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UK parliament to debate replacing first-past-the-post with proportional representation
Smaller political parties have long argued that the UK needs electoral reform to a system based on proportional representation, not first-past-the-post.
MPs will be given Brexit vote before leaving the EU, David Davis confirms
There had been confusion among MPs after Davis had previously suggested that a vote may not take place.
Did Russia influence Brexit? UK MPs seek answers from Facebook over ad purchases
In a letter to Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, Damian Collins said the information is being sought for an investigation into "the role of foreign actors abusing platforms."
Tory MP to miss Universal Credit debate because he'll be refereeing a Barcelona game instead
Douglas Ross previously refereed a Europa League game and will be at the Nou Camp as the Westminster debate begins.
Jeremy Corbyn and Boris Johnson poised to lose their seats in parliament amid boundary review
With 50 seats set to be axed for the 2022 election, several senior MPs could have a tough time keeping their jobs.
Brexit: MPs wave through EU Withdrawal Bill in crucial parliament vote
The repeal bill was a key parliamentary test for Brexit.
Over six million people voted tactically in the UK's 'hold your nose' election
Electoral Reform Society wants to drop the First Past the Post voting system.
UK's most famous clock Big Ben will fall silent as £29m repairs begin
The background bong to British politics was last stopped in 2007 for maintenance works.
UK Parliament hack: Commons select committee mailbox compromised, data breach under investigation
In June, hackers targeted the British Parliament in a 'sustained and determined' 12-hour-long cyberattack.
Protesters in wheelchairs block House of Commons entrance in benefits cuts demonstration
They gathered outside the chamber where MPs held the last PMQs before the summer break.
Theresa May told to seek consent of all UK nations to secure lasting Brexit deal
House of Lords' EU Select Committee issues warning to prime minister.
MPs and peers left in dark over source of biggest cyberattack on UK Parliament
House of Commons Commission refuses to comment on email hack due to security concerns.
Canada's House of Commons launched IT security probe after UK parliament hack
Canadian MPs saw their email accounts 'temporarily deactivated', authorities tell IBTimes UK.
British political leaders must set the right tone to stop racist and sexist abuse of MPs
Welsh Conservative MP Simon Hart issues warning as investigation is launched into abuse of MPs.
Meet the PC gamer who stopped the biggest ever cyberattack on the UK Parliament
Interview: Rob Greig, the House of Commons' online guardian, speaks to IBTimes UK.
Repeal Bill faces parliamentary 'hell' as Labour and Lib Dems target Brexit plan
Failure to get draft law through the Commons and Lords would see the end of Theresa May's premiership.
Emily Thornberry's fiery PMQs performance prompts Labour leadership speculation
Shadow foreign secretary tore into the UK government over Brexit as she stood in for Jeremy Corbyn.
MPs and peers evacuated from UK Parliament after alarm
The London Fire Brigade were not called to the Westminster landmark.
Who launched the cyberattack on the UK parliament and why?
Mystery surrounds password breach as the National Cyber Security Centre investigates.
How the UK parliament hack happened: These are the password security rules MPs ignored
UK security services talk tough on cybersecurity, but MPs still can't use passwords.
UK unveils independent review into string of attacks amid 'new phase' of global terror
British Home Secretary Amber Rudd made the announcement to MPs in the House of Commons.
Conservative manifesto gutted as key election pledges fail to make Queen's Speech
Plans to extend grammar schools, give a free vote on fox hunting and the 'dementia tax' were missing.
Theresa May promises 'humility' as Brexit-dominated Queen's Speech is unveiled
Government's top policies will be announced with a deal between the Conservatives and the DUP.
Sir Vince Cable, 74, launches Lib Dem leadership bid with vow to fight for second EU referendum
A source close to Cable's campaign told IBTimes UK that they currently have six supportive MPs.
Labour MPs cheer Jeremy Corbyn as leader mocks Conservative 'coalition of chaos'
"Democracy is a wondrous thing and can throw up some very unexpected results," Corbyn said.
Was this Tory MP caught looking at scantily-clad showgirls on his mobile in Parliament?
First day back in the Commons and one politician was already seeking fun elsewhere...
Sinn Féin: We would betray our voters if we took our Westminster seats
Irish republicans spoke to IBTimes UK as DUP leader Arlene Foster meets with Theresa May.
Pressure mounts on Theresa May as 750,000 sign petition against DUP deal
Signatories want the Conservatives to lead a cross-party coalition to deliver a successful Brexit.
Has austerity benefited the poor of Britain? The editor of the Spectator thinks so
Fraser Nelson sparks a heated debate after saying cuts have helped the worse-off.
Theresa May urged to 'look again' at Brexit plan by Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson
Intervention comes after the Conservatives gained 12 seats north of the border at the election.