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Starmer Faces MPs as Leadership Pressure Mounts Amid Aides’ Exit
uk-politics2 months ago

Starmer Faces MPs as Leadership Pressure Mounts Amid Aides’ Exit

Keir Starmer heads into a tense Commons appearance with his leadership in question after the resignations of top aides Morgan McSweeney and Tim Allan, and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar publicly urging him to quit. Cabinet ministers rally around the prime minister in a moment of high scrutiny, while the SNP’s momentum in Scotland adds to the pressure on his leadership.

MPs escalate calls to investigate Prince Andrew’s Royal Lodge deal
uk-politics5 months ago

MPs escalate calls to investigate Prince Andrew’s Royal Lodge deal

Calls have been made for Prince Andrew to testify before MPs regarding his lease of Royal Lodge and transparency issues surrounding royal finances, amid ongoing scrutiny over his links to Jeffrey Epstein and the financial arrangements of the Royal Family. The lease deal, which involved lump sum payments instead of rent, and broader concerns about transparency in royal funding are central to the debate.

UK authorities investigate Prince Andrew over allegations and title removal
uk-politics5 months ago

UK authorities investigate Prince Andrew over allegations and title removal

The controversy over Prince Andrew's dukedom has led to calls for parliamentary legislation to remove hereditary titles, with some MPs advocating for the king to have the power to strip titles, but the government remains cautious, emphasizing respect for royal family conventions and suggesting any action would depend on royal and parliamentary consensus.

Prince Andrew Under Police Investigation Over Epstein Links and Allegations
uk-politics5 months ago

Prince Andrew Under Police Investigation Over Epstein Links and Allegations

Parliament faces mounting pressure to investigate Prince Andrew's connections to Jeffrey Epstein and consider stripping him of his royal titles, amid calls for a formal inquiry and potential legislative changes, following allegations and leaked communications suggesting misconduct and attempts to gather damaging information.

"UK Parliament Speaker Faces Backlash Over Gaza Ceasefire Vote Chaos"
uk-politics2 years ago

"UK Parliament Speaker Faces Backlash Over Gaza Ceasefire Vote Chaos"

Chaos erupted in the House of Commons during an SNP opposition day debate on a Gaza ceasefire, with MPs expressing anger and confusion after Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle broke convention by choosing both the government and Labour Party's amendments to an SNP motion. The SNP and Tory MPs walked out of the Commons, and tensions rose as calls for a ceasefire in Gaza were debated.