Westminster pushes forward with NI Protocol Bill after lengthy debate
MPs voted 295 to 221 to give the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill a second reading, clearing the way for more detailed scrutiny in the coming weeks.
MPs voted 295 to 221 to give the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill a second reading, clearing the way for more detailed scrutiny in the coming weeks.
Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle said discussions are ongoing to decide on the matter.
The House of Commons clash has since moved to the online realm.
Neil Parish is considering using his support in the farming community to stand as an independent candidate.
Senior Conservative colleagues had decried reports of the incident as “shameful”.
Boris Johnson said the claims against the unnamed MP, if proven, would be ‘clearly totally unacceptable’.
The Conservative chief whip is looking into the ‘wholly unacceptable’ allegations.
MPs supported retaining the service by 215 votes to 188, following a free vote.
The Ukrainian president invoked Churchill’s “fight them on the beaches” speech and one of Shakespeare’s most famous quotes.
Bercow called the investigation a “travesty of justice”.
‘Operation Big Dog’ has been the name coined for the operation to keep Prime Minister Boris Johnson in post.
The former NI Secretary resigned this week, in what has become a huge controversy for Boris Johnson.
It comes after Boris Johnson U-turned on plans to prevent the former minister’s Commons ban for lobbying.
Conservative MPs backed a plan to consider reviewing Owen Paterson’s case and tear up the Commons disciplinary process.
Commons authorities said it couldn’t compel MPs to wear masks as they are not deemed to be Parliament employees.
The new requirement will apply to members of the House and their staff, but also to other workers.
Johnson’s controversial plans are being criticised for offering more benefits to wealthy households in southern England.
The UK Prime Minister denied the government was unprepared for the Taliban takeover.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the proposals are “measured” and “balanced”.
He stepped down as Speaker in 2019.
The comments were made at the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee earlier today.
Britain will leave the European single market and customs union at 11pm tomorrow.
Weddings are to be reduced to 15 people and penalties for not wearing face coverings are to be increased.
Karen Bradley made the comments in September 2018.
Former British prime ministers have all warned against the Internal Markets Bill proposed by Johnson.
Former attorney general Geoffrey Cox has also described it as ‘unconscionable’
Abortion is now legal in all circumstances in Northern Ireland in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
The government said it expected some ‘teething problems’ to the new voting system.
It was revealed that the UK has the highest death toll in Europe, surpassing Spain and Italy.
The House of Commons Commission said it would be an “unprecedented approach” to fund the cost through public donation.
Thousands of students from all over Europe, including the Republic of Ireland, go to the UK as part of the programme each year, and vice versa.
The deal covers areas including EU citizen’s rights, customs arrangements in Northern Ireland and and a transition period.
Boris Johnson does not want the Brexit transition period extended beyond December 2020, but Ireland and Europe have said this may not be realistic.
Stephen Farry said he wanted to “reflect the shared heritage of the language across all the traditions in Northern Ireland”.
The House of Commons now breaks for Christmas with Brexit on course for 31 January.
The prime minister has addressed the first meeting of Cabinet since last week’s election.
Johnson said he was “humbled” by the support of former Labour voters.
Tonight’s exit poll was released seconds after the polls closed at 10 pm.
Independent unionist Lady Sylvia Hermon is standing down as an MP.
Bercow announced his resignation from the role in September.