A member of parliament (MP) is the representative of the voters to a parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, this category includes specifically members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title. Member of Congress is an equivalent term in other jurisdictions.
The Australian government and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson are being urged to stop Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange's impending US extradition trial. SBS - Published
MPs will consider on Wednesday all stages of emergency legislation to block terrorists being automatically freed early from jail, the Government has announced.
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Health Secretary Matt Hancock makes a statement in the House of Commons updating Parliament on the spread of coronavirus after the number of Brits infected with the virus doubled yesterday to eight. Mr..
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Matt Hancock has updated MPs on how the UK is dealing with the coronavirus outbreak. The Health Secretary says the number of cases of the virus worldwide is doubling roughly every five days but that..
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Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said there is an "increased likelihood" of cases of the new coronavirus in the UK, but insisted the risk to the public remains low and the country is "well..
The UK’s exit from the European Union moved a step closer after Boris Johnson’s Brexit Bill cleared the Commons. The European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill was given a third reading by 330..
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Tooting MP Dr Rosena Allin-Khan has told ITV News' Acting Prime Minister podcast that she we would like to create a 'Ministry of Fabulosity', saying: "It's a real thing, it will be full of fabulous MPs..
Scores of people were injured in Beirut on Tuesday in clashes between security forces and protesters rejecting the new government as it sought to win a parliamentary vote of confidence. Reuters - Published
Lebanese parliament convened a session on Tuesday for MPs to hold a vote of confidence on the new government led by Prime Minister Hassan Diab, as security forces clashed with protesters nearby seeking.. Reuters - Published
Lebanese security forces fired tear gas and water cannon at protesters trying to block MPs and ministers from reaching parliament on Tuesday for a vote of confidence in Prime Minister Hassan Diab's new.. Reuters - Published
Projected revenues in Lebanon's 2020 budget may be unrealistic because of a contraction in the country's economy, the chairman of the parliamentary budget committee said on Monday, as protesters hurled.. Reuters - Published
The speed of technological advance should give us hope that we can find solutions for the world's problems, including even for climate change once MPs stop bickering. The Age - Published
Israel Folau is now out of the picture, but the wider question remains of when workers should be able to express religious views that conflict with their employer’s social media policies. The Age - Published
Some Japanese lawmakers giggled this week during a drill to practice the use of disaster prevention helmets, at least one of which was put on backwards, prompting Twitter users to question if they were.. Reuters - Published
A Lebanese parliament session is expected to be postponed on Tuesday because protests had prevented MPs from arriving, two parliamentary sources said, torpedoing the first session since demonstrations.. Reuters - Published
A pro-Kurdish opposition party is considering withdrawing lawmakers from Turkey's parliament due to mounting pressure it is facing, and as an act of protest against the government's decision to oust 24.. Reuters - Published
Queensland One Nation MP Stephen Andrew has apologised to parliament after guests he brought into the House were caught rifling through the desks of other MPs. SBS - Published
Less than ten Labour Party MPs will back the British government on Saturday when the parliament votes on Boris Johnson's Brexit deal, BBC political correspondent Nick Eardley said in a tweet.. Reuters - Published
Crossbench MPs are behind legislation to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, saying Australia is out of step with other countries. SBS - Published
Crossbench MPs are behind legislation to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, saying Australia is out of step with other countries. SBS - Published
A bill to decriminalise abortion will head back to the NSW lower house for MPs to consider amendments approved by the upper house before it becomes law. SBS - Published
A bill to decriminalise abortion will head back to the NSW lower house for MPs to consider amendments approved by the upper house before it becomes law. SBS - Published
Debate on amendments to draft NSW abortion decriminalisation laws will resume next week after upper-house MPs this week passed and rejected several changes. SBS - Published
Debate on amendments to draft NSW abortion decriminalisation laws will resume next week after upper-house MPs this week passed and rejected several changes. SBS - Published
NSW MPs will resume their debate on a bill decriminalising abortion after delays, a weekend of demonstrations and a leadership spill was called off. SBS - Published
Federal minister for women Marise Payne has blasted a 2GB radio host for quizzing the NSW premier on her personal approach to abortion. SBS - Published
MPs are preparing for a long week in NSW parliament as the upper house debates a bill decriminalising abortion, which passed the lower house by 59 votes to 31. SBS - Published
MPs are preparing for a long week in NSW parliament as the upper house debates a bill decriminalising abortion, which passed the lower house by 59 votes to 31. SBS - Published
Labor is pushing for department briefings on Australia's relationship with China to be shared with MPs amid hopes of fostering a better debate on the issue. SBS - Published
Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt has reassured coalition MPs that indigenous recognition in the constitution won't mean a third chamber in parliament. SBS - Published
Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt has reassured coalition MPs that indigenous recognition in the constitution won't mean a third chamber in parliament. SBS - Published
Scott Morrison will have the captain's call on working towards a referendum on changing the constitution to recognise indigenous Australians, a senator says. SBS - Published
Individuals in Scott Morrison's government may have differing thoughts on religious freedom but they all ultimately seek its protection, a senator argues. SBS - Published
Some Labor MPs believe their party should pass the government's full tax plan if the coalition doesn't budge on splitting up the package. SBS - Published
Voters have put the major parties on notice with almost one quarter of MPs holding marginal seats after the AEC finalised its vote count for lower house seats. SBS - Published
A leadership contender for Britain's Conservative Party who fails to win the backing of more than 10 MPs next week could be eliminated after the first round of voting under plans to be discussed by.. Reuters - Published
Queensland Nationals MPs Keith Pitt and James McGrath will reportedly try to create a parliamentary committee to investigate using nuclear energy. SBS - Published
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After months of speculation, it has been confirmed this week that US President Donald Trump will return to the UK later this year as part of a state visit. This means that Trump.. One News Page Staff - Published
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Will a year-long 'Flextension' offer Britain a second chance to resolve its Brexit deadlock? Brexit – the complicated divorced between the UK and European Union – was.. One News Page Staff - Published
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On the day when the UK was set to leave the European Union, Brexit seemed to become even more complicated. Not just for British citizens, but for those in politics itself –.. One News Page Staff - Published
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Brexit is due to occur as of March 29th. That is, at present, still very much the plan. However, the UK’s proposed divorce from the European Union has been thrown into.. One News Page Staff - Published
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If you have been paying attention to any news regarding the UK in recent weeks or months, you will likely know that the country’s divorce from the European Union is still.. One News Page Staff - Published
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