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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
Economy
By Richard Baker MP
The gambling industry provides a lifeline for sport and communities
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I Spoke To Britain's First AI MP And It Got A Bit Weird
I Spoke To Britain's First AI MP And It Got A Bit Weird
Technology
Green Party MP Shares List Of All Her Meetings And Urges Colleagues To Do The Same
Green Party MP Shares List Of All Her Meetings And Urges Colleagues To Do The Same
Parliament
Former Labour Activist Offers Housing Roadmap For Tories To Win Back Public Support
Former Labour Activist Offers Housing Roadmap For Tories To Win Back Public Support
Communities
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Planning Reform Climbdown Could Harm Economic Growth, Housing Experts Warn
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There is a hidden danger in our homes: lead is a ticking timebomb
Health
By Terry Jermy MP
There is a hidden danger in our homes: lead is a ticking timebomb
The recent passing of the government’s landmark Water (Special Measures) Act promises to bring tougher criminal charges against lawbreakers in the water industry. It will act as a powerful deterrent in ensuring water companies invest in upgrading broken water infrastructure, and clean up our rivers, lakes and seas for good.
Your medical record should belong to you
Health
By Peter Prinsley
Your medical record should belong to you
When did you last write a letter and put a stamp on an envelope? When did you last visit a bank? Do you have any coins in your pocket and, if not, do you even use a credit card anymore?
The racist murder that should have changed the world
Communities
By Lord Woolley
The racist murder that should have changed the world
George Floyd's murder five years ago today had a profound global impact – but following the backlash to DEI has the potential legacy of his death been lost?
The Brexit debate has moved on, and so has Britain
Foreign affairs
By Praful Nargund
The Brexit debate has moved on, and so has Britain
If people feel the positive effects of our new EU relationship, then accusations of "Brexit betrayal" will have no purchase whatsoever.
We'd be foolish to sever our trade links with Israel
Foreign affairs
By Lord Austin of Dudley
We'd be foolish to sever our trade links with Israel
Trade isn't just exports and quotas, it's values and relationships. That's why I'll be working hard to maintain and strengthen our partnership with Israel.
Bringing together the defence and financial services sectors is a win-win
Defence
By Alex Baker and Luke Charters
Bringing together the defence and financial services sectors is a win-win
Trump’s interventions in Ukraine have forced the UK and our continental neighbours to completely rethink our defence. His tariffs have torn apart the established world economic order.
Policy and commissioning must recognise we cannot end HIV cases without the voluntary sector
Health
By Michael Payne
Policy and commissioning must recognise we cannot end HIV cases without the voluntary sector
This week, the APPG on HIV & Sexual Health and the National AIDS Trust co-hosted a packed and powerful reception to mark the launch of HIV Outcomes UK’s report: HIV services at the crossroads.
India’s suspension of the Indus treaty with Pakistan shows how quickly water can be weaponised
Environment
By Liam Fox
India’s suspension of the Indus treaty with Pakistan shows how quickly water can be weaponised
South Asian countries are increasingly seeing water as a strategic asset rather than a shared resource
We need a new approach to water bills – a rising block tariff would be transformative
Environment
By Niamh O Regan and Sam Robinson
We need a new approach to water bills – a rising block tariff would be transformative
Our water system is at a tipping point. Water infrastructure is in urgent need of an upgrade to address the dual pressures of record demand and a volatile climate.
We must urgently expand access to obesity treatments
Health
By Martin Fidock
We must urgently expand access to obesity treatments
To be serious about tackling the obesity crisis that is costing the NHS £19bn a year, we must massively expand access to weight-loss drugs.
How city regions can deliver a defence dividend
Defence
By Oliver Coppard
How city regions can deliver a defence dividend
The world has become a more dangerous place. Our communities are rightly demanding greater physical security, economic security and a greater sense of agency.
Veterans Aid's achievements validated by independent report Partner content
Communities
By Veterans Aid
Veterans Aid's achievements validated by independent report
Not many organisations are willing to open their books to scrutiny and invite an independent audit of their activities - yet the frontline charity Veterans Aid has done so twice. CEO Professor Hugh Milroy explains why.
The UK must not walk away from its commitment to education
Education
By Bambos Charambolous MP and Lord German
The UK must not walk away from its commitment to education
Deprioritising support for global education risks trashing the UK's reputation and devastating consequences for millions of the world's poorest children.
Proper bailiff regulation is long overdue
Communities
By Peter Tutton
Proper bailiff regulation is long overdue
We need a powerful independent regulator to make sure vulnerable people are protected from rule-breaking bailiffs.
It is time to seize billions in Russian assets
Defence
By Dame Emily Thornberry MP and Dr Oleksandr Merezhko
It is time to seize billions in Russian assets
The interest on Russian assets being used by Britain and Europe is a drop in the ocean. We must go much further to fund the rebuilding of Ukraine. 
George Parker reviews 'Red Flag: The Uneasy Advance of Sir Keir Starmer'
Books & culture
By George Parker
George Parker reviews 'Red Flag: The Uneasy Advance of Sir Keir Starmer'
This updated account was never likely to be a hagiography – but there are intriguing insights into Starmer’s performance as PM
The government must stop dragging its heels on urgent environmental issues
Environment
By Rebecca Pow
The government must stop dragging its heels on urgent environmental issues
From tackling illegal deforestation in UK supply chains, to conserving our wild peat bogs and the biodiversity of our oceans, Labour must act now to protect our natural world
Water bosses need to start thinking of customers, not just themselves
Environment
By Alistair Carmichael MP
Water bosses need to start thinking of customers, not just themselves
“We have created incentives to try to retain our most precious resource, which is our senior management team.”
Dominic Raab's Pret Special
Brexit
By Robert Hutton
Dominic Raab's Pret Special
He doesn't have the same lunch every day. Really.
AUKUS is much more than just a military agreement
Defence
By Michelle Scrogham
AUKUS is much more than just a military agreement
The news agenda may be focused on the UK’s relationship with the European Union, but today (Monday), MPs and industry will gather in Parliament for a different partnership that may ultimately prove even more important to the security of British citizens and the world.
The Royal Navy is in good hands under General Sir Gwyn Jenkins
Defence
By Lord Sarfraz
The Royal Navy is in good hands under General Sir Gwyn Jenkins
For the first time in our history, a General is the new head of the Royal Navy, while an Admiral is head of the Armed Forces.
Parliament must have its say on the UK-EU reset
Brexit
By Emily Thornberry MP
Parliament must have its say on the UK-EU reset
The UK’s economic relationship with the EU has enormous ramifications for every part of the British economy. It is a matter of democratic principle that Parliament should have the opportunity to conduct meaningful scrutiny
Where is the industrial strategy? Starmer must act – or workers will turn their backs on democracy
Economy
By Sharon Graham
Where is the industrial strategy? Starmer must act – or workers will turn their backs on democracy
“Everything has changed,” Keir Starmer recently declared. Some hoped this would signal a wider-step change in the government’s direction.
Invest in water to kickstart growth Partner content
Economy
By Agilia Infrastructure Partners
Invest in water to kickstart growth
From our historic waterways to tomorrow’s reservoirs, water infrastructure is vital for Britain’s economic future. Agilia is helping deliver the new infrastructure solutions we urgently need
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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
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