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Public ownership is not the only – or best – way to oversee our water supply
Public ownership is not the only – or best – way to oversee our water supply
Environment
By Genevieve Maitland-Hudson
Two weeks ago, I took the nice scenic walk to Ardingly reservoir; setting off from the village, taking in the edge of the South of England showground, and proceeding along a leafy lane through a field full of baleful looking cows to the water.
Burnham must not seek to reverse Brexit – that won't fix Britain's problems
Brexit
By Jon Trickett MP
Burnham must not seek to reverse Brexit – that won't fix Britain's problems
Delivering reliable power today, whilst investing in tomorrow’s energy needs Partner content
Energy
By Uniper
Delivering reliable power today, whilst investing in tomorrow’s energy needs
Plastic exposure is fast becoming another social determinant of child health
Health
By Baroness Boycott and Dr Ian Sinha
Plastic exposure is fast becoming another social determinant of child health
Government must rethink its anti-growth tax on universities
Education
By Libby Hackett
Government must rethink its anti-growth tax on universities
Burnham's Budget must not kick the can on fairer property taxes
Communities
By Jonathan Brash MP
Burnham's Budget must not kick the can on fairer property taxes
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Britain’s economic comeback will be won on the high street
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Burnham Faces Labour MP Resistance On Electoral Reform
Burnham Faces Labour MP Resistance On Electoral Reform
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Union Urges PM Not To Cut Railway Jobs As Part Of Public Ownership Shift
Union Urges PM Not To Cut Railway Jobs As Part Of Public Ownership Shift
Transport
PM Says Government Plans To Remove Standing Charges From Energy Bills
PM Says Government Plans To Remove Standing Charges From Energy Bills
Energy
Green Party Explores Ways To Revisit Zionism Motion Ahead Of Spring Conference
Green Party Explores Ways To Revisit Zionism Motion Ahead Of Spring Conference
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The Lib Dems are not cutting through
The Lib Dems are not cutting through
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LGA chairman tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘Her life will be remembered for one of service, duty and devotion’
Obituaries
By Cllr James Jamieson
LGA chairman tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘Her life will be remembered for one of service, duty and devotion’
In just a few days, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, alongside her husband Prince Philip. It is truly the end of an era, and like everyone else it was with profound sadness that learned of the Queen’s death.
'A changeless human reference point in British life': Parliament pays tribute to the Queen
Obituaries
By Patrick Kidd
'A changeless human reference point in British life': Parliament pays tribute to the Queen
Parliamentary sketch-writer Patrick Kidd hears the tributes paid to a very special sovereign
It was an honour to be part of the Accession Council welcoming our new King
History
By Andrea Leadsom MP
It was an honour to be part of the Accession Council welcoming our new King
The long and glorious Elizabethan reign has come to an end. The passing of Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has moved us all, the nation united in collective mourning and also in reflection of her 70 years of dedicated service.
Ian Blackford tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'For many of us in Scotland, she was Elizabeth, Queen of Scots'
Obituaries
By Ian Blackford MP
Ian Blackford tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'For many of us in Scotland, she was Elizabeth, Queen of Scots'
In my experience of Westminster Parliament, there are only two events which see it truly unite in common voice and spirit. The first is an event of historic magnitude and the second is the loss of a person who embodied an era.
Penny Mordaunt tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'She lived and died in the service of the nation'
Obituaries
By Penny Mordaunt MP
Penny Mordaunt tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'She lived and died in the service of the nation'
It is always an honour to represent the people of Portsmouth as one of their MPs. It was especially so this week when bringing to a close the tributes paid to Her Late Majesty the Queen.
Rev Moira McDonald tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'Her Majesty was a woman of faith and openness'
Obituaries
By Rev Moira McDonald
Rev Moira McDonald tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'Her Majesty was a woman of faith and openness'
An overwhelming outpouring of affection has followed the announcement of the death of Her Majesty the Queen.
Lord Luce tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She was a symbol of national identity, unity and pride’
Obituaries
By Lord Luce
Lord Luce tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She was a symbol of national identity, unity and pride’
What a farewell. The Queen took leave of her 14th prime minister, appointed her 15th and slipped away, all within three days. Elizabeth the Steadfast might be an appropriate description of her 70 years as Queen.
Dr Rowan Williams tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'She set the highest of standards'
Obituaries
By Dr Rowan Williams
Dr Rowan Williams tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'She set the highest of standards'
It is not easy to find anything to say about our collective bereavement that has not by now been said, and said eloquently, by many across the country and the world.
Lord Speaker tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She became part of our families’
Obituaries
By Lord McFall
Lord Speaker tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She became part of our families’
In 1953, only one family owned a TV on our street. On the morning of Her late Majesty’s coronation, we gathered at their house and huddled around the hazy black-and-white set to witness the celebrations and pageantry.
Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'Even in death she had the ability to bring people together'
Obituaries
By Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP
Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'Even in death she had the ability to bring people together'
I was sitting in the Speaker’s Chair, listening to the new Prime Minister in her debut debate about energy prices, when a chill wind swept through the Chamber.
Jake Berry tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: Conservatives mourn the passing of the Queen along with the entire nation
Obituaries
By Jake Berry MP
Jake Berry tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: Conservatives mourn the passing of the Queen along with the entire nation
Nothing could have prepared me for the outpouring of admiration, personal testimony and grief that members of the Conservative Party up and down the country felt at the news. 
Lord Chartres tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She provided a calm centre in our national life’
Obituaries
By Lord Chartres
Lord Chartres tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She provided a calm centre in our national life’
After we saw the Queen at work appointing her new Prime Minister, it was a grievous shock to hear of her death so soon afterwards. The outpouring of affection that has swelled over these past days is the most eloquent tribute to the place she established at the heart of national life.
Harriet Harman tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'A stoic, unconditional supporter of her Parliament'
Obituaries
By Harriet Harman MP
Harriet Harman tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'A stoic, unconditional supporter of her Parliament'
No one will forget where they were when they heard the news that the Queen had died. And all of we MPs have been reflecting on not just what she meant to the country but what she meant to Parliament and to our constituents over her reign of 70 years.
Lord West tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She had great affection for the Royal Navy'
Obituaries
By Lord West of Spithead
Lord West tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She had great affection for the Royal Navy'
The Queen was always surrounded by the Royal Navy. Her grandfather and father were both naval officers. Her father, later King George VI, was awarded a Mention in Despatches for his actions at the Battle of Jutland in 1916, as was Prince Philip at the Battle of Cape Matapan in 1941.
The Bishop of Worcester tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘Her devotion to service was unparalleled’
Obituaries
By Bishop of Worcester
The Bishop of Worcester tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘Her devotion to service was unparalleled’
It is impossible to overstate the sense of loss that is felt across the globe following the death of our late Queen Elizabeth II.
Peter Bottomley tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She was the very spirit of Great Britain’
Obituaries
By Peter Bottomley
Peter Bottomley tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She was the very spirit of Great Britain’
We pay love, respect and gratitude to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We must give life to her values and virtues of kindness, aspiration, perseverance and pride.
Mark Drakeford tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'Duty and self-sacrifice'
Obituaries
By Mark Drakeford
Mark Drakeford tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'Duty and self-sacrifice'
In our hearts, we knew this time would eventually come, but in the end it came quickly and unexpectedly.
Colum Eastwood tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'An unyielding source of strength'
Obituaries
By Colum Eastwood MP
Colum Eastwood tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'An unyielding source of strength'
The warm tributes that have been paid to Queen Elizabeth following her passing tell their own story about the great respect and deep affection that so many, from such diverse and different backgrounds, had for her.
Ed Davey tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'Our nation’s constant'
Obituaries
By Ed Davey MP
Ed Davey tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'Our nation’s constant'
The whole country is mourning a profound loss. The Queen was a formidable monarch, who faithfully served our country for all her life and was loved the world over.
Liz Saville Roberts tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'An inspiration for so many'
Obituaries
By Liz Saville Roberts MP
Liz Saville Roberts tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'An inspiration for so many'
On behalf of Plaid Cymru, I offer my sincere sympathies and condolences to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s children, and her extended family as they come to terms with their grief.
Who's been hired, fired or retired this week in UK politics – 9 September
Parliament
Who's been hired, fired or retired this week in UK politics – 9 September
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.
Queen Elizabeth II Has Died Aged 96
Obituaries
By House Magazine
Queen Elizabeth II Has Died Aged 96
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning British monarch, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. 
Liz Truss must scrap the energy price cap rise and call a general election
Economy
By Wera Hobhouse MP
Liz Truss must scrap the energy price cap rise and call a general election
The new Prime Minister's in-tray is stacking up. Households are facing a catastrophic increase in energy prices this autumn and so far we have heard very little about what Liz Truss is planning, apart from a commitment to protect the profits of oil and gas giants at the expense of the British public.
Blackcurrant Affairs: Why rural MPs have been visiting growers of one of the nation’s favourite drinks Partner content
Communities
By Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
Blackcurrant Affairs: Why rural MPs have been visiting growers of one of the nation’s favourite drinks
Ribena is more than a much-loved blackcurrant drink. As MPs have been discovering this summer, there is a story behind the humble bottle of Ribena that is of enormous importance to Britain’s rural communities.
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