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Remember that stunning Lib Dem win in Edinburgh last week?
Her house went up for sale the day after, she's resigned, and it sounds to be that she's moving abroad.
Unbelievable.
She must have known this was coming - what a way to stab her party in the back after all the effort they put in!
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/newly-elected-lib-dem-quits-34164303
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Weekly Social
Hey everyone!
Another week has gone by, we've survived whatever calamitous event has befallen us. So, here is a respite to just chill out and talk for a bit.
How was your week?
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Here are all the laws MPs are voting on this week, explained in plain English!
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MPs debate two new government bills this week.
On Monday they'll look at creating an independent Armed Forces Commissioner to advocate for members of the Armed Forces. Then on Wednesday they debate the latest financial package for Ukraine.
On Monday MPs also sign off select committee appointments.
They'll approve members of the finance committee, the new modernisation committee, and the Restoration and Renewal Programme Board which oversees plans to refurbish the Palace of Westminster. This is all just a formality, though.
And the Lords debate Great British Energy, among other things.
They also cover bills on the Crown Estate, data use, and the water industry, which will all soon continue onto the Commons.
MONDAY 18 NOVEMBER
Armed Forces Commissioner Bill – 2nd reading
Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Establishes an independent Armed Forces Commissioner to support the welfare of Armed Forces personnel and their families. The Commissioner will have powers to investigate issues, report findings to Parliament, and make recommendations to improve service life. Replaces the Service Complaints Ombudsman.
Draft bill (PDF) / Commons Library briefing
TUESDAY 19 NOVEMBER
Aviation (Accessibility) Bill
Aims to make flying more accessible for disabled passengers by scrapping the compensation limit for damage to wheelchairs and other mobility equipment on domestic flights. Also allows the Civil Aviation Authority to enforce accessibility requirements. Ten minute rule motion presented by Daniel Francis.
Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill – consideration of Lords amendments
Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland
Brings rail contracts into public ownership when they expire or if private operators fall short of their obligations. Effectively the first step towards re-nationalising the railways, but avoids ending existing contracts early which would mean paying compensation to operators.
Draft bill / Commons Library briefing
WEDNESDAY 20 NOVEMBER
Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain) Bill
Aims to protect medical professionals who give pain relief to terminally ill patients by requiring the government to issue guidance on how criminal law is applied in this area. Ten minute rule motion presented by Edward Leigh.
Financial Assistance to Ukraine Bill – 2nd reading
Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Allows the UK to support Ukraine through the G7's Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans to Ukraine plan. Through the scheme, the UK will lend £2.26 billion to Ukraine, which will be repaid by the profits made on seized Russian assets.
Draft bill (PDF)
THURSDAY 21 NOVEMBER
No votes scheduled
FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER
No votes scheduled
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