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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
