Redistribution Bill and Scottish seats debate
The piece argues the Redistribution Scheme adds six Conservative and one Liberal seat, warns of risks in a larger Commons, and questions county and university allocations. It urges English constituencies to monitor MPs as Scottish representation impacts UK-wide balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddington Burghs
House of Commons
Baxter
Scotland
Ayr
Lanark
Aberdeen
Dundeeeen
Glasgow
Disraeli
Cerberus
Squires
Treasury
United Kingdom
Me Disraeui Proposes Bribery Prevention Bill
The article reports Me Disraeui introducing a bill aimed at preventing bribery by a new method of contesting elections. It outlines the proposal and hints at parliamentary reception and potential impact on electoral processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disraeui
Parliament Bribery Bill Faces Judicial Pushback and Doubt
The article argues for a parliamentary bill to move election petitions to a special court and predicts strong judicial opposition. It warns that adopting the plan could curb bribery and influence, while noting doubts about its passage and potential impact on ballot reform. It discusses Disraeli and Gladstone positions and the need to act before the next general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Parliamentary Court
House
Judicial Bench
Court of Queen’s Bench
Disraeli
Gladstone
Unfinished business leaves nation uneasy at crossroads
In a tone of magnanimity the speaker accepts a regretted outcome and urges the country not to use it as a future excuse. The remarks frame the issue as a missed chance and caution against lingering disappointment.
Mr Peabody Gift Aids London Poor With Model Lodging Houses
The Peabody trustees publish an annual statement detailing a 150000 gift used to build humane dwellings for London’s poor. With added interest and rents the capital rises to 200000, supporting 1588 residents in Islington Shadwell and Spitalfields. The report notes health benefits and social improvement, while overcrowding worsens elsewhere as railways and redevelopment displace workers.
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Peabody Trustees
Jong
London
Islington
Shadwell
Spitalfields
Chelsea
Westminster
Bermondsey
Peabody
Haatend
Sir 8. Waterlow
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