April 25, 2025
Stephen Gethins proposed devolving immigration powers to Scotland, facing opposition from Labour and Conservative MPs who favored a unified UK policy. Meanwhile, Parliament saw 25 bills blocked, Wickford's regeneration plans discussed, and corrections made to parliamentary records, amidst revelations about RMG and nuclear test admissions.
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🌍 Devolution (Immigration) (Scotland) Bill
Commons Chamber🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️Stephen Gethins introduced a Bill to devolve immigration powers to Scotland, arguing that it would help address demographic and economic challenges unique to Scotland. Critics, including Labour and Conservative MPs, opposed the Bill, citing concerns about creating internal UK borders…
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🏗️ Wickford Town Centre Regeneration
Commons Chamber🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️Wickford’s MP, Mark Francois, passionately discussed the town’s regeneration, highlighting upcoming projects like the new McDonald’s and the station rebuild set for summer 2024. He voiced strong opposition to the Labour-led council’s plan to build 27,000 new homes, citing inadequate…
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🙅♂️ Business without Debate
Commons Chamber🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️Parliament faced a flurry of objections as 25 bills, covering topics from public health to VAT exemptions, were all blocked from immediate second reading. Each bill, ranging from plant protection to the privatization of the BBC, is now scheduled for…
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🔍 Other Corrections
Written Corrections🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️Nesil Caliskan revealed that RMG, a residential estate management company, is acting on behalf of HomeGround, whose director is William Waldorf Astor. In a surprising twist, Sir John Hayes demanded a ministerial statement after government lawyers admitted, after 73 years,…