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Thursday, Nov 6

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Why the Scottish Parliament keeps making bad law – and how to fix it

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Party whips control who is allowed to speak in the Scottish Parliament, which ensures debates are predictable, partisan, and rehearsed

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'Moving to Islington is impossible for an ordinary person,' local MP Emily Thornberry tells Parliament

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London MPs lined up during a debate in the Commons to highlight the scale of the housing crisis facing the capital

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India News | CAG to Table Multi-Modal Transport Report in Parliament in 2026

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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is set to conduct a comprehensive audit of Indian Railways' multi-modal transport and logistics initiatives, focusing on the National…

Local MP Alan Mak plants cross in Parliament's 2025 Garden of Remembrance to honour Havant Constituency's fallen

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Local MP Alan Mak has planted a wooden cross in the 2025 Constituency Garden of Remembrance in Parliament to honour the sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces from the Havant Constituency.The garden in New Palace Yard, outside…

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Bulgarian parliament overrides presidential veto on bill of Lukoil assets sale

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Just 74 parliament members agreed with the presidential veto while the other 125 lawmakers decided to turn it down

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Local MP Alan Mak welcomes another group of Havant Constituency residents to Parliament

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Local MP Alan Mak has welcomed another group of Havant Constituency residents to Parliament.A party left Havant by coach and enjoyed a guided tour of the Palace of Westminster.They found out all about the Parliamentary estate's long…

Martin Plants Remembrance Tribute in Parliament

Martin joined MPs from across the country in planting a Remembrance tribute in the House of Commons Gardens of Remembrance.Commenting, Martin said, "Every year, MPs get the opportunity to commemorate the brave men and women who have served…

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Local MP Alan Mak praises work of Hayling Island lifeboat crews in Parliament

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Local MP Alan Mak has praised the work of Hayling Island's lifeboat crews in Parliament.He spoke in a Westminster Hall debate on government support for independent lifeboats.Mr Mak said in Parliament: "In my Havant Constituency we are…

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Laying a Cross of Remembrance in Parliament's 'Constituency Garden of Remembrance'

Rebecca has laid a cross of remembrance at the 'Constituency Garden of Remembrance' in Parliament this week as we approach Armistice Day on Tuesday 11 November.Together with MPs from all parties in the House of Commons, Rebecca was invited…

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UK Parliament addresses outrage over publishers disabling purchased games: “Gamers deserve clarity”

UK MPs held a Westminster Hall debate on November 3 in response to an e-petition calling for publishers to be prohibited from permanently disabling games they have already sold, with members urging clearer ownership rights and mandatory…

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Pauline Hanson skips parliament to speak at conservative conference at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago

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One Nation leader also seen with Gina Rinehart – and many of her talking points align with mining magnate

The Parliament moment that made Andrew Bolt FUME at energy minister Chris Bowen:

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Andrew Bolt is not happy with energy minister Chris Bowen.

Wednesday, Nov 5

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Commission weighs appeasing Parliament on budget

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"Legal changes" could be made on proposal, says Budget Commissioner Serafin.

Ofcom boss Lord Grade calls on the BBC to 'seriously' examine impartiality concerns after Trump row - as whistleblower prepares to give evidence to Parliament

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The head of the broadcasting regulator Ofcom has called on the BBC to 'seriously' examine concerns over impartiality - as the whistleblower prepares to give evidence to parliament.

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Czech far-right leader becomes Parliament speaker

Okamura is facing trial for inciting hatred over 2024 European election posters depicting a black man with a blood-stained knife, saying that "imported surgeons will not resolve our health sector's shortcomings."

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Visit by the President of the Portuguese Parliament – José Pedro Aguiar-Branco and delegation

His Excellency José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, President of the Assembly of the Republic of Portugal, visited Parliament with a delegation on 4-5 November 2025, hosted by his British counterpart, the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay…

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MP welcomes Castle Hill Primary School to Parliament

5 November 2025; MP welcomes Castle Hill Primary School to Parliament

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown meets students from Castle Hill Primary School in Brockworth at Parliament

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown meets students from Castle Hill Primary School in Brockworth at Parliament

WASPI update in Parliament over DWP compensation campaign

The Ombudsman previously recommended payouts up to £3,000 for the WASPI women