Commons Debate News Today

Thérèse Coffey was the party pooper in a Commons debate to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the RNLI this week. While others praised the charity, the Tory Suffolk Coastal MP said she was worried about the RNLI’s plans to replace an all-weather lifeboat with an inflatable one at its Aldeburgh station. Coffey said she raised her worries in a private telephone call with the RNLI’s then-chief executive Mark Dowie. She said both parties recorded the call, but accused the RNL...

The Rwanda bill, which would declare it a safe country, will face fresh scrutiny from MPs this week.

Tories accused the opposition of political opportunism who wanted a formidable opponent out of the way.

By 2030, the UK will be reliant on other countries for at least 80% of its gas and 70% of its oil if there is no investment in new infrastructure – offshoring the associated jobs and benefits to the economy. OEUK has urged the UK Government to nurture UK oil and gas production and avoid an even more rapid decline than that which is currently forecast.

We write in advance of the 72nd pre-session of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights regarding its review of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland’s compliance with the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).

The suspect was initially arrested after allegedly raping the teenage boy in Waltham Forest on October 5. He was released on police bail and told to stay at a different centre.

Ian Murray acknowledged he had overstepped the mark when responding to Angus MacNeil.

Dr Neil Hudson MP for Penrith and the border will be meeting with Eden District Council to discuss plans to support the area.