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Campaign in Parliament urges a rethink on Graduated Driving Licences in the UK.
Supporters say GDLs could save lives, aligning with Road Safety Week.
Campaign cites examples from Canada and Australia where GDLs reduced youth injuries.
Bereaved parent Chris Taylor urges action, stating the grief is often dismissed.
The Department for Transport says it is not considering GDLs at this time.
Organisations behind the campaign include fire services and motoring groups.
GDLs aim to stagger new drivers' privileges, reducing risk during early years.
Event featured a minute of silence for road traffic victims.
Sky News notes the new strategy for road safety may be published next month.

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Latest: Plan for a full decant of MPs to a temporary site is back on the agenda.
Officials say the move could cut disruption by enabling a smoother restoration process.
Critics warn the plan could cost taxpayers billions and erode parliamentary continuity.
The article links the decant debate to broader political implications and tradition.
The piece frames the issue as a potential parallel to the HS2 project in scale and cost.
Key figures cited include Sir Lindsay Hoyle's supporters and Labour lawmakers backing the decant.
The article describes a politically charged atmosphere around restoration timing and budget.
The piece notes an inquiry by the Commons Finance Committee into the decant plan.
Background context traces Westminster's history of occupancy and wartime moves.
The article presents a tense political dynamic between government plans and parliamentary tradition.

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MI5 aims to reestablish deterrence toward China after a recent spying case collapsed.
The warning targets British parliamentarians while signaling resolve to Beijing.
Officials describe China as pursuing Western secrets and intellectual property.
UK ministers say Beijing seeks to interfere in sovereign affairs for its own interests.
The piece notes ongoing concerns about China’s interference and data collection.
The government remains divided on naming China as an enemy or a rival.

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