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# house-of-commons - Thursday 19 July, 2018

Emotional Ian Paisley apologises for 'total failure' to disclose family holidays Sorry

Emotional Ian Paisley apologises for 'total failure' to disclose family holidays

Jul 19th 2018, 2:28 PM 26,451 Views 68 Comments

Paisley said the statement came with “profound personal regret and deep personal embarrassment” .

# house-of-commons - Wednesday 18 July, 2018

Boris Johnson tells House of Commons 'it's not too late to save Brexit' Brexit

Boris Johnson tells House of Commons 'it's not too late to save Brexit'

Jul 18th 2018, 3:49 PM 20,148 Views 59 Comments

Johnson gave his first speech to the House of Commons since resigning earlier this month.

Ian Paisley Jr suspended from House of Commons over paid Sri Lanka trips with his family Ceylon Farewell

Ian Paisley Jr suspended from House of Commons over paid Sri Lanka trips with his family

Jul 18th 2018, 12:40 PM 30,439 Views 60 Comments

The trips included ‘business-class air travel and helicopter flights’.

Constance Markievicz to be formally honoured at House of Commons today Role Model

Constance Markievicz to be formally honoured at House of Commons today

Jul 18th 2018, 10:38 AM 49,614 Views 63 Comments

A portrait of the former Sinn Fein MP is set to be presented to the British Parliament later today.

# house-of-commons - Thursday 12 July, 2018

Theresa May's Brexit plan criticised as a 'real blow' for London's finance sector White Paper

Theresa May's Brexit plan criticised as a 'real blow' for London's finance sector

Jul 12th 2018, 1:22 PM 36,921 Views 93 Comments

The controversial plan prompted the resignation of chief negotiator David Davis and Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson.

# house-of-commons - Wednesday 20 June, 2018

Theresa May fends off 'Remainer' Tories on a no-deal Brexit vote House Of Commons

Theresa May fends off 'Remainer' Tories on a no-deal Brexit vote

Updated Jun 20th 2018, 6:39 PM 19,085 Views 39 Comments

MPs will vote on amendments to the EU (Withdrawal) Bill this evening.

# house-of-commons - Friday 15 June, 2018

Bill to make upskirting an offence blocked after Tory MP shouts 'object' House Of Commons

Bill to make upskirting an offence blocked after Tory MP shouts 'object'

Jun 15th 2018, 5:46 PM 44,690 Views 50 Comments

Other MPs were heard shouting “shame” after Christopher Chope’s interjection.

# house-of-commons - Tuesday 12 June, 2018

Theresa May wins a key vote on Brexit bill, but it comes at a price Deal Or No Deal

Theresa May wins a key vote on Brexit bill, but it comes at a price

Jun 12th 2018, 6:16 PM 30,031 Views 47 Comments

The legislation is to cover what will happen in a ‘no-deal’ scenario.

Theresa May faces a series of crucial Brexit votes today in her own parliament Squeaky Bum Time

Theresa May faces a series of crucial Brexit votes today in her own parliament

Jun 12th 2018, 7:25 AM 7,256 Views 26 Comments

Fifteen key amendments to Britain’s EU (Withdrawal) Bill will be put to a vote today.

# house-of-commons - Friday 16 March, 2018

There is 'no evidence' to back up claim that an 'invisible border' is possible, MPs say Brexit

There is 'no evidence' to back up claim that an 'invisible border' is possible, MPs say

Mar 16th 2018, 12:47 PM 15,812 Views 66 Comments

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee has its doubts about the UK government’s plans.

# house-of-commons - Sunday 11 March, 2018

Most people want Sinn Féin to sit in Westminster to vote on Brexit - but would it make a difference? House Of Commons

Most people want Sinn Féin to sit in Westminster to vote on Brexit - but would it make a difference?

Mar 11th 2018, 7:30 AM 29,654 Views 141 Comments

It might in a tight vote.

# house-of-commons - Thursday 7 December, 2017

David Davis admits UK hasn't produced any Brexit impact assessment as he's 'not a fan'

David Davis admits UK hasn't produced any Brexit impact assessment as he's 'not a fan'

Dec 7th 2017, 8:18 AM 13,430 Views 60 Comments

Davis was called before the House of Commons Brexit committee after MPs expressed dissatisfaction in him.

# house-of-commons - Tuesday 14 November, 2017

'This is British direct rule' says SDLP leader, as Westminster passes North budget Budget

'This is British direct rule' says SDLP leader, as Westminster passes North budget

Nov 14th 2017, 10:27 AM 11,959 Views 118 Comments

The Northern Ireland Budget Bill passed through the House of Commons yesterday.

# house-of-commons - Sunday 5 November, 2017

Scottish junior minister resigns over 'inappropriate behaviour' Mark McDonald

Scottish junior minister resigns over 'inappropriate behaviour'

Nov 5th 2017, 10:09 AM 18,790 Views 44 Comments

Last week, the UK’s defence secretary resigned following accusations of inappropriate behaviour against two journalists.

# house-of-commons - Monday 30 October, 2017

House of Commons speaker condemns 'disturbing' allegations of culture of sexual harassment at Westminster United Kingdom

House of Commons speaker condemns 'disturbing' allegations of culture of sexual harassment at Westminster

Oct 30th 2017, 7:41 PM 14,824 Views 41 Comments

Theresa May has ordered an investigation into the behaviour of one minister.

# house-of-commons - Friday 27 October, 2017

Theresa May wants to honour the first woman elected to House of Commons - republican Countess Markievicz Yaaasss Queen

Theresa May wants to honour the first woman elected to House of Commons - republican Countess Markievicz

Oct 27th 2017, 12:15 AM 58,605 Views 80 Comments

Following querying from TheJournal.ie, it is unclear whether the Prime Minister was aware of who she would be celebrating when making the announcement this week.

# house-of-commons - Sunday 25 June, 2017

Irish government 'monitoring situation carefully' after UK Parliament cyber attack Cyber Attack

Irish government 'monitoring situation carefully' after UK Parliament cyber attack

Jun 25th 2017, 2:40 PM 7,823 Views 16 Comments

Yesterday the House of Commons said it had discovered unauthorised attempts to access parliamentary user email accounts.

# house-of-commons - Wednesday 19 April, 2017

The House of Commons has voted by 522 to 13 to hold a general election on 8 June Landslide

The House of Commons has voted by 522 to 13 to hold a general election on 8 June

Apr 19th 2017, 3:37 PM 10,925 Views 48 Comments

Theresa May stunned the country yesterday when she announced her plan for an early vote.

# house-of-commons - Wednesday 22 March, 2017

Britain's Foreign Office Minister tried to save London police officer Westminster Attack

Britain's Foreign Office Minister tried to save London police officer

Mar 22nd 2017, 6:32 PM 56,178 Views 59 Comments

Tory MP Tobias Ellwood has previously served in the British Army.

As it happened: Four people, including police officer, killed in London attack House Of Commons

As it happened: Four people, including police officer, killed in London attack

Mar 22nd 2017, 6:08 PM 160,055 Views 106 Comments

A major security operation is continuing in the city.

# house-of-commons - Monday 6 February, 2017

Watch: Donald Trump will NOT be allowed address the British Parliament, speaker says Trump Dumped This post contains videos

Watch: Donald Trump will NOT be allowed address the British Parliament, speaker says

Feb 6th 2017, 6:44 PM 15,734 Views 38 Comments

Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow said his resolve had hardened since the introduction of Trump’s infamous travel ban.

# house-of-commons - Wednesday 25 January, 2017

'A jaw-dropping gaffe': Jeremy Corbyn thinks PSNI man died in shooting incident What's That Now?

'A jaw-dropping gaffe': Jeremy Corbyn thinks PSNI man died in shooting incident

Jan 25th 2017, 10:05 PM 23,236 Views 33 Comments

The officer sustained three shots to the arm in the attack and is alive and recovering.

# house-of-commons - Monday 26 December, 2016

A copy of this painting from the House of Commons now hangs in Leinster House State Art

A copy of this painting from the House of Commons now hangs in Leinster House

Dec 26th 2016, 1:00 PM 10,115 Views 11 Comments

It was painted in 1914 when the Home Rule Act became law.

# house-of-commons - Thursday 8 December, 2016

'I'm not a victim, I'm a survivor': MP gives powerful speech about being raped at 14 House Of Commons This post contains videos

'I'm not a victim, I'm a survivor': MP gives powerful speech about being raped at 14

Dec 8th 2016, 9:57 PM 19,585 Views 15 Comments

A number of MPs were moved to tears when Michelle Thomson recalled the ordeal.

# house-of-commons - Monday 20 June, 2016

"We've lost one of our very best" - UK parliament reconvenes to honour Jo Cox Tributes

"We've lost one of our very best" - UK parliament reconvenes to honour Jo Cox

Jun 20th 2016, 4:49 PM 11,783 Views 79 Comments

The House of Commons was recalled especially to honour the Labour MP, who was murdered in her constituency last week.

# house-of-commons - Thursday 19 May, 2016

Canadian prime minister apologises for elbowing opposition MP Sorry This post contains videos

Canadian prime minister apologises for elbowing opposition MP

May 19th 2016, 6:55 PM 18,974 Views 28 Comments

There was a heated exchange between Trudeau and leader of the New Democratic Party.

# house-of-commons - Friday 25 September, 2015

From The42 Mike Dean is 3,000 signatures away from being a potential House of Commons debate TOO FAR

Mike Dean is 3,000 signatures away from being a potential House of Commons debate

Sep 25th 2015, 1:58 PM 7,739 Views 11 Comments

Over 97,000 fans and counting have signed the petition to stop Mike Dean from officiating an Arsenal game in future.

# house-of-commons - Wednesday 16 September, 2015

Corbyn silences rowdy House of Commons by reading questions from the public Labour's Way

Corbyn silences rowdy House of Commons by reading questions from the public

Sep 16th 2015, 9:52 PM 19,290 Views 72 Comments

The new Labour party leader said he and his team sifted through 40,000 questions from members of the public and he put some to the Prime Minister today.

# house-of-commons - Tuesday 15 September, 2015

BBC apologises after saying deaf MP was asleep in middle of debate House Of Commons

BBC apologises after saying deaf MP was asleep in middle of debate

Sep 15th 2015, 11:32 AM 42,798 Views 31 Comments

The image was shared widely on social media.

# house-of-commons - Tuesday 7 July, 2015

Terminally ill welfare claimants are being asked when they think they're going to die Life Expectancy

Terminally ill welfare claimants are being asked when they think they're going to die

Jul 7th 2015, 9:09 PM 24,579 Views 37 Comments

The claims have been made by English Labour MP Frank Field.

# house-of-commons - Monday 8 December, 2014

MP says sorry for playing Candy Crush during committee meeting House Of Commons

MP says sorry for playing Candy Crush during committee meeting

Dec 8th 2014, 7:42 PM 9,032 Views 21 Comments

And there will be an investigation – but not against Nigel Mills.

# house-of-commons - Thursday 30 October, 2014

From The42 British MP makes bizarre claim that Mario Balotelli was at the House of Commons this morning Doppelganger

British MP makes bizarre claim that Mario Balotelli was at the House of Commons this morning

Oct 30th 2014, 2:06 PM 5,581 Views 4 Comments

Italian was allegedly mistaken for a ’55 year-old dancer’.

# house-of-commons - Saturday 27 September, 2014

Here's What Happened Today: Friday News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Friday

Sep 27th 2014, 12:07 AM 11,497 Views 2 Comments

Everybody’s talking about Enda Kenny’s ‘McNulty-gate’ apology, Helen O’Driscoll, and new bank bailout developments.

# house-of-commons - Friday 26 September, 2014

British and Belgian politicians vote to join air strikes on Islamic State Terrorism

British and Belgian politicians vote to join air strikes on Islamic State

Sep 26th 2014, 11:45 PM 10,471 Views 173 Comments

Speaking today, David Cameron told MPs “there is no more serious issue than asking our armed forces to put themselves in harm’s way to protect our country”.

# house-of-commons - Wednesday 23 July, 2014

"Ich bin ein Palestinian" - UK MP faces storm for saying he would fire Gaza rockets The War At Home

"Ich bin ein Palestinian" - UK MP faces storm for saying he would fire Gaza rockets

Jul 23rd 2014, 9:31 AM 11,752 Views 198 Comments

David Ward is facing disciplinary action from his Liberal Democrat party.

# house-of-commons - Tuesday 17 June, 2014

On this day in 1974 the IRA bombed the Houses of Parliament in London Past

On this day in 1974 the IRA bombed the Houses of Parliament in London

Jun 17th 2014, 7:00 AM 11,000 Views 176 Comments

During the year, 1974, there was an extensive number of bombings carried out in the UK by the IRA.

# house-of-commons - Tuesday 8 April, 2014

'A closeness and warmth that once seemed unachieveble': Higgins' address to Westminster Historic First

'A closeness and warmth that once seemed unachieveble': Higgins' address to Westminster

Apr 8th 2014, 5:35 PM 17,221 Views 129 Comments

In a speech to both Houses of Parliament, the President told members that Ireland and the UK “now look at each other through trusting eyes of mutual respect and shared commitments”.

# house-of-commons - Tuesday 3 December, 2013

Guardian editor defends publication of NSA leaks in the face of tough questioning The Guardian

Guardian editor defends publication of NSA leaks in the face of tough questioning

Dec 3rd 2013, 5:03 PM 5,751 Views 17 Comments

Alan Rusbridger said he was “surprised” when committee chairman Keith Vaz asked him: “Do you love this country?”

# house-of-commons - Monday 28 October, 2013

UK officials face questions over multinational tax affairs Tax

UK officials face questions over multinational tax affairs

Oct 28th 2013, 4:07 PM 5,316 Views 6 Comments

The Commons’ Public Accounts Committee is said to be skeptical about Google’s explanations of UK ad sales booked through Ireland.

# house-of-commons - Thursday 17 October, 2013

DUP MP says republican "fixed committee" existed to deal with sex abuse claims Gregory Campbell

DUP MP says republican "fixed committee" existed to deal with sex abuse claims

Oct 17th 2013, 9:33 AM 5,325 Views 59 Comments

Gregory Campbell MP made the allegation in the House of Commons yesterday.

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