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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Diversifies Portfolio with Investments in AI, Apparel, and Energy Stocks
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is among several Congress members who are actively trading in the stock market. She maintains a diversified portfolio and has executed 145 trades since 2021.
UK government admits to no evidence over economic migrants assertions
The UK government admits to having no evidence to back up claims of boat travellers being economic migrants and to throwing away 318 tonnes of subsidised food.
French far-right MP faces possible sanctions after 'Go back to Africa' shout in parliament
Many French lawmakers called on Friday for tough sanctions against a far-right National Rally MP who shouted "go back to Africa!" as a Black legislator from the far left asked a question about immigration.
MP seduced tourists, wined and dined them at Parliament, claims ex-minister
A book by former Tory cabinet minister Andrew Mitchell has made controversial claims about an unnamed MP.
Pig guts fly in Taiwan parliament protest
Taiwan's government recently announced it would allow imports of US pork fed with the additive ractopamine from 1 January.
UK vows aid budget is safe despite ministry's demise
The ministry is being subsumed into the Foreign Office, prompting fears Britain's £15-billion budget for international aid could be raided.
UK government slumps in polls amid coronavirus chaos
Prime Minister Boris Johnson can expect little respite when parliament returns on Tuesday, with economic gloom and rows over school returns on the agenda.
England to reopen cinemas and galleries next month
Venues will be asked to introduce social distancing measures including one-way systems, spaced queuing, increased ventilation and pre-booked tickets.
Boris Johnson's car hit in collision outside parliament
Johnson's Downing Street office confirmed it was the prime minister's car and there were no reported injuries.
Growing bill to fix Britain's Big Ben
The renovations have meant Big Ben -- whose chimes feature on British television and radio news bulletins -- has been largely silent since 2017.
Parliament to elect Greece's first woman president
The candidacy of Ekaterini Sakellaropoulou has already won cross-party support and been welcomed by some commentators.
With clock ticking, British MPs scrutinise Brexit deal
Boris Johnson will hold his first meeting with the new European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, in London on Wednesday.
Israel's Netanyahu asks parliament for immunity
The leader of the right-wing Likud party denies the allegations and accuses prosecutors and the media of a witch hunt.
Britain's new parliament votes on Boris Johnson's Brexit deal
A final vote on Johnson's separation terms will come when lawmakers return from their Christmas break early next month.
Boris Johnson sets out plan for power
Queen Elizabeth II will open parliament in a lavish ceremony on Thursday.
New Zealand observes silence as more volcano dead named
lags flew at half-mast outside Wellington's distinctive "Beehive" parliament building.
Changes did not deter buyer from spending £9.9m on Banksy's 'Devolved Parliament'
Banksy's painting "Devolved Parliament" sold for a record amount even though there were questions about the changes spotted in the painting.
UK's Johnson sparks outrage after forcing suspension of parliament
Johnson faces backlash after forcing the suspension of the British Parliament just weeks before the slated Brexit date.
Suspicious package containing white powder sent to Houses of Parliament, Westminster
The Metropolitan Police are investigating an "incident" inside the House of Parliament in Westminster on 13 February. Sources suggest they are dealing with a suspicious package.
Minister apologises for civil service Brexit 'conspiracy theory'
Brexit under-secretary Steve Baker has apologised to parliament for backing a "conspiracy theory" claiming that the civil service is attempting to stop Brexit.
Who is Esther McVey and why are 18,000 people petitioning for her removal?
Esther McVey is the new Work and Pensions Secretary, but people aren't exactly celebrating the appointment. Here is a history of her record on welfare and employment.
Porn is searched by someone in UK parliament every 9 minutes, but it's not 'deliberate'
Figures show more than 24,000 attempts to access pornography on Parliament network were made in the months after the general election.
Suspended Labour MP accused of homophobic comments advised by GP to not attend Parliament
Labour MP Jared O'Mara has been advised by his GP not to attend Parliament, his spokesperson has revealed.
Tory MP's chief of staff 'called woman a bitch then repeatedly raped her in Westminster office'
Samuel Armstrong, 24, an aide for South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay, allegedly raped a woman in his boss's office in the Palace of Westminster in October 2016.
Aspiring Tory MP sent rape and death threats after sharing message of friendship with Labour bestie
Sophie Warrener, who votes Conservative, posted a tweet about her and her best friend Rose, who votes Labour, to make a point about cross-political friendships.
House of Commons staffer arrested after 'glassing man in the face' in parliamentary brawl
Parliamentary member of staff held by police after reportedly attacking man by smashing glass into his face in House of Commons bar.
Ex-police chief Bob Quick considering legal action against MP Damian Green over porn allegations
Bob Quick, the former Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner, is considering legal action against Damian Green over his attempts to discredit him.
'Lib Dems Too' website exposes allegations of sexual assault and harassment against Liberal Democrats
A new website has become a platform for Liberal Democrat members to share their claims of sexual assault and harassment against party members.
Edwina Currie dismisses Westminster sex allegations as 'hysteria' during BBC's This Week
Former Conservative minister Edwina Currie dismissed the sex allegations rocking Westminster as 'hysteria' during BBC's This Week.
Is this brawl in Uganda's parliament the most violent political punch-up ever?
IBTimes UK takes a ringside seat for bust-ups in legislatures across the world captured on TV in recent years.