MP urges fines for credit card firms over child porn – BBC News
“Credit and debit card companies should face fines if their products are used to buy child pornography on the internet, an MP says.”
BBC News, 21st July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: parliament
Ex Labour MPs and Tory peer lose expenses ruling – BBC News
Three former MPs and a peer are set to stand trial over expenses fraud allegations after a judge ruled they could not claim parliamentary privilege to stop prosecution.”
BBC News, 11th June 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Watchdog to revise expenses rules after MPs’ complaints – The Guardian
“The new parliamentary watchdog is to revise some of its rules after an outcry from MPs over the new expenses regime, with many saying they are being forced to lay off staff and others claiming to be substantially out of pocket.”
The Guardian, 25th May 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Queen’s Speech 2010 – Number 10
“The Queen has outlined the Government’s priorities for the coming Parliamentary year in the Queen’s Speech following the official state opening of Parliament.”
Number 10, 25th May 2010
Source: www.number10.gov.uk
Queen’s Speech lays out radical agenda – The Independent
“David Cameron’s coalition Government launched its first legislative programme today – with flagship Bills on schools, political reform and a promise to scrap ID cards.”
The Independent, 25th May 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
MPs to challenge new expenses watchdog over strict rules – The Guardian
“MPs are to challenge the new expenses watchdog, claiming its strict rules are forcing them to lay off staff and compromising their service to constituents.”
The Guardian, 20th May 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
House of Lords transformation plans leaked – The Guardian
“The House of Lords should become a second chamber where just two-thirds of members are elected until fresh primary legislation in 10 years’ time decides whether all peers should be elected, according to a document drawn up by the government.”
The Guardian, 19th April 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Lords back mephedrone ban – The Independent
“A ban on mephedrone and other so-called ‘legal highs’ was backed by the Lords today amid accusations ministers were guilty of a ‘knee-jerk’ response.”
The Independent, 8th April 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Scramble to save Bills at end of parliament – The Independent
“Moves to stage a referendum on scrapping the first-past-the-post electoral system have been abandoned as the parties wrangle over legislation to be rushed into law ahead of the general election. The Government has also dropped proposals to phase out the right of hereditary peers to sit in the House of Lords.”
The Independent, 7th April 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Jack Straw: ‘To survive in politics, you’ve got to have a sixth sense’ – The Guardian
“Jack Straw has spent 13 years in the cabinet without ever quite reaching the top. He talks about the art of survival, reform of the Lords and why he supported the Iraq war.”
The Guardian, 29th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Jack Straw backs Lords reform despite Mandelson opposition – The Guardian
“The justice secretary, Jack Straw, has insisted that, despite Lord Mandelson’s opposition, Labour is poised to announce its commitment to an elected second chamber to replace the House of Lords.”
The Guardian, 29th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
MPs warned: cheat on expenses and face ‘a ton of bricks’ – The Guardian
“The parliamentary watchdog has warned MPs that his organisation will come down on them ‘like a ton of bricks’ if they break new expenses rules, saying those who cheat could be fined or have pay docked.”
The Guardian, 22nd March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Guidance for parliamentary candidates published – Ministry of Justice
“Guidance to candidates standing at the parliamentary general election on publishing declarations of interests, is published today.”
Minsitry of Justice, 22nd March 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Charging decision regarding Baroness Uddin – Crown Prosecution Service
“Keir Starmer QC, Director of Public Prosecutions, today announced that there will be no charges in relation to Baroness Uddin’s claims for parliamentary expenses.”
Crown Prosecution Service, 12th March 2010
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
No expenses charges for baroness – BBC News
“Labour peer Baroness Uddin will not face charges over her expenses, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.”
BBC News, 12th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Trevor Phillips accused of trying to influence equalities watchdog inquiry – The Guardian
“Trevor Phillips, the head of the equalities watchdog, was today accused of attempting to influence an official inquiry into his work and may face a high-level investigation into allegations that his actions amount to contempt of both houses of parliament.”
The Guardian, 10th February 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Former judge hits out at ‘damaging’ penalties as he grants MPs’ expenses appeals – The Guardian
“Sir Paul Kennedy, the former judge dealing with MPs’ appeals against demands for repayments after the expenses scandal, was deeply critical of the ’damaging and unfair’ penalties today as he granted the majority of the 75 appeals.”
The Guardian, 4th February 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Ministers passing too many ‘bad’ laws, say ex mandarins – BBC News
“The way Britain is governed has gone wrong and is in urgent need of reform, a group of former Whitehall chiefs has warned in a highly critical report.”
BBC News, 27th January 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Watchdog launches consultation on MPs’ expenses – The Guardian
“A five-week public consultation on the reform of MPs’ expenses was launched today as the new parliamentary expenses watchdog appeared to soften proposals on MPs claiming for second homes and employing family members.”
The Guardian, 7th January 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
