More than half a mile the line snaked back through the Parliamentary Estate. From the Commons chamber it began, out through the cavernous environs of Westminster Hall before spilling out into New Palace Yard. For three months, the whole of this area had been totally deserted bar the odd armed policeman. Now, at 4pm on … Read more
Furious MPs have warned ministers they will ‘effectively euthanise’ vulnerable members from the House of Commons if they go ahead with plans to scrap virtual proceedings. Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg said yesterday that the Government wants MPs to physically return to work from June 2 following the Whitsun recess. He said the ‘hybrid’ arrangements which … Read more
The House of Commons is set to go into recess for nearly a fortnight from tomorrow despite coronavirus crisis – as MPs condemn plans to ditch ‘virtual’ sittings and make them attend The House of Commons is set to go into recess for nearly a fortnight tomorrow The break until June 2 comes a month … Read more
Jacob Rees-Mogg’s investment firm is accused of exploiting worldwide market volatility caused by the coronavirus panic to rake in huge profits. The MP owns 15 percent of Somerset Capital Management, whose chiefs appear to be investing in businesses hit hard by falling stocks. Executives have told clients the international crisis is providing a ‘once in … Read more