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Today’s announcement does not change the findings of the Saville Report - Tony Lloyd

Tony Lloyd MP, Labour's Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary, commenting on today’s announcement concerning Bloody Sunday, said...

Thursday, 14 March 2019 12:07

Complete list of motion and amendments tabled for today's Brexit debate

The Prime Minister That, at this day’s sitting, the Speaker shall put the questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the motion in the name of the Prime Minister relating to the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union not later than 5.00pm...

Thursday, 14 March 2019 11:51

UK takes step forward in global marine protection

More than half of the UK’s global waters are set to be within Marine Protected Areas, putting the UK at the forefront of calls to protect 30 per cent of the world’s ocean by 2030...

Thursday, 14 March 2019 11:20

Surely the Tories don't need any further evidence that not enough is being done to tackle knife crime - Abbott responds to MOJ figures

Diane Abbott MP, Labour’s Shadow Home Secretary, commenting on new MOJ figures showing the criminal justice system in England and Wales dealt with 21,484 knife and offensive weapons offences last year...

Thursday, 14 March 2019 11:18

Commons debate on UK’s Withdrawal from the European Union (No Deal) - Mar 13

The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Michael Gove): I beg to move, that this House declines to approve leaving the European Union without a Withdrawal Agreement and a Framework for the Future Relationship on 29 March 2019; and notes that leaving without a deal remains the default in UK and EU law unless this House and the EU ratify an agreement...

Thursday, 14 March 2019 08:58

Ten minute rule motion on Tenancy (Deposits and Arbitration) - Mar 13

Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Brighton, Kemptown) (Lab/Co-op): I beg to move, that leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish a single custodial tenancy deposit scheme; to provide for that scheme to invest deposits...

Thursday, 14 March 2019 08:56

Commons: Spring Statement 2019 - Mar 13

The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr Philip Hammond): I am acutely conscious of the fact that the House has other pressing matters on its mind today, and to avoid making this statement any longer than necessary, I am tabling a written ministerial statement that contains additional announcements and provides further details of those that I will make...

Thursday, 14 March 2019 08:54

Report stage (Lords) (day 2) of the Trade Bill - Mar 13

Lord Hain (Lab): My Lords, the amendment stands also in the names of the noble Lords, Lord Kerr and Lord Bruce, and the noble Baroness, Lady Altmann...

Thursday, 14 March 2019 08:49

Oral answer (Lords) on Knife Crime: First Aid in Schools - Mar 13

Lord Watson of Invergowrie asked the Government what assessment they have made of the number of schools offering pupils advice on what first aid to deliver, and how to communicate clearly with emergency services, when someone has been stabbed...

Thursday, 14 March 2019 08:48

Oral answer (Lords) on the Commonwealth - Mar 13

Lord Chidgey asked the Government what progress they have made on building a fairer Commonwealth since the Written Ministerial Statement by the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs on 14 January (HCWS1247)...

Thursday, 14 March 2019 08:44