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Wider communications also needed to improve, according to Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, who chairs the Commons Public Accounts Committee.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Speaking in the House of Commons, Davies-Jones also read out a statement from Lisa Phillips, a US survivor of Epstein, who accused Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of ignoring her requests for a meeting.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

And in the Commons, shadow home secretary Chris Philp said "police appeared more concerned with the accusation of racism" than "helping Henry".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The single patient record is part of the NHS Modernisation Bill which has its second reading in the House of Commons on Monday.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

But usually there was nothing at all, and Commons closed at seven, and I was left my long walk home in the snow and dark.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt