How every MP voted on the assisted dying bill in commons return
MPs have voted by 286-270 – a majority of 16 – to reject the assisted dying bill at its House of Commons second reading. The bill, which fell in the House of Lords at the end of the last parliamentary session, was brought back by Labour MP Lauren Edwards after she placed second in the […]
Keir Starmer to stand down as an MP
Keir Starmer has announced that he will stand down as an MP. The news of Starmer choosing to leave parliament was first revealed in a report by the CamdenNewJournal. The former prime minister told his local newspaper that he had decided to step down to focus on “international affairs” and that it was the “right […]
Kemi Badenoch appoints new shadow cabinet: who’s in and who’s out
Kemi Badenoch has overhauled her shadow cabinet with a series of new appointments. The Conservative leader reshuffled her top team after James Cleverly, the former shadow housing secretary, stood down from the party’s frontbench in order to announce his campaign to stand as mayor of London. Among the casualties of Badenoch’s reshuffle were Mel Stride, […]
Defence secretary wishes Count Binface ‘good luck’ in by-election showdown with Farage
The defence secretary has wished Count Binface “good luck” in the Clacton by-election after the satirical candidate vowed to challenge Nigel Farage. The intervention comes after Farage, the leader of Reform UK, sensationally announced that he would resign as the MP for Clacton and stand in the subsequent by-election so that voters could be the […]
One in four MPs demand electoral reform commission in ‘open goal’ for Burnham
More than a quarter of the House of Commons has signed an amendment calling for a national commission on electoral reform, in what backers are describing as an “open goal” for Andy Burnham, the likely incoming prime minister. The amendment to the Representation of the People Bill, tabled by Labour MP Alex Sobel, has attracted […]
Burnham to promise ‘more breathing space’ in first speech as prime minister
Andy Burnham will vow to give Britain “more breathing space” in his first speech outside 10 Downing Street as he takes office as prime minister. The former mayor of Greater Manchester, who will become the seventh prime minister in just 10 years, is expected to call for honesty and reflection. Burnham’s address is set to […]
Conservative frontbencher to stand down as MP at next general election
A senior Conservative MP has announced that they will stand down from parliament at the next general election. Helen Grant, the shadow solicitor general, was first elected to parliament in 2010 as the MP for Maidstone and The Weald, and has represented the redrawn seat of Maidstone and Malling after boundary changes took effect in […]
‘My work is done’: Keir Starmer’s final speech as prime minister
Keir Starmer has declared that “my work is done” in his final speech as prime minister. Addressing the nation outside 10 Downing Street, shortly before journeying to Buckingham Palace to formally tender his resignation, Starmer pledged his “full support” for his successor. The outgoing prime minister warned against division in society, arguing Britain’s enemies would […]
Andy Burnham vows to end rough sleeping ‘at the earliest opportunity’
Andy Burnham has used his first speech as prime minister to launch a national drive to end rough sleeping. The announcement, delivered as Burnham addressed the nation outside 10 Downing Street, will be backed “from day one” by an extra £340 million in funding – pushing total investment in tackling rough sleeping to record levels. […]
Starmer ally leaves government with parting shot at ‘disloyal’ MPs
Steve Reed has left government within hours of Andy Burnham’s appointment as prime minister with a parting shot at “disloyal” MPs. Reed, a longstanding ally of former prime minister Keir Starmer, said he was “disappointed to be leaving government now” but wished Burnham’s “new team every success”. Reed was appointed to the post of secretary […]
