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World - The Guardian
Justin Trudeau pressured to resign by backbench MPs within own party
Disgruntled members of Liberal party give Canadian leader deadline of 28 October to step down before likely electoral drubbing. Disgruntled members of Canada’s Liberal party have given Justin ...8 hours ago -
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Dozen Labour MPs join call for 'extreme wealth' tax
The MPs want Rachel Reeves to bring in a 2% tax on assets over £10m, which they claim could raise £24bn per year.Yesterday -
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Pie 'n' mash needs to be protected, says Essex MP
Richard Holden says Cockney favourite should get the same status as Cornish Pasties and champagne.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Pakistan’s government curbs judiciary’s power after alleged harassment of MPs
Coalition will now be able to hire and fire judges but faces accusations it bribed and abducted lawmakers to get its way. Pakistan’s government has passed a controversial amendment to the ...2 days ago -
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How a communist from the Tata family became one of Britain's first Asian MPs
Shapurji Saklatvala, who was a communist, fought for India's freedom in the UK in the 1900s.4 days ago -
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Badenoch dismisses Tory MP's parenthood remark
Sir Christopher Chope suggested Badenoch would be less able to commit to the demands of being party leader.6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Should MPs legalise assisted dying? Our panel responds
Today Westminster begins its scrutiny of a bill that could for ever change the way we live or die in England and Wales . Christiaan Barnard, the surgeon who performed the world’s first heart ...October 16 -
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MP questions £500 fine for free furniture left on pavement for passers-by
An MP says a council should police "real fly-tipping" instead of free-to-collect items in streets.October 13