Britain’s domestic intelligence agency said China was using headhunters to gather intelligence from lawmakers and parliamentary staff members.
Tag: House of Commons (Great Britain)
Medically Assisted Dying Closer to Legalization After Vote by UK Lawmakers
British lawmakers on Friday confirmed their support for assisted suicide for some terminally ill people, after months of scrutiny that followed an initial vote last year.
Britain’s New Prime Minister Had Just Hours to Prepare
A new U.S. president usually has a two-month window to prepare to move into the White House. Freshly elected British prime ministers move into Downing Street much more swiftly.
UK Election: What Happens Next
The transition of power in Britain is a matter of hours, not months.
U.K. Pushes Through Rwanda Deportation Bill
Britain’s Parliament passed contentious legislation to allow the deportation of asylum seekers to the African country, a political victory for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Senior Tory MP William Wragg Admits Sharing Colleagues’ Private Data on Grindr
William Wragg said he had been scared that a man he met on the Grindr dating app had “compromising things” on him, and apologized for causing “hurt.”
Why Britain’s Lords Are Clashing With Sunak Over Rwanda
The government’s contentious Rwanda policy, which has been championed by the prime minister, has prompted a rebellion in Britain’s unelected second chamber.
Sunak’s Rwanda Plan Fails First Test in House of Lords
In the latest setback to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda policy, the upper house of the British Parliament voted to delay a crucial treaty with the African country.
Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda Plan Is Approved by U.K. Parliament
The British prime minister’s contentious proposal to send asylum seekers to the African country moved forward a step, but it still faces potential stumbling blocks before becoming law.
UK Parliament’s Rwanda Vote Today, Explained
The British prime minister faced a test of his authority as he sought to protect his flagship immigration policy from threats within his divided party.