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MSPs end ban on prisoners voting
MSPs pass the Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Bill, which will give some prisoners the vote.
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MSPs end ban on prisoners voting
MSPs pass the Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Bill, which will give some prisoners the vote.
MSPs vote to end 'NHS secrecy'
MSPs pass a motion expressing serious concerns about the performance of the NHS.
As it happened: MLAs briefed on health changes
Live coverage of the NI assembly's health and justice committees.
MPs approve terror offenders law
The Commons approves legislation blocking the automatic release of prisoners in jail for terror offences.
As it happened: AMs reject A&E closure plan
AMs reject controversial proposals which could lead to an end to 24-hour consultant-led services at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital's emergency department.
As it happened: AMs quiz Mark Drakeford
AMs quiz First Minister Mark Drakeford, and debate the Programme for Government Annual Report.
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MSPs end ban on prisoners voting
MSPs pass the Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Bill, which will give some prisoners the vote.
MSPs vote to end 'NHS secrecy'
MSPs pass a motion expressing serious concerns about the performance of the NHS.
As it happened: MLAs briefed on health changes
Live coverage of the NI assembly's health and justice committees.
MPs approve terror offenders law
The Commons approves legislation blocking the automatic release of prisoners in jail for terror offences.
As it happened: AMs reject A&E closure plan
AMs reject controversial proposals which could lead to an end to 24-hour consultant-led services at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital's emergency department.
As it happened: AMs quiz Mark Drakeford
AMs quiz First Minister Mark Drakeford, and debate the Programme for Government Annual Report.
MSPs vote to end 'NHS secrecy'
MSPs pass a motion expressing serious concerns about the performance of the NHS.
As it happened: MLAs briefed on health changes
Live coverage of the NI assembly's health and justice committees.
MPs approve terror offenders law
The Commons approves legislation blocking the automatic release of prisoners in jail for terror offences.
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