Former Conservative leader William Hague has been elected as the next chancellor of Oxford University, defeating three former Labour ministers in the contest. Keir Starmer, current leader of the Labour Party, faced Kemi Badenoch at PMQs, with the list of MPs set to ask questions released. Meanwhile, former Tory attorney general Dominic Grieve came in fifth in the chancellor election at Oxford, with Elish Angiolini as the runner-up.
In other news, there were contrasting opinions on the assisted dying bill among MPs, with Labour’s Chris Murray supporting the bill, while Suella Braverman and Paulette Hamilton expressed their opposition. Nigel Farage faced criticism for missing a vote on the tobacco bill in order to present his GB News show.
Esther Rantzen encouraged MPs to attend the debate on assisted dying, emphasizing the importance of listening to both sides of the argument. Kim Leadbeater, the sponsor of the assisted dying bill, defended the legislation in light of criticisms raised by former Lord Chief Justice Thomas of Cwmgiedd. Leadbeater remains optimistic about the vote on the bill, despite challenges and differing views among MPs.
Overall, the assisted dying bill vote is expected to be very close, with strong opinions both in favor and against the legislation. With key statements in the Commons and ongoing debates on various issues, the political landscape remains dynamic and engaging for MPs and the public alike.
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