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Member of Parliament claims regional accent mockery is final accepted prejudice
MPs have identified the persistent stigmatization of regional accents as a final frontier of acceptable workplace discrimination, calling for an end to the pressure to neutralize speech for professional advancement.
Chris Mason: Ann Widdecombe’s death sparks renewed calls for enhanced politician security
The death of Ann Widdecombe has prompted a serious reassessment of security measures for British politicians, as lawmakers voice concern over rising threats and the influence of online abuse.
Wes Streeting advocates for parliamentary summons of NHS leaders in maternity scandal
Wes Streeting has called on Parliament to use its authority to summon senior NHS managers who refused to participate in the Donna Ockenden inquiry into the Nottingham maternity scandal.
Nigel Farage dismisses public interest in how he used £5m donation
Nigel Farage insists his use of a £5 million gift from a donor is a private matter, despite an ongoing investigation by the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner regarding potential registration rule violations.