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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
Treasury Doesn’t Understand Social Mobility And Needs Reform, Says Ex-Education Secretary
Economy
Treasury Doesn’t Understand Social Mobility And Needs Reform, Says Ex-Education Secretary
'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
Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
Communities
Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
Parent Trap: MPs Caught Between Their Jobs And Family Lives Demand Reform
Social affairs
Parent Trap: MPs Caught Between Their Jobs And Family Lives Demand Reform
Labour Rebels Stand Firm As Government Tries To Sell Welfare Concessions
Communities
Labour Rebels Stand Firm As Government Tries To Sell Welfare Concessions
Cabinet Ministers Use 'Flattery And Begging' In Bid To Dissuade Labour Welfare Rebels
Political parties
Cabinet Ministers Use "Flattery And Begging" In Bid To Dissuade Labour Welfare Rebels
Opinion
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Sharon Gaffka Partner content
Social affairs
By Total Politics Impact
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Sharon Gaffka
Claims that Online Safety Act curbs free speech ring hollow from platforms that seek to close down criticism
Social affairs
By Imran Ahmed
Claims that Online Safety Act curbs free speech ring hollow from platforms that seek to close down criticism
The gambling industry provides a lifeline for sport and communities
Economy
By Richard Baker MP
The gambling industry provides a lifeline for sport and communities
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How Ruthless Will Starmer's Reshuffle Be?
How Ruthless Will Starmer's Reshuffle Be?
Political parties
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Sharon Gaffka Partner content
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Sharon Gaffka
By Total Politics Impact
Social affairs
When will Keir Starmer do his Cabinet reshuffle?
When will Keir Starmer do his Cabinet reshuffle?
By Jim Murphy
Political parties
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference ##sash##
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
Tory Councillors Launch Bid To Close Down Cheshire Asylum Hotel After Epping Ruling
Tory Councillors Launch Bid To Close Down Cheshire Asylum Hotel After Epping Ruling
Home affairs
Parliament's People Awards ##sash##
Parliament's People Awards
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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
Parent Trap: MPs Caught Between Their Jobs And Family Lives Demand Reform
Social affairs
Parent Trap: MPs Caught Between Their Jobs And Family Lives Demand Reform
Should MPs have to choose between their jobs and their families? Sienna Rodgers talks to parents about why they are urging Parliament and their whips to modernise
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Spring 2022 edition of Order! Order! magazine published Partner content
Culture
By Association of Former Members of Parliament
Spring 2022 edition of Order! Order! magazine published
The Association of Former Members of Parliament has published the latest edition of its official journal Order! Order!
We must break the cycle of short-termism and futureproof levelling up
Political parties
By Will Tanner
We must break the cycle of short-termism and futureproof levelling up
The biggest test of levelling up is whether it can survive a change in the political weather. The United Kingdom economy has been unbalancing for decades and will only be rebalanced by the concerted effort of successive governments.
Tories Urged To Be “Mindful” Of Language Following Boris Johnson Trans Joke
Political parties
Tories Urged To Be “Mindful” Of Language Following Boris Johnson Trans Joke
MPs have been urged to be considerate of the language they use around trans issues after Boris Johnson faced backlash for a “flippant” joke referencing trans identity.
Levelling Up Can Only Be Delivered If Broadband Is Accessible For All Rural Communities
Communities
By Neil Hudson MP
Levelling Up Can Only Be Delivered If Broadband Is Accessible For All Rural Communities
Poor broadband connectivity and mobile phone signal are still endemic in rural communities, and must be fixed if ministers want to deliver their levelling up agenda.
Strengthening communities with the power of theatre Partner content
Communities
By The National Lottery
Strengthening communities with the power of theatre
Theatre is much more than just a means of entertainment. The value the arts can bring to a community is undeniable, and on World Theatre Day, it's time for us to celebrate that fact.
This World Theatre Day, let’s call on the government to support the arts
Communities
By Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury
This World Theatre Day, let’s call on the government to support the arts
The pandemic was catastrophic for the Theatre - a sector which relies so particularly on personal interaction. My own stark realisation of what was about to happen was on the 16th of March 2020 when the doors to Tom Stoppard’s Leopastaldt were closed in my face as I arrived - lockdown had begun.
Mothers Fleeing Ukraine With Children Are Asked For Father's Consent In 'Nightmare' Home Office Visa Process
Communities
Mothers Fleeing Ukraine With Children Are Asked For Father's Consent In "Nightmare" Home Office Visa Process
UK sponsors of Ukrainian refugees have criticised the Home Office over lengthy delays and a "ludicrous" online visa application process that has left people stranded in Ukraine as they wait for updates.
Education Secretary Pledges To Do 'Everything In My Power' To Keep Schools Open As Covid Cases Rise
Coronavirus
Education Secretary Pledges To Do "Everything In My Power" To Keep Schools Open As Covid Cases Rise
Nadhim Zahawi has said it was a "mistake" to close schools in response to Covid because of the impact on children's education and mental health.
Spring Statement: What The Measures Announced By Rishi Sunak Will Mean For Your Household Finances
Economy
Spring Statement: What The Measures Announced By Rishi Sunak Will Mean For Your Household Finances
The Chancellor's Spring set piece came as the UK's fiscal watchdog warned living standards were set to fall at the fastest rate on record.
Home Office Accused Of Making It 'As Difficult As Possible' For Ukrainian Refugees To Secure Visas
Foreign affairs
Home Office Accused Of Making It "As Difficult As Possible" For Ukrainian Refugees To Secure Visas
Ministers have been accused of "pretending to care" about refugees after sponsors warned the Home Office are being too slow to process visa applications.
Money Saving Expert Warns Energy Price Rises Are A 'Fiscal Punch In The Face' For Households
Economy
Money Saving Expert Warns Energy Price Rises Are A "Fiscal Punch In The Face" For Households
Personal finance expert Martin Lewis has called for more "political will" to reduce household energy bills, warning that the current measures are "not enough".
Partner content
Economy
By Betting and Gaming Council
Regulated betting and gaming industry vows to back the Chancellor’s economic recovery plan with investment, jobs and tax revenues - but calls on the Government not to put this at risk in the Gambling Review.
Regulated betting and gaming industry vows to back the Chancellor’s economic recovery plan with investment, jobs and tax revenues - but calls on the Government not to put this at risk in the Gambling Review.
TRAILBLAZERS: More British-Chinese Should Begin Their Journey To Westminster
Communities
By Alan Mak MP
TRAILBLAZERS: More British-Chinese Should Begin Their Journey To Westminster
In May 2015 I completed a journey which nobody else had ever made. It began 20 years ago, and 200 miles away, in York. My parents had settled there after escaping communism in China.
Where Are They Now? Former Labour MP Dame Anne Begg
Political parties
By Georgina Bailey
Where Are They Now? Former Labour MP Dame Anne Begg
Dame Anne Begg, Labour MP for Aberdeen South, 1997 - 2015
Access All Areas? Disabled parliamentarians say Westminster is locking people out of democracy
Social affairs
By Georgina Bailey
Access All Areas? Disabled parliamentarians say Westminster is locking people out of democracy
From the buildings of Parliament to outright discrimination, disabled parliamentarians and staffers face physical and societal barriers to accessing politics, resulting in chronic under-representation. Georgina Bailey reports
TRAILBLAZER: Westminster can be challenging for disabled parliamentarians – but the real problems exist away from the House
Social affairs
By Baroness Grey-Thompson
TRAILBLAZER: Westminster can be challenging for disabled parliamentarians – but the real problems exist away from the House
I joined the House of Lords in March 2010 and counted myself lucky that I was introduced just before the general election mostly because I had a decent period of time to find my way around the building.
TRAILBLAZER: Anne Alexander was the only Black female lobby journalist for 18 years but she believes times are changing
Communities
By Kate Proctor
TRAILBLAZER: Anne Alexander was the only Black female lobby journalist for 18 years but she believes times are changing
Anne Alexander thinks it took the 2020 killing of George Floyd and the subsequent Black Lives Matter movement to finally prompt editors into striving for a more diverse-looking lobby.
Pay transparency pilot: forging a fairer path
Economy
By Baroness Stedman-Scott
Pay transparency pilot: forging a fairer path
Every one of us has experienced the excitement of finding the right job. Reading through the advertisement, knowing it’s tailor made for you, excited to get stuck in and show off your skills. But then you see there’s no salary listed. Some people see that as a challenge; a chance to head to the negotiating table and ask for what they want. But for others, it means they end up receiving less than they are worth, and deserve.
It’s time to ‘break the bias’ and close the gender pay gap at work Partner content
Economy
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
It’s time to ‘break the bias’ and close the gender pay gap at work
As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, this International Women’s Day is a unique opportunity for employers to take action on unequal pay.
British parliamentarians must lead the way in fighting for equality both at home and abroad
Foreign affairs
By Maria Miller MP
British parliamentarians must lead the way in fighting for equality both at home and abroad
In Ukraine, International Women’s Day is usually a public holiday, an opportunity to mark the unique role women play in the culture of the whole nation. This year will be very different. Thousands of Ukrainian women, their children and family members are forced to flee their homeland, fearing for their lives, as the country faces brutal attack from a mindless dictator.
TRAILBLAZER: Black women are put off public life by the level of racism and sexism we face
Communities
By Diane Abbott MP
TRAILBLAZER: Black women are put off public life by the level of racism and sexism we face
The first day entering Parliament after being elected in 1987 felt both momentous and unreal. I was greeted by Lord David Pitt, himself of Caribbean origin. There are photographs of us embracing. It was symbolic.
This is no longer a man’s world - our politics needs to catch up
Political parties
By Ella Robertson McKay
This is no longer a man’s world - our politics needs to catch up
Last week, a photograph of the CEO luncheon at the Munich Security Conference was widely ridiculed as it showed a large room packed with exclusively white men of a certain age. With countless reports showing the benefits of diversity in decision making, it was no wonder that this group of leaders seemed absurdly out of touch.
The Harriet Harman interview: 'There are some things only women MPs can do'
Home affairs
By Kate Proctor
The Harriet Harman interview: "There are some things only women MPs can do"
As a feminist, minister, leader and Mother of the House, Harriet Harman’s 40 years in Parliament have seen her fight relentlessly for change for women. In her first print interview since the sudden death of her husband Jack Dromey, the Labour MP for Camberwell and Peckham outlines her plans to take her work global, and tells Kate Proctor how she is adjusting to a ‘new reality’ without her partner of five decades. Photography by Baldo Sciacca.
We must develop new ways of working to support women across all walks of life Partner content
Communities
By Lloyds Banking Group
We must develop new ways of working to support women across all walks of life
The saying: ‘if you want a job done, give it to a busy woman’ holds particularly true in a year in which we have all faced a great many challenges – and nowhere more so than in the world of Westminster.
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Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
2025
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Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
2025
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Total Politics at the Conservative Party Conference
2025
Derby Suite
Total Politics at the Conservative Party Conference
Parliament's People Awards
2026
The Palace of Westminster
Parliament's People Awards