has a dual system of government with an elected Prime Minister and a bicameral House of Commons. The Commons elects prime ministers and the opposition. A prime minister is chosen from the Commons, but

by Parliament Politics Magazine
June 27, 2022
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Facts About Boris Johnson The Prime Minister

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – There are a few things you should know about Boris Johnson the Prime Minister. Johnson has not been known for his keen interest in serious policy matters. While he might grace the ranks of a Tory cabinet,

by Parliament Politics Magazine
June 27, 2022
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MPs will vote on proposals to scrap sections of the Brexit deal

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – On Monday, MPs will vote on new legislation that will allow ministers to revoke certain provisions of the UK-EU post-Brexit agreement. To facilitate the transit of some commodities from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, the government intends

by The Editor
June 27, 2022
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Trying to pacify Tory MPs, Johnson calls his government exceptional

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – As he continued to dismiss Tory criticism within the party of his leadership, Boris Johnson asserted on Sunday that the performance of his administration was “remarkable” and “quite exceptional.” However, the prime minister attempted to diffuse the

by The Editor
June 26, 2022
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Byelections: Johnson to “listen” to the voters but would “keep going”

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – After the Tories lost two by-elections, which is deemed historic, Boris Johnson stated he would “listen” to the voters but would “keep on.” Johnson asserts that administrations typically lose midterm byelections and that he wants to “reflect

by The Editor
June 24, 2022
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Bill of rights: The human rights was an attack on women, says Labour

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s shadow justice minister, Ellie Reeves claims the bill of rights to be a con. It was not required. Why was the government proceeding with this then? Because this was a government that enjoyed putting the blame

by The Editor
June 22, 2022
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Rail strike: Shapps calls government involvement demands a “stunt”

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Grant Shapps, the Transport Secretary dismissed appeals for the government to intervene in rail strike discussions as a publicity stunt. During the strikes, only 20% of trains are expected to run, according to Boris Johnson, who urged

by Kourtney Spak
June 21, 2022
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First deportation flight to Rwanda cancelled after ECHR intervened

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – After a series of last-minute legal arguments, the first deportation flight scheduled to bring asylum seekers to Rwanda has been cancelled, according to the Home Office. The plane, which had been waiting to take off on a

by Kourtney Spak
June 15, 2022
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Liz Truss believes Rwanda’s flying policy is completely moral

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Following the criticism from top bishops in the Church of England, the foreign secretary stated the Rwanda flights policy is absolutely moral. The first flight carrying asylum seekers to Rwanda will take off on Tuesday afternoon, with

by Ashton Perry
June 14, 2022
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Following the confidence vote, the PM is under pressure to slash taxes

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – After having survived a vote of confidence, Boris Johnson is now facing pressure from his MPs to slash taxes. Supporters of the prime minister believe the decision will help the Conservative Party re-establish unity and help the

by Eleni Kyriakou
June 8, 2022
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Johnson’s future in a limbo as Tory MPs cast the no confidence vote

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The ballot begins with Tory MPs casting a no-confidence vote against Boris Johnson. Over a dozen MPs stand in a queue. Sir Peter Bottomley is the first togo in. (The MPs are only allowed one at a

by Kourtney Spak
June 6, 2022
Opinion/UK Parliament

Duty and Devotion of the Servant Queen to the King she Serves – By Lord Farmer

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine ) – Members of the House of Lords have the incredibly valuable opportunity – and privilege – to pay tribute to Her Majesty the Queen in Parliament on 26th May. Peers will, I am sure, be highly creative

by Lord Farmer
May 24, 2022
Opinion/UK Parliament

What is the Net Zero Scrutiny Group?

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Net Zero Scrutiny Group, which I chair, has prompted much speculation in Parliament about who we are, what we believe in and what we want to achieve. I’m very happy to set the record straight. We

by Craig Mackinlay MP
May 24, 2022
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Parliament is being renovated, peers encouraged to leave London

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The government has turned down a proposal for the House of Lords to temporarily relocate to a building across the street from Parliament, instead directing peers to relocate outside of London. While major restoration work is underway,

by Eleni Kyriakou
May 15, 2022
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The Queen’s Speech 2022: A Quick Overview

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – As he gave the Queen’s Speech, Prince Charles outlined the priorities of the government for the next year. After the Queen dropped out owing to difficulties with her health, he stood in for her at the ceremony

by Ashton Perry
May 10, 2022
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PM Johnson fixated on growth to handle cost of living concerns

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In the Queen’s Speech, the government promised to improve the economy in order to combat substantial increases in the cost of living. Boris Johnson, on the other hand, warned that the government would not be able to

by Kourtney Spak
May 10, 2022
UK Parliament

Beergate: Keir Starmer would quit if fined by the police

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour leader Keir Starmer says he would do the right thing and quit if the police fines him. The full text of Starmer’s statement in which he offered to quit if he was penalised for breaking the

by The Editor
May 9, 2022
UK Parliament

Top Conservative minister denies misogyny in institution

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – After a top minister downplayed systemic difficulties, saying the problem was just “some bad apples,” the government is under great pressure from opposition parties and its own Toris to take action against misogyny and harassment in Westminster.

by Kourtney Spak
May 2, 2022
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Kwarteng thinks banning parliament’s bars is ‘excessively puritanical’

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Closing the bars of the parliament in an attempt to combat an atmosphere of sexual misconduct on the estate would be “excessively puritanical,” according to Kwasi Kwarteng. The business secretary spoke on Sky News’ Ridge on Sunday

by Ashton Perry
May 1, 2022
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MP Neil Parish is retiring over a pornographic moment of madness

LONDON (ParliamentPolitics Magazine) – After confessing to watching pornography twice in Parliament, Neil Parish has announced his resignation as an MP to the BBC. Mr Parish, who has been the Member of Parliament for Tiverton and Honiton in Devon since 2010, described

by Eleni Kyriakou
April 30, 2022
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Johnson faces pressure for action on MP accused of watching porn

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine ) – Boris Johnson under mounting pressure to take action against a Conservative MP accused of watching porn in the House of Commons. On Wednesday, the top whip suggested that the subject be referred to the Independent Complaints

by The Editor
April 29, 2022
UK Parliament

Cabinet minister claims a male MP pinned her against a wall

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In the midst of increasing scrutiny concerning harassment in Parliament, a female cabinet minister has said she was once “pinned up against a wall” by a male MP. Anne-Marie Trevelyan, the International Trade Secretary, said she had

by Ashton Perry
April 29, 2022
UK Parliament

Parliament’s end-of-session deadline for asylum offshoring missed

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – After it was passed just in time to meet the deadline by the MPs and peers, the government’s plan of allowing asylum cases to be processed abroad will become law. Later on Thursday, the Parliament will be

by Eleni Kyriakou
April 28, 2022
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PM accused of lying about higher employment levels since pandemic

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – During the PMQs, Boris Johnson said,  “500,000 more people in paid employment now than when the pandemic began.” Not only is this inaccurate, but Johnson has repeated it ten times in parliament, according to Full Fact, a

by The Editor
April 27, 2022
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UK: the snapped verdict of this day’s PMQs

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Last week, a shadow cabinet colleague allegedly criticised Keir Starmer for focusing too much on Partygate rather than the cost of living. Although the claim was most likely unfounded, the fact that it was made may have

by The Editor
April 27, 2022
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Labour MP believes Johnson’s authority is ‘draining away’

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Boris Johnson’s authority, according to Labour, is ‘draining away.’ Labour’s Peter Kyle has rebutted Northern Ireland minister Conor Burns’ allegation that the government has always wanted the Privileges Committee to look into whether Boris Johnson lied to

by Ashton Perry
April 22, 2022
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MPs to pass motion to start inquiry on PM misleading the parliament

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tory MPs will have a free vote in the discussion on the Prime Minister’s deception of Parliament, making the Labour motion more likely to pass. Mark Spencer, the Commons leader, has now stated that Tory MPs would

by Eleni Kyriakou
April 21, 2022
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MPs of the opposition continue to press fines on lockdown

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A day after apologising for being fined for partygate, Boris Johnson faced questioning from Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, the SNP’s Ian Blackford, and a number of backbenchers. Following is a quick rundown of PMQs  The Prime

by The Editor
April 20, 2022
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UK Irks Masses By Planning To Deport Asylum Seekers To Rwanda 

London (Parliament Politics Magazine – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has recently announced that they plan to bring a new range of measures for unauthorized migration and plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. The rise of the illegal asylum seeking issue

by Beth Malcolm
April 17, 2022
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The Speaker of the Commons appeals for “nicer and kinder” politics

LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Following the sentencing of Sir David Amess’s murderer, the Speaker of the House of Commons has called for “nicer and kinder politics within the chamber.” “I want a nicer politics,” Lindsay Hoyle told BBC Radio 4. What

by The Editor
April 12, 2022
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Privatisation of Channel 4 is facing opposition in the Parliament

LONDON, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Following a backlash from within his own party, top Conservatives fear PM Johnson will find it difficult to get his plans of privatising Channel 4 through parliament. Former Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson, as well as former

by Eleni Kyriakou
April 5, 2022
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More UK Sanctions On Russia To Be Imposed, Officials say

London, (Parliament Politic Magazine) – According to the ministry, the Uk sanctions on Russia. After Vladimir Putin assaulted Ukraine, it has banned almost 1,000 of Russia and Belarus’ highest prominent and elevated persons, businesses, and companies. The UK government has imposed 14

by Beth Malcolm
March 31, 2022
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