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New Green MP calls for tolerance and inclusivity in first Commons speech https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/mar/12/new-green-mp-calls-for-tolerance-and-inclusivity-in-first-commons-speech #HannahSpencer #GreenParty #UkNews #HouseOfCommons #Politics

MPs launch student loans inquiry amid ‘perfect storm’ for young people in UK https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/mar/12/mps-launch-student-loans-inquiry-amid-perfect-storm-for-young-people-in-uk #StudentFinance #YoungPeople #GraduateCareers #WorkCareers #Money #Society #HigherEducation #Students #Education #UkCostOfLivingCrisis #HousePrices #Pensions #AiArtificialIntelligence #UkNews #HouseOfCommons #Business #BorrowingDebt #Politics

NDP's U.S. arms-control bill fails, 15 Liberal MPs break rank with government
An NDP private member's bill that would have ended exemptions from Canada's export-control regime for weapons and ammunition destined for the U.S. failed to pass at the House of Commons on Wednesday, though it garnered the support of 15 Liberal MPs who sided against their government.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ndp-bill-loopholes-arms-exports-9.7124756?cmp=rss

NDP's Davies says Idlout's decision to join Liberals overrides 'sacred trust' of ballot box
Interim NDP Leader Don Davies said Prime Minister Mark Carney was working to overrule the wishes of voters in the pursuit of a majority in the House of Commons after one of his party's MPs defected to the Liberals.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/don-davies-floor-crossing-ndp-lori-idlout-9.7124371?cmp=rss

Latest floor crossing puts Liberal majority within grasp — but Carney could still hit snags
With another opposition MP crossing the floor to join the Liberals, Prime Minister Mark Carney could have a slim majority following a few upcoming byelections — but the Liberal agenda could still face some hurdles in the House of Commons.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-house-hurdles-majority-9.7123815?cmp=rss

North West MP reveals she was raped

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/north-west-mp-reveals-raped-33568498

Jess Phillips backs jury bill as she reveals she is ‘victim of courts backlog’ https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/10/jess-phillips-backs-jury-bill-victim-courts-backlog #ViolenceAgainstWomenAndGirls #JessPhillips #UkCriminalJustice #SexualHarassment #Politics #Women #PrisonsAndProbation #DomesticViolence #DavidLammy #HouseOfCommons #Law #Society #UkNews

How are MPs passing so many bills without voting?
MPs don't officially have to vote in order to pass bills in the House of Commons, and it appears to be happening more frequently than usual this session of Parliament.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/house-of-commons-on-division-9.7117954?cmp=rss