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Politicians need the courage to reject silver bullets like a wealth tax
Politicians need the courage to reject silver bullets like a wealth tax
Economy
By Josh Simons MP
Who leads in a democracy? Do politicians deliver what voters want? Or do politicians persuade voters of what they should want?
Social clubs give people a sense of belonging
Communities
By Kirsty McNeill MP
Social clubs give people a sense of belonging
Lobular breast cancer must no longer be forgotten – join our fight, Wes Streeting
Health
By Helen Grant MP
Lobular breast cancer must no longer be forgotten – join our fight, Wes Streeting
We're reviewing the 14-day limit on human embryo research amid fears it risks the UK losing its lead
Health
By Danielle Hamm
We're reviewing the 14-day limit on human embryo research amid fears it risks the UK losing its lead
Careless talk: how not to discuss homelessness
Social affairs
By Greg Hurst
Careless talk: how not to discuss homelessness
Strategy that endures: delivering a modern UK industrial strategy for the long term Partner content
Energy
By EDF
Strategy that endures: delivering a modern UK industrial strategy for the long term
Local council reorganisation: a genuine opportunity – if we get the details right Partner content
Home affairs
By WSP
Local council reorganisation: a genuine opportunity – if we get the details right
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Reform MP's Caseworker Suspended Following Assault Charge
Reform MP's Caseworker Suspended Following Assault Charge
Political parties
Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
Islamophobia Working Group Chair Says Definition May Be Unnecessary
Communities
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
'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
Education Secretary Holding SEND Meetings With Labour MPs To Avoid Repeat Of Welfare Rebellion
Education Secretary Holding SEND Meetings With Labour MPs To Avoid Repeat Of Welfare Rebellion
Education
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Boris Johnson must honour the promises he made at the G7 to deliver Covid vaccines
Coronavirus
By Preet Kaur Gill MP
Boris Johnson must honour the promises he made at the G7 to deliver Covid vaccines
It will be an absolute disgrace if the UK falls short of its promises to provide surplus Covid-19 vaccines to the world's poorest countries.
More responsible debt collection from government will ensure low-income households benefit from support
Economy
By Stephen Crabb MP
More responsible debt collection from government will ensure low-income households benefit from support
The most vulnerable households are still being forced to repay debts at an eye-watering rate.
Restoration and Renewal must deliver value for money as well as fulfilling Parliament's needs
Parliament
By Charles Walker MP
Restoration and Renewal must deliver value for money as well as fulfilling Parliament's needs
The Palace of Westminster sits at the heart of a UNESCO world heritage site and is a global symbol of our parliamentary democracy.
Government cannot afford to rush scrutiny of Australia trade deal
Economy
By Angus MacNeil MP
Government cannot afford to rush scrutiny of Australia trade deal
Much has been written about the “good chaps” theory of government, under which the so-called UK constitution is meant to run, namely on trust – that those in power will behave honourably and abide by their word.
Gambling reform will be crucial to levelling up deprived communities
Communities
By Bishop of St Albans
Gambling reform will be crucial to levelling up deprived communities
The government must be wise to the fact that breaking the cycle of deprivation involves more than just jobs and economic growth
We must reset the balance of power between Parliament and the government
Parliament
By Lord Hodgson and Lord McLoughlin
We must reset the balance of power between Parliament and the government
In November 2021, the Lords Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee (DPRRC) and the Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (SLSC), working in close collaboration, issued a stark warning – that, for years now, power has been shifting away from Parliament towards the executive and it is now a matter of urgency that the shift should stop and the balance be re-set.
Boosting funding to community pharmacies would help ease the NHS backlog
Health
By Lord Hunt
Boosting funding to community pharmacies would help ease the NHS backlog
A funding squeeze and workforce shortages are threatening to hold back community pharmacies from expanding.
Counties need the same attention as cities for levelling up to succeed
Economy
By Ben Bradley
Counties need the same attention as cities for levelling up to succeed
If we are to be successful in levelling up the country, putting powers in the hands of local communities coupled with ambitious levels of investment for those places, will go a long way to delivering this aim.
Scotland's future can be in Nato – whilst also working for global nuclear disarmament
Defence
By Bill Kidd MSP
Scotland's future can be in Nato – whilst also working for global nuclear disarmament
Nuclear weapons will be gone from Scotland's soil and waters within three years of independence
The Scottish government's support for Nato is stronger than ever
Defence
By Stewart Malcolm McDonald MP
The Scottish government's support for Nato is stronger than ever
Today the twin pillars of Euro-Atlantic security are the EU and Nato. With independence, we can enhance our security with membership of both
Health Disparities White Paper must level up heart health Partner content
Environment
By British Heart Foundation
Health Disparities White Paper must level up heart health
For a child growing up in Blackpool – let’s call her Mia – the barriers to good heart health are set early on.
In an unprecedented economic crisis, local government services and their users need support
Communities
By Cllr James Jamieson
In an unprecedented economic crisis, local government services and their users need support
There will be no shortage of things for councillors, senior officers and government ministers to discuss at the Local Government Association’s first in-person annual conference since 2019, which starts in Harrogate today.
Now is the time to crack down on online ad criminals Partner content
Home affairs
By Which?
Now is the time to crack down on online ad criminals
The Online Safety Bill was a step in the right direction, but the Government needs to do more to remove loopholes that put consumers at risk during the cost of living crisis.
Former Party Chair Lord Baker on 'the Strange Death of Conservative England'
Political parties
By Lord Baker of Dorking
Former Party Chair Lord Baker on 'the Strange Death of Conservative England'
Former Conservative Party Chairman and cabinet minister Lord Baker questions whether the party's MPs will remain loyal to Boris Johnson following the disastrous recent by-election results.
How advertising is addressing uncomfortable truths about its own industry Partner content
Education
By Advertising Association
How advertising is addressing uncomfortable truths about its own industry

The Advertising Association has recognised the media companies and ad agencies driving real change in diversity and inclusion, as the industry sets out the next phase of its All In action plan, which was showcased in Parliament last week.
UK behaviour at WTO exposes a dishonest approach to trade negotiations and will prolong the pandemic globally
Coronavirus
By Dan Poulter MP
UK behaviour at WTO exposes a dishonest approach to trade negotiations and will prolong the pandemic globally
As we adapt to live with COVID we must not forget that our ability to access vaccines, tests and treatments is what underpins this freedom.
Pastimes – Bill Wiggin
Parliament
By Rosamund Urwin
Pastimes – Bill Wiggin
Bill Wiggin was once thrown into the dirt by one of his cows.
Scientific Britannia - how can Britain become a science and tech powerhouse?
Economy
By Tom Hunter, Political Consultant
Scientific Britannia - how can Britain become a science and tech powerhouse?
The government has been clear in its aim to turn Britain into a science and technology powerhouse. But in a difficult climate for public spending, can it hope to do so? Tom Hunter from Dods Political Intelligence looks at the plans.
Court closures have weakened access to justice in England and Wales – a solution must be found fast Partner content
Home affairs
By Bar Council
Court closures have weakened access to justice in England and Wales – a solution must be found fast
To mark Justice Week 2022, the Bar Council of England and Wales has highlighted the number of court closures and is calling for greater investment to help solve the problem.
After Ukraine, Britain’s defence plans need a reboot
Defence
By Lord Coaker
After Ukraine, Britain’s defence plans need a reboot
There are key moments in history when everything changes. The geopolitical landscape is forged by these moments – the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, the Cuban missile crisis, the fall of the Berlin Wall, or 9/11.
Honouring murdered MP Sir Henry Wilson
Political parties
By Ian Paisley MP
Honouring murdered MP Sir Henry Wilson
A new plaque is set to be unveiled to mark the 100-year anniversary of Sir Henry Wilson's assassination.
Clichéd: Peter Kilfoyle reviews 'Manifesto'
Books & culture
By Peter Kilfoyle
Clichéd: Peter Kilfoyle reviews 'Manifesto'
Punctuated with trite language reminiscent of times past, this documentary exploring three years of Labour Party activism in the Liverpool area seems confused in its intent
Why can't BEIS and the Treasury get on?
Environment
By Tom Sasse
Why can't BEIS and the Treasury get on?
At the heart of the government’s problems with the cost-of-living crisis is a rupture between the two departments charged with managing the economy. Is it just down to the personalities, or is there something deeper going on? Tom Sasse reports.
What consumers really think about the cost of living crisis Partner content
Economy
By Building Societies Association
What consumers really think about the cost of living crisis
With inflation at a 40-year high, rising interest rate rises have not stopped the cost of living crisis. This has left many people with no choice but to sacrifice not only discretionary spending, but to also cut back on essentials.
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