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Murdered MP Jo Cox would be deeply concerned by divisions in UK, says sister

Kim Leadbeater says it is crucial to ‘push back’ on divisive rhetoric and dangerous language.
16 Jun 2026
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Welfare reform marks moment of compassion, says Kendall amid backbench anger

Ministers are likely to face a Commons stand-off with backbench Labour MPs over their plans.
18 Jun 2025
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Starmer hints he will back assisted dying Bill ahead of crunch vote

The result of Friday’s expected vote could see the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill either progress to the House of Lords or fall completely.
18 Jun 2025
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First Windrush Commissioner vows cultural change, accountability and action

Reverend Clive Foster is a senior pastor at the Pilgrim Church in Nottingham and is the son of parents who migrated to the UK from Jamaica in 1959.
18 Jun 2025
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Dame Esther Rantzen’s daughter ‘hopeful’ assisted dying Bill can pass major vote

MPs will gather for the next major vote on the Bill on Friday, which could see it either fall or progress to the Lords.
18 Jun 2025
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Flagship welfare reform plans to be introduced in Parliament

The major reforms are set to include the tightening of criteria for the main disability benefit in England, personal independence payment (Pip).
18 Jun 2025
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‘Cruel’ criminalisation of women over abortion must end, says MP ahead of vote

Tonia Antoniazzi said her proposed ‘narrow, targeted’ measure does not change the rules under the 1967 Abortion Act.
17 Jun 2025
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Pip claimants at record 3.7 million as welfare reforms loom

Sir Keir Starmer’s Government is facing a possible rebellion among his own MPs who are unhappy about proposed changes to the system.
17 Jun 2025
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MP claims assisted dying could be ‘trojan horse that breaks the NHS’

MPs will likely vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill on Friday, which could see it either progress to the House of Lords or fall.
17 Jun 2025
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Justice Secretary tells of opposition to ‘dangerous’ abortion decriminalisation

MPs are expected to debate and vote on amendments as part of the wider Crime and Policing Bill.
17 Jun 2025
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MPs to debate and vote on decriminalising abortion

Various amendments have been out forward as part of the Crime and Policing Bill.
17 Jun 2025
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Poll suggests support for better end-of-life care over assisted dying Bill

MPs are likely to have a vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill on Friday.
17 Jun 2025
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Assisted dying: Medical students voice opposition as some MPs urge vote delay

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is due to have its third reading vote on Friday.
16 Jun 2025
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Bereaved father: Grenfell documentary must mark turning point in justice fight

Marcio Gomes hopes viewers might be prompted to take action, from writing to their MPs to raising awareness on social media.
16 Jun 2025
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Grenfell community gathers for final anniversary before tower demolition begins

Saturday marks eight years since the deadly blaze in west London.
14 Jun 2025
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Ban on advertising and safeguard for child patients added to Assisted Dying Bill

On Friday a majority of MPs approve a new clause to ensure medics cannot raise the topic of assisted dying with under-18s.
13 Jun 2025
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Warning over assisted dying TikTok adverts as MPs further debate Bill

The Bill is undergoing a second day of report stage on Friday, with various amendments being debated and possibly voted on.
13 Jun 2025
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Move faster on firms’ public contracts ban, Grenfell survivor urges Government

Edward Daffarn said a new documentary “clearly exposes how little” companies and individuals have been held to account over the 2017 disaster.
13 Jun 2025
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MPs to discuss ban on assisted dying adverts as Bill returns to Parliament

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is undergoing a second day of report stage, with various amendments likely to be debated.
13 Jun 2025
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Psychiatrists voice concern at royal college’s opposition to assisted dying Bill

Seven RCPsych members, including a former college president and vice-president, have written to MPs to voice their backing for the Bill.
12 Jun 2025
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UK doctor says helping patients die in Australia is ‘privilege’

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is due to return to the House of Commons for debate on Friday

12 Jun 2025