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PM reassures the public following cyber attack Rishi Sunak has reassured the public following a major data breach at the Ministry of Defence, which impacted a third-party payroll system. "I do want to reassure people the Ministry of Defence has.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:16Published 2 weeks ago

Parliament passes Rwanda Bill after months of back and forth The government's controversial Rwanda Bill has finally been passed in Parliament after months of back and forth between the House of Commons and House of Lords. It will now head for Royal Assent.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:59Published on April 23, 2024

Rishi Sunak: The conflict in Gaza must end Rishi Sunak said the conflict in Gaza "must end" as he addressed MPs in the House of Commons. The prime minister said he will be speaking to Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to express.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:55Published on April 15, 2024

Labour: Lord Cameron dodging scrutiny on Israel arms sales Lord David Cameron has faced accusations of hiding from scrutiny amid questions about the UK’s arms sales to Israel. The Foreign Secretary’s Labour counterpart, David Lammy, has called for Lord.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:21Published on April 7, 2024

Minister blames Labour for Rwanda bill delay Responding to the record numbers of migrants arriving in the UK after crossing the English Channel, Gillian Keegan blames Labour for slowing the progress of the government’s Rwanda Bill. The.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:06Published on March 27, 2024

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Foreign secretary who addressed Commons today says she has tested positive for COVID Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, who gave a statement in the House of Commons about Russia earlier today, says she has tested positive for COVID-19. Sky News - Published on January 31, 2022
Newly-released files reveal Diana funeral negotiations, Bush's worries, and 'hemisphere' Commons plan Newly-released files from the National Archives have revealed George W Bush's worries over his experience, negotiations over Diana's funeral, and mooted plans to redesign the House of Commons. Sky News - Published on December 30, 2021
PM trapped between his party and scientists as he faces unhappy Christmas When it came, Tuesday night's rebellion infected every wing of the Conservative Party in the House of Commons. Sky News - Published on December 14, 2021

Why health secretary's 200k Omicron case claim was back-of-envelope sum not a definitive number There have been many striking numbers during this pandemic but few as striking as the one cited by Health Secretary Sajid Javid in the House of Commons yesterday. Sky News - Published on December 14, 2021
PM finally admits Tory ex-minister at centre of sleaze row broke lobbying rules Boris Johnson has finally admitted the Conservative ex-minister at the centre of Westminster's sleaze row broke lobbying rules - two weeks after the prime minister encouraged a bid to save Owen.. Sky News - Published on November 17, 2021
Tory ex-cabinet minister voted remotely in Commons while in Caribbean for £800k legal work A Conservative former cabinet minister voted by proxy in the House of Commons while earning hundreds of thousands of pounds for legal work more than 4,000 miles away in the Caribbean. Sky News - Published on November 9, 2021

'When they break the rules, they just remake the rules': Rayner attacks PM over bid to save ex-minister Boris Johnson has been accused of delivering "one rule for them and one rule for the rest of us" ahead of a Conservative bid to save a Tory ex-minister from an immediate House of Commons suspension. Sky News - Published on November 3, 2021
Tory MPs try to overthrow colleague's 30-day suspension from House of Commons Colleagues of a Conservative MP given a 30-day suspension from the House of Commons for breaching lobbying rules will tomorrow attempt to overthrow his punishment. Sky News - Published on November 2, 2021
PM leads cabinet ministers in return of mask-wearing in Commons Boris Johnson has led members of his cabinet in wearing masks in the House of Commons as top Conservatives returned to donning face coverings in parliament. Sky News - Published on October 27, 2021
Commons showdown looms over bid to end 'fire and rehire' practice A House of Commons showdown between Labour and the Conservatives is looming over a move to clamp down on employers using "fire and rehire" to drive down wages and sack staff. Sky News - Published on October 20, 2021

Prayers and a minute's silence as MPs prepare to pay tribute to Sir David Amess The House of Commons is going to pay tribute to Sir David Amess today. Sky News - Published on October 18, 2021
Commons Speaker to look at safety - but senior Tories warn against putting MPs in 'security bubble' The Speaker of the House of Commons has promised to "examine" safety measures for MPs following the killing of Sir David Amess - but senior Conservatives are warning against placing politicians behind.. Sky News - Published on October 15, 2021
The PM cut a diminished figure, surrounded by colleagues and seemingly almost completely alone The House of Commons was packed for the first time in 17 months, MPs breaking off their holidays to voice their anger, frustration and sorrow over the crisis that is unfolding in Afghanistan. Sky News - Published on August 19, 2021	MPs pack Commons for first time in 17 months - but make different choices on face masks The House of Commons has seen packed benches for the first time since COVID gripped the UK - with different choices being made by MPs across the chamber on whether to wear a face mask. Sky News - Published on August 18, 2021
Labour MP asked to leave the Commons after saying PM has 'lied over and over again' during pandemic A Labour MP has been asked to leave the House of Commons for the remainder of the day after refusing to withdraw claims that Boris Johnson has "lied" to the country "over and over again". Sky News - Published on July 22, 2021	PM's bid to avoid Tory rebellion over foreign aid cuts 'coming apart at the seams', says ringleader A Conservative ringleader has told Sky News the government's attempt to avoid a Tory rebellion on foreign aid cuts is "coming apart at the seams" ahead of a crunch vote in the House of Commons. Sky News - Published on July 13, 2021
Rebel Tory MPs aim to force Commons vote on foreign aid cuts Boris Johnson is set to face a major Commons rebellion next week over his policy to slash foreign aid. Sky News - Published on June 3, 2021