British MPs

Urgent Question from Tom Watson following WhatsApp data breach

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Thursday, May 16, 2019
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Urgent question from Tom Watson

Key Points: 
  • The Shadow Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Secretary, Tom Watson, asked an urgent question on the recent cyber attack on WhatsApp.
  • WhatsAppconfirmedacyber attack targeted a number of users and was carried out by"an advanced cyber-actor".
  • The company has since recommended itsusers toupdate their app as a precaution.
  • Those who are fighting for justice andwhat'sright come under attack.

Committee welcomes CMA investigation into leasehold mis-selling

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Thursday, May 16, 2019
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Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee comments on the CMA's commitment into investigating leasehold mis-selling

Key Points: 
  • These investigations may, in due course, lead to the CMA bringing enforcement proceedings against the developers and freeholders responsible.
  • Chair of the Committee, Clive Betts MP, had written to the CMA urging an investigation following evidence heard over the course of its inquiry into leasehold reform.
  • The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee report into leasehold laid bare a system in urgent need of reform, where homebuyers are vulnerable to exploitation by freeholders, developers and managing agents.
  • Homebuyers need to be protected and, where evidence of mis-selling is proved it is right that the CMA take action.

Committee welcomes CMA investigation into leasehold mis-selling

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 16, 2019
British MPs, English property law, Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act, Condominium, Clive Betts, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Draft:Fleecehold

Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee comments on the CMA's commitment into investigating leasehold mis-selling

Key Points: 
  • These investigations may, in due course, lead to the CMA bringing enforcement proceedings against the developers and freeholders responsible.
  • Chair of the Committee, Clive Betts MP, had written to the CMA urging an investigation following evidence heard over the course of its inquiry into leasehold reform.
  • The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee report into leasehold laid bare a system in urgent need of reform, where homebuyers are vulnerable to exploitation by freeholders, developers and managing agents.
  • Homebuyers need to be protected and, where evidence of mis-selling is proved it is right that the CMA take action.

Prime Minister's Questions: 15 May 2019

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Wednesday, May 15, 2019
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MPs put questions to the Prime Minister in the House of Commons

Key Points: 
  • SNP MP, Alan Brown (Kilmarnock and Loudoun) , asked about the case of a constituent receiving a malignant organ transplant.
  • Labour MP, Bill Esterson (Sefton Central) , asked about the Government's commitment to tackling climate change.
  • Labour MP, Rosie Duffield (Canterbury) , asked about scrapping school tests for pre-teenage children and young people's mental health.
  • Conservative MP, Mr Nigel Evans (Ribble Valley) , asked about the cost of staying in a customs union and single market.

Prime Minister's Questions: 15 May 2019

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Wednesday, May 15, 2019
House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Bill Esterson, Kilmarnock and Loudoun, British MPs, Alan Brown, Rosie Duffield, Sefton Central, Parliament of the United Kingdom

MPs put questions to the Prime Minister in the House of Commons

Key Points: 
  • SNP MP, Alan Brown (Kilmarnock and Loudoun) , asked about the case of a constituent receiving a malignant organ transplant.
  • Labour MP, Bill Esterson (Sefton Central) , asked about the Government's commitment to tackling climate change.
  • Labour MP, Rosie Duffield (Canterbury) , asked about scrapping school tests for pre-teenage children and young people's mental health.
  • Conservative MP, Mr Nigel Evans (Ribble Valley) , asked about the cost of staying in a customs union and single market.

Government statement on Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
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Statement from Health Secretary

Key Points: 
  • Health Secretary, Matt Hancock made a statement in the House of Commons on the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission.
  • Health Secretary, Matt Hancock,announced the NHSrollout of thepioneering5-ALA cancer treatmentdrug, whichcomes a year after the death of Baroness Tessa Jowell from brain cancer.
  • The HealthSecretary told the House,
    "For far too long tackling brain cancer had been put in the 'too difficult' box, and we are determined to change that."
  • Shadow HealthSecretary, Jonathan Ashworth,responded to the statement, first welcoming the Government announcement and then asking:

Non-Domestic Rating (Preparation For Digital Services) Bill: second reading debate

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
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MPs debate the Non-Domestic Rating (Preparation For Digital Services) Bill

Key Points: 
  • Non-Domestic Rating (Preparation For Digital Services) Bill: second reading debate
    MPs are to debate the second reading of the Non-Domestic Rating (Preparation For Digital Services) Bill in the House of Commons today.
  • The debate is expected to start at 5.30pm aftertoday's statements on the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission and domestic violence.
  • Transcripts of proceedings in the House of Commons Chamber are available in Hansard online three hours after they happen.
  • The Library has published a briefing paper for Second Reading.

Government statement on domestic violence

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
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Statement from Housing Secretary

Key Points: 
  • HousingSecretary, James Brokenshire, made a statement in the House of Commons on the Government's plans to provide secure homes for victims of domestic abuse.
  • Councils in Englandwill have a legal duty to provide secure, safe homes for victims of domestic abuse under new plans announced by the Housing Secretary.
  • The HousingSecretary told the House,
    "Domestic abuse can take many forms and affects the young and old, male and female.
  • Shadow Housing Minister, Sarah Jones, welcomed the statement and pressed the Minister for further details on funding and whether it would be ring-fenced.

Government statement on Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
British MPs, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Tessa Jowell, Jowell, Jon Ashworth, National Health Service

Statement from Health Secretary

Key Points: 
  • Health Secretary, Matt Hancock made a statement in the House of Commons on the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission.
  • Health Secretary, Matt Hancock,announced the NHSrollout of thepioneering5-ALA cancer treatmentdrug, whichcomes a year after the death of Baroness Tessa Jowell from brain cancer.
  • The HealthSecretary told the House,
    "For far too long tackling brain cancer had been put in the 'too difficult' box, and we are determined to change that."
  • Shadow HealthSecretary, Jonathan Ashworth,responded to the statement, first welcoming the Government announcement and then asking:

Non-Domestic Rating (Preparation For Digital Services) Bill: second reading debate

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
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MPs debate the Non-Domestic Rating (Preparation For Digital Services) Bill

Key Points: 
  • Non-Domestic Rating (Preparation For Digital Services) Bill: second reading debate
    MPs are to debate the second reading of the Non-Domestic Rating (Preparation For Digital Services) Bill in the House of Commons today.
  • The debate is expected to start at 5.30pm aftertoday's statements on the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission and domestic violence.
  • Transcripts of proceedings in the House of Commons Chamber are available in Hansard online three hours after they happen.
  • The Library has published a briefing paper for Second Reading.