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The Professor Will See You Now: Defenestration
The Professor Will See You Now: Defenestration
Parliament
By Professor Philip Cowley
Lessons in political science. This week: defenestration
Britain’s hospices do not need any more sympathy. They need us to act
Health
By Corin Dalby
Britain’s hospices do not need any more sympathy. They need us to act
East Bank is unique, its model doesn’t have to be Partner content
Communities
By East Bank
East Bank is unique, its model doesn’t have to be
A bunch of narcissistic, psychopathic, Machiavellians? Britain's party members and their leaders
Political parties
By Tim Bale
A bunch of narcissistic, psychopathic, Machiavellians? Britain's party members and their leaders
The fresh vote on assisted dying is not only about life and death – it is about democracy
Health
By Baroness Mattinson
The fresh vote on assisted dying is not only about life and death – it is about democracy
For electoral success, Burnham must ensure more Labour voters feel comfortably off
Economy
By James Crouch
For electoral success, Burnham must ensure more Labour voters feel comfortably off
Our unwritten constitution leaves us vulnerable to a future authoritarian government
History
By Lord Hennessy
Our unwritten constitution leaves us vulnerable to a future authoritarian government
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'Small Axe': compelling drama for the Black Lives Matter age
Culture
By David Lammy MP
'Small Axe': compelling drama for the Black Lives Matter age
Reflecting a sentiment recaptured by this year’s BLM protests, Steve McQueen’s five-part mini-series is a refreshing portrayal of mainstream Black experience and the fight for a better future
The Energy White Paper may not go far enough to reach climate targets
Environment
By Alexandra Goodwin
The Energy White Paper may not go far enough to reach climate targets
Published just after the release Climate Change Committee’s Sixth Carbon Budget, the long awaited Energy White Paper still leaves major gaps in decarbonisation ambitions
Andy Carter MP: Radio is a powerful way to reach audiences beyond the Westminster bubble Partner content
Coronavirus
By Radiocentre
Andy Carter MP: Radio is a powerful way to reach audiences beyond the Westminster bubble
Ensuring radio businesses remain strong is good for jobs and the economy, as well as for democracy as it keeps politicians accountable. It also means we can communicate with people of all backgrounds and interests, not only those in a social media echo-chamber or metropolitan bubble. 
Government must close legislative loopholes in the Online Harms Bill
Culture
By Chris Elmore MP
Government must close legislative loopholes in the Online Harms Bill
The government needs to back up regulation with criminal charges for companies which flout the law, as well as extending legislation to cover scams which disproportionately affect the most vulnerable people
How NEST is supporting 140 families living in abject poverty this Christmas
Economy
By Les Nicoll
How NEST is supporting 140 families living in abject poverty this Christmas
We deliver used furniture, white goods and kitchen implements to families in need completely free of charge. This month we are giving 140 of the poorest families in the community everything they need for Christmas Day.
A net zero pathway to change Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
A net zero pathway to change
We now need to see a net zero roadmap from Government which provides greater clarity for essential industrial sectors to help business plan ahead and ensure that the UK remains an attractive place to invest.
Liz Truss is trying to set up a hierarchy of suffering and turn back the clock on 40 years of equalities progress
Communities
By Harriet Harman MP
Liz Truss is trying to set up a hierarchy of suffering and turn back the clock on 40 years of equalities progress
The only people who benefit from the argument about whether poverty, racism or sexism is worse are those who care about none of those things. As she has shown today, the minister for women and equalities is doing nothing to tackle inequality or discrimination
So many students are missing out on access to the free period product scheme in schools
Social affairs
By Ruth Cadbury MP
So many students are missing out on access to the free period product scheme in schools
Government must extend this scheme with adequate funding and do more to promote the scheme and encourage schools to sign up.
Ella inquest should pave the way for a new Clean Air Act
Environment
By Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
Ella inquest should pave the way for a new Clean Air Act
Ella’s mother's campaign to get air pollution recognised as the cause of her daughter’s death is a breakthrough, but it should not have taken 7 years. We need a new Clean Air Act with legal teeth to deliver the urgent action needed.
British plastic industry rises to the pandemic challenge Partner content
Coronavirus
By British Plastics Federation
British plastic industry rises to the pandemic challenge
Domestic supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is set to hit 70% in the UK after a major push by the country’s plastic industry.
Business can end the year with its head held high
Coronavirus
By Matthew Fell
Business can end the year with its head held high
2020 is a year we will never forget, but among the challenges there have been plenty of positives. The brilliant work of the NHS, a rediscovered sense of community spirit, and the rehabilitation of business’ reputation.
The Rabbit Hole Bookshop’s 2020 Reflections: “Our strength has always been rooted in the local community”
Coronavirus
By Nick Webb
The Rabbit Hole Bookshop’s 2020 Reflections: “Our strength has always been rooted in the local community”
Nick Webb, owner of The Rabbit Hole Independent bookshop in Brigg, looks back at the high's and low's of a tough and challenging year for his business.
A plan for our future energy must have Britain’s proud industrial regions at its heart
Energy
By Andrew Percy MP and Lia Nici MP
A plan for our future energy must have Britain’s proud industrial regions at its heart
The government's plan for green must unlock growth, jobs and skills opportunities in industrial constituencies like ours, who stand to shoulder the burden of the shift to net-zero.
We need a national strategy to tackle health inequalities
Coronavirus
By Marsha de Cordova MP
We need a national strategy to tackle health inequalities
Covid-19 has had a disproportionate impact on Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities and disadvantaged groups in our society. Action is required, but it’s sadly lacking so far
The freezing of Ted Hui’s assets proves HSBC is now an accessory to the Hong Kong national security law
Foreign affairs
By Siobhain McDonagh MP
The freezing of Ted Hui’s assets proves HSBC is now an accessory to the Hong Kong national security law
Hong Kong authorities are using HSBC to impose financial sanctions on pro-democracy figures and silence opposition. This is categorically unacceptable, HSBC should be standing with Hongkongers.
No-deal Brexit poses a real risk of disrupting the Covid vaccine supply chain
Coronavirus
By Lord Bassam of Brighton
No-deal Brexit poses a real risk of disrupting the Covid vaccine supply chain
If we don’t get a deal, people in the UK will rightly be worried about the timely delivery of all medicines, including the Covid vaccine. This will be the first real test of how we operate post-EU.
Unless government acts, we face a grim prospect of homeless deaths rising dramatically in 2021
Social affairs
By Neil Coyle MP
Unless government acts, we face a grim prospect of homeless deaths rising dramatically in 2021
To avoid a dramatic rise in homeless deaths next year, ministers must end exclusions to help rough sleepers and properly resource safe accommodation this winter.
Government is chipping away at our development progress when we should be championing global Britain
Foreign affairs
By Sarah Champion MP
Government is chipping away at our development progress when we should be championing global Britain
We could be facing up to £30bn less on development over the next five years. The UK is unlikely to feel any economic ‘boost’ as a result of these cuts, but the impact on the world’s poorest will be devastating.
Lessons from 2020: We’ve seen progress in improving parliamentary culture and rooting out bullying and harassment
Political parties
By Andrea Leadsom MP
Lessons from 2020: We’ve seen progress in improving parliamentary culture and rooting out bullying and harassment
While there have been improvements in parliamentary culture, there is still a way to go yet
The exclusion of gay couples from donating blood is finally over
Health
By Dehenna Davison MP
The exclusion of gay couples from donating blood is finally over
The UK has taken another world-leading step by adopting an individualised risk-based approach to determine who can donate blood, not only creating a safer system but one that does not risk feeding into damaging stigma.
We need a clear roadmap to end the cycle of failed housing policies
Communities
By Olivia Blake MP
We need a clear roadmap to end the cycle of failed housing policies
The total failure of the Starter Homes scheme and weaknesses in the plans for 'First Homes' shows we need far better clarity and transparency in planning to deliver much needed affordable housing.
It is time to end the postcode lottery for maternity support
Coronavirus
By Alicia Kearns MP
It is time to end the postcode lottery for maternity support
NHS Trusts must implement government guidelines and allow expectant mothers to be accompanied by their partners for scans, antenatal visits and childbirth during the pandemic
MPs, Clinicians and Charity Leaders fight inequalities in heart valve treatment Partner content
Health
By Valve for Life
MPs, Clinicians and Charity Leaders fight inequalities in heart valve treatment
Valve for Life is raising awareness of valvular heart disease, facilitating access to new therapies such as TAVI, increasing educational standards and reducing obstacles to therapy, and reducing discrimination in access to care.
Lessons from 2020: The Black Lives Matter movement has inspired more Britons to stand up against racism and fight for an equal society
Coronavirus
By Dawn Butler MP
Lessons from 2020: The Black Lives Matter movement has inspired more Britons to stand up against racism and fight for an equal society
Since the murder of George Floyd, we are all now a bit more comfortable confronting the realities of anti-Black racism
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