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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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Reform UK Send Candidates For Psychiatric Testing To 'Avoid Another Rupert Lowe'
Reform UK Send Candidates For Psychiatric Testing To "Avoid Another Rupert Lowe"
Political parties
Reform Says Its New Justice Adviser’s View On Trans Prisoners Is Not Party Policy
Reform Says Its New Justice Adviser’s View On Trans Prisoners Is Not Party Policy
Communities
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
Labour Donor Says He Is Open To Engaging With Reform UK About Gambling Taxes
Labour Donor Says He Is Open To Engaging With Reform UK About Gambling Taxes
Economy
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
The gambling industry provides a lifeline for sport and communities
The gambling industry provides a lifeline for sport and communities
By Richard Baker MP
Economy
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Keep Britain Working: helping people get in and get on in the workplace Partner content
Social affairs
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Keep Britain Working: helping people get in and get on in the workplace
How businesses and government can join forces to create more inclusive workplaces and help everyone reach their full potential
The new rules of the workplace
Economy
By Harriet Symonds
The new rules of the workplace
Technology, the pandemic and generational shifts are changing workplace etiquette. Parliament in particular is struggling to find its way, writes Harriet Symonds. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
More government support with apprenticeships is needed in horticulture Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
More government support with apprenticeships is needed in horticulture
Apprenticeships help attract talent and drive growth in horticulture. The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) urges more support to address low uptake and secure the sector’s future.
Investing for growth and energy security Partner content
Energy
By EDF
Investing for growth and energy security
Last Friday, many across the country were celebrating Valentines Day. Perhaps buying a box of chocolates, or a bouquet of red roses from the local florist.
Trump's Ukraine approach proves the UK must step up to defend a fractured global order
Defence
By Laura Kyrke-Smith MP and Melanie Ward MP
Trump's Ukraine approach proves the UK must step up to defend a fractured global order
At this year’s Munich Security Conference, we witnessed events which have changed the world around us with huge consequences for the UK.
The UK can – and must – lead the global expansion of offshore wind Partner content
Energy
By Ørsted
The UK can – and must – lead the global expansion of offshore wind
Offshore wind’s supply chain must expand to three to four times its current size to meet global demand. Benj Sykes, Head of Ørsted UK, explains how the UK can lead the way.
We have a rare opportunity to give whistle blowers the support they deserve
Economy
By Alex Sobel MP and Azeem Rafiq
We have a rare opportunity to give whistle blowers the support they deserve
Stronger protections for whistleblowers are good for employees and employers, and will help prevent scandals like the Post Office disgrace from happening again.
Building societies are at the heart of their communities Partner content
Communities
By Building Societies Association
Building societies are at the heart of their communities
It’s 250 years since the very first building society was set up but their value is greater than ever.
'The books I wish I had written': Steve Baker reviews 'Return to Growth'
Books & culture
By Steve Baker
'The books I wish I had written': Steve Baker reviews 'Return to Growth'
An intellectually heavyweight yet accessible treatise on how to fix the economy, Lord Moynihan does us a profound service in serving up some unpalatable truths with clear, actionable policy proposals
Tribute to the Earl of Sandwich – by Lord Alton
Obituaries
By Lord Alton
Tribute to the Earl of Sandwich – by Lord Alton
A hereditary peer who supported Lords reform and devoted his life to the causes of international development and human rights, John Montagu was a man of expertise, kindness and wisdom
Unlocking the UK’s Potential: How Apprenticeships and Skills Drive Economic Growth and Workforce Sustainability Partner content
Education
By WSP
Unlocking the UK’s Potential: How Apprenticeships and Skills Drive Economic Growth and Workforce Sustainability
As the UK looks towards a future powered by renewable energies, apprenticeships have a vital role to play in shaping the workforce. Offering a practical and scalable solution, they address the growing demand for talent in industries critical to delivering a Net Zero economy. With so much to do to deliver a resilient transition, the demand for skilled professionals across key sectors is accelerating fast and this is particularly notable in sectors like energy, where skilled workers are in high demand, but short supply.
The UK’s Nuclear Family: Delivering for People, Communities, the Nation and the Planet Partner content
Energy
By Sellafield Ltd
The UK’s Nuclear Family: Delivering for People, Communities, the Nation and the Planet
Nuclear Week in Parliament provides an annual opportunity to celebrate the work of the UK’s world-leading nuclear industry. This year, two receptions brought industry leaders and policymakers together to explore the nation’s nuclear future, focusing on investment in skills and innovation in decommissioning
Artful Dealing: How to deal with Donald Trump from No 10
Foreign affairs
By Katie Perrior
Artful Dealing: How to deal with Donald Trump from No 10
Theresa May's former press chief reflects on what we've learned about how to deal with Donald Trump
'Quietly devastating': Baroness O’Grady reviews 'On Falling'
Books & culture
By Baroness O’Grady
'Quietly devastating': Baroness O’Grady reviews 'On Falling'
A haunting portrait of life working in the gig economy, Laura Carreira has delivered a fine debut feature film
Heathrow expansion is a plan that will never fly
Health
By Barry Gardiner MP
Heathrow expansion is a plan that will never fly
Pity poor William Russell! His response to the age of the telegraph was “faster horses”. In 1860, brushing stagecoaches aside, he created the Pony Express, which carried letters across America in just 10 days. By October the following year, the first telegram had flashed from Missouri to California, and the Pony Express was dead.
''Employment Rights Bill Lite' won't cut it': TUC's Paul Nowak
Social affairs
By Sophie Church
'"Employment Rights Bill Lite" won't cut it': TUC's Paul Nowak
The Employment Rights Bill is facing further delays, yet TUC general secretary Paul Nowak tells Sophie Church he expects it to be delivered in full. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Baroness Louise Casey Partner content
Parliament
By Total Politics Impact
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Baroness Louise Casey
Baroness Louise Casey’s landmark reviews have taken a forensic look at some of the most difficult and politically charged issues in modern British society. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with Louise Casey to learn why she believes change is always possible
The assisted dying bill treats professionals as infallible – they aren’t
Health
By Jess Asato MP
The assisted dying bill treats professionals as infallible – they aren’t
Anyone who has dealt with domestic abuse cases knows professionals often fail to spot it. My amendment to the assisted dying bill will require all medical practitioners involved in the process to be trained in doing so.
In the age of AI, the apprenticeship skills ladder needs to be more adaptable than ever before
Education
By Rob Halfon
In the age of AI, the apprenticeship skills ladder needs to be more adaptable than ever before
As I reflect on my time as skills minister, one truth becomes crystal clear: we stand at the precipice of the most transformative period in the history of work
'A complete waste of your time': George Freeman reviews 'A Complete Unknown'
Books & culture
By George Freeman MP
'A complete waste of your time': George Freeman reviews 'A Complete Unknown'
Predictable, wooden and lacking in any depth or fresh insights, don’t waste two and a half hours of your life on this self-indulgent biopic – stay at home and stream Scorsese’s Dylan films instead
A History Of The House Magazine
History
By House Magazine
A History Of The House Magazine
The House magazine was born in the 1970s soon after Patrick Cormack, then the Conservative MP for South West Staffordshire, met the newly-elected Newcastle MP Mike Thomas.
Safer Internet Day: Helping Young People Avoid Scam Ads Partner content
Technology
By Advertising Association
Safer Internet Day: Helping Young People Avoid Scam Ads
Safer Internet Day is shining a spotlight on scams so Media Smart is equipping young people with the tools and knowledge they need to protect themselves from fraud, giving them increased confidence in finding their way around the online world.
Labour’s lost voters are at a loss
Political parties
By Ben Shimshon and Teresa Kuhn
Labour’s lost voters are at a loss
Just three in five people who voted Labour in July would do so again, given the opportunity to turn back time. But these people have not found a new home.
Alison McGovern: 'Employment is 1,000% a progressive cause'
Communities
By Tali Fraser
Alison McGovern: 'Employment is 1,000% a progressive cause'
Vacancies are soaring but so are the numbers out of work – fixing that is at the heart of Labour’s ambition for growth. Alison McGovern’s plans for employment could prove key, writes Tali Fraser. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
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Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
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Bayview Suite 2
Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
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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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