Lord Dannatt suspended for House of Lords lobbying
Former army chief Lord Dannatt suspended for 4 months after breaking lobbying rules. Investigation reveals how he used peerage to benefit business interests. Read the full report.
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Two Lords Suspended in Lobbying Scandal
Peers Richard Dannatt and David Evans face lengthy suspensions from the House of Lords after a Guardian investigation exposed breaches of lobbying rules, raising serious questions about standards and the future of the unelected chamber.
House of Lords peers face lengthy suspension
Lord Dannatt and Lord Evans of Watford face suspension for breaching parliamentary conduct rules over lobbying and 'cash for access'. Read the full investigation details.
Two Lords suspended for breaking lobbying rules
Two peers face hefty suspensions for breaking House of Lords lobbying rules, exposing systemic issues in the unreformed second chamber. Read the full analysis.
Former Army Chief Suspended from House of Lords
Lord Dannatt, former head of the British Army, receives a four-month suspension from the House of Lords for breaking lobbying rules. Discover the full story and its implications.
Ex-Army Head Lord Dannatt Suspended from Lords
Former Army chief General Lord Dannatt handed a four-month suspension from the House of Lords for breaking lobbying rules after a newspaper sting. Read the full details.
Trump's Gold Bar Gift Raises Swiss Tariff Questions
Donald Trump accepted $130k gold bar and Rolex clock from Swiss billionaires weeks before slashing tariffs. Read about the ethics concerns raised.
Fugees Rapper Pras Michel Sentenced to 14 Years
Former Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years for illegal foreign lobbying tied to Jho Low and the 1MDB scandal. He must also forfeit $64 million.
British Museum ends tobacco sponsorship deal
The British Museum terminates its 15-year partnership with Japan Tobacco International following government pressure and WHO guideline breaches. Discover the implications for cultural funding.
Democrats introduce bill to restrict Trump ballroom donations
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Democrats propose the Stop Ballroom Bribery Act to prevent potential corruption in funding Trump's $300 million White House ballroom project. Read the full story.
FEMA Acting Chief Departs After 6 Months
FEMA's acting chief, David Richardson, has left his post after only six months, marking further instability at the US disaster response agency. Discover the implications.
UK Government Uses Influencers to Reach Voters
The UK government is increasingly using social media influencers to communicate policy directly to the public, a strategy critics say avoids tough journalistic scrutiny. Discover how this new approach is reshaping political communication.
SA probes anti-abortion activist's bingo fundraiser
South Australia's attorney general refers Joanna Howe's controversial abortion debate bingo game for investigation after crossbench condemnation. Follow the latest developments.
Starmer Aide's Lobbying Firm Shares Prompt Probe Demands
Keir Starmer's communications chief Tim Allan faces cross-party calls for investigation over Strand Partners shares and political discussions with biographer Tom Baldwin. Read the full details.
Epstein advised Russia on Trump before Putin summit
Newly released documents show Jeffrey Epstein claimed to advise Russian officials on dealing with Donald Trump weeks before the Helsinki summit. Read the full story.
Starmer expresses regret over football watchdog appointment
PM Keir Starmer apologises for an 'unfortunate error' in signing off on a Labour donor's appointment to a football regulator role. Read the full details and the ethics adviser's response.
US Congress probes Labour over Brazil lobbying scandal
Senior Labour figures face intense scrutiny as US congressional committee investigates claims of improper lobbying for Brazilian interests, with potential implications for Starmer's leadership.
Nandy accused of breaking rules in football regulator appointment
Cabinet minister Lisa Nandy faces fresh controversy after selecting Labour donor Alex Thomas as chair of English football's new independent regulator, raising questions about political influence in sports governance.
Badenoch accused of interfering in Cameron lobbying probe
Senior Conservative Kemi Badenoch stands accused of attempting to interfere with the parliamentary investigation into David Cameron's controversial lobbying activities, sparking fresh turmoil within the Tory party.
Hanson skips Parliament for Trump's £25k Mar-a-Lago event
Australian politician Pauline Hanson faces criticism after missing parliamentary duties to speak at an exclusive conservative gathering at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, with tickets reportedly priced at £25,000 per person.
David Hogg's Rolex watch sparks CNN debate controversy
Parkland survivor turned gun control activist David Hogg faces criticism after wearing luxury watch during CNN debate about political donations and lobbying influence.
Musk meets UK ministers and Tommy Robinson in controversial visit
Tesla CEO Elon Musk engaged in high-level talks with UK government officials while simultaneously meeting with controversial far-right activist Tommy Robinson during his London visit, sparking political controversy.
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