Veterans minister Johnny Mercer blasts ‘disingenuous’ MPs for amendment to Overseas Operations Bill

The UK’s veterans minister has blasted ‘deeply disingenuous’ MPs for rebelling against his bill aiming to protect members of the armed forces from historical prosecutions.  Johnny Mercer has accused fellow politicians of ‘repeating campaign lines they know to be untrue’ over his Overseas Operations Bill. The MP, a former Army officer who did three tours … Read more

Speaker Lindsay Hoyle ‘WON’T allow vote on Tory rebel Covid amendment’

More Tories joined the revolt on coronavirus curbs today – despite suggestions Commons rules could save Boris Johnson from an humiliating defeat this week. The PM is struggling to quell growing fury from his own MPs over the restrictions and the lack of parliamentary scrutiny. There are claims that up to 100 are ready to … Read more

Vladimir Putin will be allowed to run for president again under constitutional amendment

Vladimir Putin would be allowed to run for president again under constitutional amendment backed by Russia’s ruling party Russian President Putin  is required to step down by the constitution by 2024  Putin, 67, has served 4 presidential terms and has done a stint as prime minister Valentina Tereshkova, a United Russia lawmaker, told parliament today … Read more

Lok Sabha approves amendment Bill making Aadhaar use voluntary

By: Express News Service | New Delhi | Published: July 5, 2019 1:08:45 am Once passed by the Rajya Sabha, the Bill will replace an ordinance issued in March. (Picture for Representational Purpose ) Amid opposition over concerns regarding privacy, the Lok Sabha on Thursday passed a Bill that will allow the voluntary use of … Read more