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Georgina Bailey

Georgina Bailey

Georgina Bailey is a former Policy Editor at The House.

Meet the New Kids: Who are the reshuffled faces around the Cabinet table?
Political parties
By Georgina Bailey
Meet the New Kids: Who are the reshuffled faces around the Cabinet table?
Boris Johnson's long talked about reshuffle has finally happened – but who are the new cabinet secretaries and what is on the agenda in their departments?
Mark Drakeford: 'The UK is a great insurance policy'
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Mark Drakeford: "The UK is a great insurance policy"
Mark Drakeford is no fan of flag-waving unionism. Instead, Wales’ First Minister tells Georgina Bailey how the United Kingdom can thrive – not in spite of devolution but because of it.
Is Boris Johnson Playing Favourites With The Metro Mayors?
Communities
By Georgina Bailey
Is Boris Johnson Playing Favourites With The Metro Mayors?
England's metro mayors have been at the forefront of a new governance landscape. They talk to Georgina Bailey about the future of the mayoralties, and how their parties impact their abilities.
George Osborne: More NHS powers should be devolved to English metro mayors
Communities
By Georgina Bailey
George Osborne: More NHS powers should be devolved to English metro mayors
The metro mayor system was the Coalition’s answer to English devolution, and an early version of “levelling up”. Georgina Bailey talks to its architect, former chancellor George Osborne, about how the mayoralties have progressed from his original vision.
Natasha's Law: A new hope for allergy sufferers
Health
By Georgina Bailey
Natasha's Law: A new hope for allergy sufferers
Five years on from Natasha Ednan-Laperouse’s death after an allergic reaction, ‘Natasha’s Law’ is finally coming into effect next month. Georgina Bailey reports on the family’s fight to make life safer for sufferers and how allergy policy is changing
Rory Stewart: “This is about the end of an age of intervention”
Defence
By Georgina Bailey
Rory Stewart: “This is about the end of an age of intervention”
Rory Stewart knows both Afghanistan and the British government well. After four harrowing weeks trying to get Afghans out of the country, he talks to Georgina Bailey about why the West’s failings are wider than just the current crisis
Earth, Wind and Fire: Can UK Power Hit Net-Zero?
Energy
By Georgina Bailey
Earth, Wind and Fire: Can UK Power Hit Net-Zero?
In order to meet our emission goals by 2050, the UK must move away from using coal and gas-fired power to electricity generated from renewables, nuclear power and technologies such as carbon capture. Georgina Bailey looks at what steps the government must take now to stay on the Climate Change Committee’s ‘balanced pathway’ to net-zero.
Lord Roy Kennedy - A Family Affair
Political parties
By Georgina Bailey
Lord Roy Kennedy - A Family Affair
The new Labour chief whip Lord Kennedy speaks to Georgina Bailey about his family connections to Parliament, housing, and Lords reform.
IPSA clashes with Stella Creasy MP over maternity cover
Political parties
By Georgina Bailey
IPSA clashes with Stella Creasy MP over maternity cover
The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) been criticised for rejecting Walthamstow MP Stella Creasy’s request for a locum to cover her maternity leave.
Kwasi Kwarteng MP: 'People should look at history with a bit more humility'
Culture
By Georgina Bailey
Kwasi Kwarteng MP: "People should look at history with a bit more humility"
Kwasi Kwarteng is a man on a mission, overseeing arguably the most important period in the UK’s route to net-zero. The BEIS secretary and keen historian talks to Georgina Bailey about the free-market case for decarbonisation – and why he won’t be drawn into the culture wars
Twin Perks: Meet the identical twin brothers-cum-constitutional experts serving Parliament
Social affairs
By Georgina Bailey
Twin Perks: Meet the identical twin brothers-cum-constitutional experts serving Parliament
Identical twins David and Michael Torrance work on different sides of Parliament, but colleagues can’t tell them apart. Despite this, the brothers tell Georgina Bailey there is an upside to a double life in Westminster.
Defence minister Leo Docherty: 'Northern Ireland is complicated. If it was easy, we would have done it already'
Defence
By Georgina Bailey
Defence minister Leo Docherty: "Northern Ireland is complicated. If it was easy, we would have done it already"
Leo Docherty, former army captain and minister for defence people and veterans, is bristling with energy and ideas for the armed forces. If only he can figure out who’s going to pay for the Royal Yacht replacement. Georgina Bailey joins him on a trip to Cardiff to see them in action
Rocked by recent scandals, is the charity regulator fit for purpose?
Culture
By Georgina Bailey
Rocked by recent scandals, is the charity regulator fit for purpose?
The third sector is trying to find its feet again and rebuild trust after a decade of scandals and controversies. But where does the regulator, the Charity Commission, come in - and is it fit for purpose? Georgina Bailey reports
From Careers Guidance to Medical Cannabis: A Guide to MPs' 2021 Private Members' Bills
Political parties
By Georgina Bailey
From Careers Guidance to Medical Cannabis: A Guide to MPs' 2021 Private Members' Bills
The House Live's exclusive preview of all 20 Private Members' Bills from this session's ballot: what are MPs trying to do, and why?
Theatres Say The Government Must Act To Save Them After The Latest Delay In Unlocking
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Theatres Say The Government Must Act To Save Them After The Latest Delay In Unlocking
Theatres have said they urgently need financial support after it was announced that social distancing requirements will stay in place for at least another four weeks, but that no extra support for culture will be provided in the period.
Baroness Barran Interview: The former domestic abuse campaigner turned Conservative charities minister
Communities
By Georgina Bailey
Baroness Barran Interview: The former domestic abuse campaigner turned Conservative charities minister
Civil society and loneliness minister Baroness Barran had nearly two decades of experience in the charity sector before joining the Lords. She talks to Georgina Bailey about how that has shaped her approach in government, whether wild swimming could solve loneliness, and plans to scrape the barnacles off the sector’s boat
Summer of Culture: What will the return look like where you are?
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Summer of Culture: What will the return look like where you are?
After 15 months of mothballing, the UK’s cultural gems are nearly back in business. The directors of 14 theatres, galleries and operas around the country tell Georgina Bailey what they hope re-opening will look like – and what they need to recover.
Thoroughly modern Mawson: Meet the new woman at the top of the House of Lords
History
By Georgina Bailey
Thoroughly modern Mawson: Meet the new woman at the top of the House of Lords
The appointment of a woman to a senior position may not be big news in the wider world, but Chloe Mawson has just become the House of Lords’ first female clerk assistant for 400 years. She talks to Georgina Bailey about her new role, old battles and why Westminster’s modern management team must be more diverse and inclusive
Labour's Jo Stevens: 'Culture is culture, there shouldn’t be a war element to it'
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Labour's Jo Stevens: "Culture is culture, there shouldn’t be a war element to it"
Cardiff Central MP Jo Stevens has her dream brief as shadow culture secretary. She takes Georgina Bailey around the city’s cultural landmarks to talk about what Wales is getting right in supporting the creative industries, and the personal and professional impacts of Covid.
Office politics: should Parliamentarians return to their desks or retain some elements of WFH?
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Office politics: should Parliamentarians return to their desks or retain some elements of WFH?
Many have missed life in Westminster and are eager to get back into the old routine. But not everyone shares their enthusiasm. Commuting, childcare and accessibility issues have raised calls for remote working to form part of the new normal.
'This Is Going To Create More Conflict With The Police, Not Less': What Will The Policing Bill Mean for Protest?
Home affairs
By Georgina Bailey
'This Is Going To Create More Conflict With The Police, Not Less': What Will The Policing Bill Mean for Protest?
New proposed powers to limit disruptive protests have driven activists back onto the streets. But are the new proposals bringing necessary balance and protection through police powers, or posing a fundamental threat to democracy? Georgina Bailey reports
Speakers commemorate 80 years since House of Commons bombing
History
By Georgina Bailey
Speakers commemorate 80 years since House of Commons bombing
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle and new Lord Speaker Lord McFall have commemorated the 80th anniversary of the destruction of the House of Commons Chamber in the Blitz, paying tribute to three members of parliamentary staff who died in the Luftwaffe attack on the night of 10 -11 May 1941.
In The Loop: Can The UK Build A Sustainable Circular Economy?
Environment
By Georgina Bailey
In The Loop: Can The UK Build A Sustainable Circular Economy?
Moves to the circular economy are gathering pace in the UK. Georgina Bailey explores what this may mean for consumers, businesses and government.
Lord Callanan interview: the business of reaching net-zero
Environment
By Georgina Bailey
Lord Callanan interview: the business of reaching net-zero
As BEIS minister, Lord Callanan is juggling climate change and corporate social responsibility. But amid rumblings the government is dragging its heels on the journey to net zero, he insists criticism is unfair and the department has bold plans for Britain’s greener future
The Green Audit: Can Boris Johnson Hit Net-Zero?
Environment
By Georgina Bailey
The Green Audit: Can Boris Johnson Hit Net-Zero?
Is the UK matching up to its climate pledges? With the clock ticking on targets, Georgina Bailey examines the government’s green credentials and takes stock of the opportunities and challenges ahead
Lord McFall of Alcuith Has Been Confirmed As New Lord Speaker
Political parties
By Georgina Bailey
Lord McFall of Alcuith Has Been Confirmed As New Lord Speaker
Lord McFall of Alcuith has been elected as the new Lord Speaker, following Lord Fowler’s early resignation announced in February 2021.
Is the government doing enough to support women during the pandemic?
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Is the government doing enough to support women during the pandemic?
Not only have women taken on the brunt of caring responsibilities in the pandemic, they are also more likely to work in shutdown sectors. With little targeted support, Georgina Bailey reports on whether the government is doing enough for gender equality under Liz Truss’ new approach
Can The Government's Obesity Strategy Tackle The UK's Weight Crisis?
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Can The Government's Obesity Strategy Tackle The UK's Weight Crisis?
The government’s latest obesity strategy includes a watershed on advertising unhealthy foods and changes to labelling. But is that enough to reverse the crisis, or should the emphasis be on tackling food poverty and improving access to clinical support? Georgina Bailey reports
Surviving the Storm: The Simon Stevens Interview
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Surviving the Storm: The Simon Stevens Interview
Leading the nation’s health service through the worst pandemic in modern history may not have been part of his long-term plan, but Simon Stevens remains upbeat. The chief executive of NHS England talks to Georgina Bailey about his hopes for a more joined-up future for healthcare.
“We haven’t got enough specialist staff to help the needs we’re seeing coming through': The Covid Mental Health Crisis For Children
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
“We haven’t got enough specialist staff to help the needs we’re seeing coming through": The Covid Mental Health Crisis For Children
Mental health support for children and adolescents is falling short, with young people waiting months to access help. As Georgina Bailey reports, mental health provision must be a major part of the recovery programme for children
Levelling up: from slogan to strategy
Communities
By Georgina Bailey
Levelling up: from slogan to strategy
The government’s flagship domestic agenda promises to spread wealth to ‘left-behind’ towns and improve the education and employment prospects of those living in them. But can No 10 move ‘levelling up’ from rhetoric to real life? Georgina Bailey uncovers the hopes, expectations and barriers to tackling regional inequality
Luke Pollard: Fishers Have Every Right To Be Angry Over The Brexit Deal
Environment
By Georgina Bailey
Luke Pollard: Fishers Have Every Right To Be Angry Over The Brexit Deal
Labour's shadow environment secretary says that British fishers have been betrayed by Brexit – and he has a vision for how to turn their trade around. He talks to Georgina Bailey.
People With Eating Disorders Feel The Devastating Impact Of Coronavirus With A 140% Rise In Calls For Help
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
People With Eating Disorders Feel The Devastating Impact Of Coronavirus With A 140% Rise In Calls For Help
Among the many hidden victims of the coronavirus pandemic are people with eating disorders, many of whom have seen their symptoms intensify in lockdown. Now Christmas – already a difficult period for those with eating disorders and their loved ones, with pressure to eat large amounts of food and socialise – presents fresh difficulties.
Carolyn Harris: “I really get hurt when people can’t have the basics in life.'
Communities
By Georgina Bailey
Carolyn Harris: “I really get hurt when people can’t have the basics in life."
Food banks may take care of the bare necessities but at Christmas, people facing food poverty need more than just nutrition. That’s why Carolyn Harris is heading up a Christmas hamper campaign to give her Swansea constituents the festive feeling.
Jacob Rees-Mogg: Brexit weakens the case for Scottish nationalism
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Jacob Rees-Mogg: Brexit weakens the case for Scottish nationalism
He has been at the heart of the Brexit drama from day one. With the end in sight, the Leader of the House of Commons talks to Georgina Bailey about his hopes for an independent United Kingdom, why the Hybrid Parliament won't return, and Christmas at the Rees-Moggs.
Ed Miliband: 'If the Conservatives want a climate election in the next election, I say bring it on'
Environment
By Georgina Bailey
Ed Miliband: 'If the Conservatives want a climate election in the next election, I say bring it on'
Ed Miliband is back on the Labour frontbench, and pursuing his passion of tackling the climate crisis. He talks to Georgina Bailey about why the government’s green jobs plans fall short, why COP-26 is the most important international summit yet, and whether XR is helping or hurting