Thursday, 31 August 2023

Lib Dems aim to force earliest possible Mid Beds by-election

The party is looking to kickstart the formal process for the vote when Parliament returns on Monday.

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Pass AI law soon or risk falling behind, MPs warn

The commons technology committee urges new legislation for the UK to take lead on AI regulation.

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Grant Shapps: Who is the new defence secretary?

The former energy secretary will now take on responsibility for the UK's response to the war in Ukraine.

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Antoinette Sandbach: Ex-MP asks to be removed from slavery research

Antoinette Sandbach, a descendent of a slave owner, argues she has a right to privacy.

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Scotland should pilot drug consumption rooms, say MPs

The Home Office has so far blocked the facilities where people can inject drugs under supervision.

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Families welcome plan to force offenders into dock after Lucy Letby case

Sabina Nessa's sister Jebina Islam says she is "delighted" by the change that puts relatives "first".

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Green defectors become Your Party's first Scottish councillors

Dan Hutchison, Seonad Hoy and Leodhas Massie have become the first elected Your Party representatives in Scotland. from BBC News https://i...