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# westminster - Wednesday 3 April, 2019
Speaker John Bercow called upon to break Commons deadlock after 310-310 tie on more indicative votes
The House Speaker John Bercow had the deciding vote, and voted against the amendment, quoting precedent from 26 years ago.
# westminster - Tuesday 2 April, 2019
Sinn Féin taking Westminster seats 'would only heighten political temperature'
Minister for Health Simon Harris last night criticised the party for its abstention from Westminster.
# westminster - Monday 25 March, 2019
'Take back control': MPs vote to hold series of Brexit votes on Wednesday
A minister resigned in order to vote to hold indicative votes on Wednesday, a proposal which Theresa May opposes.
# westminster - Wednesday 13 March, 2019
As It Happened: MPs rule out no-deal Brexit in any circumstances after muddled House of Commons vote
MPs are due to vote again today at 7pm – this time, it’s whether to rule out a no-deal Brexit.
# westminster - Wednesday 23 January, 2019
'Treating us as if we're stupid?': Minister pressured to answer direct question on border in Morning Ireland interview
Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed was involved in a tense interview on Morning Ireland today.
# westminster - Monday 21 January, 2019
UK government to scrap £65 'right to stay' fee for EU citizens
She said anyone who has already applied will receive a refund.
# westminster - Sunday 20 January, 2019
'There won't be a border because we don't want it!': What Brexiteers think of the backstop
We spoke to some Brexiteers outside Westminster about what they think of the ‘Irish protocol’.
# westminster - Tuesday 8 January, 2019
Police probe 'Nazi' badgering of MP as presence is beefed up around Westminster
Far-right protesters have been intimidating people outside Westminster, MPs say.
# westminster - Friday 14 December, 2018
Who was your Irish MP in 1918? Here's a list of everyone elected in that historic election
A 32-county ballot that changed the course of Irish history.
# westminster - Tuesday 11 December, 2018
Taoiseach tells Mary Lou that talking about a border poll now is 'disruptive and destructive'
The Sinn Féin leader said a “crash” no-deal Brexit moves the timeline for a border poll on a united Ireland forward.
Taser used and man wrestled to the ground at Westminster gates
The man was detained and arrested by police on suspicion of trespassing.
'Mayday Mayday': How the British media reacted to the cancelled Brexit vote
The prime minister deferred the House of Commons’ crucial vote on the Brexit deal.
# westminster - Sunday 9 December, 2018
Majority of people think Sinn Féin should take its Westminster seats for crucial Brexit vote
The crucial Brexit vote is on Tuesday.
# westminster - Saturday 8 December, 2018
Everything you need to know about Theresa May's historic Brexit vote this Tuesday
The Labour Party’s Chris Bryant said the future relations declaration was “no more deliverable than a letter to Santa Claus”.
# westminster - Monday 20 August, 2018
Terror suspect in court over UK parliament 'attack'
Sudanese-born British national Salih Khater is accused of driving into a group of cyclists.
# westminster - Sunday 19 August, 2018
Man charged with attempted murder after crashing car into barriers in Westminster
The case is being treated as terrorism.
# westminster - Wednesday 15 August, 2018
London terror suspect remains in custody as UK police search three homes
Specialist terror police have also been deployed in London.
# westminster - Tuesday 14 August, 2018
Terror attack remains 'highly likely' after 'shocking' incident outside Westminster
A car was driven into the barriers outside the Houses of Parliament in London today.
Westminster car crash: Man arrested on suspicion of terrorist offences
The Met’s Counter Terrorism Command is now leading the investigation.
# westminster - Sunday 15 July, 2018
British minister resigns over lewd messages to women
Andrew Griffiths said he was “deeply ashamed” and would seek professional help.
# westminster - Friday 15 June, 2018
Bill to make upskirting an offence blocked after Tory MP shouts 'object'
Other MPs were heard shouting “shame” after Christopher Chope’s interjection.
# westminster - Wednesday 13 June, 2018
Six Labour MPs resign before Brexit vote in another turbulent day at Westminster
MPs have just voted against having a “Norway model” arrangement with the EU after Brexit.
# westminster - Tuesday 5 June, 2018
'How long must women in Northern Ireland wait for change?' - UK MPs debate abortion laws
An MP told the House of Commons that UK laws “put abortion in the same category as homicide, child stealing, or rape”.
# westminster - Wednesday 28 March, 2018
Northern Ireland same-sex marriage bill passes first stage in House of Lords
Northern Ireland remains the only part of the UK where same-sex marriage is still banned.
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Poll: Will you be voting today?
THIS MORNING, POLLS opened across Ireland in order for people to vote in no less than three (in some cases, four) events.
People are being asked to vote on a referendum, local elections, European elections and in some areas – Limerick, Waterford and Cork city – a plebiscite on directly-elected mayors.
Polls opened this morning at 7am and will close at 10pm tonight. The counting will begin tomorrow but it won’t be until early next week that we will have the full results.
So we want to know: Will you be voting today?
Poll Results:
Yes (5577)
I've already voted (2819)
No (2456)
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Ailbhe Smyth: Why Irish activists are going to continue their campaign for abortion rights
By Ailbhe Smyth
Opinion: Who will be the winners and losers of the European Elections, 2019?
By Larry Donnelly - @LarryPDonnelly
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