House of Commons

UK’s House of Commons overwhelmingly backs Brexit trade deal

LONDON (Reuters) - British lawmakers on Wednesday voted in favour of legislation implementing the post-Brexit trade deal agreed with the European Union last week. Lawmakers voted 521 to 73 to…

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Sir Lindsay Hoyle elected as new House of Commons Speaker

Sir Lindsay Hoyle has been elected by MPs as the new House of Commons Speaker - one of the most senior and influential roles in politics. Sir Lindsay Hoyle has…

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John Bercow to step down today as speaker of the House of Commons

A grab from a handout video made available by the UK Parliamentary Recording Unit shows John Bercow, Speaker of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, during a debate…

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Boris Johnson’s D-Day of reckoning

Boris Johnson has issued a final rallying call to MPs to back his EU Withdrawal Agreement as rebels plot an amendment that could push Brexit back until the new year…

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Brexit – The Next Steps

Boris Johnson has insisted he is “very confident” that his Brexit deal will be approved by the House of Commons in a historic knife-edge vote on Saturday, even without the…

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Brexit set to take centre stage in Queen’s Speech on Monday

The first Queen's Speech of Mr Johnson's premiership, delivered during the State Opening of Parliament on Monday, will see the government highlight its priorities. Measures to help the UK prosper…

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Commons block second election attempt

Boris Johnson has lost his second attempt to trigger an early general election in his sixth humiliating Commons defeat since becoming prime minister. Ahead of parliament being suspended by the…

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The Press’ View on UK’s latest developments

After a pivotal night in which Boris Johnson lost his first Commons vote in spectacular fashion, the British papers have focused on the prime minister’s resounding defeat and his call…

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Tory rebels warn Johnson that they might cross the House

Boris Johnson faced a grave threat to his control of parliament on Friday as he was warned that Conservative rebels could cross the House of Commons to foil Brexit in…

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House of Commons votes in favour of extending same-sex marriage and lifting of abortion ban in Northern Ireland

MPs have voted to extend same-sex marriage to Northern Ireland, a plan the government has said it will honour despite ministerial doubts. The House of Commons voted 383 to 73…

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UK: Doctors unwilling to prescribe medical cannabis in the knowledge that there is little evidence to stand up some of the claims – Commons Health and Social Care Committee

Families' hopes were unfairly raised when doctors were allowed to prescribe cannabis, a report has concluded. The public had expected ready access to prescriptions after the law changed in November…

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May says politicians have duty to complete Brexit

After being granted a Brexit reprieve by the European Union, British Prime Minister Theresa May urged British lawmakers to pause, reflect on the need for compromise and then fulfil their…

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May’s last-ditch attempt to meet Macron and Merkel before emergency Brexit summit

British Prime Minister Theresa May will make a last-ditch attempt to request a second extension to Article 50 to avoid a no-deal Brexit. Theresa May will hold talks with France's…

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House of Commons session suspended after water began pouring into the chamber

The House of Commons has been suspended for the day after water began pouring into the chamber from the ceiling, soaking a section of the press gallery. During a backbench…

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The Independent Group applies to be a political party

The Independent Group of the group of breakaway British MPs, know as the The Independent Group, has applied to be a political party. The group submitted an application to…

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Boris Johnson backs May’s Brexit agreement ahead of key vote

Boris Johnson has changed his mind once more and said he would now vote for Theresa May’s Brexit Withdrawal Agreement in the Commons today. The former Foreign Secretary has previously…

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May suffers ‘fresh’ Commons Brexit defeat

Theresa May has suffered an embarrassing defeat over Brexit on a shambolic day for the government in the House of Commons. Probably aware of the result, May wasn't present in the House. Eurosceptic…

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British MP postpones scheduled birth to vote on Brexit

Parliament chiefs have hit out after it emerged an MP had to put Brexit before her baby. Tulip Siddiq has delayed a caesarean birth planned for Tuesday, the day of…

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Brexit Deal vote to happen on Tuesday January 15th – BBC

Prime Minister Theresa May will hold a delayed parliamentary vote on her Brexit deal on Tuesday, January 15, the BBC reported on Monday, citing government sources. May was forced to…

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SNP accused of forcing votes to interrupt MPs from watching England’s game

Sky News: The SNP have defended themselves after they were accused of forcing a series of parliamentary votes to interrupt MPs from watching England's crucial World Cup match against Colombia.…

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UK : Russian ‘dirty’ money is damaging our economy – MPs

Britain’s Foreign Affairs Committee released a report today (May 21) detailing how the UK has been a major beneficiary of Russian money since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, and…

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Air Strikes on Syria – House of Commons debate

Theresa May told MPs that there was clear evidence that the Assad government was behind the Douma chemical weapons attack and it was "legally and morally right" for the UK to…

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