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UK Police Investigating 'Incident' at Parliament
The Metropolitan Police are investigating an "incident" in parliament, according to reports. Officers are understood to be examining a "suspicious package."
The Metropolitan Police are yet to release a statement.
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Canada Passed a Bill that Renders the National Anthem Gender Neutral
The Senate passed a bill that renders the national anthem gender neutral Wednesday despite the entrenched opposition of some Conservative senators.
Theresa May to Reshuffle Cabinet on Monday, No 10 Confirms
Theresa May will carry out a reshuffle of her cabinet and junior ministers this week, Downing Street has confirmed. The jobs of the education secretary, Justine Greening, and the party chairman, Sir Patrick McLoughlin, are particularly vulnerable, it is believed, The Guardian writes.
London's Big Ben Bell Chimes Again After Falling Silent For Restoration Works
The chimes of London's iconic Big Ben, the bell that marks time in the clock over the Houses of Parliament, rang out again on Saturday after being silenced for restoration work, reported CNN.
Theresa May Insists She Will Try to Sign New Trade Deals Before Brexit Transition is Over
Theresa May will insist on Monday that she will try to sign new free trade deals during the UK's Brexit transition period, setting herself on a collision course with Brussels, The Independent reported.
Greek doctors working in Britain doubled since 2009!
The number of Greek doctors working in the United Kingdom has doubled since 2009, while they are in second place among EU Member States in Britain’s National Health System (NHS).
Gavin Williamson is the New UK Minister of Defense
The British Government has announced today the appointment of Gavin Williamson as defense minister in place of Michael Fallon, who resigned after he got involved in scandal about sexual harassment that shook the British political class, reports InvestorBG.
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Theresa May Wins 2nd Brexit Battle in Parliament
Theresa May overcame another hurdle in her battle to get Brexit legislation through the House of Commons late Tuesday, Politico.eu writes.
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Boris Johnson Could be Replaced as Foreign Minister of the UK
British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson may be replaced and transferred to a less important position as a formal chairman of the ruling Conservative Party in upcoming staff shifts in the government, said the London Times.
New “politically correct” national anthem stalls in Canadian Parliament!
Canadian feminists will be stuck singing O Canada! with the word “sons” instead of the politically correct “us” for the country’s 150th anniversary on July 1st after a bill to neuter the anthem unexpectedly stalled in Parliament.