Labour Lawmaker Suspended

Ohio lawmakers send transgender ‘bathroom ban’ to DeWine’s desk

Ohio’s Republican-controlled Senate approved legislation Wednesday to bar transgender students from using school restrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identity, sending the measure to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Lawmakers Demand Ethics Report on Gaetz, Trump’s Attorney General Pick

Republicans and Democrats alike insisted that the findings of the House Ethics Committee, which has been investigating the Florida Republican for years over sexual misconduct and other charges, be ...

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Watch: Maori lawmakers perform a haka to protest against Indigenous treaty bill

New Zealand's Parliament was briefly suspended after Maori lawmakers staged a haka to disrupt the vote on a contentious bill that would reinterpret a 184-year-old treaty.

Texas Supreme Court clears way for execution lawmakers paused

The Texas Supreme Court ruled that a legislative subpoena cannot be used to stop an execution after lawmakers on both sides of the aisle used it last month to pause Robert Roberson's execution. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Texas supreme court rules lawmakers’ subpoena can not block execution of man

High court strikes down last-ditch effort to delay lethal injection of Robert Roberson over daughter’s death. The Texas supreme court on Friday ruled that a legislative subpoena cannot be used to ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

RFK Jr., Hegseth and Gaetz Cabinet picks draw concern from lawmakers

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday chose Denver-based fracking company CEO Chris Wright to be his Energy secretary. Ali Bauman reports on congressional reaction to some of his other picks, ...

Texas GOP lawmaker responds to Trump's plan for mass deportations

With Donald Trump’s vows to radically revise the US immigration system, Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, said deportations should narrowly focus on convicted criminals.

Australian senate censures Indigenous lawmaker who yelled at King Charles III

Australian senators have voted to censure an Indigenous colleague who yelled at King Charles III during a reception in Parliament House last month

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Australian senate censures Indigenous lawmaker who yelled at King Charles III

Australian senators have voted to censure an Indigenous colleague who yelled at King Charles III during a reception in Parliament House last month

Entertainment - ABC News - 5 days ago

Library of Congress says hackers got access to its emails with lawmakers' offices

The Library of Congress said hackers broke into its communications systems and were able to read its email correspondence with congressional offices for most of this year.

Trump picks Sean Duffy, TV host and former lawmaker, for transportation

President-elect Donald Trump says former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy is his choice for transportation secretary as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet.

Russian lawmakers endorse bill to ban adoptions by gender-transition countries

Russia’s upper house of parliament has endorsed a bill banning adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

North Carolina GOP lawmakers vote to strip incoming Democratic leaders' powers

North Carolina Republican lawmakers voted to strip the state’s incoming Democratic governor and attorney general of key powers.

‘Black mark’: Lawmakers seethe over Ethics’ Gaetz report imbroglio

The panel deadlocked over whether to release the report Wednesday, though they’re scheduled to meet again on the matter Dec. 5.

Politics - Politico - 2 days ago

Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record

The total number of women who are state lawmakers has once again reached new heights, following a trend up in recent years

Pro-Ukraine lawmakers make last-ditch effort to safeguard US support

Pro-Ukraine lawmakers in both parties are working to get key provisions surrounding U.S. support for Kyiv passed into law by January, an effort to safeguard assistance that is under threat in a ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Maine lawmaker accused of choking wife wins re-election by one vote

CAMDEN, Maine — A Republican lawmaker in Maine accused of choking his wife last month won re-election by a single vote after a Thursday recount.

Labour backbenchers accuse Keir Starmer of ‘colonial mindset’

Bell Ribeiro-Addy, Diane Abbott and Clive Lewis criticise PM over reluctance to discuss reparations for slave trade. Three prominent Labour backbenchers have accused Keir Starmer of an “insulting” ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Reeves embarks on Budget that will define Labour government

Prime minister and chancellor aim to convey sense of joint purpose ahead of long-awaited fiscal event on Wednesday

Business - Financial Times - October 28

UK Budget: What to Know Before Labour’s Announcement

The new Labour Party government said it had inherited a challenging financial position and warned of tax increases and spending cuts when it reveals its budget this week.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Labour doesn’t know who ‘its people’ are

Government inability to define group at core of its tax pledges reflects lack of political direction from top

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Rachel Reeves: The chess fanatic playing Labour's first big gambit

Profile of the UK's first female chancellor as she prepares to deliver first Labour Budget in 14 years.

‘No shortcuts’: Labour sets Britain on risky road to recovery

Starmer and Reeves have time on their side as they take major political gamble

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Britain’s Labour Budget: bold ambition, uncertain prospects

Rachel Reeves must now deliver on her investment plans, or taxes will rise even further

World - Financial Times - October 30

Did Labour mislead UK public ahead of Budget?

Rachel Reeves’ tax-raising measures come after she pledged not to be a levy-hiking chancellor

World - Financial Times - October 31

UK Labour’s Budget borrows big, taxes more

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a £40bn tax increase and a sharp rise in borrowing

World - Financial Times - October 31

Labour budget sets the scene for 2026 Holyrood election

The devolved Scottish government will have had an extra £3.4bn to spend - including more money than SNP ministers anticipated for public building projects.

The Papers: 'Labour challenges Badenoch' and 'Lopez backs Harris'

A variety of stories appear in this Sunday's papers, featuring the Royal Family and Kemi Badenoch.

Badenoch: We will have opposite approach to Labour on economy

Speaking on her first day as leader, Badenoch gave a first glimpse of her policy priorities.

Labour draws dividing line on tuition fees

Party may hit political difficulties as the amount rises with inflation and system loses its original advantages

World - Financial Times - November 5

‘They don’t understand business’: corporate Britain cools on Labour

Chancellor Rachel Reeves attempts to win back support for her party after rocky early months

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

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