AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHolyrood: MSPs voted 92 to 15 against a Reform UK motion seeking restrictions on burkas and other full-face coverings, backing an amendment that says women should choose what they wear. Local Government: The Visitor Levy Bill has been introduced in Parliament, paving the way for metro mayors to charge overnight visitors; York and North Yorkshire’s mayor says the levy could raise up to £26 million for the area. Police Oversight: Ministers plan tougher safeguards and a new watchdog for police facial recognition, as live cameras are planned for London’s Oxford Street next month. Energy Policy: The Energy Independence Bill would stop new North Sea oil and gas licences, while allowing some extra production from areas near existing fields. Parliamentary Estate: MPs warn that delays to the Westminster renovation risk “catastrophic” failure, including a fire. Retail and Jobs: Poundland’s owner is due before MPs next week to answer questions about the chain’s future and the risk to 12,000 jobs.
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