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☆ Elton John Addresses Britain's Parliament, Urging Lawmakers to Do More to Fight HIV/AIDS
  + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Associated Press | Nov. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com   time to read: +3 min
John set up his AIDS Foundation in 1992 and has helped raise millions of dollars to prevent HIV infections and reduce stigma. "This evening I was privileged to welcome Sir Elton John and acknowledge his exceptional contribution to the global fight against HIV and AIDS — personally and through the Elton John AIDS Foundation,” Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle said on X, formerly Twitter. The Parliament reception for John came ahead of World AIDS Day, which takes place on Friday. “Sir Elton has been a powerful voice for change in the U.K. and the world,” Sunak told lawmakers. “Through the brilliant work of the AIDS Foundation he has raised awareness of the issue, reduced stigma and saved lives.”
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☆ Nigel Lawson, U.K. Chancellor Under Margaret Thatcher, Dies at 91
  + stars: | 2023-04-04 | by ( Joseph Pisani | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Nigel Lawson, who was chancellor under U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher , has died. His death was confirmed Monday by House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle, who paid tribute in a statement on Twitter. No other details were given.
☆ Trailblazing former UK House of Commons Speaker Betty Boothroyd dies
  + stars: | 2023-02-27 | by ( William James | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +3 min
[1/2] FILE PHOTO-British Speaker of the House of Commons Betty Boothroyd looks on during her visit to State Duma lower house of parliament October 14. LONDON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Betty Boothroyd, the trailblazing first female Speaker in Britain's House of Commons, has died aged 93, drawing tributes from across parliament for her distinctive, firm-but-fair style honed over a five-decade political career. She remains the only woman to serve as Speaker in the House of Commons. After retiring from the House of Commons in 2000, she was made a member of parliament's House of Lords upper chamber where she continued to contribute to political debate into her nineties. Tributes to Boothroyd poured in from across the political divide, hailing her formidable parliamentary presence and her personal warmth.
☆ Ukrainian President Zelenskiy begins tour of Europe in London
  + stars: | 2023-02-08 | by ( Jillian Kumagai | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: 1 min
Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle (L) holds the helmet of one of the most successful Ukrainian pilots inscribed with the words "We have freedom, give us wings to protect it," which was presented to him by Ukrainian President Volodymyr...moreSpeaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle (L) holds the helmet of one of the most successful Ukrainian pilots inscribed with the words "We have freedom, give us wings to protect it," which was presented to him by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as he addressed parliamentarians in Westminster Hall, London, Britain, February 8, 2023. Stefan Rousseau/Pool via REUTERSClose
☆ UK lawmakers warned of cyber-attacks and possible harassment from Iranian operatives
  + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( Nina Dos Santos | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +6 min
CNN —British lawmakers have been warned to be on alert for cyber-attacks and possible harassment from Iranian operatives, according to correspondence sent to lawmakers in both the upper and lower chambers last month. The correspondence is part of a growing chorus of warnings about the potential actions of Iranian operatives in Britain as tensions rise between the two countries. Earlier in the month, UK lawmakers received guidance on how to prevent digital snooping. Iran has sanctioned several UK lawmakers, including the country’s security minister. Iranian security forces have also allegedly threatened journalists working in Britain.
☆ Which world leaders are attending Queen Elizabeth II's funeral?
  + stars: | 2022-09-17 | by ( Hyder Abbasi | ) www.nbcnews.com   time to read: +3 min
LONDON — Leaders and heads of state from across the globe are coming together in central London to attend the state funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on Monday. The queen, who has been lying in state at the Palace of Westminster to allow members of the public to pay their respects. Her coffin is set to be moved to the abbey for the state funeral service, which is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. A police official declined to detail how the leaders would travel to Westminster Abbey on Monday, citing security reasons. Pope Francis has said he will not be present at the funeral service and will instead send a senior representative from the Vatican.
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