December 16, 2024
The Autumn Budget 2024 aims to lower unemployment to 4.1% and support more people into work, while also addressing fraud and delays in benefit processing. Parliament tackled various pressing issues including water pollution, court delays for sexual violence victims, and international relations, with new regulations and debates on devolution, professional qualifications, and conflicts in the Middle East.

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💧 Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]
Commons Chamber🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️The UK Parliament debated the Water (Special Measures) Bill, aiming to tackle widespread water pollution and improve water infrastructure. The Bill proposes banning bonuses for water company executives who fail to meet environmental standards, introducing criminal charges for persistent lawbreakers,…
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😢 Israel and Palestine
Westminster Hall🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️The UK Parliament debated two e-petitions concerning Israel and Palestine, focusing on recognizing Palestine as a state and revoking arms export licenses to Israel. MPs expressed strong emotions over the ongoing conflict, emphasizing the need for an immediate ceasefire and…
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👥 Oral Answers to Questions
Commons Chamber🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️The Autumn Budget 2024 is expected to lower unemployment to 4.1% next year, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility. The “Get Britain Working” White Paper aims to support more people into employment, including young people and those with long-term…
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🇬🇧 United Front Work Department
Commons Chamber🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️In a gripping parliamentary session, the UK government revealed that Yang Tengbo (H6), a member of China’s United Front Work Department, was barred from the UK due to national security threats. MPs debated the pervasive influence of the Chinese Communist…
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🏛️ English Devolution
Commons Chamber🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️The Government has launched a bold plan to decentralize power from Westminster to local communities across England, aiming to boost regional economies and improve living standards through a new devolution framework. This initiative includes creating strategic authorities and empowering mayors…
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📬 Royal Mail Takeover
Commons Chamber🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️The government is closely monitoring the ongoing takeover of Royal Mail by EP Group, ensuring the company’s future with significant commitments for financial sustainability and service quality. Royal Mail has faced financial losses and service issues, but the new agreement…
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✅ Point of Order
Commons Chamber🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️Lewis Cocking, a Conservative MP, forgot to mention his role as a Hertfordshire county councillor during a debate on the English devolution White Paper. He quickly corrected this oversight by alerting the House. Madam Deputy Speaker acknowledged his prompt action…
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📜 Business without Debate
Commons Chamber🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️Parliament swiftly approved new regulations on ivory trade and international road transport. Several key committees saw a reshuffle with new members replacing existing ones across various important sectors like Foreign Affairs and Work and Pensions. These changes aim to bring…
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😢 Victims of Sexual Violence: Court Delays
Commons Chamber🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️Court delays for victims of sexual violence are causing severe distress, with many survivors facing waits of two to five years, leading to a crisis of faith in the justice system. The government acknowledges the problem and is implementing reforms,…
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📝 Delegated Legislation Committee
General Committees🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️The UK Parliament approved new regulations to extend the recognition of professional qualifications between the UK and Switzerland, ensuring Swiss professionals can work in the UK and vice versa from January 1, 2025. This move aims to prevent a disruption…