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# house-of-commons - Wednesday 4 September, 2019
MPs reject Boris Johnson’s motion to hold general election on 15 October
Members of Parliament earlier voted to delay Brexit in a bid to stop Britain leaving the EU without a deal.
As it happened: No early election as MPs vote to delay Brexit
It’s been a really odd day in Westminster – even by usual recent standards.
A swear word and clapping in the Commons: Boris Johnson's first PMQs were an explosive affair
The usually smooth talker stumbled through his answers and let some things slip through this afternoon.
Another Brexistential crisis: So what happens now?
Boris Johnson’s first Commons defeat as Prime Minister raises more questions on the long and winding Brexit road.
# house-of-commons - Tuesday 3 September, 2019
MPs vote to take control of Parliament in effort to avoid no-deal Brexit
The motion was passed by 328 ayes to 301 noes.
As It Happened: Boris Johnson loses his majority as he addresses MPs for second time as PM
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to call a general election if MPs pass a vote that would prevent a no-deal Brexit.
Boris Johnson will meet Leo Varadkar for talks on Monday
The British Prime Minister confirmed the meeting in the House of Commons today.
Boris Johnson to seek 14 October general election if MPs vote to block no-deal Brexit today
Johnson met with ministers and ruled out another Brexit extension last night.
The House of Commons returns today - what's Boris got planned?
Rumours of a general election to be held on 17 October engulfed the British political sphere yesterday – so what’s the PM up to?
# house-of-commons - Wednesday 28 August, 2019
The Queen has approved the suspension of parliament ahead of the Brexit deadline
Boris Johnson’s move has been met with outrage by opposition parties, and a court challenge is being brought forward.
# house-of-commons - Saturday 17 August, 2019
Circle the date ... Here's why 9 September is set to be a red letter Brexit day in Westminster
It’s all set to kick off again in the Commons from the start of next month – here are the key dates.
# house-of-commons - Thursday 25 July, 2019
Jacob Rees-Mogg addresses proroguing parliament in his first speech as Leader of the Commons
Rees-Mogg has just given his first statement in the House of Commons as a member of the British government.
# house-of-commons - Wednesday 24 July, 2019
Praising duty and democracy, Theresa May bows out as UK Prime Minister
Theresa May took part in her final prime minister’s questions this afternoon.
# house-of-commons - Monday 22 July, 2019
'This is not a pension for terrorists': Troubles perpetrators will not receive victim compensation
Concerns were raised over those who were injured by their own hand receiving the pension.
# house-of-commons - Wednesday 10 July, 2019
Former British PM John Major threatens legal action if new UK leader suspends parliament over Brexit
The idea has been suggested during the Tory leadership campaign.
# house-of-commons - Wednesday 22 May, 2019
'The system is not fair': MPs criticise Theresa May over Northern Ireland amnesty
A “presumption against prosecution” for alleged offences committed by British soldiers has been proposed by the UK government.
# house-of-commons - Wednesday 8 May, 2019
Theresa May says she can still make a Liverpool-style comeback in Brexit talks
Liverpool staged one of the greatest comebacks in their history after beating Barcelona 4-0 at Anfield last night.
# house-of-commons - Tuesday 23 April, 2019
MPs are back after their Easter break, so what's the Brexit latest?
The UK is preparing for local elections, European elections; while Theresa May still tries to get her deal over the line.
# house-of-commons - Saturday 6 April, 2019
How many semi-naked protestors stormed the House of Commons? It's the week in numbers
Plus: The average cost of a house in Dublin.
# house-of-commons - Thursday 4 April, 2019
'Parliament really is broken': House of Commons suspended following noisy water leak
The House of Commons press office said the leak was “urgently dealt with and has now been isolated”.
# house-of-commons - Monday 1 April, 2019
As MPs can't agree what to do about Brexit, EU warns 'our patience is running out'
The House of Commons is set to vote on a number of options today.
# house-of-commons - Friday 29 March, 2019
A Brexistential crisis: So what happens now?
The best answer to that question is: “F**k knows. I’m past caring. It’s like the living dead in here.”
Explainer: Why oh why is Theresa May's Brexit deal being voted on again?
‘God loves a trier.’
# house-of-commons - Wednesday 27 March, 2019
MPs to vote on type of Brexit they want as pressure mounts on May to resign
Even if the House of Commons decides a majority course of action, it won’t be legally binding.
# house-of-commons - Tuesday 26 March, 2019
'Back me and sack me': How the British papers covered MPs 'taking control' of House
MPs have voted to seize control of parliamentary business in an unprecedented move that the government called “dangerous”.
# house-of-commons - Monday 25 March, 2019
'Take back control': MPs vote to hold series of Brexit votes on Wednesday
A minister resigned in order to vote to hold indicative votes on Wednesday, a proposal which Theresa May opposes.
# house-of-commons - Friday 22 March, 2019
Petition to reverse Brexit swells to 3.7m signatures, as Commons states that 96% of supporters are British
The Commons petitions committee said that “approximately 96% of signatures on the petition were from the UK”.
# house-of-commons - Saturday 16 March, 2019
Nigel Farage begins 435km march against 'Brexit betrayal', but admits he won't actually finish it
Around 100 Brexit supporters have joined the march from Sunderland to the House of Commons.
# house-of-commons - Friday 15 March, 2019
'One last roll of the dice': How Britain's newspapers are covering the vote to delay Brexit
A vote in the House of Commons means Brexit may not be happening on March 29.
# house-of-commons - Thursday 14 March, 2019
Here's why Theresa May is set to risk another vote on her battered Brexit deal
It’s been a bizarre week – but does the prime minister finally have Brexiteers backed in a corner?
MPs to vote on an amendment that calls for a second referendum this evening
Four amendments have been selected for this evening’s vote on whether to request an extension to Article 50 from the EU.
# house-of-commons - Wednesday 13 March, 2019
British MPs have voted against a no-deal Brexit. So, what now?
Chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier said today that one of the current risks is an ‘accidental no-deal Brexit’.
As It Happened: MPs rule out no-deal Brexit in any circumstances after muddled House of Commons vote
MPs are due to vote again today at 7pm – this time, it’s whether to rule out a no-deal Brexit.
'Croaky Horror Show': How Britain's newspapers are covering the latest Brexit defeat
A glum Theresa May features on many front pages this morning.
# house-of-commons - Tuesday 12 March, 2019
Theresa May’s ‘improved’ Brexit deal defeated by 149 votes - here’s what happens now
We’ll have another vote tomorrow on the no-deal option, May told MPs after another heavy defeat.
# house-of-commons - Tuesday 26 February, 2019
May says MPs WILL get to vote to extend Article 50 (but a few things have to happen first)
There could be three crucial votes in the House of Commons in as many days next month.
# house-of-commons - Wednesday 20 February, 2019
Three Tories quit party to join breakaway ex-Labour MPs in Independent Group
Anna Soubry said her party had “shifted to the right”.
# house-of-commons - Thursday 14 February, 2019
Theresa May suffers another Brexit defeat as MPs vote down motion
Votes on amendments to Theresa May’s deal will be held today and possibly on 27 February, too.
# house-of-commons - Tuesday 12 February, 2019
Theresa May says UK still wants the backstop tweak, and tees up another vote
A debate on the Brexit withdrawal deal was due to be voted on by tomorrow – as there’s been no change, that’s been pushed back.
# house-of-commons - Wednesday 30 January, 2019
MPs don't want the Irish backstop. Europe won't budge. So now what?
Another vote is promised by 13 February – if the Withdrawal Agreement isn’t approved then, it’s looking like a no-deal Brexit.
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Poll: Do you read political party manifestos before casting your vote?
SEVERAL POLITICAL PARTIES have been releasing their manifestos in recent days, outlining what they would do in government ahead of the general election vote in two weeks’ time.
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil both released their manifestos yesterday and the Green Party will be launching its version this morning.
People Before Profit launched its general election manifesto on Wednesday while other parties have yet to launch the final version of their manifestos.
The policies in these lengthy documents outline what the party would do if elected into power.
They are aimed at winning over voters, but do people actually read manifestos before deciding which party or candidate to support?
So we want to know: Do you read political party manifestos before casting your vote?
Poll Results:
No (3707)
I read news articles about their policies (2223)
Yes (1946)
What's a manifesto? (149)
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Lise Hand: Will they? Won't they? Shades of Love Island as big parties can't avoid recoupling talk
By Lise Hand - @liseinthecity
Opinion: Young people don't vote? You may be right, but we might surprise you
By Adam Hallissey and Ben Quigley - @progressbrief
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