CEO of Veteran's Aid Dr Hugh Milroy writes that he is delighted to see the appointment of a dedicated Minister after years of urging Governments to support UK veterans. 

The British Veterinary Association’s outgoing President Simon Doherty spoke to PoliticsHome, reflecting on his year in office, the challenge of Brexit and other issues within the veterinary sector like recruitment and retention of staff.

Bob Blackman MP writes ahead of a rally in central London organised by Iranians in exile and supporters of the Iranian opposition coalition, the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI).

Berating MPs for the summer recess may be good for the Twitter numbers, but it underplays the behind-the-scenes work they will keep on doing, argues PolHome's Matt Honeycombe-Foster.

Ensuring that the transition to Net Zero is managed in a way that maximises benefits for society, in a fair way, will need to be a key focus for Government and industry to ensure a just transition which is politically achievable, says Alistair Phillips-Davies, Chief Executive of SSE.

The Government must pursue a cross-party approach if we are to get sustainable reforms in youth justice, to help also deal with the changes in culture and behaviour management we urgently need for the well being of the young boys, their rehabilitation and the chance of a better future, says Seema Malhotra MP.

A new report has revealed that almost half of the public (48%) believe that legislation should be introduced to require supermarkets to proactively encourage healthier choices.

The Environmental Services Association's Jacob Hayler calls for long-term policy and regulatory clarity following recent government consultations on recycling, plastics packaging and producer responsibility.

We must keep women out of prison where possible, as incarceration encroaches on family life in many troubling ways, says Lord Farmer.

National pet charity Blue Cross is urging pet owners to prevent beloved pets from being on view to passers-by when at home as shocking new figures revealed by the charity show that most stolen dogs are taken from the home itself.

Neil Coyle MP writes that he hopes that his mental health debate can show that there is a strong commitment across Parliament to reform care.

Liberal Democrat peer Baroness Parminter writes following her Lords question this week on 'Strengthening the public authorities’ biodiversity duty'.

EDF Energy's Managing Director for Nuclear Development writes that the Sizewell C nuclear power station in Suffolk offers an enormous opportunity for skills and jobs in the East of England.

Despite positive statements from some gambling companies about reducing gambling harm there appears to be differing views in this large, diverse industry, says Carolyn Harris MP. 

Shadow Minister for Justice Yasmin Qureshi outlines her amendments to the Courts and Tribunals (Online Procedure) Bill as it reaches Committee stage in Parliament.

After another shambolic set of pilots, this Government must abandon its dangerous policy immediately, writes Cat Smith MP. 

It is clear that the government are doing nothing to assess the impact of the no recourse to public funds (NRPF) policy on children, says Baroness Lister.

John Mann MP, Chair of All-Party Parliamentary Group Against Antisemitism, writes ahead of the APPG's AGM today that racism against a minority group, is not the responsibility for that group to address.

Dods People draws together a list of appointments in Westminster politics, the devolved administrations and the public affairs sector in the last week.

Despite this growing body of public support, there have been relatively few social policy and legislative approaches to address weight bias and there is still no particular provision in UK law that protects against discrimination on the grounds of weight, says Baroness Bull.

The Chair of UKspace writes ahead of a campaign launching shortly calling for a national space programme, backed by significant new funding because “the moment for the Government to act is now”.

Sir Ed Davey MP sets out his vision for the Liberal Democrat leadership draws to a close. He writes: "With me as leader the Lib Dem resurgence becomes an unstoppable surge".

As the Liberal Democrat leadership contest concludes Jo Swinson MP sets out her vision for the party: “This is about taking the Liberal Democrats beyond 20%. And there is no limit to my ambitions for our party”.

It is possible that a once non-contentious Bill could be enough to reinstate Stormont, writes Sophie Rose Feary.