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Tonia Antoniazzi On Decriminalising Abortion: 'The Woman Is The Priority'
Tonia Antoniazzi On Decriminalising Abortion: "The Woman Is The Priority"
Health
Tonia Antoniazzi has won a landmark vote to decriminalise abortion. The Labour MP talks to Sienna Rodgers about being painted ‘as a monster’, and says the assisted dying bill she co-sponsors ‘may look like a completely different bill’ after changes in the Lords
'Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined': MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
Health
"Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined": MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
The 10-Year Health Plan: Will It Work?
Health
The 10-Year Health Plan: Will It Work?
Resident Doctor Strikes Could Derail Government's Waiting List Pledge, Experts Warn
Health
Resident Doctor Strikes Could Derail Government's Waiting List Pledge, Experts Warn
Resident Doctors Vote To Hold Fresh Wave Of Strikes
Health
Resident Doctors Vote To Hold Fresh Wave Of Strikes
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Health
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Government Offers Major Eleventh Hour Concession On Welfare Reforms
Health
Government Offers Major Eleventh Hour Concession On Welfare Reforms
Opinion
Chronic pain: the hidden health crisis Britain can no longer ignore
Health
By Susan Murray MP
Chronic pain: the hidden health crisis Britain can no longer ignore
We must modernise our archaic fertility laws
Health
By Caroline Dinenage MP
We must modernise our archaic fertility laws
Rising suicide rates show the mental health crisis isn’t about over-diagnosis – the failure to address it is causing misery
Health
By Chris Webb
Rising suicide rates show the mental health crisis isn’t about over-diagnosis – the failure to address it is causing misery
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Labour Peers Want New Rules For Lords Debates After A Rise In Midnight Sittings
Labour Peers Want New Rules For Lords Debates After A Rise In Midnight Sittings
Parliament
UK Space Commander: 'Highly Likely' First Assault On UK Will Be In Space
UK Space Commander: "Highly Likely" First Assault On UK Will Be In Space
Defence
Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
Communities
'Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined': MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
"Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined": MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
Health
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Sharon Gaffka Partner content
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Sharon Gaffka
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Social affairs
Labour MP Calls For Sweeping Gambling Reforms Fit For The 'Modern Internet Age'
Labour MP Calls For Sweeping Gambling Reforms Fit For The "Modern Internet Age"
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Tonia Antoniazzi On Decriminalising Abortion: 'The Woman Is The Priority'
Health
Tonia Antoniazzi On Decriminalising Abortion: "The Woman Is The Priority"
Tonia Antoniazzi has won a landmark vote to decriminalise abortion. The Labour MP talks to Sienna Rodgers about being painted ‘as a monster’, and says the assisted dying bill she co-sponsors ‘may look like a completely different bill’ after changes in the Lords
'Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined': MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
Health
"Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined": MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
The use of egg donations is increasing, giving people struggling with fertility a chance to start a family. But are young donors attracted to the compensation payments? Are they fully aware of the risks? And what are the ethical implications? Sienna Rodgers talks to the MPs demanding reform
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
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Face coverings mandatory on public transport in England from 15 June, Grant Shapps announces
Coronavirus
Face coverings mandatory on public transport in England from 15 June, Grant Shapps announces
Grant Shapps has said face coverings will become mandatory for all people using public transport in England from 15 June.
Coronavirus
By Police Federation of England and Wales
Roads policing has suffered too long – it’s time to prioritise it
Federation Roads Policing leads call on Government and chiefs to wake up as road deaths show lack of improvement
Keir Starmer calls on Boris Johnson to ‘reassure black communities’ in UK in wake of George Floyd death
Coronavirus
Keir Starmer calls on Boris Johnson to ‘reassure black communities’ in UK in wake of George Floyd death
The Labour leader has written to Boris Johnson urging him to "reassure black communities" and challenge Donald Trump over the United States’ response to peaceful protests.
MP caring for disabled wife says Government 'silencing' him amid bitter row over end of virtual Commons
Coronavirus
MP caring for disabled wife says Government 'silencing' him amid bitter row over end of virtual Commons
A Lib Dem MP who has been his disabled wife's carer for 21 years has warned the Government is silencing the voices of his constituents by refusing to extend the proxy voting system.
I’m a carer and an MP – the Government still wants to silence me and my constituents
Coronavirus
By Jamie Stone MP
I’m a carer and an MP – the Government still wants to silence me and my constituents
Failing to grant MPs like me a proxy vote speaks volumes about this Government’s attitude towards carers across the UK.
Coronavirus
By IPSE
CMME and IPSE join forces to help freelancers realise their homeowning dreams
IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) is partnering with CMME, a leading mortgage and protection broker specialising in freelancers and the self-employed.
Coronavirus: Hairdressers will not reopen in June, Downing Street says
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Hairdressers will not reopen in June, Downing Street says
The Government is not planning to reopen hairdressers before July, Number 10 has said.
Alok Sharma had 45-minute meeting with Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak before self-isolating, Number 10 confirms
Coronavirus
Alok Sharma had 45-minute meeting with Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak before self-isolating, Number 10 confirms
Business Secretary Alok Sharma held a 45-minute meeting with Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak before he went into self-isolation with Covid-19 symptoms, Downing Street has confirmed.
Labour urges government to publish recommendations of BAME coronavirus review amid anger from MPs
Coronavirus
Labour urges government to publish recommendations of BAME coronavirus review amid anger from MPs
Labour has called on the Government’s Race Disparity Unit to publish recommendations following a review into the impact of coronavirus on the BAME community.
Suella Braverman calls claims her tweet backing Dominic Cummings undermined legal process ‘absurd’
Coronavirus
Suella Braverman calls claims her tweet backing Dominic Cummings undermined legal process ‘absurd’
Attorney General Suella Braverman has labelled claims her tweet in support of Dominic Cummings undermined the legal process “simply absurd”.
Coronavirus
By IPSE
“I am not eligible for any safety net”: One in five highly skilled freelancers having to close their business because of COVID-19, survey reveals
One in five highly skilled freelancers expect to have to close their business because of the COVID-19 crisis, according to new research by University of Edinburgh Business School in association with IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed).
Coronavirus
By Compassion in Dying
Life-sustaining treatment to be withdrawn from 34-year-old Barnsley man in ICU, judge ruled yesterday
Man’s wish to refuse life-sustaining treatment and a permanent stoma was detailed in his Living Will but this was rendered invalid without a witness signature, requiring an application to court.

As Compassion in Dying experiences a surge in demand for Living Wills during the coronavirus pandemic, charity appeals to public to ensure their documents are witnessed and shared with loved ones and GP, to help ensure their wishes are followed without need for court case.
Barry Gardiner rebuked by Labour for breaking social distancing measures at Black Lives Matter protest
Coronavirus
Barry Gardiner rebuked by Labour for breaking social distancing measures at Black Lives Matter protest
Labour MP Barry Gardiner has been rebuked by senior party figures after revealing he was not abiding by social distancing measures at a Black Lives Matter protest.
The Breakfast Briefing: Cabinet minister Alok Sharma self-isolates amid anger over Commons return
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Cabinet minister Alok Sharma self-isolates amid anger over Commons return
Your essential morning guide to what’s moving in Westminster from the PoliticsHome team.
Coronavirus
By British Safety Council
Now is a moment to invest in the long-term mental health and wellbeing of our healthcare professionals
The British Safety Council and sister charity, Mates in Mind, have responded to Ian Byrne MP.
Coronavirus
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB urges Government to help workers struggling with mental health
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has welcomed comments made today by Ian Byrne MP stating that as lockdown eases, the Government should focus on the mental health of workers.
Coronavirus
By Mind
Mind: "We’re concerned about the mental health of all our key workers, including health and social care staff"
Mind have responded to an article by Ian Byrne MP
As lockdown eases, the Government has a duty of care for the mental health of our workers
Coronavirus
By Ian Byrne MP
As lockdown eases, the Government has a duty of care for the mental health of our workers
The mental health of the nation’s workers and key workers is of growing concern as lockdown starts to ease.
30,000 coronavirus tests had to be re-done after being sent to America for processing, Government admits
Coronavirus
30,000 coronavirus tests had to be re-done after being sent to America for processing, Government admits
The Government has admitted almost 30,000 people had to be retested for coronavirus after their swabs were voided on their return from America.
Business Secretary Alok Sharma tested for coronavirus after feeling ill while speaking in Parliament
Coronavirus
Business Secretary Alok Sharma tested for coronavirus after feeling ill while speaking in Parliament
The Business Secretary Alok Sharma is self-isolating at home after feeling ill while speaking in the House of Commons.
Boris Johnson urges world leaders to ‘unite in the fight against disease’ as UK hosts major vaccine summit
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson urges world leaders to ‘unite in the fight against disease’ as UK hosts major vaccine summit
Boris Johnson has urged world leaders to “unite humanity in the fight against disease” as the UK hosts a major international vaccine summit amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Boris Johnson admits huge job losses ‘inevitable’ from coronavirus but guarantees apprenticeships for young people after the crisis
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson admits huge job losses ‘inevitable’ from coronavirus but guarantees apprenticeships for young people after the crisis
Boris Johnson admitted despite the Government’s actions “there will be many, many job losses” due to coronavirus as he promised to do everything possible so the UK can “bounce back”.
Boris Johnson urges Brits not to break lockdown rules and meet people inside as weather worsens
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson urges Brits not to break lockdown rules and meet people inside as weather worsens
Boris Johnson has urged people not to start meeting others inside their homes as the weather gets worse.
Boris Johnson U-turns on remote voting following backlash from shielding MPs
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Boris Johnson U-turns on remote voting following backlash from shielding MPs
The Government has U-turned on its controversial plans to end remote voting in Parliament, following a backlash from MPs who claimed the proposals were discriminatory and disenfranchised vulnerable and elderly Members.
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