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But a Lords conduct committee met this week to discuss closing a “loophole” in its code of conduct to allow inquiries into allegations against former MPs who become peers after Lord Lisvane, former Clerk of the House of Commons, submitted a dossier of bullying allegations to a Parliamentary watchdog. … [Read more...] about John Bercow starts first paid job since quitting Parliament as Professor of Politics at Royal Holloway University

“That’s a really interesting question,” she said. “You know, I would like to see more successful business people run for office. I really would like to see that because I do think, you know, you don’t have to have 30 billion, but you have a certain level of freedom. And there’s that memorable phrase from a former member of the Senate: You can be maybe rented but never bought. And I think it’s important to have people with those experiences.” … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton Encouraged Rich Bankers to Influence Politics

"Kejriwal had promised to build 500 schools. Far from building new schools, the condition of existing schools is also in shambles. Seven-hundred schools do not have principals, more than 1,000 schools do not have science wing, there is shortage of 19,000 teachers. The Kejriwal government could not spend 30 per cent of the education budget," Shah tweeted. … [Read more...] about Don’t make education part of ‘dirty politics’: Kejriwal to Amit Shah

As it is indirect elections to the elect the top posts of the urban local bodies, the political parties organise camps to avoid horse-trading and poaching by the rivals. This time, the camps are being organised only by the ruling TRS with their candidates and roping in the support of independents, who are also party rebels. … [Read more...] about It’s political camps time now in some municipalities

For years now, Gogoi has been at the forefront of organising and voicing his opinion against anti-people moves in Assam, especially the protests against CAB-CAA. This made him a target of the government which arrested him in September 2017 under the controversial National Security Act, 1980. In December 2019, when the anti-CAA movement was gaining momentum, Gogoi was arrested once again allegedly in connection with Maoists extremists. Many allege that that arrest was aimed at removing a firebrand leader when the demand for an alternative regional political front in Assam was gaining momentum. Gogoi’s absence has given mileage to the ‘student’ group AASU, headed by Samujjal Bhattacharya. … [Read more...] about Politics | The many layers to anti-CAA protests in Assam