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UK parliament backs bill ending hereditary peers in House of Lords

The House of Lords passed the Hereditary Peers Bill on Tuesday evening, fulfilling a reform launched more than 25 years ago.

 British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during the Prime Minister's Questions at the House of Commons in London, Britain, December 14, 2022
Demonstrators gather as Stop the Hate UK holds a protest calling on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to support the Iranian people, proscribe the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and free Iran from the Islamic Republic, outside Downing Street, London, Britain, January 11, 2026.

Is Britain falling behind allies on IRGC? Expert explains costs of delayed proscription - interview

Supporters of Maccabi Tel Aviv hold flags at Dam Square ahead of the Europa League football match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv, in Amsterdam on  November 7, 2024

UK slams West Midlands Police over Maccabi fan ban based on AI reports

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends a Q&A as he visits Taffs Well Depot in Ffordd Bleddyn on February 18, 2026 in Cardiff, Wales.

Britain sees over 50,000 migrant crossings on small boats during Keir Starmer’s premiership


UK's Boris Johnson wins confidence vote but suffers big rebellion

Such is the anger that the party triggered a challenge, forcing an anonymous vote of confidence in a leader who had once seemed unassailable.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks outside Downing Street in London, Britain, January 12, 2022.

Ukraine warns of war profiteers after UK DM's fake call from 'Ukrainian PM'

Shortly after Wallace's announcement, Ukraine's ministry of defence released a statement warning foreign governments to be wary of hoaxes by those who "seek to profit off human suffering."

 British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace gives a statement on Ukraine, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, at the House of Commons, in London, Britain, March 9, 2022.

Charlotte Nichols may soon be UK Labour Party’s only Jewish female MP

Nichols is a rising star best known for speaking her mind on a range of topics — from social justice to women’s issues to whether it’s ok to beat up Nazis.

Charlotte Nichols speaks during the weekly question time debate in Parliament in London, Britain, March 17, 2021.

Jeremy Corbyn barred from rejoining UK Labour Party

The opposition leader for the better part of the 2010s was suspended by the party in October 2020 after his party was accused of systematic antisemitism.

Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn reacts after the General Election results of the Islington North constituency were announced

UK gov't denies corruption accusations about Conservative Party donors

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative government has been embroiled in a corruption row over the past week after allegations that major party donors were offered seats in parliament.

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivers a statement at Downing Street after winning the general election, in London, Britain, December 13, 2019.

On This Day: The Gunpowder Plot to assassinate the King of England is foiled

A gang of Catholics conspired to blow up Parliament with the king inside to protest his treatment of Catholics in England.

 The members of the Gunpowder Plot which planned to blow up Parliament.

'Act of terror': Man charged with killing British lawmaker Amess

The killing, just five years after another law-maker Jo Cox was murdered, shocked Britain's political establishment and has prompted calls for increased safety for members of parliament.

 Members of the local Muslim community lay flowers in tribute to British MP David Amess, who was stabbed to death during a meeting with constituents, near the Belfairs Methodist Church, in Leigh-on-Sea, Britain, October 16, 2021.

Kosher food made available at British parliament

The move was approved in 2020 but implementation was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 Members of Parliament pay tribute to murdered MP David Amess with a minute's silence in the House of Commons in London, Britain October 18, 2021.

UK bill change would make it easier to punish Jewish divorce refusers

If convicted of coercive behavior, recalcitrant spouses may face up to five years in jail.

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UK parliament approves Brexit trade deal with EU, both look to future

Britain and the European Union signed the deal on Wednesday and the British parliament will finalize its implementation, ending over four years of negotiation.

Participants hold a British Union flag and an EU flag during a pro-EU referendum event at Parliament Square in London, Britain June 19, 2016.