Brittany Higgins: Man accused of Parliament House rape checks into hospital

BREAKING NEWS: Man at the centre of the Parliament House rape allegation that rocked Australia ‘checks himself into hospital’ Liberal staffer accused of raping a female media adviser is ‘in hospital’  The staffer reportedly drove himself to hospital on Wednesday evening Daily Telegraph reported he wasn’t suicidal but concerned for his mental state Former staffer … Read more

French parliament APPROVES law to fight ‘Islamist separatism’

France’s parliament has approved a law aimed at fighting ‘Islamist separatism’ by banned hate preachers and giving police the power to close religious schools.  France’s lower house voted on Tuesday in favour of the law billed by the government as a riposte to religious groups attempting to undermine the secular state. The draft legislation, which … Read more

The Project: Woman claims she was raped in Parliament House

A young Liberal staffer has broken down in tears as she told of how she felt pressured to stay silent after being allegedly raped on Defence Minister Linda Reynolds’ couch – and felt ‘alone’ and ‘suicidal’ after it happened. Brittany Higgins, 26, opened up to The Project’s Lisa Wilkinson about what she says happened to … Read more

Political staffer who claims she was raped in Parliament House says she was suicidal

A young Liberal staffer has broken down in tears as she told of how she felt pressured to stay silent after being allegedly raped on Defence Minister Linda Reynolds’ couch – and felt ‘alone’ and ‘suicidal’ after it happened. Brittany Higgins, 26, opened up to The Project’s Lisa Wilkinson about what she says happened to … Read more

Melrose chiefs refuse to appear in Parliament

Melrose chiefs refuse to appear in Parliament: Fury as GKN owners balk at MP probe GKN’s owners were in a standoff with MPs as a cross-party backlash grew against the decision to close its last British automotive plant  Critics accuse Melrose of forcing through cuts despite earlier pledges to make the firm a ‘UK manufacturing … Read more

MPs, Lords and Whitehall staff spent £280,000 at Parliament bars in 2020

Order, order (at the bar): MPs, Lords and Whitehall staff spent £281,107 at Parliament’s drinking dens over the six months they were open in 2020 Just £22,062 or 8% of 2020 total was spent from July 4 following first lockdown £133,672 spent in Smoking Room, Strangers Bar and Pugin Room at Commons £147,434 spent across … Read more

Scottish parliament to vote on pursuing ‘Unexplained Wealth Order’

Scottish parliament to vote on pursuing ‘Unexplained Wealth Order’ into how Donald Trump financed his golf resorts in the country Scotland’s government could investigate Donald Trump’s Scottish assets  MSPs are set to vote on whether to pursue an Unexplained Wealth Order  Wednesday’s debate is being brought to the chamber by Patrick Harvie  By Sophie Tanno … Read more

Welsh Tory leader QUITS after admitting he drank alcohol on Welsh parliament grounds

The leader of the Welsh Conservatives has stepped down after admitting he downed alcohol on Welsh parliament grounds days after a pub alcohol ban was enforced.  Paul Davies was accused of drinking alcohol with former Welsh Government minister Alun Davies, Tory chief whip Darren Millar and the party’s chief of staff Paul Smith in a licensed Senedd tearoom … Read more

Welsh parliament booze storm: Four politicians are investigated for guzzling wine

Welsh parliament booze storm: Four politicians are investigated for guzzling wine days after banning alcohol sales in pubs Four politicians are being investigated for drinking wine at Welsh parliament Darren Millar, Paul Davies, Paul Smith and Alun Davies met on December 8 They were served drinks in Ty Hywel building which adjoins the Senedd Officials are investigating … Read more

Hope for home buyers? Petition forces parliament to debate six-month extension to stamp duty holiday

Hope for home buyers? A 110k-strong petition forces parliament to debate a six-month extension to stamp duty holiday The tax break, which saves buyers up to £15,000, was due to end on 31 March  More than 100k sign a petition calling for an extension to September  This means that MPs must debate the issue in … Read more