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Category : Parliament Debates
Progressive Democrats Hold Shadow Hearing on Medicare for All
Progressive Democrats held a shadow hearing on Medicare for All, citing dire healthcare system and support from nurses and physicians.
House passes spending bill to avert government shutdown
The US House approved a stopgap spending bill to fund the government until December 4, aiming to avoid a shutdown before the November midterm elections. The measure passed 220-205 largely along party lines.
How PR would transform UK parliament: new analysis
New modelling for the Guardian shows proportional representation would dramatically alter UK parliament seat distribution, with Reform losing its majority advantage under FPTP.
Burnham to Review Early Prisoner Release Scheme
Andy Burnham will review the early prisoner release policy before it proceeds. The new Sentencing Act, effective September, releases hundreds of offenders early with no exemptions for serious crimes.
Pope Leo XIV's writings certified human-authored
A collection of speeches and writings by Pope Leo XIV has been certified as human-authored by Proudly Human, led by former chief scientist Dr Alan Finkel, less than two months after Leo called AI the greatest threat to humanity.
Scientists unite against Trump's $1tn grant overhaul
Scientists and organizations oppose a proposed OMB rule that would put nearly $1tn in federal grants under political appointees, threatening research funding and sparking bipartisan backlash.
EU fines AliExpress €550m for illegal goods sales
AliExpress fined a record €550m by the EU for failing to stop the sale of illegal and counterfeit products, including unsafe toys and dangerous cosmetics, under the Digital Services Act.
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Alerts in 20 US States
Wildfire smoke from Canada spreads across 20+ US states, causing unhealthy air quality. Detroit ranks worst globally. Officials urge staying indoors.
Hillsborough law passed: Burnham hails 'rewiring of the state'
MPs approved the Hillsborough law, imposing a duty of candour on public officials. Andy Burnham called it a power shift from state to people, a key legacy for Starmer's government.
Starmer bids farewell in final PMQs, backs successor
Keir Starmer faced his final Prime Minister's Questions before stepping down, offering full support to his successor and tributes to MPs and family.
Pete Hegseth's Anti-Beard Campaign: The Real Story
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's crusade against beards in the military stems from a 2018 humiliation over his own beard, reflecting Trump's aestheticisation of politics.
UK ministers plan broad use of Hillsborough law candour
Victims minister Catherine Atkinson tells MPs the government intends to apply the duty of candour widely, including police misconduct and healthcare reviews, while denying national security risks.
MPs demand answers over gambling affordability checks
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has written to the Gambling Commission requesting clarity on affordability checks, echoing racing industry concerns.
Bangkok pub fire kills 27, injures 63
At least 27 killed and 22 critically injured in Bangkok pub fire, one of the deadliest in recent years; emergency exits may have been obstructed.
Rachel Reeves on crying in Parliament: toughest moment
Chancellor Rachel Reeves reveals crying during PMQs was her toughest moment as Chancellor, amid speculation she may be replaced by incoming PM Andy Burnham.
Australia eSafety to probe VPN bypass of porn age checks
Australia's eSafety watchdog will investigate whether adult sites allow users to bypass new age verification laws using VPNs, after 90% of top sites introduced age checks.
Trump warns Iran: 1,000 missiles locked and loaded
Donald Trump warned Iran that 1,000 missiles are locked and loaded and thousands more would follow if Tehran attempts to assassinate him, following calls for his death at the funeral of Iran's late supreme leader.
Electronic tagging expansion risks public safety, NAO warns
Rapid expansion of electronic tagging to ease prison overcrowding in England and Wales puts public safety at risk without robust system improvements, says National Audit Office.
Nato survives Trump summit but faces uncertain future
Once again Trump brought his wrecking ball to the Nato summit, and once again the alliance survived. But for how long? The Ankara summit saw pledges of support for Ukraine and defence spending, but doubts linger.
Tough rules on MP donations to prevent wealth accumulation
Former university worker Hugh Clarke calls for strict rules on MP donations, citing university gift policies as a model to prevent backdoor wealth accumulation.
Nacc inspector drops two investigations into former commissioner
Two investigations into former anti-corruption commissioner Paul Brereton have been dropped after the Nacc inspector cited his resignation and systemic issues being addressed.
1985 Ohio murder solved via Cracker Barrel evidence
Modern forensic analysis of items discarded behind a Georgia Cracker Barrel led to charges against Randy McAllister for the 1985 murder of traveling salesman John Warren in Ohio.
Lord Mackay of Clashfern dies aged 99
Lord Mackay of Clashfern, the highly principled Scottish lawyer who served as lord chancellor under Margaret Thatcher for nearly a decade, has died at 99. He was unique in modern legal history for leading the English legal profession despite a Scottish ca
Egyptian FA questions fairness of loss to Argentina
The Egyptian Football Association has questioned the fairness of their 3-2 World Cup last-16 loss to Argentina after a disallowed goal following a VAR review.
Wildfires Force Evacuations Across Southern Europe
Wildfires across southern Europe have forced thousands to evacuate, with Portugal deploying over 1,100 firefighters. The blazes also disrupted the Tour de France, banning spectators from a stage.
Defence spending plans need greater scrutiny
Readers respond to Simon Jenkins' article on defence spending, arguing for more parliamentary scrutiny and highlighting issues like nuclear costs and Russia threat.
Police leadership must avoid culture wars, says Met deputy
Met deputy commissioner Matt Jukes says police must focus on impartiality and effectiveness, not 'woke' or 'anti-woke' labels, as a review finds leadership deficiencies.
Burnham devolution pledges fail to impress Celtic leaders
Sources in Cardiff and Edinburgh express scepticism over Andy Burnham's devolution drive, citing missteps and lack of detail on extending powers beyond England.
America at 250: From Bicentennial Unity to Division
The 1976 bicentennial celebrated the US political system after Watergate, contrasting sharply with the partisan 250th anniversary under Trump.
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