Sentence examples for parliament warning from inspiring English sources

Individual clerics went further in addressing parliament, warning politicians of the perils of confronting the church.

When troops were sent to Boston in 1768 after protests against the Townshend Acts turned violent, he took to the floor of Parliament, warning that the connections between Britain and the colonies were unraveling, and that the end result could be a permanent breach.

The rating agency Fitch responded instantly to the chancellor's news that his austerity programme would be extended until 2018 – well into the next parliament – by warning that the UK was at risk of losing its coveted AAA credit rating.

This agenda will, if necessary, also serve as the Tories' campaign platform.Confidence voteMr Harper raised the stakes shortly before parliament reconvened by warning the opposition that the government would view a vote on any of the measures outlined in the throne speech as a matter of confidence.

Parliament had "early warning legislation" in place, which meant there were generic definitions of banned substances so that "entire families of drugs" could be made illegal, he said.

Colonel Tejero grabbed the microphone and pointed a pistol at Parliament President Landelino Lavilla, while warning the more than 300 members of parliament to fall to the floor.

Frustrated former oil minister Ali Tarhuni has launched a campaign to "Save Libya", calling for drastic structural reform to parliament and warning that the country is fast becoming a "failed state".

Frustrated former oil minister Ali Tarhuni has launched a "Save Libya" campaign, calling for drastic structural reform to parliament and warning that the country is fast becoming a "failed state".

Morocco responded after the vote to what it called Parliament's "regrettable" decision, warning that it could damage its relations with Europe.

Cameron argued: "We should think very very carefully before crossing this line," warning that parliament for centuries had seen its role as a bulwark of democracy.

The Swiss government and the upper house of parliament opposed the initiative, warning it could provoke an exodus of big companies.