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Boris Johnson in cricket u-turn as he says sport can resume next weekend after ‘third umpire was invoked’
Boris Johnson in cricket u-turn as he says sport can resume next weekend after ‘third umpire was invoked’
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson has reversed his decision on cricket saying people can start playing the sport again from next weekend.
Boris Johnson won't take the knee as he doesn’t ‘believe in gestures’ and claims police officers were ‘bullied’ into it by Black Lives Matter
Social affairs
Boris Johnson won't take the knee as he doesn’t ‘believe in gestures’ and claims police officers were ‘bullied’ into it by Black Lives Matter
Exclusive: Boris Johnson urged to overhaul ‘intimidating’ public service complaints set-up in wake of coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus
Exclusive: Boris Johnson urged to overhaul ‘intimidating’ public service complaints set-up in wake of coronavirus pandemic
Keir Starmer warns councils facing £10bn funding ‘black hole’ amid coronavirus pandemic
Communities
Keir Starmer warns councils facing £10bn funding ‘black hole’ amid coronavirus pandemic
Ministers urged to ‘look beyond the numbers’ as report reveals 39% rise in deep poverty since 2000
Economy
Ministers urged to ‘look beyond the numbers’ as report reveals 39% rise in deep poverty since 2000
MPs accuse Treasury and HMRC of 'inappropriate interference' with Loan Charge probe after promise to ‘line up the beers’ revealed
Economy
MPs accuse Treasury and HMRC of 'inappropriate interference' with Loan Charge probe after promise to ‘line up the beers’ revealed
Boris Johnson unveils radical planning reforms to help ‘build, build, build’ out of coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson unveils radical planning reforms to help ‘build, build, build’ out of coronavirus crisis
The House Live
The Lords report into gambling was food for thought - it’s time now for the Government to get on with their Review Member content
Culture
By Betting And Gaming Council
The Lords report into gambling was food for thought - it’s time now for the Government to get on with their Review
Boris Johnson says he wants a Roosevelt-style coronavirus recovery. If he’s serious he’ll give unions a seat at the table
Coronavirus
By Frances O'Grady
Boris Johnson says he wants a Roosevelt-style coronavirus recovery. If he’s serious he’ll give unions a seat at the table
We must halt the erosion of specialist Black and minority ethnic domestic abuse support services
Social affairs
By Meg Hillier MP
We must halt the erosion of specialist Black and minority ethnic domestic abuse support services
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Boris Johnson to introduce White House-style daily televised media briefings saying 'people want direct engagement'
Boris Johnson to introduce White House-style daily televised media briefings saying 'people want direct engagement'
Coronavirus
Compulsory quarantine to be scrapped for people arriving from Spain, France and more, ministers confirm
Compulsory quarantine to be scrapped for people arriving from Spain, France and more, ministers confirm
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson refuses to condemn dad Stanley over lockdown trip to Greece to 'Covid-proof rental property'
Boris Johnson refuses to condemn dad Stanley over lockdown trip to Greece to 'Covid-proof rental property'
Coronavirus
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Exclusive: MPs urged to reject ‘dangerous’ part of new plan to tackle Westminster bullying as vote looms
Social affairs
By Sebastian Whale
Exclusive: MPs urged to reject ‘dangerous’ part of new plan to tackle Westminster bullying as vote looms
MPs are being urged to reject a “dangerous” part of proposals to tackle bullying and harassment in Westminster ahead of a looming vote on a new independent complaints panel.
Explained: Labour’s Stella Creasy and Nadia Whittome on why treating misogyny as a hate crime could aid the battle against domestic abuse
Political parties
By Eleanor Langford
Explained: Labour’s Stella Creasy and Nadia Whittome on why treating misogyny as a hate crime could aid the battle against domestic abuse
As the long-awaited Domestic Abuse Bill enters its committee stage, a group of MPs are urging the government to consider misogyny — hatred and contempt for women — as a hate crime.
‘Power concedes nothing without demand’ – black MPs on the ongoing struggle for equality
Political parties
By Sebastian Whale
‘Power concedes nothing without demand’ – black MPs on the ongoing struggle for equality
Racial equality has come a long way since the first black MPs were elected 33 years ago this week. But as Black Lives Matter forces us to confront difficult questions about our past and our future, Sebastian Whale hears from MPs about their experiences of racism in modern Britain and their hopes of achieving lasting change
Social Affairs news
Enough reviews – we need action to defeat racism in all of its baleful ignorance
Social affairs
By Helen Grant MP
Enough reviews – we need action to defeat racism in all of its baleful ignorance
Let us use the momentum created by George Floyd’s tragic death to bring ideas and people together to stamp out racism
Boris Johnson unveils ‘support bubbles’ to join up two households and tackle lockdown loneliness
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson unveils ‘support bubbles’ to join up two households and tackle lockdown loneliness
Boris Johnson has announced that single adult households will be able to join up with another home to help tackle loneliness created by the coronavirus lockdown.
Explained: Which workers have been worst hit by coronavirus?
Coronavirus
By House of Commons Library
Explained: Which workers have been worst hit by coronavirus?
Everyone’s lives have been affected by Covid-19, but some much more so than others. The House of Commons Library explains the economic impact on different workers and demographics
Coronavirus: Number 10 vows ‘strong and swift’ economic recovery as OECD warns Britain will be worst-hit
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Number 10 vows ‘strong and swift’ economic recovery as OECD warns Britain will be worst-hit
Number 10 has vowed to push for a “strong and swift” recovery from the coronavirus downturn as the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development predicted Britain could be worst-hit among G7 nations.
Government accused of failing to act on poverty as advisers demand dedicated social mobility unit post-coronavirus
Coronavirus
Government accused of failing to act on poverty as advisers demand dedicated social mobility unit post-coronavirus
Social mobility should be promoted by a dedicated unit according to a new report, which accuses the Government of failing to act on tackling poverty.
Labour call on Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick to 'come clean' over property decision after £12k Tory donation
Communities
Labour call on Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick to 'come clean' over property decision after £12k Tory donation
Labour have urged Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick to "come clean" over a property deal he approved which affected a Conservative donor who later handed over £12,000 to the party.
NSPCC accuses ministers of 'turning a blind eye' to children affected by domestic abuse in lockdown
Coronavirus
NSPCC accuses ministers of 'turning a blind eye' to children affected by domestic abuse in lockdown
The NSPCC has accused ministers of "turning a blind eye" towards children impacted by domestic abuse amid soaring numbers of reported cases.
Exclusive: Senior MPs demand action over NHS consultant behind 5G conspiracy groups
Coronavirus
Exclusive: Senior MPs demand action over NHS consultant behind 5G conspiracy groups
Senior MPs have called on the NHS to take action after it emerged that a surgeon working in London hospitals has been involved with the running of 5G conspiracy groups.
Labour councils to review public monuments after slave owner statue targeted in Black Lives Matter protest
Social affairs
Labour councils to review public monuments after slave owner statue targeted in Black Lives Matter protest
Labour councils have announced they will look again at all the monuments in their areas after the statue of a slave owner was torn down during a Black Lives Matter protest.
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.
Government ‘set to drop plan’ for all primary school pupils to go back to school before summer
Education
Government ‘set to drop plan’ for all primary school pupils to go back to school before summer
The Government is set to shelve its plan to get all primary school pupils in England back into the classroom before the summer break.
The Breakfast Briefing: Schools u-turn, Boris Johnson says ‘Black Lives Matter’, and Japan talks kick off
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Schools u-turn, Boris Johnson says ‘Black Lives Matter’, and Japan talks kick off
Your essential guide to what’s moving in Westminster this morning.
Boris Johnson says ‘Black Lives Matter’ — but threatens ‘full force of the law’ against people ‘hijacking’ protests
Communities
Boris Johnson says ‘Black Lives Matter’ — but threatens ‘full force of the law’ against people ‘hijacking’ protests
Boris Johnson has said the Government “can’t ignore” the concerns raised by the Black Lives Matter protests — but warned those demonstrating against breaking the law.
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock announces launch of new social care task force to 'keep staff and residents safe'
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock announces launch of new social care task force to 'keep staff and residents safe'
Matt Hancock has announced the launch of a new social care task force to 'keep staff and residents safe' from coronavirus.
Explained: Why Britain’s ‘struggling’ campaign finance laws are being reviewed amid anger at the Electoral Commission
Social affairs
Explained: Why Britain’s ‘struggling’ campaign finance laws are being reviewed amid anger at the Electoral Commission
The UK’s much-maligned electoral laws are due for a shake-up after calls for them to be brought into the digital age.
Universal Credit is one of the success stories of the coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
By Will Quince MP
Universal Credit is one of the success stories of the coronavirus crisis
The Department for Work and Pensions has worked tirelessly to ensure people get the support they need in this crisis – to say otherwise is a shameless political stunt
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
The Breakfast Briefing: Tory anger as slave trader statue toppled, Boris eyes China crackdown PLUS Diane Abbott on welfare after Corbyn
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Tory anger as slave trader statue toppled, Boris eyes China crackdown PLUS Diane Abbott on welfare after Corbyn
Labour needs a welfare policy that reflects the modern world – not a return to the outdated ‘contributory’ principle
Social affairs
By Diane Abbott MP
Labour needs a welfare policy that reflects the modern world – not a return to the outdated ‘contributory’ principle
This crisis is a moment to create a welfare system based on solidarity and empathy. We must not return to the language of the ‘deserving and undeserving poor’
Black Lives Matter demonstrations 'undoubtedly a risk' for spreading coronavirus, Matt Hancock says
Coronavirus
Black Lives Matter demonstrations 'undoubtedly a risk' for spreading coronavirus, Matt Hancock says
Black Lives Matter demonstrations are "undoubtedly a risk" for spreading coronavirus, Matt Hancock has said.
Boris Johnson 'can and must' do more to tackle racial inequality, Sajid Javid says
Social affairs
Boris Johnson 'can and must' do more to tackle racial inequality, Sajid Javid says
Boris Johnson "can and must" do more to tackle racial inequality, former chancellor Sajid Javid has said.
Ministers claim millions have been helped by Universal Credit — but the reality of this crisis is very different
Coronavirus
By Neil Coyle MP
Ministers claim millions have been helped by Universal Credit — but the reality of this crisis is very different
As coronavirus hardship sets in, the ever-rising growth in debt, poverty, and help from food banks will continue
Ministers must stop letting women and girls down in the face of violence and ratify the Istanbul Convention
Home affairs
By Anne McLaughlin MP
Ministers must stop letting women and girls down in the face of violence and ratify the Istanbul Convention
My SNP colleagues and I will continue to push for the ratification of this vital international agreement that will help protect women and girls here in the UK and right across Europe. This is not an issue we will allow the UK government to push into the long grass, as they have tried to do with so many other things
Jonathan Reynolds interview: “Universal Credit is predicated on a Victorian attitude to poor people. The very ethos of it is mean'
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Jonathan Reynolds interview: “Universal Credit is predicated on a Victorian attitude to poor people. The very ethos of it is mean"
With the country heading towards a severe recession, the social security system is facing unprecedented pressure. Shadow work and pensions secretary Jonathan Reynolds talks to Georgina Bailey about why he would scrap the “Victorian” Universal Credit system – and replace it with a programme “fit for purpose” in the post-Covid economy
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