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Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Health
The government's welfare bill has passed a House of Commons vote after another major concession to Labour rebels.
Government Offers Major Eleventh Hour Concession On Welfare Reforms
Health
Government Offers Major Eleventh Hour Concession On Welfare Reforms
No Reason Why Lords Can't Vote On 'Terrible' Assisted Dying Bill, Says Tory Peer
Health
No Reason Why Lords Can't Vote On "Terrible" Assisted Dying Bill, Says Tory Peer
Labour Must Deliver On NHS and Cost Of Living To Have Chance Of Retaining Power, Says Leading Pollster
Health
Labour Must Deliver On NHS and Cost Of Living To Have Chance Of Retaining Power, Says Leading Pollster
MPs Vote To Allow Assisted Dying Bill To Proceed
Health
MPs Vote To Allow Assisted Dying Bill To Proceed
Public Expects To See Improvements In NHS, Schools And Housing Before The Next General Election
Health
Public Expects To See Improvements In NHS, Schools And Housing Before The Next General Election
Labour Whip Quits In First Frontbench Resignation Over Welfare Reforms
Health
Labour Whip Quits In First Frontbench Resignation Over Welfare Reforms
Opinion
Failure on the NHS is not an option
Health
By Praful Nargund
Failure on the NHS is not an option
The assisted dying bill isn't safe for disabled people – that's why I will fight it in the Lords
Health
By Baroness Grey-Thompson
The assisted dying bill isn't safe for disabled people – that's why I will fight it in the Lords
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
Health
By Emma Lewell MP
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
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Labour MPs Demand Colleagues Lose Whip Over Palestine Action Vote
Labour MPs Demand Colleagues Lose Whip Over Palestine Action Vote
Foreign affairs
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025 ##sash##
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
Energy
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
By Tim Leunig
Political parties
One Year After The General Election: Where Are Former MPs Now?
One Year After The General Election: Where Are Former MPs Now?
Political parties
House of Lords To Move To QEII Centre While Parliament Restored
House of Lords To Move To QEII Centre While Parliament Restored
Parliament
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Health
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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
How to resolve the modern care dilemma: drop the obsession with GDP
Health
By Miriam Cates
How to resolve the modern care dilemma: drop the obsession with GDP
Resolving the modern care dilemma means putting family at the heart of the economy, writes Miriam Cates. But the challenges to implementing this conservative plan for care come from all sides – including the ‘ultra-online right’
Stephen Kinnock: 'I have a really personal understanding of what people are going through'
Health
By Sienna Rodgers
Stephen Kinnock: 'I have a really personal understanding of what people are going through'
Stephen Kinnock is responsible for tackling one of the biggest challenges the government faces: social care. The health minister talks to Sienna Rodgers about charging reforms, professionalising the workforce and his family’s experiences with care
Health & Care news
It’s high time the Coronavirus Act is replaced
Coronavirus
By Baroness Chakrabarti
It’s high time the Coronavirus Act is replaced
One of the biggest constitutional defects in the legislation is the “yes or no” renewal vote with no ability for legislators to amend or refine it.
Boris Johnson Promises A Memorial To 'Loved Ones We Have Lost' During The Pandemic
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Promises A Memorial To "Loved Ones We Have Lost" During The Pandemic
The government will create a "fitting and permanent memorial" to the thousands of people in the UK who have died after catching the coronavirus, Boris Johnson has said.
EU Looks To Avoid Vaccine Bust-Up And Agree Deal To Share Dutch Jabs With The UK
Coronavirus
EU Looks To Avoid Vaccine Bust-Up And Agree Deal To Share Dutch Jabs With The UK
The European Union is keen to reach a negotiated outcome with the UK over vaccine exports and avoid the major diplomatic row that would arise from a ban.
Period Of 'Excess Deaths' From Second Coronavirus Wave Has Ended, New ONS Figures Show
Coronavirus
Period Of "Excess Deaths" From Second Coronavirus Wave Has Ended, New ONS Figures Show
The number of people dying in England and Wales has dropped below historic averages for the first time since August, new figures have shown.
Helping the hospitality sector to Build Back Better Partner content
Coronavirus
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Helping the hospitality sector to Build Back Better
As we all take a moment today to mark the anniversary of the first Covid-19 lockdown, it’s a timely opportunity to reflect on the last 12 months and consider how we want to move forward.
Matt Hancock Stands By UK's Lockdown Roadmap Despite Europe's Coronavirus Third Wave
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock Stands By UK's Lockdown Roadmap Despite Europe's Coronavirus Third Wave
The Health Secretary has insisted the UK's vaccine programme could provide a "defence" against a major resurgence of Covid-19, but said the country should remain "cautious".
A Year Lost To Covid – The Key Moments Of The Pandemic As The UK Marks A Year Since Lockdown
Coronavirus
A Year Lost To Covid – The Key Moments Of The Pandemic As The UK Marks A Year Since Lockdown
It is one year since the UK entered its first national lockdown. After a historic year battling the pandemic, PoliticsHome sets out the key moments from the past 12 months.
One Year On, MPs Reflect On Boris Johnson's Life-Changing Lockdown Order
Coronavirus
One Year On, MPs Reflect On Boris Johnson's Life-Changing Lockdown Order
One year ago today Boris Johnson made an announcement that radically altered the lives of people in the UK and will go down in national history.
Boris Johnson Warns Europe's Third Wave Of Coronavirus Will 'Wash Up On UK Shores'
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Warns Europe's Third Wave Of Coronavirus Will "Wash Up On UK Shores"
The Prime Minister has said people should be "under no illusions" that a new wave of infections in Europe will impact the UK.
Boris Johnson To Hold Urgent Talks With EU Leaders Urging Against Vaccine Export Ban
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson To Hold Urgent Talks With EU Leaders Urging Against Vaccine Export Ban
The Prime Minister is reportedly planning to contact EU leaders in a series of one-to-one phonecalls amid a growing row over coronavirus vaccine supplies.
Climate change is making it even harder for people living in poverty to access clean water Partner content
Coronavirus
By WaterAid
Climate change is making it even harder for people living in poverty to access clean water
Two billion people around the world do not have access to a reliable and safe water supply - and climate change is making it even harder to cope. As we build back in a post-pandemic world, we have a moral duty to ensure that nobody is left behind
Summer Holiday Travel Could Be Blocked To 'Preserve' Vaccination Progress
Coronavirus
Summer Holiday Travel Could Be Blocked To "Preserve" Vaccination Progress
Rising coronavirus infections and fears over new Covid variants could put summer holiday plans in jeopardy, ministers have suggested.
Parliament can lead the way in showcasing a workplace culture that prioritises mental health
Health
By Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP
Parliament can lead the way in showcasing a workplace culture that prioritises mental health
The House of Commons is one of the largest workplaces in the country – and we have experienced all the same challenges, and successes, of home working during the pandemic while keeping the business of the house running.
Jim McMahon: ‘My community can’t wait 20 years for the green revolution’
Coronavirus
By Adam Payne
Jim McMahon: ‘My community can’t wait 20 years for the green revolution’
Labour’s shadow transport secretary talks to Adam Payne about Boris Johnson being like ‘a kid with a train set’ and why the government’s National Bus Strategy ‘doesn’t even touch the sides’
Lord Fowler: 'Aids has never been a popular cause'
Coronavirus
By Sally Dawson
Lord Fowler: 'Aids has never been a popular cause'
He’s been in parliament more than half a century but never had complete freedom of expression. Lord Fowler, the outgoing Lords Speaker, tells Sally Dawson why he can’t wait to speak his mind
Grant Shapps: A bridge from Scotland to Northern Ireland isn't 'the slightest bit controversial'
Coronavirus
By Kate Proctor
Grant Shapps: A bridge from Scotland to Northern Ireland isn't "the slightest bit controversial"
In the gloom of the pandemic, transport secretary and occasional aviator Grant Shapps exudes optimism about the future. He tells Kate Proctor the Scotland to Northern Ireland sea link is a no-brainer, new bus services will be “amazing” and his favourite road – the A66 – is getting a £1bn upgrade. The only thing he sounds nervous about is his next time in the cockpit
Just 27 per cent think Starmer would be a better PM than Johnson
Coronavirus
By Kate Proctor
Just 27 per cent think Starmer would be a better PM than Johnson
An exclusive poll deals a blow to the Labour leader – and reveals overwhelming support for the vaccination programme. Kate Proctor reports
Keeping charities afloat now will be crucial in helping the nation to build back better Partner content
Coronavirus
By Colm Holmes, Global CEO, General Insurance, Aviva
Keeping charities afloat now will be crucial in helping the nation to build back better
A staggering four million people needed charity help for the first time last year. These vital services and organisations need our support through these tough times.
UK Needs 'Bespoke Agreement' With France To Help Keep South African Variant Out, Senior Scientific Adviser Warns
Coronavirus
UK Needs "Bespoke Agreement" With France To Help Keep South African Variant Out, Senior Scientific Adviser Warns
The government may need to create a "bespoke agreement" with France to help prevent the spread of the South African coronavirus variant to the UK, a senior scientific adviser has warned.
Can the Prime Minister get away with legal gymnastics on cuts to the aid budget?
Coronavirus
By Laura Hutchinson, Head of UK Political Intelligence
Can the Prime Minister get away with legal gymnastics on cuts to the aid budget?
While cutting international development spending may be unpopular with parts of the Tory backbenches and charities, without concerted public pressure the government may be able to avoid legislative action
Boris Johnson Insists AstraZeneca Vaccine Is Safe And Confirms He Is Getting The Jab On Friday
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Insists AstraZeneca Vaccine Is Safe And Confirms He Is Getting The Jab On Friday
The Prime Minister has sought to reassure people the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine is safe to receive following an investigation into a connection with cases of blood clots.
We need to make it easier for all kinds of people to ‘choose the bus’ Partner content
Coronavirus
By Go-Ahead
We need to make it easier for all kinds of people to ‘choose the bus’
This week Boris Johnson launched the National Bus Strategy. At long last there is proper recognition for a mode too often ignored, despite making up two thirds of public transport journeys.
Major Regulators Urge People To Keep Taking AstraZeneca Jab After Finding No Proven Link To Blood Clots
Coronavirus
Major Regulators Urge People To Keep Taking AstraZeneca Jab After Finding No Proven Link To Blood Clots
The UK and EU medical regulators said the benefits of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine "far outweigh the risks" and concluded there was no evidence to suggest the jab could cause blood clots.
4 Million Vaccine Doses From India Are Delayed And 1.7 Million More Need Re-Testing, Matt Hancock Confirms
Coronavirus
4 Million Vaccine Doses From India Are Delayed And 1.7 Million More Need Re-Testing, Matt Hancock Confirms
The health secretary has told MPs expected vaccine supply issues are down to a delay in four million doses arriving from India while a batch of 1.7 million need to be re-tested.
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
2025
Portcullis House
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025