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I do not support Palestine Action - but proscribing it as a terrorist organisation is intellectually bankrupt
I do not support Palestine Action - but proscribing it as a terrorist organisation is intellectually bankrupt
Social affairs
By Lord Hain
It wasn’t easy to vote against my government on the motion to proscribe Palestine Action as a ‘terrorist’ group.
Closed shopfronts open the door for Reform
Communities
By Nick Plumb
Closed shopfronts open the door for Reform
Disabled people must be placed at the heart of employability reforms
Social affairs
By Richard Baker MP
Disabled people must be placed at the heart of employability reforms
'Timely and disturbing': Sarah Owen reviews 'Lost Boys'
Books & culture
By Sarah Owen MP
'Timely and disturbing': Sarah Owen reviews 'Lost Boys'
UEL’s blueprint for inclusive economic growth Partner content
Education
By University of East London
UEL’s blueprint for inclusive economic growth
Putting GPs at the heart of the NHS Partner content
Health
By Londonwide LMCs
Putting GPs at the heart of the NHS
Lord Maude reviews 'The Art of Delivery'
Books & culture
By Lord Maude
Lord Maude reviews 'The Art of Delivery'
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Labour Peers Want New Rules For Lords Debates After A Rise In Midnight Sittings
Labour Peers Want New Rules For Lords Debates After A Rise In Midnight Sittings
Parliament
UK Space Commander: 'Highly Likely' First Assault On UK Will Be In Space
UK Space Commander: "Highly Likely" First Assault On UK Will Be In Space
Defence
Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
Communities
'Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined': MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
"Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined": MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
Health
Labour MP Calls For Sweeping Gambling Reforms Fit For The 'Modern Internet Age'
Labour MP Calls For Sweeping Gambling Reforms Fit For The "Modern Internet Age"
Communities
New Living Standards Labour Group Wants To Create Cost Of Living Policies With Cut Through
New Living Standards Labour Group Wants To Create Cost Of Living Policies With Cut Through
Political parties
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Last year, I called out the lack of political imagination for Black History Month. This year, a lack of political accountability concerns me
Communities
By Izin Akhabau
Last year, I called out the lack of political imagination for Black History Month. This year, a lack of political accountability concerns me
The problems I was concerned with last year – the lack of political imagination and the persistent political inertia on equality remain relevant
How Jersey Adds Value to the Global Economy Partner content
Communities
By Jersey Finance
How Jersey Adds Value to the Global Economy
Jersey is a small place making a big impact.
Why retrofitting is a “no brainer” for the Government this winter Partner content
Environment
By Chartered Institute of Building
Why retrofitting is a “no brainer” for the Government this winter
Last week at Conservative Party Conference, the Chartered Institute of Building partnered with ConservativeHome, the Federation of Master Builders and E3G, for a fringe event discussion about the importance of retrofitting in addressing the climate crisis, keeping down energy bills and improving public health.
National Audit Office to launch inquiry into Unboxed festival
Culture
By Sienna Rodgers
National Audit Office to launch inquiry into Unboxed festival
The National Audit Office has announced an inquiry into Unboxed, dubbed the “Festival of Brexit”, after The House magazine revealed it had cost the government £120m but seen just 238,000 visitors.
High mortgage rates will leave first-time buyers struggling to get onto the housing ladder
Communities
By Lord Best
High mortgage rates will leave first-time buyers struggling to get onto the housing ladder
Mortgage rates are set to double to around 6 per cent. In the wake of the Chancellor’s mini-budget, the Bank of England is set to raise its base rate in November, and then again – to over 5 per cent – next February.
Are we heading for 1997 again? This time the legacy of a Labour win can be lasting
Political parties
By Naomi Smith
Are we heading for 1997 again? This time the legacy of a Labour win can be lasting
After last week’s farce of a Conservative Conference, I’ve got an unshakeable feeling that it’s 1997 all over again.
Collective action must be a priority
Communities
By Athian Akec
Collective action must be a priority
For young Black people things are coming together, yet falling apart
How to unlock mobile connectivity’s full potential and build Britain’s digital future Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
How to unlock mobile connectivity’s full potential and build Britain’s digital future
Parliamentarians have a golden opportunity to deliver on the objective of economic growth.
Government needs to treat the climate crisis as a racist crisis
Environment
By Simmone Ahiaku
Government needs to treat the climate crisis as a racist crisis
Climate justice and racial justice cannot be treated as separate issues
Cutting taxes will release growth right across Britain
Economy
By Felicity Buchan MP
Cutting taxes will release growth right across Britain
As we gathered in Birmingham this week, what we heard from the Prime Minister and Chancellor was their commitment to economic growth. And I fully support them in that.
The new government must prioritise education Partner content
Education
By National Education Union
The new government must prioritise education
Education must not be forgotten in the government’s response to the cost of living crisis. Years of austerity have left schools vulnerable. Pay freezes for teachers have led to increasing recruitment and retention problems. Our children deserve better. It is time to get this right and prioritise funding for education.
Tribute to Lord Sheikh by Lord Popat
Obituaries
By Lord Popat
Tribute to Lord Sheikh by Lord Popat
Businessman, philanthropist and writer, Lord Sheikh was the Conservative Party’s first Muslim peer and a much-loved asset to both party and Parliament
Tax cuts and deregulation don’t grow economies – investment does
Economy
By Emma Hardy MP
Tax cuts and deregulation don’t grow economies – investment does
On the eve of Liz Truss’ Conference speech, J.L. Partners published a word cloud of answers to the question “what one word would you use to describe Liz Truss”. The three largest words, in descending order were: incompetent, useless, untrustworthy.
A sobering account: Richard Bacon reviews Orlando Figes' 'The Story of Russia'
Books & culture
By Richard Bacon MP
A sobering account: Richard Bacon reviews Orlando Figes' 'The Story of Russia'
A timely reminder of the malign uses to which history can be put, Orlando Figes examines the origins of modern Russia and the myths Vladimir Putin is using to shape the present as an excuse for conquest
How the Scottish Government can take their decarbonisation ambition to the next level Partner content
Energy
By SGN
How the Scottish Government can take their decarbonisation ambition to the next level
Green hydrogen presents the SNP with an opportunity to build on their strong decarbonisation track record.
Leading the charge? Levelling up managerial skills in the UK Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Management Institute
Leading the charge? Levelling up managerial skills in the UK
The Chartered Management Institute outlines three of the big ideas that came out of their fringe event at Conservative Party Conference, in partnership with Bright Blue.
Banning Channel migrants from claiming asylum flouts our legal and moral obligations
Home affairs
By David Simmonds MP
Banning Channel migrants from claiming asylum flouts our legal and moral obligations
The Home Secretary has announced that she intends to ban anyone who enters the United Kingdom, without prior authorisation, from claiming refuge here. This is intended to deal with the problem of Channel crossings.
Keith Simpson reviews 'Boris Johnson: The Rise and Fall of a Troublemaker at Number 10'
Books & culture
By Keith Simpson
Keith Simpson reviews 'Boris Johnson: The Rise and Fall of a Troublemaker at Number 10'
Well-written, with a discerning eye for detail, Andrew Gimson’s biography sets out to understand the electoral appeal of a man so frequently dismissed as a charlatan and a clown
We must boost defence spending to meet dangerous new threats
Defence
By Tobias Ellwood
We must boost defence spending to meet dangerous new threats
We have entered a dangerous new era of aggression. The threats we face are broader and less predictable than ever seen before.
The Houses of Parliament are not in competition – they are complementary
Parliament
By Lord Cormack
The Houses of Parliament are not in competition – they are complementary
The Lords must be allowed to fulfil its constitutional duty by improving legislation – and the Commons must be given the time to consider it
Wales will not stand for benefit cuts that will push many more households into poverty
Economy
By Hywel Williams MP
Wales will not stand for benefit cuts that will push many more households into poverty
Rocketing mortgage rates, soaring inflation and a near collapse in pensions brought on by the Prime Minister and the Chancellor’s reckless economic plans – all in less than 30 days of assuming office.
My Conservative Manifesto: Equip young people with the skills to succeed in a digital world
Technology
By Rehman Chishti
My Conservative Manifesto: Equip young people with the skills to succeed in a digital world
Rehman Chishti, MP for Gillingham and Rainham and former leadership contender, sets out his key priority for the next Conservative Party manifesto
Conference Voyages: Patrick Kidd on the Conservatives in Birmingham
Political parties
By Patrick Kidd
Conference Voyages: Patrick Kidd on the Conservatives in Birmingham
With the pound plunging, inflation soaring, an energy crisis brewing, trade unions striking and a Chancellor staking the government’s future on tax cuts and a dash for growth, Liz Truss faces a similar Conference challenge to Ted Heath 50 years ago. Maybe it’s time for David Cassidy to make a comeback as well.
Gender recognition reform: Britain's governments must work together to minimise uncertainties Partner content
Communities
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
Gender recognition reform: Britain's governments must work together to minimise uncertainties
As Britain’s equality regulator, we have a duty to advise government on how changes to the law might affect the operation of the Equality Act 2010.
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