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A film which captures the essence of its subject: Gordon McKee reviews 'Tony'
A film which captures the essence of its subject: Gordon McKee reviews 'Tony'
Books & culture
By Gordon McKee MP
Less about the taste of the food than the warmth of the kitchen, 'Tony' succeeds in illuminating more about Anthony Bourdain’s character than any gastronomical analysis ever could
These are uncertain times for our steelworkers. They need government on their side
Economy
By Alasdair McDiarmid
These are uncertain times for our steelworkers. They need government on their side
The Professor Will See You Now: Defenestration
Parliament
By Professor Philip Cowley
The Professor Will See You Now: 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
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Who's Who In Andy Burnham's No 10?
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Senior Reform UK Aides Step Down After Undercover Report On Donations
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This crisis should be the catalyst for a giant leap forward for digital democracy
Coronavirus
By Robert Halfon MP
This crisis should be the catalyst for a giant leap forward for digital democracy
Many MPs and Peers will not be able to attend their respective chambers - but they should not be prevented from carrying out their duties.
Select committees are adapting swiftly to the new reality – and will continue to be the lifeblood of parliamentary scrutiny
Coronavirus
By Karen Bradley MP
Select committees are adapting swiftly to the new reality – and will continue to be the lifeblood of parliamentary scrutiny
Temporary workarounds to ensure ministers are held to account are necessary during this time of crisis
As deadly coronavirus threatens war-torn Yemen, peace is needed more than ever Partner content
Coronavirus
By Save the Children
As deadly coronavirus threatens war-torn Yemen, peace is needed more than ever
Today marks the five-year anniversary of the escalation of violence in Yemen. With COVID-19 rapidly spreading across the globe, how long before it reaches Yemen?
Together we will rise to the challenge of this historic crisis and emerge from it stronger
Coronavirus
By Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP
Together we will rise to the challenge of this historic crisis and emerge from it stronger
If we can all do our bit, go against our instincts and keep our distance, stay indoors, yet stay in touch, we will endure this, writes Sir Lindsay Hoyle
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: What does it mean for businesses and workers?
Coronavirus
By House of Commons Library
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: What does it mean for businesses and workers?
The Government has introduced Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to try and protect incomes in a time of crisis – but what does it mean in practice for businesses and employees, and will rights be affected?
We need a blanket ban on gambling advertising in sport
Culture
By Carolyn Harris MP
We need a blanket ban on gambling advertising in sport
The advertising of the gambling industry in all sport is partly responsible for the endemic growth of gambling related harm in this country.
Domestic abuse should have been higher up the Government's agenda. They must act now to save lives
Coronavirus
By Jess Phillips MP
Domestic abuse should have been higher up the Government's agenda. They must act now to save lives
Domestic abuse was bound to rise during the coronavirus crisis. Ministers must quickly start to put out public health advice to tackle the rising number of incidents
The Treaties Sub-Committee will be vital in ensuring trade deals and international agreements are scrutinised
Foreign affairs
By Lord Kinnoull
The Treaties Sub-Committee will be vital in ensuring trade deals and international agreements are scrutinised
Over the next year, the Government will negotiate important trade agreements with major economies around the world. These agreements need scrutiny as they have a direct effect on peoples lives in the UK.
As costs increase whilst families self-isolate, VAT on energy bills should be scrapped
Coronavirus
By Jamie Stone MP
As costs increase whilst families self-isolate, VAT on energy bills should be scrapped
For those who already find themselves out of work or on reduced pay due to coronavirus, the thought of higher bills landing on the doorstep will add unbearable strain.
The consequences of not having adequate personal protective equipment for NHS staff are devastating
Coronavirus
By Rosena Allin-Khan MP
The consequences of not having adequate personal protective equipment for NHS staff are devastating
Barely a day goes by without pictures online of frontline staff fashioning protection out of clinical waste bags. We need to ensure NHS staff are adequately protected so we don’t spread the infection between patients.
The sea is not a waste dump. We must back Government legislation to help clean up our oceans
Environment
By Cherilyn Mackrory MP
The sea is not a waste dump. We must back Government legislation to help clean up our oceans
As an island nation, protecting our ocean environment and marine life is especially important. Measures taken now will safeguard Britain’s natural treasures.
The UK needs a SheDecides Champion to safeguard women and girls around the world
Foreign affairs
By Baroness Sheehan
The UK needs a SheDecides Champion to safeguard women and girls around the world
Appointing global champions with a voice in Government is crucial to the success of the movement, writes Baroness Sheehan.
The packaging industry has a crucial role to play in the move towards a circular economy
Environment
By Mark Pawsey MP
The packaging industry has a crucial role to play in the move towards a circular economy
More effective use of materials means lower costs and less waste. From improving packaging design to enabling easy recycling, we need action on multiple fronts.
It’s time to put an end to our throwaway culture
Environment
By Baroness Jones of Whitchurch
It’s time to put an end to our throwaway culture
Government must transform the way Britain manages resources and waste. The technology exists; what’s needed are the incentives and business models to drive radical change.
Securing access to a coronavirus vaccine is a matter of national security
Coronavirus
By Chris Green MP
Securing access to a coronavirus vaccine is a matter of national security
If an effective and affordable vaccine is invented in time to halt the spread of COVID-19, we need to make sure it becomes rapidly available in the UK, writes Chris Green MP.
How did the Exiting the European Union Committee contribute to the wider Brexit process?
Brexit
By Hilary Benn MP
How did the Exiting the European Union Committee contribute to the wider Brexit process?
Hilary Benn MP reflects on the experience of the House of Commons Committee on Exiting the European Union – now the Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union – which he chairs.
A new commission to examine our constitution offers both dangers and opportunities
Home affairs
By Lord Morgan
A new commission to examine our constitution offers both dangers and opportunities
We should welcome the proposed Constitution, Democracy and Rights Commission, but proceed with caution
Neil Parish MP: 'I’m very keen on the practical aspects of how we get to net zero'
Environment
By Isabella Kaminski
Neil Parish MP: 'I’m very keen on the practical aspects of how we get to net zero'
The chair of the Efra Committee talks about why he isn’t afraid to ask the difficult questions – including how to square the needs of agricultural land and food production with climate change targets
Ministers must not let social care standards slip as we fight to stop the coronavirus
Health
By Munira Wilson MP
Ministers must not let social care standards slip as we fight to stop the coronavirus
As MPs consider the Coronavirus Bill, Lib Dem Health Spokesperson Munira Wilson says social care providers need guaranteed resources and more reassurance on standards
Anna McMorrin MP: ‘The 2010s became a decade of climate awareness. The 2020s must be a decade of action’
Environment
By Eleanor Langford
Anna McMorrin MP: ‘The 2010s became a decade of climate awareness. The 2020s must be a decade of action’
Anna McMorrin's first term saw her wage war on plastic packaging. Now she has set her sights on boosting community-based co-operatives. The Labour MP talks to Eleanor Langford about reshaping the UK’s approach to the climate crisis
Partner content
Economy
By Confederation of Timber Industries
We must build green to meet the housing shortage
Following the launch of the Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission's report, the Housing Secretary has said that he wants to see zero-carbon homes being built “as standard” within 5 years. David Hopkins, Director at the Confederation of Timber Industries, argues we have no time to waste and discusses how switching focus to building homes with timber can achieve this now.
We need tougher laws to make food production and consumption more sustainable
Environment
By Kerry McCarthy MP
We need tougher laws to make food production and consumption more sustainable
Reducing food waste has the potential to save resources, cut pollution and increase food security. It’s time the Government stepped up to the plate.
New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs (2020-03-23) Partner content
Home affairs
By Dods People
New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs (2020-03-23)
Dods People draws together a list of appointments in Westminster politics, the devolved administrations and the public affairs sector in the last week.
We must tackle e-waste head on to protect our environment
Environment
By Philip Dunne MP
We must tackle e-waste head on to protect our environment
E-waste is the fastest growing waste stream globally. We must create better recycling models.
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