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A member of parliament (MP) is the representative of the voters to a parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, this category includes specifically members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title. Member of Congress is an equivalent term in other jurisdictions.

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Coronavirus home test delivery a ‘matter of days’ away Professor Sharon Peacock, director of the National Infection Service at Public Health England, tells MPs that home-testing of Covid-19 could be reality in the UK within a week. Public Health England.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:43Published 4 days ago

Boris Johnson: Possible to run a better system on London Underground Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told MPs that he believes it should be possible to “run a better Tube system at the moment” in light of overcrowding on the London Underground. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:44Published 5 days ago

MPs pay tribute to health staff by applauding them in Commons MPs have paid tribute to health service staff amid the coronavirus crisis by applauding them in the House of Commons. Although clapping is banned in the Chamber, Labour MP Chris Bryant (Rhondda) said.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:02Published 6 days ago


Dominic Raab updates MPs on repatriation efforts Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has updated the Foreign Affairs Select Committee on the Foreign Office's plan to repatriate British citizens abroad amid the Covid-19 outbreak following advice for.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:50Published 2 weeks ago

Kenyan MP forced out of parliament session by 'quarantine!' chants Kenya's parliamentarian got forced out of the chamber by his colleagues saying he should self-isolate after a trip abroad Credit: Reuters - Viral Video Duration: 02:28Published 2 weeks ago

'Every worker' will receive support: UK's Johnson Britain's parliament was noticably empty of lawmakers during Prime Minister Boris Johnson's weekly question-and-answer session. During the event he told the diminished attendance that every member of.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:43Published 2 weeks ago

Corbyn urges Johnson to guarantee sick pay for all during Covid-19 crisis Jeremy Corbyn has urged Boris Johnson to guarantee sick pay for all workers during the Covid-19 crisis During PMQs, the Labour leader thanked MPs for their “responsible approach” in sitting a.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:20Published 2 weeks ago

Matt Hancock: Parliament to remain open Health Secretary Matt Hancock has told MPs in the House of Commons that Parliament will remain open, despite the World Health Organisation confirming the Coronavirus outbreak is now a pandemic. Report.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:17Published 3 weeks ago

Boris Johnson updates MPs on Coronavirus Boris Johnson has updated MPs on the Coronavirus during today’s Prime Minister’s Questions – after it was confirmed that health minister Nadine Dorries has tested positive for the virus. Report.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:04Published 3 weeks ago

Chancellor refuses to confirm if first Budget will adhere to Tory fiscal rules The Chancellor has refused to confirm whether he will stick to the fiscal rules set out in the Conservative manifesto when he delivers his first Budget this week. Rishi Sunak said he believes “very.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:44Published 3 weeks ago

Commons listens in silence as names of women murdered by men read out by MP The epidemic of violence against women must prompt the “same level of horror” and swift action as other crises, ministers have been told. Labour’s Jess Phillips read out the names of more than.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:51Published 3 weeks ago

Coronavirus: UK moves to 'delay phase' The UK has mainly moved into the "delay phase" of tackling coronavirus, England's chief medical officer has said, as the country's 90th case was confirmed. Professor Chris Whitty, who was being grilled.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:57Published on March 5, 2020

Sajid Javid takes aim at Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings in resignation statement Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid giving a personal statement to MPs in the House of Commons, London, following his resignation from the Cabinet. Speaking from the backbenches for the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:12Published on February 26, 2020

Government accused of 'dog-whistle politics' on immigration Labour has accused the Government of "dog-whistle politics" following Home Secretary Priti Patel's statement on the new points-based immigration system. Shadow Immigration Minister Bell Ribeiro-Addy.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:21Published on February 24, 2020

Jacob Rees-Mogg announces debate on emergency laws to keep terrorists behind bars MPs will consider on Wednesday all stages of emergency legislation to block terrorists being automatically freed early from jail, the Government has announced. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:47Published on February 11, 2020

Matt Hancock on coronavirus: The situation will get worse before it gets better Health Secretary Matt Hancock makes a statement in the House of Commons updating Parliament on the spread of coronavirus after the number of Brits infected with the virus doubled yesterday to eight. Mr.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:43Published on February 11, 2020

Matt Hancock: We have no plans to evacuate all UK nationals from China Matt Hancock has updated MPs on how the UK is dealing with the coronavirus outbreak. The Health Secretary says the number of cases of the virus worldwide is doubling roughly every five days but that.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:05Published on February 3, 2020

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Coronavirus: Non-key workers forced to go into 'risky and distressing' jobs, MPs reveal 'It's clear that many businesses are still not doing the right thing - this is a health emergency' Independent - Published 4 days ago
Coronavirus: MPs will review new emergency measures every six months after government relents to pressure Draconian powers granted to ministers in the Emergency Coronavirus Bill will be reviewed by MPs once every six months, Downing Street has said. Independent - Published 1 week ago
Coronavirus: MPs return to work in the NHS after plea for help from retired staff Health secretary calls for retired staff to come forward, telling medics 'Your NHS needs you now' Independent - Published 1 week ago

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson faces Tory revolt as MPs warn 'not enough' done to protect workers 'If the government does not act immediately, large numbers of people will be unemployed,' warns ex-business secretary Independent - Published 2 weeks ago
Coronavirus: Labour demands Boris Johnson give MPs votes every six months on emergency powers Emergency Coronavirus Bill expected to be tabled in parliament on Thursday Independent - Published 2 weeks ago
Coronavirus: Emergency law could include powers to detain people suspected of being infected Measures to be unveiled by health secretary Matt Hancock in statement to MPs before being rushed through parliament Independent - Published 2 weeks ago

Coronavirus: MPs launch investigation into police and Border Force preparations An inquiry has been launched into whether police, the Border Force and other agencies are prepared for the impact of coronavirus. Independent - Published 3 weeks ago
Boris Johnson news – live: Tory MPs self-isolate after minister struck down with coronavirus, as recession warnings issued after Budget Follow all the latest developments Independent - Published 3 weeks ago
Coronavirus: Cabinet minister among two more Tory MPs self-isolating A cabinet minister and a junior minister are self-isolating over concerns they have come into contact with coronavirus. Independent - Published 3 weeks ago
Boris Johnson majority cut to 24 as PM suffers embarrassing revolt as Tory MPs vote to end Huawei involvement in 5G network Boris Johnson has suffered his first damaging backbench revolt since his election triumph, as Tory MPs demanded an end to Huawei's involvement in Britain's 5G network. Independent - Published 3 weeks ago

Boris Johnson news – live: Tory MPs given 'secret Huawei briefing' amid growing rebellion, as PM faces anger over coronavirus response Follow all the latest developments Independent - Published 3 weeks ago
Grooming gangs review: Government refusal to publish 'characteristics' research could be debated by MPs after 100,000 sign petition Home Office previously denied Freedom of Information request by The Independent, claiming publication was not 'in the public interest' Independent - Published 3 weeks ago
Boris Johnson news – live: Brexit trade talks 'could be delayed' due to coronavirus, as Tory MPs turn on PM over potential tax hike Follow all the latest developments Independent - Published 3 weeks ago	UK lawmakers may be affected by future coronavirus advice: chief medical officer British Members of Parliament (MPs) may be affected by future advice from the government on coronavirus, England's Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty said on Thursday, saying older people could be.. Reuters - Published on March 5, 2020
Coronavirus outbreak could force parliament to shut down to stop spread of disease No decision taken yet on whether MPs could use electronic voting and conference calls to debate Independent - Published on March 4, 2020	Women with endometriosis 'finally being believed' MPs will hear the experiences of women with endometriosis as part of an inquiry into the condition. BBC News - Published on March 3, 2020
Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds congratulated by MPs on baby announcement and engagement Some question timing of revelation – just hours after Sir Philip Rutnam resignation Independent - Published on March 1, 2020	Boris Johnson 'privately agreed to sell off Channel 4', Tory MPs claim Prime minister continues to boycott publicly-owned broadcaster over election coverage Independent - Published on February 23, 2020
'He might be a rat bag, but he's our rat bag': Australian MPs call for Assange's extradition to US to be dropped 'He's our guy. He's an Aussie. What's a foreign court doing trying to extradite him to a foreign nation?' Independent - Published on February 18, 2020	Majority of ethnic minority MPs have experienced racism at Westminster, survey suggests Labour MP Dawn Butler says she was once escorted out of the members' tea room by security Independent - Published on February 17, 2020
Boris Johnson news - live: Tory MPs turn on PM over BBC and flooding, amid growing pressure to fire adviser who said 'a dead kid once a year' was acceptable Follow all the latest developments Independent - Published on February 17, 2020	Tory MPs turn on Boris Johnson over plot to 'destroy the BBC' 'This would smash the BBC and turn it from being a universal broadcaster to one that would just work for its subscribers,' warns Tory MP Independent - Published on February 17, 2020
Huawei row: Australian MPs cancel UK trip amid tensions over leak A diplomatic row has erupted over the leak of talks about the role of Huawei in the UK's 5G network. BBC News - Published on February 15, 2020	Extra £18m needed for Big Ben tower repair works, MPs told Surveys discover asbestos in Elizabeth Tower belfry and extensive use of toxic lead paint Independent - Published on February 13, 2020
Zane Gbangbola: Flood death 'led to Porton Down involvement' Trade unions and opposition MPs criticise the findings of an inquest into Zane Gbangbola's death. BBC News - Published on February 12, 2020	Protests rock Beirut as government seeks MPs' confidence Scores of people were injured in Beirut on Tuesday in clashes between security forces and protesters rejecting the new government as it sought to win a parliamentary vote of confidence. Reuters - Published on February 11, 2020
Daily allowance in House of Lords set to rise to £323 Above-inflation hike in tax-free payment is triggered automatically by MPs' rise Independent - Published on February 11, 2020	Lebanese parliament convenes to vote on new government Lebanese parliament convened a session on Tuesday for MPs to hold a vote of confidence on the new government led by Prime Minister Hassan Diab, as security forces clashed with protesters nearby seeking.. Reuters - Published on February 11, 2020
Lebanese security forces, protesters clash ahead of vote Lebanese security forces fired tear gas and water cannon at protesters trying to block MPs and ministers from reaching parliament on Tuesday for a vote of confidence in Prime Minister Hassan Diab's new.. Reuters - Published on February 11, 2020	Government defends mass deportation flight to Jamaica amid backlash from MPs Minister defends deportation of around 50 Jamaicans – many of whom have been in UK for many years and have British children – as 150 cross-party MPs call on prime minister to halt charter flight Independent - Published on February 10, 2020
Tory MPs turn on Boris Johnson over Huawei involvement in 5G network US president Donald Trump reportedly 'apoplectic' over UK decision to go against Washington's advice on security risk from Chinese firm Independent - Published on February 8, 2020	Senior UK Conservatives warn on Huawei 5G role They say there are alternatives to the Chinese firm and want Tory MPs to raise their concerns. BBC News - Published on February 8, 2020
Fox runs loose in parliament and 'defecates outside Labour MP's office' MPs and civil servants watch on as creature infiltrates Westminster building Independent - Published on February 7, 2020	UK's ability to track suspected terrorists and major criminals at risk because of Brexit, Raab admits Access to vital EU crime-fighting databases could be lost, MPs told - after Theresa May warns they 'keep us safe' Independent - Published on February 3, 2020
Lebanese MPs debate 2020 budget as protesters throw stones at police Projected revenues in Lebanon's 2020 budget may be unrealistic because of a contraction in the country's economy, the chairman of the parliamentary budget committee said on Monday, as protesters hurled.. Reuters - Published on January 27, 2020	Police go-ahead for facial recognition cameras in London could break the law, government watchdog warns Biometrics commissioner joins human rights groups and MPs in criticising Metropolitan Police decision Independent - Published on January 25, 2020
Boris Johnson news – live: Tory MPs demand HS2 scrapped after damning new report, as EU officials sign Brexit withdrawal deal Follow all the latest developments Independent - Published on January 24, 2020	The SNP wants us to know we're facing a constitutional crisis. Unfortunately for them, no one cares The crisis announced this afternoon in the House of Commons by Ian Blackford is so serious that as many as three MPs looked up from their phones Independent - Published on January 23, 2020
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'I'd rather die in a ditch': New Tory MPs told they are not welcome at miners' gala 'We never saw Arthur Scargill invited to the Tory party conference,' he says Independent - Published on January 22, 2020	New Tory MPs 'not welcome' at Durham Miners' Gala A Durham miners' official paraphrases Boris Johnson saying he'd rather "die in a ditch" than invite Tories. BBC News - Published on January 21, 2020
Trophy hunting fuels 'colonial race and slave injustice', MPs warned as they consider imports ban Exclusive: Practice perpetuates apartheid-era inequalities, with black workers exploited in low-paid jobs, economist says Independent - Published on January 20, 2020	Boris Johnson news – live: Tory MPs urge churches to ring bells for Brexit after PM's Big Ben bongs plea, as Momentum faces backlash over 'ludicrous' Labour leadership ballot Follow all the latest developments Independent - Published on January 15, 2020
How to vote for next Labour leader and when the deadline to register is Five contenders vying to replace Jeremy Corbyn remain in the race after MPs' nominations close Independent - Published on January 14, 2020	Labour leadership: 'Tough old bird' Emily Thornberry says she will make it through to next round Contenders to succeed Jeremy Corbyn need backing of 22 party MPs or MEPs by Monday to stay in the race Independent - Published on January 12, 2020
Labour leadership: Keir Starmer promises to defend party's radical values and win next election Contender to succeed Jeremy Corbyn officially launches campaign on back of commanding lead in MPs' nominations Independent - Published on January 11, 2020	Keir Starmer takes big early lead among MPs in Labour leadership race, official figures show Shadow Brexit Secretary has already secured 23 nominations - enough to put him on the ballot paper Independent - Published on January 8, 2020
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Member of parliament

Representative of the voters to a parliament

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Protests rock Beirut as government seeks MPs' confidence

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