AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAssisted Dying Showdown: A Rankin-filmed campaign for “go out on own terms” returns to the Commons for a second reading on 11 September, with MPs facing a charged Commons debate. Northern Ireland Legacy: A Westminster human rights committee urges the government to consider Attorney General consent for future Troubles prosecutions as the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill heads back to Parliament in the autumn. Online Safety vs Freedom: Scotland’s push for a ban on under-16s’ social media use is being challenged by concerns it may push young people away from trusted adults, while a separate report says MSPs are “scrolling” on phones during committee hearings. NHS Reform Pressure: Unison Scotland says John Swinney’s refusal to give a specific figure on NHS job losses is “damaging the service” amid plans to cut health boards. Foreign Funding & NGOs: A proposed Nigeria foreign-aid transparency bill pits lawmakers against NGOs over disclosure rules that could shrink civic space. Protest at Dover: Masked anti-immigration protesters blocked roads at Dover port, prompting questions about police response and what was allowed to happen. Reform UK Fallout: Undercover footage and donation-rule allegations continue to dog Nigel Farage and Reform ahead of political fallout.
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