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Dikoloti Won’t Withdraw From BDP Primaries : Refuses to give Serame a free pass Masisi compelled to choose between him and Serame Sources believe he is stronger ...
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Member of the BDP Central Committee (CC) Neo Kealotswe has disclosed that President Mokgweetsi Masisi issued a stern warning against leaking details of the ... Show more
BDP Women's Wing Chairperson, Peggy Serame, has announced that Gertrude Boko, the mother of former Mahalapye East MP Yandani Boko ... Show more
Labour veteran Frank Field dies: Frank Field was first elected in 1979 and served as an MP until 2019. A lifelong campaigner on welfare ...
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Quick Glance: Farewell to Frank Field: A Life Dedicated to Social Justice
- The former Labour minister and advocate for poverty alleviation, Frank Field, has passed away at the age of 81.
- Throughout his career in Westminster, Lord Field championed social causes such as child poverty and modern slavery for over four decades.
- Field succumbed to a long battle with cancer in a care home in London. He advocated for a 2021 bill on assisted dying in England and Wales.
- His family emphasized that Field will be mourned by admirers in the political realm, but most of all missed by those fortunate enough to have experienced his laughter and friendship.
A spiked drink, a dead MP, and why Porkies Club owner, 5 employees were convicted in murder of Juja’s George Thuo
nation.africa/kenya/news/a-spiked-drink-a-dead-mp-and-why-porkies-club-owner-5-employees-were-convicted-in-murder-of-juja-s-george-thuo-4597998
But he will continue to draw his MP salary www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/breaking-tory-mp-mark-menzies-32637274
Quick Glance: Mark Menzies: MP Accused of Campaign Fund Misuse, Party Exit, and Future Election Abstention
- An elected official accused of mishandling campaign funds has departed from the Conservative Party and declared no intention to participate in the upcoming general election.
- Following allegations reported in The Times, Mark Menzies revealed his decision after purportedly using political contributions to address medical costs and settle debts incurred from being confined by individuals demanding a substantial ransom for his release.
- Upon a request for scrutiny by Labour, Lancashire Police disclosed their evaluation of 'details' concerning Mr. Menzies. An internal inquiry by the Conservative Party has been initiated to explore potential improprieties in the utilization of their financial resources.
- Additionally, the party's internal oversight body will assess whether Mr. Menzies' conduct contravened the Nolan principles of public ethics, encompassing traits like altruism, probity, and candor. The spokesperson affirmed, 'We are prepared to collaborate with law enforcement, if they deem our insights beneficial to any inquiry they opt to conduct.'
The Arizona House of Representatives voted to repeal an 1864 near-total abortion ban. It heads to the Senate next. eu.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/24/arizona-1864-abortion-ban-repealed-house/73443392007/
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
William Wragg quits as vice chairman of 1922 Committee over Westminster honeytrap
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60 years ago during the Rivonia Trial in South Africa, Nelson Mandela delivered one of the most famous speeches of the 20th century ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/4/20/i-am-prepared-to-die-when-mandela-shook-apartheid-changed-south-africa
MP Mark Menzies loses Tory whip as party investigates claims of misuse of funds: Menzies also faces allegations about a call he made to an aide asking for help ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-17/tory-mp-menzies-under-investigation-by-party-over-claims-about-misuse-of-funds
White House, Senate Democrats unveil bill to battle pandemic aid fraud: The measure, which delivers on an earlier request from President Biden ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/09/covid-aid-fraud-congress/
Botswana president lauded for threatening to ‘gift’ Germany with 20 000 elephants over trophy hunting dispute
mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2024-04-14-botswana-president-lauded-for-threatening-to-gift-germany-with-20-000-elephants-over-trophy-hunting-dispute/
We ask Defence Secretary Grant Shapps if his party has a sleaze problem - as Tory MP Mark Menzies is suspended from the party following accusations of misusing ... Show more #news #politics #uk #toryparty #markmenzies #grantshapps #ukpolitics
Scoop: Inside the operation to shore up House Democrats' rift on Ukraine and Israel aid
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A Scottish MP has lost the Tory whip amid claims he used party funds to pay off 'bad people'
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The Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) first Central Executive meeting in the aftermath of the bruising February 26 local government elections has ushered in a raft ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20240422/jlp-looks-sharpen-raft-changes-announced-central-exec-meeting #GLNRToday
SNP MP Mhairi Black criticises the culture of secrecy in Westminster, as Conservative MP Mark Menzies has the whip removed months after the party was first ... Show more #fyp #foryoupage #politics #news #westminster #channel4news
Billions down the SA big-city revenue drain as 40% of purified water is lost to pipe leaks
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-06-billions-down-the-sa-big-city-revenue-drain-as-40-of-purified-water-is-lost-to-pipe-leaks/
Cornish MP has not spoken a word in Parliament this year: New figures reveal how much each MP has spoken in Parliament since the new year - and you can look up ...
cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/how-much-your-cornwall-mp-9211764
Lord Hoyle obituary: Veteran backbench MP admired as a skilful tactician who served as the chair of the parliamentary Labour party in the 1990s
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/07/lord-hoyle-doug-hoyle-obituary
Quick Glance: Sir Lindsay Hoyle devastated by father's passing
- Chorley MP and House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has expressed deep sorrow over the death of his father.
- Taking to Twitter, he announced the passing of his father, Lord Doug Hoyle, emphasizing that he passed away peacefully at home.
- He praised his father as a formidable figure and highlighted his dedication as a parliamentarian.
- Doug was primarily a family man and his absence will be keenly felt by his family and loved ones.
Parray invited to 40 meetings by UNC groups in 6 months - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
newsday.co.tt/2024/04/15/parray-invited-to-40-meetings-by-unc-groups-in-6-months/
Yousaf faces rebellion from Forbes backers: Will Humza Yousaf ever catch a break? The short answer is: not anytime soon. Last week was dubbed the First ...
spectator.co.uk/article/yousaf-faces-mini-rebellion-from-forbes-backers/
Conservative HQ responds to calls to remove whip from former West Northamptonshire Council leader
northamptonchron.co.uk/news/politics/conservative-hq-responds-to-calls-to-remove-whip-from-former-west-northamptonshire-council-leader-4603901
More West Northants Conservatives speak out against disgraced former leader following his resignation
northamptonchron.co.uk/news/politics/council/more-west-northants-conservatives-speak-out-against-disgraced-former-leader-following-his-resignation-4600158
Crispin Blunt released under investigation after arrest on suspicion of rape: The MP for Reigate, who had the Tory whip withdrawn after he was detained in ...
standard.co.uk/news/politics/crispin-blunt-rape-arrest-released-police-investigation-b1153325.html
Speaker withdraws suspension of two MNAs: ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Monday withdrew suspension of two PTI-backed members of the House whose membership ...
thenews.com.pk/print/1181364-speaker-withdraws-suspension-of-two-mnas
Rossendale and Darwen MP in sex pest and tax dodger MPs warning: A SENIOR East Lancashire MP has warned that recent Parliamentary scandals make the House of ...
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24270307.rossendale-darwen-mp-sex-pest-tax-dodger-mps-warning/
Honeytrap plot MP questions Parliament's security: Dr Luke Evans revealed earlier this month he had been targeted in the honeytrap scandal
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/honeytrap-plot-raises-significant-concerns-9232530
Who helps with the ‘huge emotional toll’ of being an MP?: MPs have some of the highest pressure jobs in New Zealand, and the stressors aren’t always what you ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/the-house/audio/2018934315/who-helps-with-the-huge-emotional-toll-of-being-an-mp
The Unity Government Secretariat Supreme Leadership Council has agreed in principle to consider extending allocations to elected representatives from the ... Show more
Questions over postponed eThekwini meeting to discuss restructuring of council: A full eThekwini council meeting to debate a restructuring of the council ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-19-questions-over-postponed-ethekwini-meeting-to-discuss-restructuring-of-council/
IFP deputy president Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi say the party is willing to go into coalition with ANC and EFF
mg.co.za/politics/2024-04-19-ifp-deputy-president-inkosi-mzamo-buthelezi-say-the-party-is-willing-to-go-into-coalition-with-anc-and-eff/
Shame! Shame!: Arizona Republicans shut down attempts to repeal abortion ban: Shame! Shame!: Arizona Republicans shut down attempts to repeal abortion ban
wionews.com/world/shame-shame-arizona-republicans-shut-down-attempts-to-repeal-abortion-ban-709996
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
CAQ names Mario Laframboise government whip, replacing Éric Lefebvre: Lefebvre left the CAQ caucus after he announced he will run for the federal Conservatives ...
montrealgazette.com/news/quebec/caq-names-mario-laframboise-government-whip-replacing-eric-lefebvre
Museveni mourns Busoga out-growers’ chief: Represented by Gulume Richard Balyaino, the Regional Whip of RDCs/RCCs of Busoga, President Museveni extended his ...
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The most local MPs in Commons as 25 have said nothing in 2024: More than 25 MPs have not spoken once in the House of Commons so far in 2024
coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/see-how-vocal-your-mp-28973577
Politics Briefing: RCMP searched home of ArriveCan contractor: Also, capital-gains tax hikes on wealthy Canadians and corporations; a former Bank of Canada ...
theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-politics-briefing-rcmp-searched-home-of-arrivecan-contractor/
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Eric Girard sticking with CAQ, but doesn't rule out running for federal Conservatives
montrealgazette.com/news/politics/eric-girard-sticking-with-caq-but-doesnt-rule-out-running-for-federal-conservatives
Venezuela’s Air Travel Awakens from Its Slumber: Venezuela's air travel sector is witnessing a significant revival, marked by enhanced national and ...
riotimesonline.com/venezuelas-air-travel-awakens-from-its-slumber/
Am an independent, no more with BJP to face disciplinary action: Rebel leader Eshwarappa
indianexpress.com/elections/eshwarappa-rebel-leader-independent-9273563/
Unity govt to discuss Opposition allocations on April 17, says Fadillah: KUCHING: The demands for allocations by opposition Members of Parliament will be ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/13/unity-govt-to-discuss-opposition-allocations-on-april-17-says-fadillah
UK government suspects ‘lone wolf’ behind MP sexting scandal: The WhatsApp ‘honey trap’ is not being viewed inside government as the work of a hostile state ...
politico.eu/article/uk-government-lone-wolf-rather-hostile-state-behind-westminster-mp-sexting-scandal-honey-trap-grindr/
A cultural history of the changing relationship between humans and elephants.: Botswana wants to send 20,000 pachyderms to Germany: about the changing ...
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Lee Anderson waves campaign leaflets without noticing embarrassing error: Keen-eyed social media users have spotted that there is a glaring mistake on Lee ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/13/lee-anderson-waves-campaign-leaflets-without-noticing-embarrassing-error-20640909/
Doncaster Tory MP backtracks on calls for voters to back Reform amid calls for his suspension
doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/politics/doncaster-tory-mp-backtracks-on-calls-for-voters-to-back-reform-amid-calls-for-his-suspension-4587811
A Westminster sex scandal, William Wragg resigning the Tory whip and the hunt for the honey trapper.
What on earth is going on in the House of Commons?
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Amid many aspirants and defections, Punjab Congress adopts wait and watch policy: Ticket hopefuls include former ministers like Sukjinder Randhawa, Bharat Ashu ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/amid-many-aspirants-and-defections-punjab-congress-adopts-wait-and-watch-policy-9259562/
Parliament considers election of Mapisa-Nqakula's replacement: Parliament is considering the election of a new speaker to fill the vacancy left by ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-11-parliament-considers-election-of-mapisa-nqakulas-replacement/
Met Police knew about Westminster 'honeytrap' messages last year: The Met began investigating suspicious WhatsApps to men at Westminster much earlier than ...
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68787045
Two MPs say they were targeted in parliamentary sexting scam as police launches probe
itv.com/news/2024-04-04/police-investigating-after-explicit-images-sent-to-mps-in-sexting-scam
Presidents Ramaphosa and Mokgweetsi Masisi visit crash scene where 45 Botswana nationals died in Limpopo
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DA says Mapisa-Nqakula still has case to answer on secretary's salary hike: The DA says it is considering its options after the ANC blocked moves to ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-10-da-says-mapisa-nqakula-still-has-case-to-answer-on-secretarys-salary-hike/
Peanutty dan dan noodles: Killer comfort you can whip up on the fly: Joanne Chang’s stellar recipe for dan dan noodles has been among my most-requested for the ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/10/joanne-chang-dan-dan-noodles-recipe-orlando-restaurant/
Why has Will Wragg resigned the Tory whip?: Six days after his involvement in the honeytrap sexting scandal was revealed, Will Wragg has now resigned the Tory ...
spectator.co.uk/article/why-has-will-wragg-resigned-the-tory-whip/
How Westminster WhatsApp ‘honeytrapper’ targeted party conference season: Labour conference attendees tell how they received WhatsApps from “Charlie ...
politico.eu/article/how-westminster-whatsapp-honeytrapper-scandal-targeted-party-conference-season-uk-labour-lib-dem-phishing/
Augsburg: Wouldn't the Botswana elephants be something for Augsburg's zoo?: Botswana wants to “give” Germany 20,000 elephants in protest. In any case ...
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How many times has your £91k MP spoken this year in Parliament : Data shows that more than two dozen have failed to take part in debates so far in 2024
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/how-many-times-your-91k-28956476
Electricity Tariff: Senator wants FG to reconsider decision: The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) recently approved a tariff increment for Band ...
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“It’s not a joke,” says Mokgweetsi Eric Masisi, president of Botswana.
Botswana is often hailed as a conservation success for being home to almost a third of ... Show more www.nbcnews.com/news/world/one-country-stressed-elephant-population-s-threatening-send-europe-rcna146153
Quick Glance: Dispute over Hunting Trophies: Botswana Offers Germany 20,000 Elephants
- In reaction to a proposed EU regulation on hunting trophies of protected species, Botswana's President offers Germany 20,000 elephants.
- Botswana, hosting the largest elephant population in Africa, faces concerns of overpopulation. A hunting ban was lifted, and now 20,000 elephants are planned to be sent to Germany.
- The President emphasizes the necessity of regulating the elephant population through hunting and insists they should live in the wild in Germany.
- Botswana, recognized as a model democracy, invites the German minister to assess wildlife conservation firsthand. The logistical challenge of transporting 20,000 elephants over 8,000 kilometers is discussed.
RFK Jr. campaign describes Jan. 6 defendants as ‘activists,’ then disavows email: An email from “Team Kennedy” mentioning the Jan. 6 defendants and calling for ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/04/rfk-jr-jan-6-assange-capitol-riot-email/
A young boy imitates mandarame or flaggelants using a bamboo whip souvenir on Maundy Thursday in Barangay Lourdes Northwest, Angeles City in Pampanga ... Show more www.rappler.com/nation/luzon/children-angeles-city-pampanga-mimic-flagellation-holy-week/
Head of state of Botswana is the first African president to criticize Germany's migration policy. It is "absurd" to let everyone in ...
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Labour could axe all hereditary peers from House of Lords, reports suggest: Labour has previously vowed to abolish the unelected upper chamber of Parliament.
news.stv.tv/politics/labour-could-axe-all-hereditary-peers-from-house-of-lords-reports-suggest
Two MPs say they were targeted in parliamentary sexting scam as police launches probe
itv.com/news/2024-04-04/police-investigating-after-explicit-images-sent-to-mps-in-sexting-scam
Scotland Yard working with other police forces over MP naked photos honeytrap scandal
standard.co.uk/news/politics/scotland-yard-police-mp-william-wragg-naked-photos-honeytrap-scandal-b1149578.html
Elections 2024: Party leaders promise to crack whip on illegal immigration and porous borders, if elected
iol.co.za/news/politics/elections-2024-party-leaders-promise-to-crack-whip-on-illegal-immigration-and-porous-borders-if-elected-a8e1a692-6581-4c83-b6f9-849773cb450b
Want an elephant? Botswana’s president says his country has too many.: President Mokgweetsi Masisi has bridled at calls by Germany and Britain to ban trophy ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/04/germany-botswana-elephants-masisi/
Two reports on State agencies which were submitted to Parliament by the Auditor General’s Department but were returned to that office last week are now back ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/26/back-in-your-court/
President Ruto’s headache amid mounting crises in his government : At least six of President Ruto’s ministers are wrestling with crises in their dockets.
nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/president-ruto-s-headache-amid-mounting-crises-in-his-government--4574836
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Winston Churchill’s grandson backs calls for UK to halt arms sales to Israel: LONDON: Conservative peer Nicholas Soames, Winston Churchill’s grandson ...
arabnews.com/node/2488296/world
Quick Glance: Israel’s Military Recovers Hostage's Body in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Talks
- Israel's military found the body of a 47-year-old farmer held hostage in Gaza.
- The discovery renewed pressure on Israel's government to secure the release of hostages.
- The U.N. warned of an imminent shameful famine in Gaza.
- The destruction of hospitals in Gaza has severely impacted the health system.
Perikatan Nasional today expressed its unhappiness over the proposed changes to the Federal Constitution regarding citizenship ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/700618
#VantageReels : Botswana Threatens to Send 20,000 Elephants to Germany | Vantage with Palki Sharma | #VantageOnFirstpost
Pemmy Majodina bows out as first chief whip to finish term: Despite having inherited a divided ANC caucus in parliament, outgoing party chief Pemmy Majodina is ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/politics/2024-03-24-pemmy-majodina-bows-out-as-first-chief-whip-to-finish-term/
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Why does Botswana want to send herds of elephants to Germany?: Botswana, which is home to the world's largest elephant population, has already given away 8 ...
de.euronews.com/green/2024/04/04/warum-droht-botswana-damit-elefantenherden-nach-deutschland-zu-schicken
Who’s to blame for Scotland’s ferry fiasco?: You wait eight-and-a-half years for someone to lose their job over the SNP’s ferries fiasco ...
spectator.co.uk/article/whos-to-blame-for-scotlands-ferry-fiasco/
Former Conservative MP Scott Benton has resigned, setting up a by-election to replace him in his Blackpool South constituency.saudigazette.com.sa/article/641529
Publish Gaza legal advice, Blair’s justice secretary Lord Falconer tells Sunak: Ministers are understood to be ready to halt arms sales if updated legal advice ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/publish-gaza-legal-advice-blairs-justice-secretary-lord-falconer-tells-sunak-2992077
Australia news LIVE: Australian aid worker reportedly killed in Gaza while providing food assistance; poorly behaved politicians face docked pay, suspension
smh.com.au/national/australia-news-live-israeli-airstrike-destroys-iran-s-syrian-consulate-poorly-behaved-politicians-face-docked-pay-suspension-20240402-p5fgne.html
The Tory big beasts set to lose seats as new poll predicts election wipeout: The Conservative Party could lose more than 200 seats at the next election ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/tory-big-beasts-lose-seats-new-poll-election-wipeout-2990336
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