How has legislation backed by MPs failed to clear the House of Lords? And what will happen now?The attempt to bring in new laws allowing assisted dying for terminally ill people with less than six months to live looks likely to...
Read MoreOpponents of bill insist government should not give it special treatment as peers delay its passage Opponents of the assisted dying bill have accused its supporters of bullying after key backers said they would attempt to bypass...
Read MoreExclusive: MPs backing bill to use ‘nuclear option’ of 1911 Parliament Act if it continues to be blocked by LordsSupporters of assisted dying will seek to force through the bill using an archaic parliamentary...
Read MoreExclusive: MPs backing bill to use ‘nuclear option’ of 1911 Parliament Act if it continues to be blocked by LordsSupporters of assisted dying will seek to force through the bill using an archaic parliamentary...
Read MoreParliament Act, passed after row over David Lloyd George’s budget, was last used in 2004 to pass ban on foxhuntingSupporters of assisted dying are planning to use the Parliament Act to override the House of Lords if it...
Read MoreExclusive: Legislation thought be unlikely even to be put to vote before timing out after opponents’ procedural delaysMPs and peers who backed the assisted dying bill now believe it is “near impossible” for it...
Read MoreChris Parry, who is contending for the Hampshire and Solent mayoralty, says his post was intended ‘ironically’Downing Street has defended its decision to single out pubs for special help with the problems created by...
Read MoreImage-creation function has been limited to paying subscribers after Elon Musk’s platform was threatened with fines and regulatory actionDowning Street has defended its decision to single out pubs for special help with the...
Read MorePrime minister expected to order fresh overhaul of defence investment plan, already delayed from expected autumn releasePeers are this morning resuming their debate on the assisted dying bill, after last night approving a motion...
Read MoreAnna Turley says policy change indicates that ministers are ‘listening’ and are ‘actually in touch with people’Good morning. Yesterday it emerged the government is going to significantly revise some of...
Read MoreNick Thomas-Symonds says a 30% discount for the UK’s participation in EU scheme has been agreedStreeting says he does not want people to stay away from hospitals today if they need emergency medical help.The most important...
Read MorePM tells PMQs it is ‘never too late to apologise’ when questioned over allegations made against the Reform UK leaderStreeting says he does not want people to stay away from hospitals today if they need emergency...
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