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The Rundown Podcast: MPs Are Tired Of Westminster's Misogyny Problem
The Rundown Podcast: MPs Are Tired Of Westminster's Misogyny Problem
Culture
Conservative MP Caroline Nokes and Labour MP Abena Oppong-Asare join PoliticsHome's Eleanor Langford and Noa Hoffman to discuss sexism, misogyny and sexual misconduct in parliament on this week's episode of The Rundown.
Minister Says Westminster Has A 'Fundamental Problem' With Work Culture As MPs Reckon With Sexism Scandal
Culture
Minister Says Westminster Has A "Fundamental Problem" With Work Culture As MPs Reckon With Sexism Scandal
Ofcom Should Have Powers To Regulate Consent In Porn, Home Affairs Committee Chair Says
Culture
Ofcom Should Have Powers To Regulate Consent In Porn, Home Affairs Committee Chair Says
Minister Describes Sexist Briefings By Tory MPs As “Misogynistic Abuse”
Culture
Minister Describes Sexist Briefings By Tory MPs As “Misogynistic Abuse”
The Rundown Podcast: Senior Tory Puts Boris Johnson On Notice
Culture
The Rundown Podcast: Senior Tory Puts Boris Johnson On Notice
Veteran Tory Gives YouTube An Ultimatum After He Was 'Cancelled' Over Covid Misinformation
Culture
Veteran Tory Gives YouTube An Ultimatum After He Was "Cancelled" Over Covid Misinformation
The Rundown Podcast: Keir Starmer Says Boris Johnson Should Be Ashamed Of Himself
Culture
The Rundown Podcast: Keir Starmer Says Boris Johnson Should Be Ashamed Of Himself
The House Live
Extra Time: Paying women rugby professionals is long overdue
Culture
By Lord Triesman
Extra Time: Paying women rugby professionals is long overdue
Introducing an independent football regulator risks doing more harm than good
Culture
By Professor Len Shackleton
Introducing an independent football regulator risks doing more harm than good
Extra Time: How Tracey Crouch can save football
Culture
By Lord Triesman
Extra Time: How Tracey Crouch can save football
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Ex-Iran Detainee Anoosheh Ashoori Is “Extremely” Angry With Boris Johnson
Ex-Iran Detainee Anoosheh Ashoori Is “Extremely” Angry With Boris Johnson
Foreign affairs
Michael Gove’s new restrictive powers over councils risks harming the levelling up agenda
Michael Gove’s new restrictive powers over councils risks harming the levelling up agenda
By Paul Dennett
Communities
Dominic Raab Admits “Mistakes Were Made” Over Partygate But Says Boris Johnson Has “Learned Lessons”
Dominic Raab Admits “Mistakes Were Made” Over Partygate But Says Boris Johnson Has “Learned Lessons”
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The Rundown Podcast: MPs Are Tired Of Westminster's Misogyny Problem
Culture
The Rundown Podcast: MPs Are Tired Of Westminster's Misogyny Problem
Conservative MP Caroline Nokes and Labour MP Abena Oppong-Asare join PoliticsHome's Eleanor Langford and Noa Hoffman to discuss sexism, misogyny and sexual misconduct in parliament on this week's episode of The Rundown.
Extra Time: How Tracey Crouch can save football
Culture
By Lord Triesman
Extra Time: How Tracey Crouch can save football
The tripwires for Tracey Crouch’s excellent Fan-Led Review of Football Governance were the vain-glorious announcement of the “European Super League”, the collapse of Bury FC and near-insolvency of 45 other clubs, the pandemic and, of course, a Conservative manifesto commitment likely to figure in the Queen’s Speech.
The Rundown Podcast: Senior Tory Puts Boris Johnson On Notice
Culture
The Rundown Podcast: Senior Tory Puts Boris Johnson On Notice
Conservative MP Stephen Hammond and the Institute for Government's Dr Alice Lilly join PoliticsHome's Adam Payne and Noa Hoffman to discuss the government's dramatic privileges committee U-turn and the latest threat to Boris Johnson's leadership.
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Pastimes: Julian Knight
Culture
By Rosamund Urwin
Pastimes: Julian Knight
In her occasional series, Rosamund Urwin meets up with parliamentarians to discuss how they unwind away from Westminster. Here, Julian Knight shows Ros the joy of video gaming
Singing can heal our divided country
Culture
By Lord Roberts of Llandudno
Singing can heal our divided country
The political arguments of the past decade have torn families and communities apart. Now, as we look to move past this deadly pandemic, we must rediscover that sense of community.
Lords Diary: Baroness Deech
Culture
By Baroness Deech
Lords Diary: Baroness Deech
A confession – I have enjoyed lockdown. I have enough space and a garden, and have become closer to our neighbours by all joining a WhatsApp for the road.
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Communities
By Advertising Association
UK Advertising celebrates award haul at Cannes Lions 2021
UK Government & Industry Partner for Virtual Roadshow in Export Showcase to International Markets
The Saturday View: How A Lack Of Data Caused A Wave Of Festival Cancellations
Coronavirus
The Saturday View: How A Lack Of Data Caused A Wave Of Festival Cancellations
As Glastonbury lays silent for a second year in a row this weekend, continuing uncertainty over remaining Covid restrictions, a lack of pandemic insurance, and the government's delayed release of data on mass event trials has triggered a brutal week for the UK’s festival industry.
Andrew Lloyd-Webber Joins Legal Action To Force Government To Publish Data From Mass Event Pilots
Culture
Andrew Lloyd-Webber Joins Legal Action To Force Government To Publish Data From Mass Event Pilots
Figures from across the live music and theatre sector are launching legal action today to force the government to hand over data about its mass event pilots.
Minister Backs Welsh Schools Singing 'Wonderful' 'One Nation, One Britain' Song, Despite Major Backlash
Culture
Minister Backs Welsh Schools Singing "Wonderful" 'One Nation, One Britain' Song, Despite Major Backlash
A government minister is backing Welsh schools if they want pupils to sing the “One Britain, One Nation” song on Friday and said he fully supports its “wonderful” message.
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
This World Refugee Day, one choir’s efforts should be music to all our ears Partner content
Education
By The National Lottery
This World Refugee Day, one choir’s efforts should be music to all our ears
Members of the Citizens of the World Choir come from all over the globe, but thanks to National Lottery funding and support from across the political spectrum, they’re all singing from the same hymn sheet now.
Britain should be leading the global conversation on tech
Culture
By Lord Clement-Jones
Britain should be leading the global conversation on tech
We need to roll out world-class digital infrastructure nationwide and level up digital prosperity across the UK.
Shop talk: behind the scenes of Britain’s charity stores
Coronavirus
By Kate Proctor
Shop talk: behind the scenes of Britain’s charity stores
Military medals, designer clothes and rare Beatles records … charity shops have long been a treasure trove for the eagle-eyed bargain hunter. Kate Proctor speaks to the people running some of the UK’s stores, and discovers the weird and wonderful donations they’ve received
After A Chaotic First Week, Does GB News Have A Future?
Culture
After A Chaotic First Week, Does GB News Have A Future?
After months of fanfare about its launch, GB News managed to pin down the much sought-after Chancellor Rishi Sunak for an interview with Andrew Neil.
The Big Screen is Back! Supporting the film industry through tough times Partner content
Coronavirus
By The National Lottery
The Big Screen is Back! Supporting the film industry through tough times
After all the time we have spent in front of our televisions, we’re finally able to get back to experiencing films how they should be: on the big screen.
Mission: Possible? Protecting the film industry in the wake of the pandemic
Communities
By Dean Russell MP
Mission: Possible? Protecting the film industry in the wake of the pandemic
Almost like a scene from a movie, I was sat in my Parliamentary office last year when I got a message from a producer of the Mission Impossible movies: ‘We have a problem – can you help?’.
Government must implement pornography safeguards
Culture
By Lord Morrow
Government must implement pornography safeguards
Failure to implement Part 3 of the Digital Economy Act will cause more harm to our most vulnerable citizens, children, and compound degrading attitudes towards women and girls.
All in action plan to tackle inclusion of black, disabled and working-class talent Partner content
Communities
By Advertising Association
All in action plan to tackle inclusion of black, disabled and working-class talent
All In Census of 16,000+ informs drive for more inclusive UK advertising workforce
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.
Political Pain: Should Charities Be Allowed to Campaign?
Communities
By Georgina Bailey, Eleanor Langford and Kate Proctor
Political Pain: Should Charities Be Allowed to Campaign?
With increasing debate over whether charities should take political positions, is it possible to separate charitable works from campaigning?
Elton John Warns Lord Frost That Post-Brexit Touring Rules Will Ruin A Generation Of Musicians
Culture
Elton John Warns Lord Frost That Post-Brexit Touring Rules Will Ruin A Generation Of Musicians
Elton John has accused Lord Frost and other ministers of being unwilling to fix the “gaping hole” in the current Brexit deal which means that artists must get visas and permits to go on tour in Europe.
Uncertainty and fear are having a devastating impact on choral singing
Coronavirus
By James O’Donnell, Organist and Master of the Choristers, Westminster Abbey
Uncertainty and fear are having a devastating impact on choral singing
Tuesday 17 March 2020. I knew this would be the last service the Abbey Choir would sing for some while.
Field of Dreams: When Politicians and Festivals Meet
Culture
By Robert Hutton
Field of Dreams: When Politicians and Festivals Meet
Pop festivals and politicians – not an obvious match. But from triumphant appearances on the Pyramid Stage, to hangovers and hasty exits, many MPs have in-the-field experience.
We must reword the 1988 Copyright Act to bring streaming payments in line with radio royalties
Culture
By Crispin Hunt
We must reword the 1988 Copyright Act to bring streaming payments in line with radio royalties
Be they bankers or Banksys, Britain’s greatest national asset is the sovereignty of its brains. Intellectual property has been an unassailable driver of Britain’s economic prosperity. But, sadly, one of our world-beating national assets is now being stripped by overseas multinationals.
Hello Westminster! An Arts Roundtable Chat
Culture
By Kate Proctor
Hello Westminster! An Arts Roundtable Chat
Even before stepping into the political spotlight, many parliamentarians were used to taking centre stage. From DJs and dancers to singers and musicians, The House brings together some of Westminster’s former performers for a revealing roundtable on buttock-clenching, jet-setting and losing their shirts.
A ban on fur would be unworkable and unsustainable. Here's why Partner content
Environment
By British Fur Trade Association
A ban on fur would be unworkable and unsustainable. Here's why
On 31st May, a bank holiday, the Government slipped out a four week call for evidence on the UK fur sector that could be the precursor to restrictions or a complete ban.
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