Tag: MPS


  • Frustration in Jewish Community as Police Face MPs over Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans Ban

    Frustration in Jewish Community as Police Face MPs over Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans Ban

    Background to the Controversy The decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from certain venues drew immediate reactions from across the Jewish community and political spectrum. At the heart of the controversy is how West Midlands police presented the case to MPs amid questions about proportionality, safeguarding, and the impact on British-Israeli relations. Community leaders…

  • Lifetime Pensions for MPs Australia: Ruddock Speaks Out

    Lifetime Pensions for MPs Australia: Ruddock Speaks Out

    Former minister questions a policy pivot in Canberra Former Australian attorney-general Philip Ruddock has publicly questioned the decision that scrapped lifetime pensions for federal MPs, arguing that the move undermines a long-standing principle of public service accountability. Speaking ahead of a cabinet documents release, Ruddock suggested that the shift from lifetime pensions to shorter or…

  • Budget vote hangs in the balance as MPs brace for pivotal decision on government’s fate

    Budget vote hangs in the balance as MPs brace for pivotal decision on government’s fate

    What is at stake in the budget vote As MPs gather for one decisive evening, the core question is whether the government’s main budget motion will pass. This vote will set the course for the country’s fiscal policy and, crucially, decide if the Liberal Party can continue to govern with a working majority or rely…

  • Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux Resigns, Second to Leave Caucus This Week

    Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux Resigns, Second to Leave Caucus This Week

    Overview In a surprising development during a pivotal week for Canada’s minority Liberal government, Conservative Member of Parliament Matt Jeneroux announced his resignation from the Conservative caucus. According to reports, the move does not involve crossing the floor to join the Liberals, but it marks another high-profile departure from the opposition side in a week…

  • Speaker Bagbin: No MP Will Be Shielded from the Law

    Speaker Bagbin: No MP Will Be Shielded from the Law

    Context: A Commitment to Equal Accountability The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has publicly affirmed a firm stance: no member of Parliament (MP) will be shielded from accountability. In the wake of recent tensions following the NAIMOS attack, Bagbin underscored that occupying a parliamentary post and enjoying certain privileges does not grant immunity from legal…

  • Bagbin vows MPs won’t be shielded from the law

    Bagbin vows MPs won’t be shielded from the law

    Introduction: A firm stand on accountability The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has reaffirmed a decisive stance: no Member of Parliament (MP) will be shielded from accountability. Coming amid conversations about privilege, influence, and parliamentary immunity, Bagbin’s remarks underscore a broader commitment to the rule of law and transparent governance in Ghana. Context: Why accountability…

  • SEBI Extends MPHS Compliance Deadline for Companies

    SEBI Extends MPHS Compliance Deadline for Companies

    Introduction The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has made a significant announcement on September 12, 2023, during its board meeting. Companies planning to launch an Initial Public Offering (IPO) now have an extended timeline to comply with the Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) norms. This decision is aimed at easing the regulatory burden on…