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Theresa May urges bosses not to force domestic abuse victims to work from home amid coronavirus pandemic
Theresa May urges bosses not to force domestic abuse victims to work from home amid coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus
Theresa May has urged bosses to consider whether any of their workers might suffer from domestic abuse before making them work from home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Homelessness and lack of stable housing is landing more released prisoners back in jail, watchdog warns ministers
Communities
Homelessness and lack of stable housing is landing more released prisoners back in jail, watchdog warns ministers
Young people should be automatically registered to vote in bid tackle threat to election 'integrity', peers demand
Communities
Young people should be automatically registered to vote in bid tackle threat to election 'integrity', peers demand
Quarter of a million renters could lose their homes when coronavirus eviction ban ends, ministers are warned
Coronavirus
Quarter of a million renters could lose their homes when coronavirus eviction ban ends, ministers are warned
Sir Keir Starmer says he regrets calling Black Lives Matter movement 'a moment'
Communities
Sir Keir Starmer says he regrets calling Black Lives Matter movement 'a moment'
Evictions set to resume next month as MPs warn of impending homelessness crisis
Coronavirus
Evictions set to resume next month as MPs warn of impending homelessness crisis
Keir Starmer warns councils facing £10bn funding ‘black hole’ amid coronavirus pandemic
Communities
Keir Starmer warns councils facing £10bn funding ‘black hole’ amid coronavirus pandemic
The House Live
MPs demand government remove dangerous cladding from 2,000 'high risk' housing blocks
Communities
By Clive Betts MP
MPs demand government remove dangerous cladding from 2,000 'high risk' housing blocks
Rent crisis: can the private rented sector avoid an eviction 'cliff edge'?
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Rent crisis: can the private rented sector avoid an eviction "cliff edge"?
During the coronavirus pandemic, the need to safeguard children online cannot be understated
Coronavirus
By Chris Elmore MP
During the coronavirus pandemic, the need to safeguard children online cannot be understated
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Liz Truss warns Boris Johnson over post-Brexit border plans in leaked letter
Liz Truss warns Boris Johnson over post-Brexit border plans in leaked letter
Brexit
Russia report moves a step closer as Number 10 presses ahead with plan to put Chris Grayling on top intelligence committee
Russia report moves a step closer as Number 10 presses ahead with plan to put Chris Grayling on top intelligence committee
Foreign affairs
Care homes could reopen to visitors ‘in next few days’ as Matt Hancock hints at payrise for workforce
Care homes could reopen to visitors ‘in next few days’ as Matt Hancock hints at payrise for workforce
Coronavirus
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No one in our society should become homeless because they have had to flee domestic abuse
Coronavirus
By Rosie Duffield MP, Neil Coyle MP and Bob Blackman MP
No one in our society should become homeless because they have had to flee domestic abuse
This lockdown throws into sharp relief why it’s essential that domestic abuse survivors are guaranteed the right to a safe home, write Rosie Duffield, Neil Coyle and Bob Blackman
By creating a network of ‘community shields’ we can stop the spread of Covid-19 – and support those in isolation
Coronavirus
By Caroline Lucas MP
By creating a network of ‘community shields’ we can stop the spread of Covid-19 – and support those in isolation
A community-based response can suppress the spread of Covid-19, provide support to patients in their own homes and give people the reassurance they need that they will be safe when the lockdown is lifted
Communities news
We can prevent the deluge of homelessness and unemployment that threatens to engulf us
Coronavirus
By Lord Bird
We can prevent the deluge of homelessness and unemployment that threatens to engulf us
Thousands of families are at risk of losing their homes due to Covid. We must act now to prevent this.
Coronavirus crisis will see ‘catastrophic’ drop in new social housing, ministers are warned
Coronavirus
Coronavirus crisis will see ‘catastrophic’ drop in new social housing, ministers are warned
The coronavirus pandemic will lead to 84,000 fewer homes being built this year and a “catastrophic” fall in social housing starts, according to new analysis.
Robert Jenrick overruled senior officials who ‘begged’ him to block Tory donor’s £1bn development, says whistleblower
Communities
Robert Jenrick overruled senior officials who ‘begged’ him to block Tory donor’s £1bn development, says whistleblower
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has been accused of overruling senior civil servants who “begged” him not to approve a £1billion development from a Tory donor, according to a Whitehall whistleblower.
Just one in six Labour voters think Keir Starmer wrong to sack Rebecca Long-Bailey, snap poll shows
Communities
Just one in six Labour voters think Keir Starmer wrong to sack Rebecca Long-Bailey, snap poll shows
Just 16% of Labour voters think Keir Starmer was wrong to sack Rebecca Long-Bailey amid a row over anti-semitism, according to a new poll.
Westferry row: Boris Johnson has ‘full confidence’ in Robert Jenrick as Labour say PM’s ‘judgement’ in question
Communities
Westferry row: Boris Johnson has ‘full confidence’ in Robert Jenrick as Labour say PM’s ‘judgement’ in question
Boris Johnson still has full confidence in Robert Jenrick and considers a row over a controversial housing development pushed for by a Tory donor “closed”, Number 10 has said.
The Breakfast Briefing: Jenrick and Desmond texts revealed in planning row, PLUS climate watchdog tells ministers not to waste Covid-19 crisis
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Jenrick and Desmond texts revealed in planning row, PLUS climate watchdog tells ministers not to waste Covid-19 crisis
Good morning and welcome to the PoliticsHome Breakfast Briefing for Thursday, June 25.
Tory dinner did not ‘buy Richard Desmond a decision’ in Robert Jenrick planning row, minister says
Communities
Tory dinner did not ‘buy Richard Desmond a decision’ in Robert Jenrick planning row, minister says
A Conservative fundraising dinner did not buy billionaire Tory donor Richard Desmond “a decision” from Robert Jenrick over a controversial property development, minister Nadhim Zahawi has said.
Robert Jenrick facing fresh questions over Tory donor planning row after 'explosive' documents released
Communities
Robert Jenrick facing fresh questions over Tory donor planning row after 'explosive' documents released
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick must explain "explosive" new documents on his contact with a Conservative donor whose property development he controversially approved, Labour have said.
Ministers pledge extra £105m to keep homeless people off the streets during pandemic
Coronavirus
Ministers pledge extra £105m to keep homeless people off the streets during pandemic
The Government is committing £105million to keep homeless people in hotels during the coronavirus pandemic.
Labour mounts Commons bid for Robert Jenrick documents in Tory donor planning row
Communities
Labour mounts Commons bid for Robert Jenrick documents in Tory donor planning row
Labour are mounting a Commons bid to force Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick to publish all documents relating to a controversial planning decision.
The Breakfast Briefing: Boris Johnson’s two-metre plan, ‘appalling’ Reading terror, and Tory trouble on Sunday trading
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Boris Johnson’s two-metre plan, ‘appalling’ Reading terror, and Tory trouble on Sunday trading
Good morning and welcome to the PoliticsHome Breakfast Briefing for Monday, June 22.
Builders could work longer hours to halt coronavirus spread as ministers unveil construction sector rescue plan
Coronavirus
Builders could work longer hours to halt coronavirus spread as ministers unveil construction sector rescue plan
Construction sites could see longer working hours to help them maintain social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic, ministers have said.
Dominic Raab says he would not take the knee for Black Lives Matter as it is ‘a symbol of subjugation’
Communities
Dominic Raab says he would not take the knee for Black Lives Matter as it is ‘a symbol of subjugation’
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has said he would not kneel in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement he views it as a “symbol of subjugation and subordination”.
Robert Jenrick row: MPs demand papers on £1bn Richard Desmond property deal as they warn public trust could be ‘eroded‘
Communities
Robert Jenrick row: MPs demand papers on £1bn Richard Desmond property deal as they warn public trust could be ‘eroded‘
Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick is facing fresh pressure to release papers on his controversial decision to grant planning permission on a site owned by a Conservative donor.
Marcus Rashford slams Therese Coffey over tweet on water supply amid free school meals campaign
Coronavirus
Marcus Rashford slams Therese Coffey over tweet on water supply amid free school meals campaign
Marcus Rashford has slammed Therese Coffey over her comments about families’ access to hot water in response to his free school meals campaign.
Labour hits out amid reports Number 10 adviser Munira Mirza will set up Boris Johnson’s race commission
Communities
Labour hits out amid reports Number 10 adviser Munira Mirza will set up Boris Johnson’s race commission
Labour MPs have claimed Boris Johnson’s new commission on racial inequalities will be “dead on arrival” amid controversy over the involvement of a top Downing Street adviser who has been critical of past inquiries into the issue.
Priti Patel slams ‘patently racist’ protesters after violent clashes between far-right and police
Communities
Priti Patel slams ‘patently racist’ protesters after violent clashes between far-right and police
Priti Patel has condemned the “sickening conduct” of “patently racist” protesters after revealing that 137 were arrested amid violent scenes in Westminster on Saturday.
Keir Starmer backs Marcus Rashford's plea for U-turn on free school meals
Coronavirus
Keir Starmer backs Marcus Rashford's plea for U-turn on free school meals
Keir Starmer has thrown his weight behind Marcus Rashford's plea for ministers to reverse plans to scrap free schools meals during the summer holidays.
Coronavirus: Racism and inequality could play a part in BAME deaths, leaked report suggests
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Racism and inequality could play a part in BAME deaths, leaked report suggests
A leaked report suggests discrimination and inequality could play a part in the disproportionate impact of coronavirus on BAME communities.
Boris Johnson says it is 'absurd and shameful' that Churchill statue is 'at risk’ amid Black Lives Matter protests
Communities
Boris Johnson says it is 'absurd and shameful' that Churchill statue is 'at risk’ amid Black Lives Matter protests
Boris Johnson has said it is "absurd and shameful" that a statue to Winston Churchill is "at risk of attack" from protestors.
Poorest people in England more than twice as likely to die from coronavirus as richest, new figures show
Coronavirus
Poorest people in England more than twice as likely to die from coronavirus as richest, new figures show
The poorest people in England are more than twice as likely to die from coronavirus than those living in the richest areas, bleak new figures have shown.
Robert Jenrick criticised for swerving Commons grilling on 'unlawful approval' of Tory donor development
Communities
Robert Jenrick criticised for swerving Commons grilling on 'unlawful approval' of Tory donor development
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has been criticised for failing to turn up to the Commons and answer questions over his unlawful decision to approve the planning application of a Conservative donor.
Junior minister rebuked in Commons for 'questioning judgement' of Speaker Lindsay Hoyle
Communities
Junior minister rebuked in Commons for 'questioning judgement' of Speaker Lindsay Hoyle
Junior minister Chris Pincher was rebuked in the Commons for "questioning the judgement" of Speaker Lindsay Hoyle after he was sent to respond to an urgent question on his boss's conduct.
Labour call on Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick to 'come clean' over property decision after £12k Tory donation
Communities
Labour call on Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick to 'come clean' over property decision after £12k Tory donation
Labour have urged Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick to "come clean" over a property deal he approved which affected a Conservative donor who later handed over £12,000 to the party.
EventsAll
Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach
2020
Central London
Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach
Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap
2020
Central London
Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
2020
Central London
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes
2020
Central London
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes