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Looking For Growth's Lawrence Newport On Death Threats, Dominic Cummings And Defeating Blockers
Looking For Growth's Lawrence Newport On Death Threats, Dominic Cummings And Defeating Blockers
Communities
Bad boys of Brexit, move over: the good guys of growth are here. Sienna Rodgers talks to Looking For Growth co-founder Lawrence Newport who wants to ban planning delays just like he outlawed the XL Bully
London Labour MPs Urge Rachel Reeves To Not Deal The Capital A 'Major Blow' In Her Spending Review
Communities
London Labour MPs Urge Rachel Reeves To Not Deal The Capital A "Major Blow" In Her Spending Review
Liverpool Labour MPs Grow Restless Over Hillsborough Law Delay
Communities
Liverpool Labour MPs Grow Restless Over Hillsborough Law Delay
Reform's 'Doge' Unit Will Struggle To Find Much Council Waste To Cut, Analysis Shows
Communities
Reform's 'Doge' Unit Will Struggle To Find Much Council Waste To Cut, Analysis Shows
Support For Reform Is Rising In Places With Most High Street Decline, Study Finds
Communities
Support For Reform Is Rising In Places With Most High Street Decline, Study Finds
London Still Dominates Our Economy. Can The Trend Finally Be Reversed?
Communities
London Still Dominates Our Economy. Can The Trend Finally Be Reversed?
The Rundown Podcast: Fixing The Broken Rental Market
Communities
The Rundown Podcast: Fixing The Broken Rental Market
Opinion
Tackling child poverty means people will see themselves in the jobs we create
Communities
By Kim McGuinness
Tackling child poverty means people will see themselves in the jobs we create
Rural regions deserve just as much of a voice as urban ones, and they have just as much to offer
Environment
By David Skaith
Rural regions deserve just as much of a voice as urban ones, and they have just as much to offer
Equality cannot wait: government must recognise humanist marriages
Communities
By Sarah Edwards MP, Freddie van Mierlo MP, Lizzi Collinge MP
Equality cannot wait: government must recognise humanist marriages
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Tory MPs On Lib Dem Defection Watch
Tory MPs On Lib Dem Defection Watch
Political parties
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025 ##sash##
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
Energy
Weight loss drugs: weight regain is inevitable Partner content
Weight loss drugs: weight regain is inevitable
By Slimming World
Health
New Labour MPs Demand Better Paternity Leave for Parliamentary Staff
New Labour MPs Demand Better Paternity Leave for Parliamentary Staff
Social affairs
Treasury Expanding Access To Winter Fuel Allowance For Pensioners
Treasury Expanding Access To Winter Fuel Allowance For Pensioners
Economy
Liverpool Labour MPs Grow Restless Over Hillsborough Law Delay
Liverpool Labour MPs Grow Restless Over Hillsborough Law Delay
Communities
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Looking For Growth's Lawrence Newport On Death Threats, Dominic Cummings And Defeating Blockers
Communities
Looking For Growth's Lawrence Newport On Death Threats, Dominic Cummings And Defeating Blockers
Bad boys of Brexit, move over: the good guys of growth are here. Sienna Rodgers talks to Looking For Growth co-founder Lawrence Newport who wants to ban planning delays just like he outlawed the XL Bully
The Secret Social Worker: 'It Feels Relentless And The Gaps Are Just Too Big For Us To Fill'
Health
The Secret Social Worker: 'It Feels Relentless And The Gaps Are Just Too Big For Us To Fill'
A mental health social worker takes us through a typical day in the job, from disappointing patients to dealing with abuse and threats
'A broken system': Diary of a London tenant
Communities
By Zoe Crowther
'A broken system': Diary of a London tenant
Professionally familiar with the levers of power, Zoë Crowther was nonetheless caught in an unfolding rental nightmare that she says reveals a deeply broken market. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
Communities news
The Chris Boardman Interview: Ending the culture war around cycling
Health
By James Wilmore
The Chris Boardman Interview: Ending the culture war around cycling
Three decades on from winning Olympic gold, cyclist Chris Boardman has a new national challenge – getting us out of our cars and onto our bikes.
After the delay on gambling reform, new ministers should seek to find consensus and get things done quickly Partner content
Communities
By Betting and Gaming Council
After the delay on gambling reform, new ministers should seek to find consensus and get things done quickly
As Parliament packs off for the summer recess, and as Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss prepare to slug it out for the top job, it was understandable that a whole raft of planned Government announcements and potential proposals for new legislation - from DWP to Health - were put on hold until September.
The construction sector's voice on mental health must be heard Partner content
Communities
By Chartered Institute of Building
The construction sector's voice on mental health must be heard
It is vital that the Department of Health and Social Care’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan understands the issues causing poor mental health in the construction industry.
Ben Everitt: Delivering affordable and sustainable housing is key to strengthening our rural communities
Communities
By Ben Everitt MP
Ben Everitt: Delivering affordable and sustainable housing is key to strengthening our rural communities
The importance of planning cannot be understated. It affects our transport network, our green spaces, our health services, and our schools.
We need to raise awareness of Honour Based Abuse to protect our communities Partner content
Communities
By The National Lottery
We need to raise awareness of Honour Based Abuse to protect our communities
Last Thursday (July 14th) was the Day of Memory for victims of Honour Based Abuse and National Lottery-funded charities have been calling for increased visibility, reporting and understanding of Honour-Based Abuse (HBA), to ensure survivors get the right support.
Breaking the taboo around honour based abuse
Communities
By Virendra Sharma MP
Breaking the taboo around honour based abuse
Honour based abuse is nothing of the sort. It is rooted not in honour but in patriarchy and child abuse. July 14th was the Day of Memory for victims of Honour Based Abuse and Parliament and our communities need to take action.
The public demands the best broadband. Here’s how Government can help. Partner content
Communities
By Openreach
The public demands the best broadband. Here’s how Government can help.
In the run up to the 2019 general election, broadband was a big battleground in the bid for votes.
A headline-grabbing policy to nationalise BT met with an equally ambitious plan to cover the country with “gigabit-capable” broadband. It's a major pillar in the Tory party’s levelling up strategy, which will see £5bn spent to reach homes and businesses in the most rural parts of the UK.
New Tory Leader Must 'Get Hold Of The Reins' Of Public Trust in Elections Rules, Watchdog’s Former Chief Warns
Communities
New Tory Leader Must "Get Hold Of The Reins" Of Public Trust in Elections Rules, Watchdog’s Former Chief Warns
The former chief executive of the Electoral Commission has warned the incoming Prime Minister they need to work hard to show they aren’t removing the watchdog’s independence after Boris Johnson’s government passed a controversial piece of legislation.
Partner content
Communities
By Veterans Aid
Comic all-stars choose Veterans Aid as UK beneficiary of special edition sale
Frontline UK charity Veterans Aid is to benefit from a unique transatlantic funding collaboration between two of the world’s top comic book creators.
Partner content
Communities
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
IET comments on reports of a delay in the Online Safety Bill
A joint comment from Catherine Allen, co-author of the IET’s Safeguarding the metaverse report and member of the IET’s Digital Policy Panel, and child safety advocate and IET Honorary Fellow, Carol Vorderman M.A.(Cantab) MBE:
Now is not the time to push ahead with the Gambling White Paper Partner content
Health
By Betting and Gaming Council
Now is not the time to push ahead with the Gambling White Paper
With reform to the betting and gaming industry having the potential to impact the lives of millions in this country, we need to give it the attention it deserves.
Classrooms after Covid: The impact of the pandemic on children's mental health
Communities
By Tom Sasse
Classrooms after Covid: The impact of the pandemic on children's mental health
Covid had a profound impact on schools and children – from lost learning to mental health and child development – that we are only beginning to understand, reports Tom Sasse.
Catapult Network welcomes new ‘Inclusivity in Innovation’ supporters at major ED&I event Partner content
Communities
By Catapult Network
Catapult Network welcomes new ‘Inclusivity in Innovation’ supporters at major ED&I event
The Catapult Network has today confirmed the backing of a dozen new high-profile supporters, including Rolls-Royce and Siemens, for its Inclusivity in Innovation Charter.
Think About the Future: How Aico is Working to Build the Next Generation of Housing Professionals whilst hitting net zero goals Partner content
Health
By Aico
Think About the Future: How Aico is Working to Build the Next Generation of Housing Professionals whilst hitting net zero goals
Building the homes that the nation needs and retrofitting existing stock to support the net zero transition are enormous national challenges. They will demand commitment, investment and action from government, housebuilders, and repairs and maintenance professionals across the UK. It will also require a workforce with the skills required to take part in a rapidly changing sector.
Stick or twist? Looming review fuels debate about gambling regulation
Communities
By Sheila Amedodah, Political Consultant
Stick or twist? Looming review fuels debate about gambling regulation
The government’s plan to update regulations for gambling must balance campaigners’ calls for more stringent safeguards and stakeholders’ warnings that additional measures could stifle the industry and fuel black market betting.
A critical enabler: How technology is helping the UK thrive Partner content
Education
By BT
A critical enabler: How technology is helping the UK thrive
The world is transforming at an incredible pace – and even more so since the raft of change the pandemic brought to all our lives. If you’re not able to embrace the latest technology, you’ll either be outcompeted, out of business, or out of luck.
The Path to Net Zero - A Net Zero Week Special Edition
Environment
By Dods Impact
The Path to Net Zero - A Net Zero Week Special Edition
The latest issue of The House magazine includes a special report on the path to net zero to celebrate Net Zero Week 2022, bringing together politicians, businesses, and consumers. We explore a series of practical ideas and solutions on how we can all play our role to make net zero a reality across all walks of life.
Where Are They Now? Heidi Allen
Communities
By Laura Hutchinson, Head of UK Political Intelligence
Where Are They Now? Heidi Allen
Heidi Allen, Conservative, Change UK and Liberal Democrat MP for South Cambridgeshire 2015 – 2019
Gambling reform will be crucial to levelling up deprived communities
Communities
By Bishop of St Albans
Gambling reform will be crucial to levelling up deprived communities
The government must be wise to the fact that breaking the cycle of deprivation involves more than just jobs and economic growth
In an unprecedented economic crisis, local government services and their users need support
Communities
By Cllr James Jamieson
In an unprecedented economic crisis, local government services and their users need support
There will be no shortage of things for councillors, senior officers and government ministers to discuss at the Local Government Association’s first in-person annual conference since 2019, which starts in Harrogate today.
How advertising is addressing uncomfortable truths about its own industry Partner content
Education
By Advertising Association
How advertising is addressing uncomfortable truths about its own industry

The Advertising Association has recognised the media companies and ad agencies driving real change in diversity and inclusion, as the industry sets out the next phase of its All In action plan, which was showcased in Parliament last week.
Labour is wrong to write off Tiverton and Honiton
Communities
By Mark Tufnell
Labour is wrong to write off Tiverton and Honiton
The recent local election results continue to demonstrate that rural support for the Conservatives is dwindling.
Out of office – how the pandemic has changed the face of British high streets
Coronavirus
By Chaminda Jayanetti
Out of office – how the pandemic has changed the face of British high streets
Exclusive analysis by The House reveals how the pandemic has accelerated a leap in office vacancies in London and the Home Counties. What impact will the trend have on our high streets – and the future of work?
The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill will put people at the heart of the planning system
Communities
By Stuart Andrew MP
The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill will put people at the heart of the planning system
The defining mission of this government is to level up the country – to close the gap in productivity, health, income and opportunity – between different parts of the United Kingdom.
EventsAll
Starmer: One Year On
2025
Online
Starmer: One Year On
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
2025
Portcullis House
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025