London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The House of Commons is seen as a representation of British custom. The chamber is home to several peculiar and outmoded regulations that Members of Parliament are expected to adhere to. During Prime Minister’s Questions, it is
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Defending the prime minister’s economic agenda, the foreign secretary has stated that getting rid of Liz Truss would be a “disastrously bad idea.” Despite unrest among the Tories about tax cuts, James Cleverly stated that the PM
Cleethorpes has one of the best sandy beaches in the country and attracts families, both local and from far afield. In particular it is a magnet for those in the South Yorkshire region. As a young lad I
The Labour Party is stepping up pressure on the Conservatives urging Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to come before the House of Commons, today, Tuesday 11th October and answer questions on what they are calling a “disastrous mini-Budget”. Labour plan to use a series of Parliamentary
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Minister of work and pensions department has informed that the expectation is that PM Truss will give the decision on whether to raise benefits in line with inflation in November. There has been no decision on uprating
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conor Burns, the trade minister, has been fired from Liz Truss’ ministry “with immediate effect” in response to a serious misconduct allegation. While the issue is being looked into, the whip has also been suspended for the
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Few ministers will likely leave the Conservative conference with their reputations improved, it is probably safe to say. However, it may equally be argued that few individuals would have anticipated Jake Berry to be one of the
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Following a strong protest from Tory MPs, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has revealed that the government is abandoning plans to grant the wealthiest 1% a tax break. In a tweet, Mr. Kwarteng said that the policy had turned
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – PM Truss, her government “did the right thing” in its mini-budget to stimulate economic growth. The prime minister said, speaking in a number of local radio interviews with the BBC this morning that “urgent action” and “controversial
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the government’s reduction in the highest rate of income tax would be reversed. In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, he told the BBC that the move was not the right
