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Labour handed draft Equality and Human Rights Commission report into anti-semitism
Labour handed draft Equality and Human Rights Commission report into anti-semitism
Political parties
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has handed over its draft report into anti-semitism within Labour to the party.
Michael Gove downplays Cabinet split over Brexit border plans and says Liz Truss one of his ‘bestest friends’
Brexit
Michael Gove downplays Cabinet split over Brexit border plans and says Liz Truss one of his ‘bestest friends’
Labour backs mandatory face masks in England’s shops to ‘get confidence back into the system’
Coronavirus
Labour backs mandatory face masks in England’s shops to ‘get confidence back into the system’
Labour demands ‘immediate’ publication of Priti Patel bullying probe amid ‘political interference’ claims
Home affairs
Labour demands ‘immediate’ publication of Priti Patel bullying probe amid ‘political interference’ claims
Labour joins Facebook hate speech boycott as Dawn Butler says party must tackle anti-black racism
Political parties
Labour joins Facebook hate speech boycott as Dawn Butler says party must tackle anti-black racism
Scrapping Politics Live TV show would ‘seriously harm’ chance to grill politicians, MPs warn BBC bosses
Coronavirus
Scrapping Politics Live TV show would ‘seriously harm’ chance to grill politicians, MPs warn BBC bosses
Labour accuse Rishi Sunak of £1.3bn ‘secret giveaway’ to landlords and second home owners
Communities
Labour accuse Rishi Sunak of £1.3bn ‘secret giveaway’ to landlords and second home owners
The House Live
New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs Member content
Home affairs
By Dods People
New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs
True equality will only be achieved when every level of politics has proper representation
Political parties
By Tulip Siddiq MP
True equality will only be achieved when every level of politics has proper representation
Millions may be missing from the electoral register, we need urgent reform
Political parties
By Lord Shutt
Millions may be missing from the electoral register, we need urgent reform
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Government launches major ‘new start’ Brexit campaign as businesses say they’re still not ready for end of transition period
Government launches major ‘new start’ Brexit campaign as businesses say they’re still not ready for end of transition period
Brexit
Priti Patel to flesh out UK’s plans for ‘fairer, firmer’ post-Brexit immigration system
Priti Patel to flesh out UK’s plans for ‘fairer, firmer’ post-Brexit immigration system
Coronavirus
New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs Member content
New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs
By Dods People
Home affairs
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Analysis: Labour’s uneasy truce ends in explosive fashion as Keir Starmer sacks Rebecca Long-Bailey — and piles pressure on Boris Johnson
Coronavirus
Analysis: Labour’s uneasy truce ends in explosive fashion as Keir Starmer sacks Rebecca Long-Bailey — and piles pressure on Boris Johnson
Maybe it was the scale of the election defeat, the gravity of the coronavirus pandemic, or just a good old-fashioned comradely desire for unity after years of vicious Labour in-fighting.
Victory for campaigners as MPs will not debate bullying and harassment sanctions
Political parties
By Sebastian Whale
Victory for campaigners as MPs will not debate bullying and harassment sanctions
MPs will not debate the most serious sanctions against a member determined by an independent panel after a widespread backlash to the plans by parliamentary staff and unions.
No car-crash interviews, bad sandwiches or warm wine: what political insiders really think about the cancellation of party conference
Coronavirus
No car-crash interviews, bad sandwiches or warm wine: what political insiders really think about the cancellation of party conference
September is a big month in the Westminster calendar. Each autumn sees politicos in their droves pack their weekend bags, don their lanyards and stock up on Lemsip in a bid to stave off the dreaded conference cold.
Political Parties news
The Breakfast Briefing: Boris reopens zoos, NHS urged to act over 5G posts, ‘Blind eye’ warning on domestic abuse
Political parties
The Breakfast Briefing: Boris reopens zoos, NHS urged to act over 5G posts, ‘Blind eye’ warning on domestic abuse
Your essential morning guide to what’s moving in Westminster.
Boris Johnson says his ‘levelling up’ agenda will tackle racial inequality in wake of Black Lives Matters protests
Culture
Boris Johnson says his ‘levelling up’ agenda will tackle racial inequality in wake of Black Lives Matters protests
Boris Johnson has suggested his "levelling up" agenda will help tackle racial inequality in the wake of the Black Lives Matters protests across the UK.
Conservative councillor resigns over racist social media posts
Political parties
Conservative councillor resigns over racist social media posts
A Conservative councillor has resigned over racist posts he shared on social media.
Priti Patel warns ’hooligans’ who attacked police at Black Lives Matters protests ‘you will face justice’
Political parties
Priti Patel warns ’hooligans’ who attacked police at Black Lives Matters protests ‘you will face justice’
Home Secretary Priti Patel blasted the “hooliganism” and “thuggery” of those involved in the Black Lives Matter protests who injured police officers.
UK is ‘not a racist country’ says Boris Johnson as he condemns statue removal at Black Lives Matter protest
Political parties
UK is ‘not a racist country’ says Boris Johnson as he condemns statue removal at Black Lives Matter protest
The Prime Minister has rejected suggestions the UK is a racist country after a wave of Black Live Matters protests across the weekend.
Keir Starmer backs police who take the knee during Black Lives Matters protests
Coronavirus
Keir Starmer backs police who take the knee during Black Lives Matters protests
Sir Keir Starmer has backed police officers who choose to take the knee during Black Lives Matter protests.
The Government must rethink its voter ID plans — or risk silencing the voices of marginalised people
Political parties
By Cat Smith MP and Sarah Sackman
The Government must rethink its voter ID plans — or risk silencing the voices of marginalised people
The introduction of ID requirements has the potential to prevent hundreds of thousands of people casting their vote
New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs Member content
Political parties
By Dods People
New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs
Dods People draws together a list of appointments in Westminster politics, the devolved administrations and the public affairs sector in the last week.
Ex-Labour MP Frank Field in line for peerage after John Bercow blocked from taking Lords seat
Political parties
Ex-Labour MP Frank Field in line for peerage after John Bercow blocked from taking Lords seat
Former Labour MP Frank Field is reportedly in line for a peerage after John Bercow was blocked from taking a seat in the House of Lords.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
Boris Johnson says he is ‘proud of our record’ on coronavirus amid clash with Keir Starmer over school reopenings
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson says he is ‘proud of our record’ on coronavirus amid clash with Keir Starmer over school reopenings
Boris Johnson told the Commons he was “proud” of the Government’s record on coronavirus amid a row with Keir Starmer over school reopenings.
Labour’s Emily Thornberry demands freeze on sale of riot gear to the US amid unrest over George Floyd death
Coronavirus
Labour’s Emily Thornberry demands freeze on sale of riot gear to the US amid unrest over George Floyd death
It would be a “disgrace” if Britain supplied riot control equipment that is then used to clampdown on protests against police brutality in the United States, Emily Thornberry has declared.
Living in the dark: the truth about special advisers
Coronavirus
By Sebastian Whale
Living in the dark: the truth about special advisers
Shaped by several high-profile instances where the adviser became the story, the public image of SpAds is largely negative. But have a few notable characters distorted the reality of those who work behind the scenes? Sebastian Whale investigates
MPs vote to end the virtual Parliament – as shielding colleagues watch on from home
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
MPs vote to end the virtual Parliament – as shielding colleagues watch on from home
A queue of MPs snaked 1km through Westminster Hall this afternoon, in the first physical vote of the Covid-19 era. But vulnerable and shielding MPs were notable by their absence
Jacob Rees-Mogg softens plans to end virtual Commons but warns remote voting ‘does democracy an injustice’
Coronavirus
Jacob Rees-Mogg softens plans to end virtual Commons but warns remote voting ‘does democracy an injustice’
Jacob Rees-Mogg has softened plans to make all MPs turn up to Parliament to take part in debates by that signalling those who want to stay at home can still participate via video-link.
Speaker Lindsay Hoyle warns of ‘deadlock’ over end of virtual Commons as MPs asked to form long queues to vote
Coronavirus
Speaker Lindsay Hoyle warns of ‘deadlock’ over end of virtual Commons as MPs asked to form long queues to vote
The Commons Speaker says he has has been forced to “break the deadlock” over controversial plans to end remote voting on Tuesday.
Senior MPs dismiss plan for 1km voting queue as they push rival bid to keep virtual Commons going
Coronavirus
Senior MPs dismiss plan for 1km voting queue as they push rival bid to keep virtual Commons going
A group of senior MPs has launched a bid to reject controversial Government plans that could see MPs forming a one kilometre-long queue through Parliament to vote while social distancing.
Jeremy Corbyn claims Equality and Human Rights Commission is ‘part of government machine’
Political parties
Jeremy Corbyn claims Equality and Human Rights Commission is ‘part of government machine’
The Equality and Human Rights Commission - tasked with investigating anti-Semitism in the Labour Party - is ‘part of the government machine’, former leader Jeremy Cobyn has claimed.
EXCL Jacob Rees-Mogg says Commons return will let democracy ‘flourish’ amid backlash over end of virtual voting
Political parties
By Matt Honeycombe-Foster and Dan Bond
EXCL Jacob Rees-Mogg says Commons return will let democracy ‘flourish’ amid backlash over end of virtual voting
Jacob Rees-Mogg has launched a spirited defence of his controversial plan to get the House of Commons back up-and-running this week, amid a mounting backlash from MPs over the end of remote voting.
In forcing the return of Parliament, Boris Johnson risks sending a dangerous message to bad employers
Coronavirus
By Chris Elmore MP
In forcing the return of Parliament, Boris Johnson risks sending a dangerous message to bad employers
Insisting that all MPs return to Parliament in an arbitrary way puts the health of older and vulnerable Members and staff in jeopardy – and risks giving license to bad employers to put undue pressure on their own workers
EventsAll
Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach
2020
Central London
Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach
Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap
2020
Central London
Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
2020
Central London
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes
2020
Central London
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes