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Keir Starmer Accuses Nigel Farage Of 'Unforgiveable' Response To Henry Nowak Murder
Keir Starmer Accuses Nigel Farage Of "Unforgiveable" Response To Henry Nowak Murder
Home affairs
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told MPs "there is no justification for more violence and disorder" following riots in Southampton and criticised Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's calls for "pure cold rage" in response to the murder of Henry Nowak. 
Home Secretary Says Politicians Should Not 'Seek Personal Profit' From Henry Nowak’s Murder
Home affairs
Home Secretary Says Politicians Should Not "Seek Personal Profit" From Henry Nowak’s Murder
Labour MP Says Government's Migration Rhetoric Has Failed To Cut Through
Home affairs
Labour MP Says Government's Migration Rhetoric Has Failed To Cut Through
Train Teachers To Identify Antisemitism In Classrooms, Says Independent Adviser
Home affairs
Train Teachers To Identify Antisemitism In Classrooms, Says Independent Adviser
“Critical Friend”: Chief Inspector John Tuckett Resets Role Of Borders Watchdog
Home affairs
“Critical Friend”: Chief Inspector John Tuckett Resets Role Of Borders Watchdog
Asylum Reforms Could Put More Pressure On Mental Health Services, Home Office Warned
Health
Asylum Reforms Could Put More Pressure On Mental Health Services, Home Office Warned
Alf Dubs: Labour Is Weakening Refugee Rights – I Had More Success Under The Tories
Home affairs
Alf Dubs: Labour Is Weakening Refugee Rights – I Had More Success Under The Tories
Opinion
Antisemitism is being amplified online for profit – we can’t tackle Jew hatred without removing this poison
Home affairs
By Jemma Levene
Antisemitism is being amplified online for profit – we can’t tackle Jew hatred without removing this poison
Vital extradition protections have been lost in the new Crime & Policing Act
Foreign affairs
By Lord Carter of Haslemere
Vital extradition protections have been lost in the new Crime & Policing Act
Are we really ready for the worst?
Home affairs
By Baroness Coussins
Are we really ready for the worst?
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Inside Andy Burnham's Makerfield Campaign: 'Nobody Thinks This Is In The Bag'
Inside Andy Burnham's Makerfield Campaign: "Nobody Thinks This Is In The Bag"
Political parties
The First Restore Britain University Societies Are Being Created
The First Restore Britain University Societies Are Being Created
Education
Michael Grade: I Am Very, Very Worried About The Future Of British TV
Michael Grade: I Am Very, Very Worried About The Future Of British TV
Culture
Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards ##sash##
Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards
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Starmer Loyalist Labour MPs Resist Campaigning For Burnham In Makerfield
Starmer Loyalist Labour MPs Resist Campaigning For Burnham In Makerfield
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Making Money Shouldn't Be Universities' Priority, Says Zack Polanski
Making Money Shouldn't Be Universities' Priority, Says Zack Polanski
Education
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Alf Dubs: Labour Is Weakening Refugee Rights – I Had More Success Under The Tories
Home affairs
Alf Dubs: Labour Is Weakening Refugee Rights – I Had More Success Under The Tories
As Lord Dubs leads the charge against the government’s immigration changes, he talks to Sienna Rodgers about his disappointment in Labour, his hopes for rejoining the EU, and why Keir Starmer must step out of his advisers’ shadow
FBU's Steve Wright: “We’ve Got A Labour Government But That Doesn’t Mean The Attacks Stop'
Home affairs
FBU's Steve Wright: “We’ve Got A Labour Government But That Doesn’t Mean The Attacks Stop"
Steve Wright, the Fire Brigades Union general secretary, talks to Sienna Rodgers about losing firefighters and battling Reform UK
How Thousands Of Ukrainian Children In The UK Are Growing Up In Limbo
Education
How Thousands Of Ukrainian Children In The UK Are Growing Up In Limbo
More than 60,000 Ukrainian children have grown up in the UK since fleeing Russia’s full-scale invasion. Zoe Crowther explores how the absence of a long-term settlement plan is leaving these children and their families in limbo.
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MP Says Local Police 'Were Keen To Support' Sarah Everard Vigil But Were Overruled From Above
Home affairs
MP Says Local Police "Were Keen To Support" Sarah Everard Vigil But Were Overruled From Above
Streatham MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy has said local police were “very keen to show support” for the Sarah Everard vigil on Clapham Common on Saturday, but were overruled from above.
47% Say Cressida Dick Should Not Resign Over Police Handling Of Sarah Everard Vigil
Coronavirus
47% Say Cressida Dick Should Not Resign Over Police Handling Of Sarah Everard Vigil
A new poll has found overwhelming support for Cressida Dick to continue as Met police commissioner despite police handling of Saturday's Sarah Everard vigil – double the number of those who said she should resign.
Policing Minister Says 10-Year Jail Term For Defacing Statues Reflects Their “Emotional Value”
Home affairs
Policing Minister Says 10-Year Jail Term For Defacing Statues Reflects Their “Emotional Value”
The policing minister Kit Malthouse has defended plans to increase the maximum sentence for defacing a statue to 10 years, saying the current legislation ignores their “emotional or symbolic value”.
The government’s violence against women and girls’ strategy must tackle sexual harassment online too
Home affairs
By Maria Miller MP
The government’s violence against women and girls’ strategy must tackle sexual harassment online too
Laws are needed to tackle the sharing of intimate images online without consent - something that disproportionately effects women.
Boris Johnson To Lead Taskforce On Violence Against Women Amid Backlash To Sarah Everard Vigil Response
Home affairs
Boris Johnson To Lead Taskforce On Violence Against Women Amid Backlash To Sarah Everard Vigil Response
Boris Johnson has announced he will chair a meeting of the Crime And Justice Taskforce on Monday to discuss how the government can better “protect women and ensure our streets are safe”.
An Anti-Violence Against Women Protest Is Planned Outside Parliament In Wake Of Sarah Everard Vigil
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An Anti-Violence Against Women Protest Is Planned Outside Parliament In Wake Of Sarah Everard Vigil
The woman pictured in a widely-shared photo of her being restrained by police at a vigil for Sarah Everard is calling for people to assemble outside Parliament to protest violence against women.
Police Could Get More Powers To Tackle 'Disruptive' Protest Despite 'Heavy-Handed' Handling Of Sarah Everard Vigil
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Police Could Get More Powers To Tackle "Disruptive" Protest Despite "Heavy-Handed" Handling Of Sarah Everard Vigil
MPs are due to vote this week on a bill that could give police new powers to take a more "proactive approach" in cracking down on protests.

Priti Patel Demands Explanation From Met Police Over “Upsetting” Scenes At Sarah Everard Vigil
Home affairs
Priti Patel Demands Explanation From Met Police Over “Upsetting” Scenes At Sarah Everard Vigil
The Home Secretary has asked the Metropolitan Police for a “full report on what happened” at a vigil for Sarah Everard held in Clapham amid anger at the force’s heavy-handed response.
Priti Patel Insists “Government Is Listening” As She Reopens Consultation On Violence Against Women
Home affairs
Priti Patel Insists “Government Is Listening” As She Reopens Consultation On Violence Against Women
The government has announced it is reopening a Call for Evidence on violence against women after thousands shared their experiences of harassment in the wake of Sarah Everard’s death.
It’s unacceptable that women are forced to police their own behaviour because men can’t police theirs
Home affairs
By Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
It’s unacceptable that women are forced to police their own behaviour because men can’t police theirs
My suggestion for a 6pm curfew for men incensed people far more than the police telling women not to go out alone. It speaks volumes of our victim blaming culture.
Curfews For Men Dismissed As A “Sad Distraction” From Women's Safety By Welsh Leader Mark Drakeford
Home affairs
Curfews For Men Dismissed As A “Sad Distraction” From Women's Safety By Welsh Leader Mark Drakeford
First Minister Mark Drakeford has insisted that Wales is not considering introducing a curfew for men, and has said the idea is a “sad distraction” from the issue of women’s safety.
Minister Refuses To Support Sarah Everard Vigil As Police Threaten Organisers With £30,000 Fine
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Minister Refuses To Support Sarah Everard Vigil As Police Threaten Organisers With £30,000 Fine
A government minister this morning refused to support a planned vigil for Sarah Everard at the weekend after police have threatened organisers with legal action.
Boris Johnson Says He Is “Shocked And Deeply Saddened” By The Sarah Everard Case
Home affairs
Boris Johnson Says He Is “Shocked And Deeply Saddened” By The Sarah Everard Case
The Prime Minister has said that his thoughts are with the family and friends of Sarah Everard following reports that a serving Met Police officer has been arrested in connection with the case.
Harry and Meghan’s British citizenship should not be up for debate
Home affairs
By Alistair Carmichael MP
Harry and Meghan’s British citizenship should not be up for debate
The government is slyly misusing their powers to remove citizenship and using the veil of populism to justify this abuse. It is time to curtail these powers, no matter who they are applied to.
UK advertising industry goes ‘all in’ today for census Partner content
Culture
By Advertising Association
UK advertising industry goes ‘all in’ today for census
Hundreds of UK Agencies, Brands, Media Owners & Tech Platforms Taking Part In Bid To Build Better Workplace For All
Union flag flown outside House of Commons for the first time to mark Commonwealth Day
Home affairs
By The House Staff
Union flag flown outside House of Commons for the first time to mark Commonwealth Day
Three new flagpoles have been installed in New Palace Yard to allow the flag of the Union and other nations to be displayed outside the Commons for the first time.
Parents on low incomes need support now more than ever Partner content
Coronavirus
By Save the Children
Parents on low incomes need support now more than ever
The £20 per week uplift in Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit provides a vital lifeline for low-income families. The Government should do the right thing and extend the scheme for a year
Home Office Housed Asylum Seekers In “Filthy, Impoverished And Unsafe” Barracks During Pandemic
Coronavirus
Home Office Housed Asylum Seekers In “Filthy, Impoverished And Unsafe” Barracks During Pandemic
A highly critical report into the use of “filthy” army barracks to house asylum seekers during the Covid-19 pandemic is “damning criticism of the leadership and culture of the Home Office”, according to Yvette Cooper.
Headteachers Asked To Relax Rules For Children Ahead Of School Uniform Bill Returning To Parliament
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Headteachers Asked To Relax Rules For Children Ahead Of School Uniform Bill Returning To Parliament
A leading children’s charity is calling on headteachers to relax uniform rules during the return to the classroom to help youngsters' well-being and struggling families meet costs, as the delayed School Uniform Bill returns to the Commons this Friday.
Boris Johnson Claims He's A Feminist As No.10 Hints More Women Will Be Appointed To Cabinet Within 'Months'
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Boris Johnson Claims He's A Feminist As No.10 Hints More Women Will Be Appointed To Cabinet Within "Months"
Senior Downing Street staff have said a Cabinet reshuffle could take place soon and would include more women members, months after Boris Johnson told female MPs he was a feminist.
The types of defence have changed, but men are still getting away with rape and murder under a misogynistic justice system
Home affairs
By Harriet Harman MP
The types of defence have changed, but men are still getting away with rape and murder under a misogynistic justice system
How the criminal justice system treats men who kill their wives needs a thorough review and must be modernised in line with our understanding that there can be no excuses for domestic violence.
Inspiring the next generation: Women in Westminster 100 is back!
Education
By Baroness Jenkin of Kennington
Inspiring the next generation: Women in Westminster 100 is back!
After last year’s hugely successful inaugural list, The House magazine’s Women in Westminster: The 100 is back; once again celebrating the outstanding achievements of women in public life, by recognising one hundred women who have inspired in their sector in the world of Westminster.
LISTEN: Women in Westminster: The 100 Podcast
Education
By Women in Westminster
LISTEN: Women in Westminster: The 100 Podcast
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Communities
By IKEA
Together we can build a fairer and more inclusive world
At IKEA, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture where our customers and co-workers are all able to be themselves.
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Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards
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Speaker's House, Palace of Westminster, London
Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards
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