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Nurses Want To 'Meet Halfway' On Pay, MPs Urged To Stay Out Of Prince Harry Revelations
Health
Nurses Want To "Meet Halfway" On Pay, MPs Urged To Stay Out Of Prince Harry Revelations
The head of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has asked Health Secretary Steve Barclay to “meet me halfway” on a nurses pay deal in order to end strikes, with industrial action in the NHS set to continue later this month.
Tory MPs Criticise Harry And Meghan, Jeremy Hunt's Major Financial Reform, Labour To 'Fast-track' Asylum Claims
Political parties
Tory MPs Criticise Harry And Meghan, Jeremy Hunt's Major Financial Reform, Labour To "Fast-track" Asylum Claims
Conservative MP Bob Seely has said he is planning to bring forward legislation in an attempt to strip Harry and Meghan of their titles in the wake of their controversial Netflix documentary in which they are highly critical of the royal family and the British media.
An uncrowned monarch and a state opening
History
By Baroness Hayter and Elise Kitching
An uncrowned monarch and a state opening
The United Kingdom has had a very busy political year, making future generations’ history and politics lessons highly complicated but instructive. Within two months, the country saw three prime ministers, two monarchs, three chancellors and several U-turns, all on top of an economic crisis. During all the political turmoil and uncertainty, the demand for a general election has become more vocal, even if undesirable to some.
Unions Could Coordinate Strikes, MPs Respond To Royal Racism Row, Polls Open In Chester By-Election
Health
Unions Could Coordinate Strikes, MPs Respond To Royal Racism Row, Polls Open In Chester By-Election
The head of the GMB union has reiterated threats to coordinate industrial action across the NHS this winter to cause "maximum impact".
Changing of the Lord: How Lord Carrington became the new Lord Great Chamberlain
Culture
By Daniel Brittain
Changing of the Lord: How Lord Carrington became the new Lord Great Chamberlain
The King was not the only person to inherit a new role following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September. Almost unnoticed was the departure of the sovereign’s representative in Parliament, the Lord Great Chamberlain, Lord Cholmondeley, who lost his job with the demise of the monarch. As Daniel Brittain reports, the new occupant of the hereditary office held by three different families is Lord Carrington
Jeffrey Donaldson tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'On an island riven by division, she was a bridge builder'
Obituaries
By Jeffrey Donaldson MP
Jeffrey Donaldson tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'On an island riven by division, she was a bridge builder'
On Thursday 8 September I was due to meet our new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in Belfast. As I journeyed to the meeting it became clear that Her Majesty the Queen’s health had taken a downward turn at Balmoral.
Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years of service
History
By Andrew Gimsom
Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years of service
In her 70 years on the throne, the Queen reigned with compassion, humour and kindness – never more than in her dealings with Parliament and the politicians who work within it. Andrew Gimson revisits the glorious reign of Elizabeth II.
Bishop of London tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘Her Majesty’s deep faith was accompanied by winsome inclusiveness’
Obituaries
By Dame Sarah Mullally
Bishop of London tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘Her Majesty’s deep faith was accompanied by winsome inclusiveness’
Most of us have simply not known life without Her late Majesty the Queen. When she acceded to the throne, the world and the country were both markedly different places.
LGA chairman tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘Her life will be remembered for one of service, duty and devotion’
Obituaries
By Cllr James Jamieson
LGA chairman tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘Her life will be remembered for one of service, duty and devotion’
In just a few days, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, alongside her husband Prince Philip. It is truly the end of an era, and like everyone else it was with profound sadness that learned of the Queen’s death.
Ian Blackford tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'For many of us in Scotland, she was Elizabeth, Queen of Scots'
Obituaries
By Ian Blackford MP
Ian Blackford tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'For many of us in Scotland, she was Elizabeth, Queen of Scots'
In my experience of Westminster Parliament, there are only two events which see it truly unite in common voice and spirit. The first is an event of historic magnitude and the second is the loss of a person who embodied an era.
Penny Mordaunt tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'She lived and died in the service of the nation'
Obituaries
By Penny Mordaunt MP
Penny Mordaunt tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'She lived and died in the service of the nation'
It is always an honour to represent the people of Portsmouth as one of their MPs. It was especially so this week when bringing to a close the tributes paid to Her Late Majesty the Queen.
Rev Moira McDonald tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'Her Majesty was a woman of faith and openness'
Obituaries
By Rev Moira McDonald
Rev Moira McDonald tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'Her Majesty was a woman of faith and openness'
An overwhelming outpouring of affection has followed the announcement of the death of Her Majesty the Queen.
Lord Luce tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She was a symbol of national identity, unity and pride’
Obituaries
By Lord Luce
Lord Luce tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She was a symbol of national identity, unity and pride’
What a farewell. The Queen took leave of her 14th prime minister, appointed her 15th and slipped away, all within three days. Elizabeth the Steadfast might be an appropriate description of her 70 years as Queen.
Dr Rowan Williams tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'She set the highest of standards'
Obituaries
By Dr Rowan Williams
Dr Rowan Williams tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'She set the highest of standards'
It is not easy to find anything to say about our collective bereavement that has not by now been said, and said eloquently, by many across the country and the world.
Lord Speaker tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She became part of our families’
Obituaries
By Lord McFall
Lord Speaker tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She became part of our families’
In 1953, only one family owned a TV on our street. On the morning of Her late Majesty’s coronation, we gathered at their house and huddled around the hazy black-and-white set to witness the celebrations and pageantry.
Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'Even in death she had the ability to bring people together'
Obituaries
By Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP
Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'Even in death she had the ability to bring people together'
I was sitting in the Speaker’s Chair, listening to the new Prime Minister in her debut debate about energy prices, when a chill wind swept through the Chamber.
Lord Chartres tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She provided a calm centre in our national life’
Obituaries
By Lord Chartres
Lord Chartres tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She provided a calm centre in our national life’
After we saw the Queen at work appointing her new Prime Minister, it was a grievous shock to hear of her death so soon afterwards. The outpouring of affection that has swelled over these past days is the most eloquent tribute to the place she established at the heart of national life.
Harriet Harman tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'A stoic, unconditional supporter of her Parliament'
Obituaries
By Harriet Harman MP
Harriet Harman tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'A stoic, unconditional supporter of her Parliament'
No one will forget where they were when they heard the news that the Queen had died. And all of we MPs have been reflecting on not just what she meant to the country but what she meant to Parliament and to our constituents over her reign of 70 years.
Police Accused Of 'Heavy Handed, Punitive' Handling Of Anti-Royal Protests After Queen's Death
Political parties
Police Accused Of "Heavy Handed, Punitive" Handling Of Anti-Royal Protests After Queen's Death
Civil liberties groups have expressed concern over the treatment of republican protestors following a number of reports of police intervention into anti-royal demonstrations in the days following the Queen's death.
Lord West tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She had great affection for the Royal Navy'
Obituaries
By Lord West of Spithead
Lord West tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She had great affection for the Royal Navy'
The Queen was always surrounded by the Royal Navy. Her grandfather and father were both naval officers. Her father, later King George VI, was awarded a Mention in Despatches for his actions at the Battle of Jutland in 1916, as was Prince Philip at the Battle of Cape Matapan in 1941.
The Bishop of Worcester tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘Her devotion to service was unparalleled’
Obituaries
By Bishop of Worcester
The Bishop of Worcester tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘Her devotion to service was unparalleled’
It is impossible to overstate the sense of loss that is felt across the globe following the death of our late Queen Elizabeth II.
Peter Bottomley tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She was the very spirit of Great Britain’
Obituaries
By Peter Bottomley MP
Peter Bottomley tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She was the very spirit of Great Britain’
We pay love, respect and gratitude to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We must give life to her values and virtues of kindness, aspiration, perseverance and pride.
Liz Saville Roberts tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'An inspiration for so many'
Obituaries
By Liz Saville Roberts MP
Liz Saville Roberts tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'An inspiration for so many'
On behalf of Plaid Cymru, I offer my sincere sympathies and condolences to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s children, and her extended family as they come to terms with their grief.
Queen Elizabeth II Has Died Aged 96
Obituaries
By House Magazine
Queen Elizabeth II Has Died Aged 96
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning British monarch, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.