UK Parliament
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SNP MP Lara Bird Faces Backlash Over Parliamentary Oath Gesture
Newly elected SNP MP Lara Bird has sparked public debate after appearing to cross her fingers during the parliamentary oath of allegiance to King Charles, with critics labeling the act as ‘childish’ and supporters defending it as a gesture of…
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Constitutional Continuity Amidst Political Fragility: The May 2026 King’s Speech and the Starmer Administration
As King Charles III prepares to deliver the State Opening of Parliament on May 13, 2026, the legislative agenda is overshadowed by a deepening crisis within the Labour government following local election losses.
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Nigel Farage Marks Two Years as Clacton MP, Reform UK Leader
Two years after assuming leadership of Reform UK and becoming the Member of Parliament for Clacton, Nigel Farage remains a central figure in British politics, shaping the national discourse and challenging traditional party structures.
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Manchester Arena Families Demand MI5 Accountability Amid Hillsborough Law Pause
Families impacted by the Manchester Arena bombing are intensifying their calls for MI5’s full inclusion in new accountability legislation, known as the ‘Hillsborough Law.’ This comes as the UK government recently paused the bill’s progression amid concerns over potential loopholes…