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Canada: bitter clash in parliament over Trudeau ‘wacko’ jibe

www.theguardian.com

Parliamentary questions dominated by partisan attacks a day after Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre ejected from chamber

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Dozens of arrests and scuffles in Parliament as Georgia's bill on 'foreign agents' advances

www.france24.com

Dozens of people have been arrested in Georgia, and an opposition leader was seen bandaged and bruised, after police overnight used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the latest protest outside Parliament against a bill accused of…

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Georgian parliament votes for foreign agents bill in second reading

tass.com

According to the procedure, the bill is now to undergo the final, third reading. If supported, it will be sent to President Salome Zourabichvili for signature

Georgia's parliament advances 'foreign agent' bill amid opposition

www.dailysabah.com

The parliament of Georgia backed the second reading of the foreign agents law, as protesters opposing the bill took to the streets and attended demonstrations in the capital Tbilis...

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Canada: Conservative Leader Kicked Out of Parliament Session for Calling Justin Trudeau a 'Wacko'

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The leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Pierre Poilievre, was removed from question period at the Parliament's House of Commons on Tuesday after condemning radical leftist Justin Trudeau, branding his policies "wacko" and refusing…

Georgian parliament backs ‘Russia-style’ foreign agent law despite major protests

www.politico.eu

The rules have put the country on a collision course with the EU — and its own citizens.

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Fight erupts in Georgian parliament (VIDEO)

www.rt.com

Georgian lawmakers came to blows over the controversial “foreign agents” bill that sparked violent protests in the country’s capital Read Full Article at RT.com

Federal Health Institutions: Accelerate Board Constitution In Compliance With Acts Of Parliament, JOHESU Presses FG

independent.ng

LAGOS – The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) has urged the Federal Government to prioritise the constitution of Boards of Management for Federal Health Institutions in compliance with statutory provisions and conforms with vital Acts of…

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Georgian Lawmakers Tussle in Parliament after Crackdown on Foreign Agent Protesters

Georgian lawmakers tussled in parliament on Wednesday as lawmakers resumed debating the second reading of a bill on “foreign agents” that has sparked weeks of protest, and a violent police crackdown on Tuesday. Georgian television showed…

WASPI compensation update with Parliament debate in 'two weeks'

MPs backing the WASPI campaign for Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) compensation after the Ombudsman report last month have secured the debate from the Backbench Business Committee.

Thousands protest as Georgia parliament advances ‘foreign influence’ bill

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Lawmakers vote 83 to 23 to adopt the bill in a second reading, despite three weeks of anti-government protests.

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Schools, trusts and teachers urged to submit evidence to Parliament on improving boys’ education

Press Release; 1 May 2024; Schools, trusts and teachers urged to submit evidence

Rebecca Harris MP Attends Blue Cross Event in Parliament

Last week, Rebecca Harris MP met with representatives from Blue Cross, the animal welfare charity, at an event in Parliament.

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Payback time for BJP in Asom Gana Parishad’s quest for Parliament berth

www.thehindu.com

AGP and BJP lost the Barpeta seat to the AIUDF after contesting as rivals in 2014

Scottish Parliament visitors to be allowed to wear 'discreet' political badges

www.scotsman.com

After Scottish Parliament staff were banned from wearing rainbow lanyards, visitors can now wear political badges

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Pride in Protest activist Quay-Quay Quade interrupts Catholic Archbishop of Sydney Reverend Anthony Fisher during NSW Parliament hearing into proposed transgender law

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Pride in Protest activist Quay-Quay Quade disrupted proceedings with an expletive-filled tirade at the parliamentary inquiry held in NSW Parliament in Sydney on Wednesday.

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Togo: Togo Has Adopted Major Constitutional Changes to Give Parliament More Power - How It Will Work

allafrica.com

On 25 March 2024, Togo adopted a new constitution that transforms its presidential system into a parliamentary one. Under this new system, parliament has the authority to elect the president of the republic.

Gurbani rings out at UK Parliament complex for Baisakhi

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London: The devotional strains of Gurbani and messages of harmony rang out at the Houses of Parliament complex in London this week for a first-of-its-kind Baisakhi celebration. Organised by the British Indian think tank 1928 Institute and…