MPs have backed the Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill in a major shock, calling for a change in the voting system for elections. The bill, led by Lib Dem MP Sarah Olney, aims to replace the current first past the post system with a form of PR to ensure fairer votes. Despite government opposition, the bill’s fate rests on whether it will be given time for a second reading in Parliament.
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South Korea RECAP: President Yoon WILL lift martial law in a matter of hours after emergency declaration sparks huge protests
Chaos erupts in South Korea as President Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law to protect against North Korean communist forces and eliminate anti-state elements, sparking protests. Despite initially implementing martial law, President Yoon decides to lift it after facing backlash from angry citizens and political opposition. The South Korean parliament votes unanimously to cancel the martial law decree, with President Yoon accusing them of paralyzing the government and undermining the constitutional framework. Full Article
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