Senior Tories plot ‘Parliamentary lock’ to subject Covid emergency measures to a vote by MPs

Senior Tories plot for ‘Parliamentary lock’ to stop Boris Johnson imposing limits on the public’s freedom without scrutiny Tory MPs unhappy with new restrictions like the Rule of Six are planning a revolt A new amendment could force ministers to put measures to a vote by MPs first The MP leading the charge says ministers … Read more

Parliamentary staff told to write poems about their privilege in wake of Black Lives Matter protests

Parliamentary staff told to write poems about privilege on a ‘digital wall’ made after Black Lives Matter protests – with one woke worker insisting they can no longer watch police comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine over its ‘cosy lies’ Parliamentary staff have been urged to admit their ‘privilege’ on a digital wall Staff can write poetry and … Read more

MP Charlie Elphicke tells court he was ‘besotted’ with Parliamentary worker in her 20s

‘Naughty Tory’ MP Charlie Elphicke tells court he was ‘besotted’ with Parliamentary worker in her 20s and wanted to start an affair, but denies sexually assaulting her Former Tory MP Charlie Elphicke told a court that he was ‘besotted’ with worker He is accused of assaulting the woman in Palace of Westminster and kissing her … Read more

Tory MP threatens legal action against Labour colleague in bust-up over parliamentary football team

It’s all kicking off in Westminster! Tory MP threatens legal action against a Labour colleague in extraordinary bust-up over parliamentary football team Tory MP Karl McCartney has threatened legal action against Labour’s Clive Betts The Conservative took over leadership of the parliamentary football team Labour MPs have withdrawn their support for the team which may … Read more

Tory MP threatens legal action against Labour colleague in bust-up over parliamentary football team

It’s all kicking off in Westminster! Tory MP threatens legal action against a Labour colleague in extraordinary bust-up over parliamentary football team Tory MP Karl McCartney has threatened legal action against Labour’s Clive Betts The Conservative took over leadership of the parliamentary football team Labour MPs have withdrawn their support for the team which may … Read more