Labour rebels offered major last-minute concession on welfare cut
Labour’s welfare reform bill was plunged into turmoil after the government dropped plans to tighten eligibility for PIP, one of its core cost-saving measures. Facing fierce backlash and the threat of a major…
UK chooses death from beginning to end
In a deeply consequential week for UK society, Parliament has voted in favour of two laws radically altering the nation’s stance on life. MPs voted 379 to 137 to decriminalise abortion, effectively allowing…
Christian groups call for prayer ahead of final assisted suicide vote
Ahead of a final Westminster vote on assisted suicide legislation set for 20 June, leading Christian groups have called for a national day of prayer on 11 June. They are urging believers across…
A ‘Black Friday’ as assisted suicide bill is passed
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill passed its second reading in Parliament, with 330 votes in favour and 275 against. Described as a 'Black Friday’, this decision represents a grave shift…
MPs support new bill aiming for phased smoking ban
MPs have overwhelmingly backed a new Tobacco and Vapes bill aimed at phasing out smoking by making it illegal for anyone aged fifteen or younger today to ever purchase cigarettes. Originally proposed by…
MPs support removing House of Lords hereditary peers
MPs have supported a bill to remove hereditary peers from the House of Lords, which currently reserves 92 seats for individuals who inherit their titles. The bill, passed by 435 votes to 73,…
First Prime Ministers Question Time of New Parliament
Keir Starmer marked a significant milestone Wednesday with his first PMQs as Prime Minister, and the first for a Labour leader in over a decade. Here are some key takeaways: - The tone…
King’s Speech: Labour sets out its law-making plans
King Charles has outlined the new Labour government's law-making agenda in his speech to Parliament, presenting 39 bills for the upcoming session. These include: Planning and Infrastructure Bill, to streamline approval for critical…
Gambia: MPs vote to uphold ban on FGM
Gambian lawmakers have upheld the 2015 ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), rejecting a bill which sought to decriminalise the practice, after months of heated debate and international pressure. The bill argued that…
Papua New Guinea: Bougainville’s desire for independence stalled
Five years after Bougainville’s decisive vote for independence from Papua New Guinea (PNG), frustrations are growing due to the stalled political process. Over 97% of the autonomous region’s approximately 300,000 residents voted for…
