Greenlandic Mp Defends

‘If I don’t do it, who will?’: Greenlandic MP defends actions in Danish parliament

Aki-Matilda Høegh-Dam, who was ordered to leave podium after refusing to translate speech, attacks ‘racist’ mindset. A Greenlandic MP has accused Copenhagen of “cognitive dissonance” after she was ...

World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago

Holiday in Greenland? New airports aim to entice tourists

The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will pave the way for direct flights from the US and Europe.

An anti-whaling activist will stay in detention in Greenland

A court in Greenland has once again decided to extend the custody of anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson till Nov. 13 while Denmark considers a Japanese extradition request

World - ABC News - October 23

Anti-whaling activist held in Greenland appeals for political asylum in France

Paul Watson of the Sea Shepherd organisation faces extradition to Japan after arrest in Nuuk in July. Paul Watson, the anti-whaling activist detained in Greenland and awaiting possible extradition ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

MP disturbance matter for police, says minister

The MP for Runcorn appeared to be shouting at a man warning him 'he will never threaten an MP again'.

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.

MP launches plan to 'make Britain vaguely civilised'

Neil O'Brien's ideas include big fines for playing music on transport and a crackdown on spitting.

Body found confirmed as missing woman Joanne Jones

The body found during the search for missing Joanne Jones is formally identified as her.

Daughter of murdered MP calls for full inquest

Katherine Amess says there is "so much" society does not know about the death of her father.

The Papers: Labour suspends MP and a hot Halloween ahead

An alleged altercation involving Mike Amesbury leads many papers.

MP Mike Amesbury CCTV footage 'shocking', says PM

The Prime Minister says the Labour party "moved swiftly" to respond after the video appeared.

Former Tory MP reprimanded for sexual misconduct

Aaron Bell stepped down as the Newcastle-under-Lyme MP earlier this year citing personal and family reasons.

Anti-whaling activist detained in Greenland requests French citizenship after asylum bid dismissed

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

Anti-whaling activist detained in Greenland requests French citizenship after asylum bid dismissed

Environmental activist Paul Watson, who is detained in Greenland and facing possible extradition to Japan, has formally requested French citizenship after France’s Foreign Minister said his bid for ...

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

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.

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 ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

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 ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

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.

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.

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 ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Lawyers and MPs warn workers’ rights push will fail without enforcement reforms

Concerns come as the number of open caseloads in employment tribunals rises 18% from previous year

World - Financial Times - October 24

Labour suspends MP after video appears to show him punching man

Mike Amesbury also has the whip withdrawn, as police say a 55-year-old man has been interviewed under caution over the incident.

Labour suspends MP Mike Amesbury after video appears to show him punching man

Footage appears to show MP for Runcorn and Helsby knocking man to ground before aiming six more blows at his head. Labour has suspended the whip from the MP Mike Amesbury after footage appeared to ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago