MPs

United Kingdom

Brexit: Johnson compromises with MPs to head off revolt over bill

The move may cut little ice with the EU, which wants the UK to ditch the plan to override the Brexit divorce deal, breaking international law.

17/09/2020

United Kingdom

A mostly virtual Westminster reopens amidst PPE shortage debacle

MPs return to work but most are attending the Commons' sessions remotely. The speaker assures those not in the Chamber won't be at a disadvantage as debates will centre on the shortage of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers.

21/04/2020

United Kingdom

MP comes out as pansexual and sends people scrambling for a dictionary

But what is being pansexual and how does it differ from identifying as bisexual?

03/01/2020

United Kingdom

MPs approve Brexit legislation paving way for January 31 exit

The deadlock has been broken.

20/12/2019

United Kingdom

Is the 'toxic' atmosphere over Brexit pushing more MPs to quit?

A quarter of British MPs not seeking re-selection have complained of a toxic atmosphere in parliament and politics.

03/11/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Technology can help connect governments and citizens in a true participatory democracy ǀ View

Technology can play a big part in helping to create and sustain effective connections between citizens and governments – both national and local. These connections can exist without technology, but it is a powerful, flexible and accessible enabler.

16/04/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: John Bercow struggles to get order in the House of Commons

Speaker of the House of Commons in London, John Bercow, struggles to get order from MPs.

06/03/2019

United Kingdom

Convicted British MP could still receive €88,000 salary in prison

British MP Fiona Onasanya is still likely to receive her £77,000 (€88,000) annual salary even while she serves a three-month prison sentence.

30/01/2019

United Kingdom

Who is the new Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay?

Theresa May has appointed a new Brexit Secretary. However, many people had never heard of Stephen Barclay. Here is what we know about him.

16/11/2018