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Zoe Crowther

Zoe Crowther

Zoe Crowther is Social Media Journalist for PoliticsHome and The House magazine. She was previously a freelance journalist.

Education Unions Accuse Government Of 'Wall Of Silence' On Pay Negotiations
Education
By Zoe Crowther
Education Unions Accuse Government Of "Wall Of Silence" On Pay Negotiations
The leaders of major education unions have accused the government of ignoring their calls to re-enter negotiations over teachers’ pay and conditions.
Rishi Sunak Says Stop The Boats Plan Is 'Starting To Work'
Home affairs
By Zoe Crowther
Rishi Sunak Says Stop The Boats Plan Is "Starting To Work"
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said his plans to “stop the boats” illegally crossing the Channel are starting to work, but there is still a “long way to go” before the government reaches its goal to eradicate the issue.
MPs Won't Conduct Phillip Schofield 'Witch Hunt' As ITV Bosses Face Grilling
Culture
By Zoe Crowther
MPs Won't Conduct Phillip Schofield "Witch Hunt" As ITV Bosses Face Grilling
Chair of the culture, media and sport select committee Caroline Dinenage has said the committee’s grilling of ITV bosses in parliament will not be a “witch hunt” against disgraced This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield.
Government To Launch Legal Action Against Covid Inquiry Over Boris Johnson WhatsApps
Health
By Zoe Crowther
Government To Launch Legal Action Against Covid Inquiry Over Boris Johnson WhatsApps
The Cabinet Office is seeking a judicial review over whether the Covid inquiry has the power to request Boris Johnson's personal WhatsApps and diaries from his time in Downing Street during the pandemic, which the government has argued are "unambiguously irrelevant".
Falling Mental Health Waiting Lists 'Skewed' By Drop-Outs
Health
By Zoe Crowther
Falling Mental Health Waiting Lists "Skewed" By Drop-Outs
Therapists have accused NHS England of presenting misrepresentative data that includes hundreds of thousands of people who drop out of mental health treatment without any follow up, in order to meet waiting list and recovery rate targets.
Labour Won't “Sneer” At Ordinary Voters In Run-Up To General Election
Political parties
By Zoe Crowther
Labour Won't “Sneer” At Ordinary Voters In Run-Up To General Election
Labour's National Campaign Coordinator Shabana Mahmood has said the party is “not here to sneer at people” as the party works to persuade new voters and win back old ones at the next general election, after a tumultuous few years.
Why Has UK Net Migration Reached A Record High?
Home affairs
By Zoe Crowther
Why Has UK Net Migration Reached A Record High?
Net migration to the United Kingdom has already reached a record high, with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) expected to announce a further increase on Thursday.
Suella Braverman Will Stay As Home Secretary After Rishi Sunak Decides Ministerial Code Wasn't Breached
Home affairs
By Zoe Crowther
Suella Braverman Will Stay As Home Secretary After Rishi Sunak Decides Ministerial Code Wasn't Breached
Suella Braverman will keep her post as Home Secretary and there will be no formal investigation into her conversations with civil servants about a speeding fine, after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak concluded she had not breached the ministerial code.
Suella Braverman 'Regrets' Speeding Fine As Pressure Mounts For Ethics Inquiry
Home affairs
By Zoe Crowther
Suella Braverman "Regrets" Speeding Fine As Pressure Mounts For Ethics Inquiry
Suella Braverman has said she "regrets" speeding as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces pressure to refer her to the government's ethics adviser after reports she asked civil servants to arrange a private speed awareness course.
MPs To Visit US Police To Learn About Restoring Public Trust
Home affairs
By Zoe Crowther
MPs To Visit US Police To Learn About Restoring Public Trust
A group of Conservative and Labour MPs are making a trip to the United States this week to learn from the police forces in New York City and Dallas.
Tory MP Wants Government To “Redouble Efforts” To Fix Mental Health Crisis
Health
By Zoe Crowther
Tory MP Wants Government To “Redouble Efforts” To Fix Mental Health Crisis
A Conservative MP has said the government needs to “redouble its efforts” to properly research and prioritise NHS mental health treatment, and suggested that the new Major Conditions Strategy presents an opportunity to review the effectiveness and choice available in NHS therapy services.
Conservative MP Wants Children's Clothing Tax Relief Extended To Ease Cost Of Living
Economy
By Zoe Crowther
Conservative MP Wants Children's Clothing Tax Relief Extended To Ease Cost Of Living
A Conservative MP has called on the government to extend children’s clothing tax relief and come up with more “creative ideas” to win back voters who are feeling the bite of the cost of living after the party was faced with a tough set of local election results.
Peer To Propose Child Exemption In Tough New Illegal Migration Law
Home affairs
By Zoe Crowther
Peer To Propose Child Exemption In Tough New Illegal Migration Law
Labour peer Lord Alf Dubs will table two amendments to the government’s Illegal Migration Bill, including calling for unaccompanied children to be exempt from being made inadmissible.
Former Home Secretary Accuses Government Of Setting 'Elephant Traps' In Illegal Migration Bill
Home affairs
By Zoe Crowther
Former Home Secretary Accuses Government Of Setting "Elephant Traps" In Illegal Migration Bill
Former home secretary Lord David Blunkett has accused the government of setting “elephant traps” with the Illegal Migration Bill, as peers begin intense scrutiny of the Bill in the House of Lords.
Public Order Bill Critics Say 'We Told You So' Over Coronation Protest Arrests
Home affairs
By Zoe Crowther
Public Order Bill Critics Say "We Told You So" Over Coronation Protest Arrests
MPs and peers from opposition parties have said the Public Order Bill was not clear enough in outlining how police should carry out the new powers, leading to the arrests of protesters at the King’s coronation on Saturday.
Eurovision Fans Face Travel 'Shambles' Getting To Liverpool
Transport
By Zoe Crowther
Eurovision Fans Face Travel "Shambles" Getting To Liverpool
Steve Rotheram, Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, has expressed frustration with the country's buckling transport infrastructure as thousands of people prepare to travel to the city for the Eurovision Song Contest.
Green Party Wins Its First Ever Council Majority
Political parties
By Zoe Crowther
Green Party Wins Its First Ever Council Majority
The Green Party has won its first ever council majority in England, ousting the Conservatives as the biggest party in Mid Suffolk District Council.
MPs Warn Against 'Sleepwalking' Into AI Danger Without Rapid Regulation
Technology
By Zoe Crowther
MPs Warn Against "Sleepwalking" Into AI Danger Without Rapid Regulation
Conservative and Labour MPs have called on the government to “act now” on regulating rapidly advancing AI technology, as a new think tank report recommends the UK establishes itself as a leader in the "global AI race".
How To Follow The Local Elections
Communities
By Zoe Crowther
How To Follow The Local Elections
Labour and the Conservatives face a significant test of public opinion on Thursday when voters across England decide who will run their councils – often seen as a barometer for how major parties might perform at the next general election.
Tory MP Says There Are “No Effective Measures” To Tackle Sexual Harassment In Parliament
Social affairs
By Zoe Crowther
Tory MP Says There Are “No Effective Measures” To Tackle Sexual Harassment In Parliament
Conservative chair of the women and equalities committee Caroline Nokes has renewed her call for clearly defined processes to tackle issues around sexual harassment in Parliament, expressing frustration that there are currently “no effective measures” in place.
UK Could Lead The World In Tackling Cyber Threats As Rapid Change Leaves 'Huge Scale' Gaps
Technology
By Zoe Crowther
UK Could Lead The World In Tackling Cyber Threats As Rapid Change Leaves "Huge Scale" Gaps
There is an opportunity for the UK to become a "world leader" in closing the gaps in cyber security employment, according to a new report which outlines how governments and businesses are struggling globally to keep up with fast changes in technology.
The long road to a trauma-informed criminal justice system
Home affairs
By Zoe Crowther
The long road to a trauma-informed criminal justice system
While both the Conservatives and Labour pursue a “tough on crime” rhetoric in their local election campaigns, in the background, Labour is working on a review on how to deliver the world’s first “trauma-informed criminal justice system” if it gets into government. Zoe Crowther reports, with illustrations by Tracy Worrall.
Government Warns Of 'Rapidly Deteriorating' Situation In Sudan As Evacuation Pressure Builds
Foreign affairs
By Zoe Crowther
Government Warns Of "Rapidly Deteriorating" Situation In Sudan As Evacuation Pressure Builds
Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell has said the situation in Sudan is "extremely grave" in a statement to the House of Commons on Monday afternoon, as pressure builds on government to evacuate British nationals from the region.
How Government Seeks To Curb Human Rights Courts In Illegal Migration Bill
Home affairs
By Zoe Crowther
How Government Seeks To Curb Human Rights Courts In Illegal Migration Bill
The controversial Illegal Migration Bill will be debated in the Commons this week including amendments to further limit the powers of human rights courts in the UK and Europe.
Dominic Raab Bullying Report Finds He Acted In An 'Intimidating Manner' As Justice Secretary
Political parties
By Zoe Crowther
Dominic Raab Bullying Report Finds He Acted In An "Intimidating Manner" As Justice Secretary
The inquiry into whether Dominic Raab bullied civil service staff has found cases where he had acted in an "intimidating manner", although concludes he did “not intend” to upset or humiliate staff.
Labour Wants Local Authorities To Have A Say On Asylum Seeker Accommodation
Home affairs
By Zoe Crowther
Labour Wants Local Authorities To Have A Say On Asylum Seeker Accommodation
The Labour Party is tabling an amendment to the government’s Illegal Migration Bill that would put a duty of the home secretary to consult with local authorities when choosing areas for asylum seeker accommodation.
Everything you need to know about the Online Safety Bill
Technology
By Zoe Crowther
Everything you need to know about the Online Safety Bill
The Online Safety Bill has had a long route through Parliament, now entering the committee stage in the House of Lords with amendments that span across more than 100 pages to be debated.
Online Safety Bill 'Could Pose Risk' To Balance Of Power Between Government And Tech Firms, Peer Warns
Technology
By Zoe Crowther
Online Safety Bill "Could Pose Risk" To Balance Of Power Between Government And Tech Firms, Peer Warns
The Online Safety Bill risks trying to do too much too quickly while giving too much power to the secretary of state, according to a Conservative peer.
Rishi Sunak To Be Investigated By Commons Watchdog Over Possible Failure To Declare An Interest
Economy
By Zoe Crowther
Rishi Sunak To Be Investigated By Commons Watchdog Over Possible Failure To Declare An Interest
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is being investigated by the Commons Standards Commissioner over whether he failed to properly declare an interest.
The Rosena Allin-Khan Interview: 'There is a mental health crisis and it’s only going to get worse'
Health
By Zoe Crowther
The Rosena Allin-Khan Interview: "There is a mental health crisis and it’s only going to get worse"
From being a talented musician to fighting to save children from the horrors of genocide, Dr Rosena Allin-Khan has led many lives. Now shadow mental health minister, she talks to Zoe Crowther about her latest mission: to end the crisis facing mental health services in the NHS. Photography by Baldo Sciacca
Young People Face 'Postcode Lottery' In Child And Adolescent Mental Health Care
Health
By Zoe Crowther
Young People Face "Postcode Lottery" In Child And Adolescent Mental Health Care
Young people are waiting up to four years for critical help as waiting lists spiral out of control, as revealed by an exclusive investigation by The House magazine.
Asylum Seekers At Risk Of Missing Out On Healthcare Due To Lack Of Internet Access
Health
By Zoe Crowther
Asylum Seekers At Risk Of Missing Out On Healthcare Due To Lack Of Internet Access
Asylum seekers are at risk of missing out on essential healthcare due to limited access to digital tools and the internet, according to a new charity report.
Former Prisons Chief Says MPs Are Politicising 'Tough On Crime' Rhetoric In Local Elections
Communities
By Zoe Crowther
Former Prisons Chief Says MPs Are Politicising "Tough On Crime" Rhetoric In Local Elections
The “tough on crime” rhetoric being pursued by the Conservatives and Labour in their local election campaigns is “political on both sides”, according to the former director of women at HM Prison and Probation Service.
Suella Braverman Won't Commit To Stopping Illegal Channel Crossings This Year
Home affairs
By Zoe Crowther
Suella Braverman Won't Commit To Stopping Illegal Channel Crossings This Year
Home Secretary Suella Braverman has refused to commit to “stop the boats” this year, despite it being one of the Prime Minister’s five key pledges for government in his new year speech.
Top Stories: UK Joins Asia Trade Deal, Economy Grew At End Of Last Year
Foreign affairs
By Zoe Crowther
Top Stories: UK Joins Asia Trade Deal, Economy Grew At End Of Last Year
The UK has joined an Indo-Pacific trade partnership which the government says will show what the country can achieve in international trade post-Brexit.
Labour Review Plans For World-First 'Trauma-Informed' Criminal Justice System
Communities
By Zoe Crowther
Labour Review Plans For World-First "Trauma-Informed" Criminal Justice System
Labour is carrying out a review into how to create the world’s first “trauma-informed” criminal justice system, as the party also promises to be tough on crime and antisocial behaviour.