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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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Nigel Farage Says He Would Renegotiate The Good Friday Agreement To Stop Small Boats
Nigel Farage Says He Would Renegotiate The Good Friday Agreement To Stop Small Boats
Foreign affairs
How Ruthless Will Starmer's Reshuffle Be?
How Ruthless Will Starmer's Reshuffle Be?
Political parties
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Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
When will Keir Starmer do his Cabinet reshuffle?
When will Keir Starmer do his Cabinet reshuffle?
By Jim Murphy
Political parties
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Parliament's People Awards
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
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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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To protect the most vulnerable, we must close the digital divide
Coronavirus
By Julie Elliott MP
To protect the most vulnerable, we must close the digital divide
In times of social distancing, where public places with internet access like libraries and community centres are unable to function, the connectivity must move into the home, and it simply must become a priority for government to keep our country going.
Two-metre distancing rule could be relaxed to allow Brits to go back to work, minister suggests
Coronavirus
Two-metre distancing rule could be relaxed to allow Brits to go back to work, minister suggests
The rules on keeping two metres apart could be relaxed to allow Brits to go back to work, a Cabinet minister has suggested.
Ex-pensions minister warns of ‘social unrest’ if over-70s forced to stay in after coronavirus lockdown lifted
Coronavirus
Ex-pensions minister warns of ‘social unrest’ if over-70s forced to stay in after coronavirus lockdown lifted
There could be “social unrest” if the over-70s are told to stay in coronavirus lockdown while younger people return to work, a former pensions minister has warned.
Majority of Brits would avoid big events and public transport post-lockdown, poll reveals
Coronavirus
Majority of Brits would avoid big events and public transport post-lockdown, poll reveals
Over two-thirds (67%) of Brits would feel ‘uncomfortable’ attending large events or using public transport after lockdown over coronavirus fears, a new poll has found.
Coronavirus death rates twice as high in UK’s poorest areas as in richest, stark new data shows
Coronavirus
Coronavirus death rates twice as high in UK’s poorest areas as in richest, stark new data shows
Coronavirus death rates are more than twice as high in the poorest parts of the country as they are in the richest, bleak new official analysis has revealed.
Britain’s food bank use soaring amid coronavirus crisis, charities warn
Coronavirus
Britain’s food bank use soaring amid coronavirus crisis, charities warn
Labour has backed charity demands to do more to help people on lower incomes as new figures showed the use of food banks is soaring during the coronavirus pandemic.
Powering homes in a pandemic Partner content
Coronavirus
By EDF
Powering homes in a pandemic
EDF stands ready to support its customers as it navigates the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
No one in our society should become homeless because they have had to flee domestic abuse
Coronavirus
By Rosie Duffield MP, Neil Coyle MP and Bob Blackman MP
No one in our society should become homeless because they have had to flee domestic abuse
This lockdown throws into sharp relief why it’s essential that domestic abuse survivors are guaranteed the right to a safe home, write Rosie Duffield, Neil Coyle and Bob Blackman
Veterans Aid: Thinking about tomorrow... but acting today Partner content
Coronavirus
By Veterans Aid
Veterans Aid: Thinking about tomorrow... but acting today
Charities across the country are facing imminent failure due to the impact of coronavirus. CEO of Veterans Aid, Dr Hugh Milroy, explains to Glyn Strong why the charity’s model has enabled it to operate effectively under lockdown restrictions and what the long term implications are for others in the sector.
Despite a strong community spirit, Covid-19 is exposing real challenges in our rural areas
Coronavirus
By Philip Dunne MP
Despite a strong community spirit, Covid-19 is exposing real challenges in our rural areas
From a concentration of jobs in key employers to a lack of connectivity, the coronavirus crisis has exposed starkly the rural/urban divide
Let's capitalise on the community spirit we've built in coronavirus, and end loneliness for good
Coronavirus
By Dean Russell MP
Let's capitalise on the community spirit we've built in coronavirus, and end loneliness for good
We have armies of volunteers who have proven they want to help their neighbours – so let's nurture a connected society where loneliness has no place to hide
We cannot renege on the responsibility we have opened up before us to rough sleepers
Coronavirus
By Lord Bird
We cannot renege on the responsibility we have opened up before us to rough sleepers
The Government’s action to house rough sleepers during this crisis is welcome, even if done for selfish reasons. We cannot go back to how we were before after lockdown
Out of sight: How do we protect children in lockdown?
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Out of sight: How do we protect children in lockdown?
For families across the country, life changed dramatically due to lockdown – and for the most vulnerable children, the risks increased dramatically too. Removed from their usual support services, experts are concerned about their wellbeing. Georgina Bailey reports
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Save the Children
As ‘pandemic’ universal credit claimants receive first payments, Save the Children urges government to protect struggling families
With the first Covid-19 Universal Credit claimants expected to receive their first payments this week, Save the Children is urging the Government to increase social security entitlements to protect families who could be swept into poverty by the crisis.
Zoom Parliament: a huge step for gender equality and greater diversity
Coronavirus
By Helen Pankhurst
Zoom Parliament: a huge step for gender equality and greater diversity
The House authorities have taken an unusual decision at an exceptional time in our history. This move could have benefits that last well beyond the crisis. 
More action is needed to stop families going hungry during the coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
By Kate Green MP
More action is needed to stop families going hungry during the coronavirus crisis
Administrative problems with Government schemes and gaps in coverage mean the poorest children are at risk of hunger and malnutrition.
Even in the toughest of times, we can do better by Britain’s kids Partner content
Coronavirus
By Save the Children
Even in the toughest of times, we can do better by Britain’s kids
We need quick fixes to stop children missing out on meals and to give families the reassurance they need that they can survive this big hit to the family budget.
A major U-turn on early years funding could leave many key workers without childcare
Coronavirus
By Tulip Siddiq MP
A major U-turn on early years funding could leave many key workers without childcare
Childcare is a fourth emergency service in this crisis, but it is being overlooked, warns the Shadow Minister for Children and Early Years.
The world must work together: Save the Children UK responds to DFID’s coronavirus announcement Partner content
Coronavirus
By Save the Children
The world must work together: Save the Children UK responds to DFID’s coronavirus announcement
Governments around the world are grappling with how best to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Beyond the immediate health crisis, COVID-19 is hurting economic growth and driving vulnerable people into poverty and insecurity.
Coronavirus
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
EHRC response to OBR forecast
If the OBR forecasts are correct, the difficult economic decisions that will need to be taken must seek to ensure that existing inequalities are not exacerbated and cemented into our economy for the future.
Coronavirus: DWP looking to recruit 5,000 benefits claimants to handle surge in Universal Credit claims
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: DWP looking to recruit 5,000 benefits claimants to handle surge in Universal Credit claims
Thousands of benefit claimants could be recruited by the Government to help deal with a surge in Universal Credit claims as a result of the coronavirus lockdown, it has emerged.
Matt Hancock vows testing for all care home residents showing coronavirus symptoms amid fears death toll is surging
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock vows testing for all care home residents showing coronavirus symptoms amid fears death toll is surging
All care home residents and staff displaying coronavirus symptoms are to be tested for the illness amid mounting fears it has already claimed thousands of lives in the sector.
Vast majority of Brits back coronavirus lockdown - despite believing it will take years for economy to recover
Coronavirus
Vast majority of Brits back coronavirus lockdown - despite believing it will take years for economy to recover
An overwhelming majority of British people back the coronavirus lockdown, even though they believe it will take years for the economy to recover.
Scrap migrant welfare ban or make coronavirus spread worse, Priti Patel warned
Coronavirus
Scrap migrant welfare ban or make coronavirus spread worse, Priti Patel warned
The Home Office should immediately scrap a ban on some migrants accessing benefits and housing assistance or risk making the spread of coronavirus worse, Priti Patel has been told.
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Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
2025
Bayview Suite 2
Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
2025
Room 4A and 4B
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
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