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The Health Bill must protect patients who depend on specialised services
The Health Bill must protect patients who depend on specialised services
Health
By Andy McDonald MP
The Health Bill returning to Parliament this week is far more than an organisational restructuring.
'A distinguished piece of work': Lord Blackwater reviews 'De Gaulle: Résistance'
Books & culture
By Lord Blackwater
"A distinguished piece of work": Lord Blackwater reviews 'De Gaulle: Résistance'
North Sea oil and gas is a test of leadership for Labour and they’re already failing
Environment
By Carla Denyer MP
North Sea oil and gas is a test of leadership for Labour and they’re already failing
Bin the lectures, bring gossip and be ready to banter: how the new PM should prepare for his Trump encounter
Foreign affairs
By Lord Darroch
Bin the lectures, bring gossip and be ready to banter: how the new PM should prepare for his Trump encounter
When Nigel Farage enters No 10, he will not fall into Whitehall's trap
Political parties
By Danny Kruger MP
When Nigel Farage enters No 10, he will not fall into Whitehall's trap
Energy security is national security Partner content
Energy
By Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Energy security is national security
The Trade Triangle will only work if growth reaches every region
Economy
By Mike Reader MP
The Trade Triangle will only work if growth reaches every region
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Lee Anderson: Tory MPs Were Snobs About How I Speak
Lee Anderson: Tory MPs Were Snobs About How I Speak
Political parties
Nigel Farage Threatens To Flood House Of Lords With Reform Peers To Deliver Policies
Nigel Farage Threatens To Flood House Of Lords With Reform Peers To Deliver Policies
Political parties
We can stop foreign-based millionaires influencing our politics. Why don’t we?
We can stop foreign-based millionaires influencing our politics. Why don’t we?
By Emily Thornberry MP
Home affairs
Keir Starmer Standing Down As MP To Work In International Affairs
Keir Starmer Standing Down As MP To Work In International Affairs
Political parties
How Reform Is Preparing For A Snap Election
How Reform Is Preparing For A Snap Election
Political parties
Andy Burnham Offers Devolution Deals To All Regions
Andy Burnham Offers Devolution Deals To All Regions
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It’s time to end puppy smuggling and bring back the Kept Animals Bill
Environment
By Neil Hudson MP
It’s time to end puppy smuggling and bring back the Kept Animals Bill
Despite long-standing government commitments to tackle puppy smuggling, huge numbers of puppies continue to be smuggled into the United Kingdom.
Our criminal system is broken: we must prioritise care in our communities
Culture
By Temi Mwale
Our criminal system is broken: we must prioritise care in our communities
When I was 15 years old, my friend was murdered.
Tribute to Baroness Blood
Obituaries
By Baroness Ritchie
Tribute to Baroness Blood
A fiercely anti-sectarian warrior for social justice, peace and equality, Baroness Blood was kind and gregarious – but with a steely spine
The Conservatives must take a hard look at themselves to find a way forward for the country
Political parties
By Alistair Burt
The Conservatives must take a hard look at themselves to find a way forward for the country
It is wildly premature to say that the Conservative Party has suddenly found a formula to avoid retribution from the electorate for a period of governance that has left the United Kingdom anxious and appalled.
Race, Publishing and Me
Communities
By Hena J. Bryan
Race, Publishing and Me
Black, Brown, Asian and ethnic minority people and our communities often feature in literary works by white writers.
This divided Conservative Party faces a long road back to electoral credibility
Political parties
By Craig Oliver
This divided Conservative Party faces a long road back to electoral credibility
In the first couple of weeks of her premiership, Liz Truss thought she was about to drive an intellectual and ideological juggernaut through the brick wall of reality. She soon found out she was in a Mini.
Building bridges delivers better politics but more importantly, better society
Communities
By Siobhan Aarons
Building bridges delivers better politics but more importantly, better society
It can be hard at times to believe that politics can bring about lasting change - especially at the moment.
Parental Imprisonment: Charmaine’s Story
Communities
By Sarah Burrows, Director of Children Heard and Seen
Parental Imprisonment: Charmaine’s Story
We must unite or the Conservative Party will suffer an election defeat worse than 1997
Political parties
By Tim Loughton MP
We must unite or the Conservative Party will suffer an election defeat worse than 1997
On 1 May, 13 Conservative MPs, 18 Labour and one DUP colleague celebrated 25 years continuous service since first being elected to Parliament.
Who's been hired, fired or retired this week in UK politics – 21 October
Parliament
Who's been hired, fired or retired this week in UK politics – 21 October
A round up of people moves and appointments in UK and devolved politics, the civil service and public affairs, from our colleagues at Dods People.
Black young people, education, and mental health support
Health
By Munira Wilson MP
Black young people, education, and mental health support
Earlier this year, a mum in my constituency got in touch.
Women must be part of peacebuilding and conflict response
Defence
By Baroness Hodgson and Lord McConnell
Women must be part of peacebuilding and conflict response
As the war in Ukraine continues with rising levels of sexual violence, the insecurity in Afghanistan endures and protests rage in Iran against the restrictions to their rights, we can all clearly see how women and girls pay a very heavy price in conflict and instability.
'A comprehensive examination': Lord Clark reviews 'Neil Kinnock: Saving the Labour Party?'
Books & culture
By Lord Clark of of Windermere
'A comprehensive examination': Lord Clark reviews 'Neil Kinnock: Saving the Labour Party?'
Kevin Hickson’s book adds much to our understanding of an outstanding leader
We have a duty to impose sanctions on those responsible for the Lekki toll gate massacre
Foreign affairs
By Baroness Brown of Silvertown
We have a duty to impose sanctions on those responsible for the Lekki toll gate massacre
As we mark the second anniversary of the shooting of peaceful protestors at the Lekki toll gate in Nigeria, the United Kingdom has yet to sanction a single perpetrator.
Stormzy’s ‘Mel Made Me Do It’ and the Nuances of Representing Black British Communities
Culture
By Nicolas Tyrell-Scott
Stormzy’s ‘Mel Made Me Do It’ and the Nuances of Representing Black British Communities
Galvanising an instantly primed audience — both domestically and beyond borders — the music video for the rapper Stormzy’s Mel Made Me Do It, was an instant draw upon its release released on 23 September, sitting atop Twitter’s trending topics within moments of its premiere.
House of Commons librarian interview: Restoration and Renewal, escape rooms and his virology training
Parliament
By Tali Fraser
House of Commons librarian interview: Restoration and Renewal, escape rooms and his virology training
New House of Commons librarian Grant Hill-Cawthorne is the youngest appointed to the role in 200 years. He tells Tali Fraser his vision for the Library’s future, its place in the Palace’s Restoration and Renewal programme, and how his medical training helped Parliament during Covid
The crisis in government throws the desperation of millions into stark relief
Economy
By Tim Farron MP
The crisis in government throws the desperation of millions into stark relief
Westminster watchers are becoming exhausted by the twists and turns of our latest political tale of turmoil, and most MPs are also horrified by the damage it is doing to the welfare of our constituents.
David Lidington reviews Tim Bale's 'Brexit: an accident waiting to happen?'
Books & culture
By David Lidington
David Lidington reviews Tim Bale's 'Brexit: an accident waiting to happen?'
Although flawed by its almost exclusive focus on UK domestic politics, Tim Bale’s concise appraisal of why David Cameron lost the 2016 referendum is well worth a read
The significance of diaspora
Communities
By Astrid Madimba and Chinny Ukata
The significance of diaspora
More than 150 million Africans form part of what the African Union (AU) describes as Africa’s sixth region, the diaspora.
How can anyone be against safer gambling? Partner content
Education
By Betting and Gaming Council
How can anyone be against safer gambling?
This week is Safer Gambling Week when we come together to promote better education and awareness, encourage even more people to use safer gambling tools like deposit limits and time-outs, and crucially when we signpost the advice, support and help that’s available to anyone who may be struggling. From betting shops to bingo clubs, casinos and online operators, and for the first-time betting operators in Ireland and across Europe too, it is an incredible show of unity to promote safe betting and gaming.
We cannot allow HIV and tuberculosis to explode in war-torn Ukraine
Health
By David Mundell MP
We cannot allow HIV and tuberculosis to explode in war-torn Ukraine
On a recent trip to Ukraine organised by the Halo Trust, I saw the very real impact their work is having and how effective British support can be.
The government must step up support for kinship carers
Social affairs
By Robert Halfon MP and Munira Wilson MP
The government must step up support for kinship carers
It can happen to anyone. Maybe you are an aunt or uncle, a grandparent, or close family friend to a child you love. Perhaps you worry about whether they were getting the care they needed at home.
Protecting and restoring nature is key to reach our net zero targets
Environment
By Caroline Lucas MP and Hywel Williams MP
Protecting and restoring nature is key to reach our net zero targets
Yesterday Zero Hour launched their latest report, Net Zero: The Ambition Gap. This landmark guide sets out in clear, concise terms why the United Kingdom must up its ambition if we’re serious about limiting global heating to 1.5C and pulling back from dangerous tipping points.
Iranian women have long fought for justice – but these protests are a turning point
Foreign affairs
By Bishop of Chelmsford, Guli Francis-Dehqani
Iranian women have long fought for justice – but these protests are a turning point
It’s probably fair to say that we don’t tend to think of women having much political or public influence in Middle Eastern or Islamic countries.
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