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Israel wants to eradicate Gaza – of course we're right to recognise Palestine
Israel wants to eradicate Gaza – of course we're right to recognise Palestine
Foreign affairs
By Uma Kumaran MP
I’ve supported the recognition of Palestinian statehood for as long as I’ve been active in politics.
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
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Baroness Grey-Thompson Partner content
Parliament
By Total Politics Impact
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Baroness Grey-Thompson
The little-known tax tweak proposal that could bury the government’s housebuilding dream Partner content
Economy
By Mineral Products Association
The little-known tax tweak proposal that could bury the government’s housebuilding dream
No child left behind: building on progress to end child poverty
Economy
By James Frith MP
No child left behind: building on progress to end child poverty
Protection of playing fields is key to improving our economy and health Partner content
Health
By Sport England
Protection of playing fields is key to improving our economy and health
The gambling industry provides a lifeline for sport and communities
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By Richard Baker MP
The gambling industry provides a lifeline for sport and communities
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Israel wants to eradicate Gaza – of course we're right to recognise Palestine
Foreign affairs
By Uma Kumaran MP
Israel wants to eradicate Gaza – of course we're right to recognise Palestine
I’ve supported the recognition of Palestinian statehood for as long as I’ve been active in politics.
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
Scrapping the OSA would ignore the evidence of online harms that organisations like mine have spent years uncovering, from self-harm and suicide promotion to child exploitation
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Baroness Grey-Thompson Partner content
Parliament
By Total Politics Impact
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Baroness Grey-Thompson
Former athlete Tanni, The Baroness Grey-Thompson, was famed for her grit and determination on the racetrack. Now she uses that same drive to fight for fairness for people with disabilities. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with the 11-time Paralympic gold medallist to learn why she believes equality for disabled people remains some distance away
The little-known tax tweak proposal that could bury the government’s housebuilding dream Partner content
Economy
By Mineral Products Association
The little-known tax tweak proposal that could bury the government’s housebuilding dream
While ministers champion planning reform and infrastructure investment, changes to Landfill Tax could cripple the quarrying industry, inflate construction costs, and derail both housing and environmental goals
No child left behind: building on progress to end child poverty
Economy
By James Frith MP
No child left behind: building on progress to end child poverty
In Bury North, 38 per cent of children live in poverty and higher than the national average.
Protection of playing fields is key to improving our economy and health Partner content
Health
By Sport England
Protection of playing fields is key to improving our economy and health
Planning reforms could affect our community playing fields. Ensuring their protection will improve our economy, help us lead active lives, and protect vital green spaces for children.
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
Each month, half the UK adult population enjoys some sort of bet. That’s 22.5m people having a punt on the lottery, in bookmakers on hard-pressed high streets, casinos, bingo halls and online, and the overwhelming majority do so safely and responsibly.
The Professor Will See You Now: How do you solve a problem like Maria?
Foreign affairs
By Professor Philip Cowley
The Professor Will See You Now: How do you solve a problem like Maria?
Professor Philip Cowley offers a political science lesson for The House’s readers. This week: what's in a politician's name?
Without a successful NHS App, the NHS itself could fail
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By Ryan Wain
Without a successful NHS App, the NHS itself could fail
There are several front doors to the NHS. None are befitting of the 21st century.
The UK's Palestine recognition pledge makes the return of hostages less likely
Foreign affairs
By Adrian Cohen
The UK's Palestine recognition pledge makes the return of hostages less likely
Earlier this week, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced the UK government will recognise a Palestinian state in September – unless Israel meets certain conditions, including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza.
MPs should use the holidays to reconnect with nature
Environment
By Paul de Zylva
MPs should use the holidays to reconnect with nature
With new planning laws on the horizon, MPs should make time over summer to appreciate nature and return to Parliament ready to defend it.
From misunderstanding to momentum: a new vision for type 1 diabetes care Partner content
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From misunderstanding to momentum: a new vision for type 1 diabetes care
Sanofi UK General Manager Ahmed Moussa reflects on the current landscape of type 1 diabetes in the UK and explores what must change to improve outcomes for patients
If anything, the Online Safety Act doesn't go far enough
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By Chris Sherwood
If anything, the Online Safety Act doesn't go far enough
We regularly hear from children who have suffered sexual and emotional abuse online, or who have been exposed to harmful and dangerous content.
On water, Steve Reed is swimming against the tide of public opinion
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By Sophie Conquest
On water, Steve Reed is swimming against the tide of public opinion
One year on from securing a thumping majority, the government appears more confused than ever.
Young people are losing faith in the UK – we must remove the barriers to their progress
Economy
By Emma Schubart
Young people are losing faith in the UK – we must remove the barriers to their progress
Britain faces a vote of no confidence from its youth. The latest polling from Adam Smith Insights indicates that over a quarter of 18-30 year-olds are either actively planning or have seriously considered emigrating.
Too many babies are suffering from a lack of early-months bonding
Health
By Tamora Langley
Too many babies are suffering from a lack of early-months bonding
The first 1,001 days of life, from conception to two years old, should be a magical time for families. Seeing babies develop a sense of themselves and the world around them can feel miraculous.
The Home Office must listen to Epping
Home affairs
By Holly Whitbread
The Home Office must listen to Epping
The government must listen to Epping, close the Bell Hotel, and stop extremists exploiting local concerns.
NHS England must act now to eliminate hepatitis B by 2030
Health
By Beccy Cooper MP
NHS England must act now to eliminate hepatitis B by 2030
World Hepatitis Day, on 28 July, serves as a timely reminder of progress made but also the persistent disparities in the UK’s response to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) goal of eliminating viral hepatitis by 2030.
Fake cosmetics online reveal UK’s consumer protection failures Partner content
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By Which?
Fake cosmetics online reveal UK’s consumer protection failures
Sue Davies, Head of Consumer Protection Policy at Which? argues that fake cosmetics sold online expose the need to strengthen online marketplace responsibilities and fix the UK’s broken consumer enforcement system.
Recipes for Disaster: Boris Johnson's cheese on toast
Parliament
By Robert Hutton
Recipes for Disaster: Boris Johnson's cheese on toast
An expert in guilty pleasures goes to the kitchen...
We must not repeat the mistakes of past cuts to the aid budget
Foreign affairs
By Jillian Popkins
We must not repeat the mistakes of past cuts to the aid budget
Whether it is the impact of cuts on women and girls or the money spent on asylum hotels, we will not shy away from scrutinising the government's aid plans.
Labour’s first year in dealing with mental health services has been a reality check
Health
By Maria Caulfield
Labour’s first year in dealing with mental health services has been a reality check
It is now a year since the Labour Party came into government. One of its key pledges at the general election was to improve mental health services. So, how has it done?
More than half of maternity units are failing – why are we not treating this as the national emergency it is?
Health
By Adam Dance
More than half of maternity units are failing – why are we not treating this as the national emergency it is?
As a Member of Parliament representing a rural area, I believe people – no matter where they live – deserve safe, compassionate and timely care. But recent figures from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) should concern everyone in Westminster.
The power in partnerships Partner content
Communities
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
The power in partnerships
Co-op, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) and Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) have joined forces to launch Meals That Matter, a campaign that champions inclusion and raises funds for SOGB.
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