Recent news involving Parliament includes a vote reversing proposals, a dissolution due to interference by lawmakers, and a decision to raise salaries in line with senior civil servants. Additionally, there have been discussions on banning MPs from Parliament, concerns about mob rule replacing democratic rule, and projections of slogans onto the UK Parliament building. These events reflect a range of political issues and debates currently taking place within the institution.
Parliament is the supreme legislative body in the United Kingdom, consisting of two houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords. It is responsible for making laws, representing the public, and scrutinizing the government. The House of Commons is made up of Members of Parliament (MPs) who are elected by the public, while the House of Lords is composed of appointed and hereditary members. Parliament plays a crucial role in the UK's democratic system, holding the government to account and shaping national policies.
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The Commons voted by a majority of one to reverse moves to water down the proposals
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Thinktank says extra funding eaten up by higher inflation despite greater demand with service in poor state of repair
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It comes after a Work and Pensions Committee session with campaigners from Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) and the PSHO.
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Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmed Al-Sabah on Friday dissolved the most powerful elected legislature in the Gulf and suspended articles of the constitution, citing ‘interference’ by lawmakers.
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Conservatives swept first round of parliamentary and religious assembly elections in March.
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Russia has long been relying on prisoners to fight in Ukraine, with some inmates being promised full pardons for their service.
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Kuwait is holding national elections for the fourth time in as many years as the oil-rich country seeks to break out of its longstanding political gridlock
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Ukraine expands its draft.
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Legalizing same-sex marriage could also have positive impact on tourism, which contributes about 12% to the nation’s $500 billion economy.
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Editorial: Let us hope Kate Garraway’s films spark a national conversation and serious change. Society is nothing without care
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With so much back-and-forth on the Rwanda scheme, we want to know if you think the plans are the best way to tackle the challenges faced by the UK asylum system
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South African prosecutors say they intend to charge the Parliament speaker with corruption
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Parliament's independent pay body has decided the salary should rise in line with senior civil servants.
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Whether handing in blank ballots or voting for fringe candidates, analysts say, citizens registered their frustration with the status quo.
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak failed to say when a vote on banning MPs from Parliament will be held in a sombre Prime Minister's Questions exchange on violence against women and girls
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Anyone convicted could face up to a decade in prison
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Is the PM right to claim there is ‘a growing consensus that mob rule is replacing democratic rule’?
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Pro-Palestinian activists projected the slogan 'From the river to the sea' onto the UK Parliament, prompting concerns about the safety of MPs.
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Madagascar's Parliament passed a law allowing chemical and surgical castration for child rapists, prompting criticism from international rights groups and support from activists in the country.
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The European Union has rejected claims of plans to sanction Tucker Carlson for his interview with Vladimir Putin.