Working time debate: MPs clash over 40-hour week, flexibility, and reduced hours

MPs to spend a long week in the trenches

Next week Parliament takes a break for the school holidays. Before then, MPs will spend long days and nights in the trenches debating a brutal roster of legislation under urgency.

‘The ultimate distraction’: Coalition blasted for targeting One Nation over Labor

Sky News host Jaimee Rogers condemns the Coalition for targeting One Nation instead of taking aim at Labor. “Every speech attacking One Nation only reinforces the idea that they're the Coalition's biggest threat,” Ms Rogers said. “Why is the Opposition spending so much time trying to convince Australians not to vote for a party with just two MPs in the lower house instead of spending every waking hour prosecuting the performance of a Labor government with 94 seats? “Instead of relentlessly prosecuting Labor over cost of living, housing, energy, productivity, they're talking about One Nation or themselves. The government couldn't ask for a better distraction. “Every day spent being distracted by a party with two MPs is another day Labor escapes scrutiny.”

The backlash against having more Milibands in the great offices of state than women begins

On Tueday I pointed out that possibility of that the Milibands could occupy two out of the three great offices of state. Yesterday’s there’s been some backlash against this, a cabinet minister told The Times “You cannot have more Milibands than women in the top jobs. That kind of thing matters”. I am not re-entering this market, but given Labour’s longstanding women problem I think Andy Burnham might end up appointing a woman as Chancellor although I can understand why... Read More Read More

The JOE weekly Politics Quiz: Week Two

Welcome to week two of PMQs – Pub Minister’s Quiz Let’s not beat around the bush here, this week in politics has potentially been an absolute all-timer and so is this week’s JOE Politics Quiz. Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer already seems to be on the beach as he winds down his premiership, getting ready []

Women’s progress at work appears to be stalling

After the “lean in” generation, are professional women leaning out?

MPs to conduct oversight visits during parliamentary recess

Members of parliament (MPs) will continue carrying out oversight visits and constituency engagements during the National Assembly recess, despite the House suspending sittings from 10 July to 1 September. National Assembly spokesperson Sacky Kadhikwa says the recess should not be interpreted as a break from parliamentary duties. “During the recess period, MPs will continue to [] The post MPs to conduct oversight visits during parliamentary recess appeared first on The Namibian.

Inside the surreal UK parliament debate on pro-Israel influence dominated by lobby group members

Inside the surreal UK parliament debate on pro-Israel influence dominated by lobby group members The UK parliament's Westminster Hall saw a highly unusual debate on Monday evening on a petition to call a public inquiry into pro-Israel influence on politics democracy. The petition, which received more than 118,000 signatures from members of the public, said: We are concerned about reported Israeli state-linked and pro-Israel lobbying activity in UK politics. We believe it is important to determine the scope and impact of any such influence campaigns. Petitions to parliament which receive more than 100,000 signatures are always debated on. However, this debate consisted mainly of Conservative and Labour MPs who are members of pro-Israel groups saying the petition was antisemitic, while a minority who spoke in favour of it posed detailed questions about lobbying and transparency which went unanswered. James Frith, a government minister and the parliamentary under-secretary of state for digital government, said that the government do not support a public inquiry solely on pro-Israeli influence. Read more: Inside the surreal UK parliament debate on pro-Israel influence dominated by lobby group members Westminster Hall debate on pro-Israel influence on Monday 22 June (UK Parliament)

Women’s progress at work is stalling

Is the “Lean In” generation leaning out?

Work from home rule shake up after landmark ruling in Australia: 'No longer an excuse'

Work from home rule shake up after landmark ruling in Australia: 'No longer an excuse'

PARLIAMENT | Anwar busy with rulers this week; MCA's 290km run for elephant ends

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West Aussies seek more work hours amid cost of living pressures, WA Liberal senator Dean Smith says

West Australians were looking for more work hours last month as cost-of-living bites.

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‘Make no mistake – Reform could beat us in Greater Manchester, so we need your help again’

I know you’re exhausted. Runcorn, Gorton Denton, a full set of May elections, and the most consequential The post ‘Make no mistake – Reform could beat us in Greater Manchester, so we need your help again’ appeared first on LabourList.

Deputy minister: 81pc of Klang Valley workers report improved job performance under flexible work arrangements

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — A study on the impact of the flexible work arrangements policy by the Ministry o...

Federal workers return to the office 4 days a week. Will it be smooth sailing or 'another hot mess'?

Federal workers return to the office 4 days a week. Will it be smooth sailing or 'another hot mess'?

Andrew Griffith: Burnham must back British businesses

In ten days-time, a man who spent three quarters of his working life in London, and most of that time in politics, will step into Downing Street and try to convince the country that he is an outsider. He’ll presume to tell us about the Makerfield test, Manchesterism, and “doing things differently.” The post Andrew Griffith: Burnham must back British businesses appeared first on Conservative Home.

The Unspoken Question In Term Limit Debate

Few issues ignite more passionate debate than whether elected officials should face term limits . Polls consistently show strong public support for limiting the number of years members of Congress may serve. Others

Starmer to remain MP after leaving Downing Street

Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will remain a Member of Parliament (MP) after stepping down as prime minister, Sky News quoted his official spokesperson as saying on Wednesday, reported Xinhua. The clarification came amid speculation that Starmer might also give up his parliamentary seat after leaving No. 10 Downing Street, which would trigger a by-election in his central London constituency. Starmer announced in a speech on Monday that he would resign as leader of the governing Labour Party and set out a timetable for his departure from office. He said he would ask Labour's National Executive Committee to set out a timetable, with nominations opening on July 9 and closing before Parliament's summer recess. If more than one candidate enters the race, the leadership contest will be completed in time for a new leader to be in place before Parliament returns in September. Andy Burnham, then the mayor of Greater Manchester, won the Makerfield parliamentary by-election on June 19 and was sworn in on Monday afternoon as a Labour MP. He is widely regarded as the frontrunner to succeed Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister.

Use intentional microbreaks to boost focus and well-being

Microbreaks, short intentional pauses of up to 10 minutes during the workday, can significantly improve productivity and well -More-

MPT Bersatu masih sah, penuhi cukup bilang

PETALING JAYA: Mesyuarat Majlis Pimpinan Tertinggi (MPT) Bersatu masih boleh diteruskan kerana masih memenuhi syarat cukup bilang meskipun beberapa ahlinya meletakkan jawatan. Naib Presiden Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), Datuk Dr. Radzi Jidin berkata, berdasarkan Fasal 13.12 Perlembagaan Bersatu, cukup bilang bagi mesyuarat MPT ditetapkan pada satu perdua daripada keseluruhan keanggotaan MPT. Katanya, jumlah Ahli ... Read more The post MPT Bersatu masih sah, penuhi cukup bilang appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Why Australia’s politicians are skipping out on the Socceroos

The long shadow of an expense scandal is keeping members of the governing Labor Party at home.

Time for a bipartisan approach: Why Labour should get on board with compulsory KiwiSaver – Liam Dann

Time for a bipartisan approach: Why Labour should get on board with compulsory KiwiSaver – Liam Dann

Features : Flexible Working A Sound Business Strategy, Not Just Work Perk

A persistent misconception circulating in many boardrooms across Malaysia is that flexible working arrangements (FWAs) amount to “working less” or, worse still, provide employees with a licence to run personal errands during office hours. According to recruitment agency PERSOL Malaysia managing director Brian Sim, the reality on the ground tells a very different story. “As a leading recruitment and HR solutions provider in the Asia-Pacific region, we have had a lot of conversations regarding FWAs with our clients. What we have learned over the past seven years is this – FWAs are not a blanket ‘work from home’ policy,” he said, adding that even PERSOL Malaysia has been offering flexible working options since 2018.

Badenoch urges Burnham to condemn defence investment plan as No 10 says funding is ‘credible’ – as it happened

Minister and MPs have raised concerns that his ‘poisoned chalice’ plan will take cash from much-needed road projectsMinister and MP ‘furious’ over cuts to road projects to fund defence planDan Sabbagh is the Guardian’s defence and security editor.Andy Burnham is a “true patriot” who will provide the money needed to maintain Britain’s security when he becomes prime minister, the new defence secretary, Dan Jarvis, said on a visit to a factory in Cambridge today.I’ve known Andy Burnham for more than 15 years, he is a true patriot, and I absolutely believe that he will make sure that we have the resources that we need to field the kind of capabilities that are required given the nature of the world that we’re operating in.I know what we need to do to keep Britain safe, and I’m absolutely confident that Andy Burnham, as the next prime minister, knows that as well, and we’ll make sure in the context of the next spending review that we’ve got the resources we need to keep the country safe. Continue reading...

The toxic move that could undermine Burnham immediately

Kitty Donaldson: Labour's women are worried there could be more Milibands than women in key positions of an Andy Burnham government

Stream of cabinet ministers throw weight behind Andy Burnham

Favourite for next prime minister held hour-long ‘off-site’ meeting with outgoing premier on Tuesday

Quiz of The Week: 4 – 10 July

Quiz of The Week: 4 – 10 July

Liberals aim to reverse fortunes in cross-country blitz

The opposition leader will use a five-week break in parliament sittings to try and catch up to One Nation in the polls through campaigning in marginal seats.

Péter Magyar’s Q&A: government decisions, sleep schedule, future after Parliament

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar spent two hours answering questions from internet users during an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Saturday evening, offering insight into both government policy and his personal life. Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/peter-magyar-qa-government-sleep-future/

What Does The Rape Gang Inquiry Actually Say About Who The Offenders Are?

An independent inquiry chaired by UK MP Rupert Lowe estimates that around 250,000 children, mostly white British girls, have been groomed and abused by organised rape gangs over several decades, and says that the majority of identified perpetrators in these group‑based cases are men of Muslim background, predominantly of Pakistani origin, often from the Mirpur region, with smaller numbers from countries such as Somalia, Eritrea, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. The PBD Podcast is hosted by Patrick Bet David, CEO of Valuetainment. Join us live every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9 AM EST as we break down the biggest stories in news, politics, business, current events, and pop culture, plus interviews with today’s most influential leaders. Our mission is to enlighten, entertain, and educate current and future leaders through real conversations, sharp analysis, and bold perspectives. Watch the Home Team for real time reactions and catch exclusive one on one interviews with Patrick Bet David every Tuesday and Thursday featuring top entrepreneurs, executives, and newsmakers. Subscribe and join a community focused on leadership, growth, and thinking bigger. The future looks bright.