AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoConstitutional Scrutiny: Dominic Cummings delivered a combative critique of Britain’s political system to a House of Lords committee examining constitutional safeguards and the balance of power. China Policy: A cross-party legislators’ group says UK engagement with Beijing is incoherent and weakened by a shortage of senior expertise. PMQs and the Rule of Law: Andy Burnham faced calls to apologise after referring to an accused man as responsible for Ann Widdecombe’s murder before trial; Conservatives said the remark undermined the presumption of innocence. Northern Ireland Finances: First Minister Michelle O’Neill rejected the UK Government’s claim that no more money is available, as Stormont departments remain without a budget and the two sides dispute funding needs. Asylum Plans: MPs are due to vote on a non-binding Conservative motion opposing plans to house more than 1,000 asylum seekers at a former military site in Bicester. Parliamentary Security: Calls are growing for rules on AI smart glasses at Westminster after a Senedd member appeared to use them as a teleprompter.
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