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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 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
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Labour MPs Clash With National Security Adviser Over Palestinian State Recognition
Labour MPs Clash With National Security Adviser Over Palestinian State Recognition
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Labour Party Divided Over Prime Minister's Palestinian State Recognition Plan
Labour Party Divided Over Prime Minister's Palestinian State Recognition Plan
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I’m struck by how much Parliament has changed since I lost my seat
Political parties
By Jo Platt MP
I’m struck by how much Parliament has changed since I lost my seat
Thursday, 12 December 2019. It’s a date that will always stick in my mind – and not for the right reasons. It was the day that I lost my parliamentary seat.
A blueprint to transform UK manufacturing Partner content
Communities
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
A blueprint to transform UK manufacturing
Conference season should open the eyes of new MPs to the importance of UK industry.
Why UK airspace needs to be part of Labour’s infrastructure revolution Partner content
Transport
By NATS
Why UK airspace needs to be part of Labour’s infrastructure revolution
More than 2.4m aircraft fly through UK airspace every year – and this critical national infrastructure is now being completely modernised to make it fit for the 21st Century
Baroness Wilcox of Newport reviews 'Firebrand'
Books & culture
By Baroness Wilcox of Newport
Baroness Wilcox of Newport reviews 'Firebrand'
A decidedly modern take on the relationship between Henry VIII and his sixth wife Katherine Parr, this film may have a controversial conclusion – but it is still worth a watch
A responsible opposition would not rebuff the government’s manifesto commitment to remove hereditary peers
Political parties
By Baroness Smith of Basildon
A responsible opposition would not rebuff the government’s manifesto commitment to remove hereditary peers
The government has the right to get its bills through the Lords – and the Lords is right to scrutinise
The Budget is a chance to change tack – the government must take it
Political parties
By Andy McDonald MP
The Budget is a chance to change tack – the government must take it
The first Labour Conference in government since 2009 has been a real opportunity to set out the huge changes Labour must make for the better of our country now we’re in power.
Hillsborough Law – another duty of candour on public servants?
Communities
By Lord Carter of Haslemere
Hillsborough Law – another duty of candour on public servants?
Yesterday the PM committed to introducing the long-awaited ‘Hillsborough Law’ before the next anniversary of the tragedy in April. This will place a legal duty of candour on public servants and authorities.
Facing justice should mean just that – criminals must be present when sentenced
Home affairs
By Anneliese Midgley MP
Facing justice should mean just that – criminals must be present when sentenced
Losing a child is the greatest agony a parent can endure. The scale of that pain defies comprehension, and when a child is murdered, it becomes even more harrowing. Yet, under our current justice system, convicted criminals, including murderers, can opt out of attending their own sentencing.
Recruiting the next generation of train drivers Partner content
Transport
By Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB)
Recruiting the next generation of train drivers
Years ago, when asked what they wanted to be when they grew up, many children – admittedly mostly boys – would say “train driver”. Today there are many competing visions, aspirations and role models which make this a less likely answer, and our railways face a shortage of train drivers due to an aging workforce. With many due to retire in the next five years and the average age of a train driver at 46, the workforce will shrink if more opportunities aren’t opened for new
recruits. Only 8.5 per cent are women
The power of leveraging strategic partnerships to deliver value Partner content
Energy
By Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
The power of leveraging strategic partnerships to deliver value
On the 17th and 18th of September we hosted our biannual in-person stakeholder summit which saw over 170 delegates come together in Manchester from across our vast range of stakeholder groups.
A new entry into the pantheon of great US prison dramas: Baroness Chakrabarti reviews 'Sing Sing'
Books & culture
By Baroness Chakrabarti
A new entry into the pantheon of great US prison dramas: Baroness Chakrabarti reviews 'Sing Sing'
With penal reform high on our domestic agenda – and with the US presidential election just six short weeks away – go and see this exquisite study of hope and possibility, starring the infinitely watchable Colman Domingo
Ukraine must not be held back from using Storm Shadow missiles
Defence
By Gordon McKee MP
Ukraine must not be held back from using Storm Shadow missiles
Checking into my hotel in Kyiv last week, I was given a handout explaining what to do in the event of an air raid. I’m here for an international conference, I thought to myself – that’s not something I’ll have to worry about.
Mothers of children born of rape must never be left to face this alone
Social affairs
By Natalie Fleet MP
Mothers of children born of rape must never be left to face this alone
Ten babies a day are born in this country as a result of rape. Ten every day, every year, for generations.
Labour: when will we see a timetable for change? Partner content
Environment
By League Against Cruel Sports
Labour: when will we see a timetable for change?
Chris Luffingham, acting Chief Executive of the League Against Cruel Sports, says the time for change is now, but asks if not now, then when?
London Gatwick can help the new government meet its missions for national renewal Partner content
Transport
By London Gatwick
London Gatwick can help the new government meet its missions for national renewal
By investing in infrastructure, businesses, local communities and decarbonisation – while increasing airport capacity − London Gatwick will play a crucial role supporting the government’s objectives on economic growth, clean energy and reducing barriers to opportunity
Tom Tugendhat cares about every corner of the UK. That's why I'm backing him
Political parties
By Liz Smith MSP
Tom Tugendhat cares about every corner of the UK. That's why I'm backing him
Tom Tugendhat has the strongest economic vision for the whole of the United Kingdom.
An ambitious trade deal with Germany won’t necessarily lead to closer relations with Europe
Brexit
By Phil Brickell MP
An ambitious trade deal with Germany won’t necessarily lead to closer relations with Europe
Keir Starmer has met the German Chancellor five times since becoming Prime Minister.
The answer to Labour’s Reform problem? Childcare
Education
By Josh Simons MP
The answer to Labour’s Reform problem? Childcare
Being a dad is one of the things I love most in the world.
Sharon Graham: 'I worry the Treasury has a hand in stopping some of the vision'
Economy
By Sienna Rodgers
Sharon Graham: 'I worry the Treasury has a hand in stopping some of the vision'
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham talks to Sienna Rodgers about her Celtic upbringing, the ongoing factional fight within her union, and why she blames the Treasury for a lack of vision in government
Nuclear investment will unlock the prize of growth Partner content
Energy
By Nuclear Industry Association
Nuclear investment will unlock the prize of growth
The new Labour government can generate economic growth and high-quality jobs by investing in new nuclear projects. The industry is primed to deliver investment and opportunity to the places that helped put Labour into power.
Change begins here – but it won’t happen overnight
Political parties
By Keir Starmer MP
Change begins here – but it won’t happen overnight
This will be a historic Labour Party Conference. For the first time in 15 years, we will come together as the governing party of this great nation.
Jonathan Reynolds: 'You don’t get the nice things unless you’ve got discipline'
Economy
By Sienna Rodgers
Jonathan Reynolds: 'You don’t get the nice things unless you’ve got discipline'
Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds talks to Sienna Rodgers about how ‘nice things’ require fiscal discipline, finding the ‘balance’ on workers’ rights, and his opposition to assisted dying
Bridging the gap: how care closer to home and different delivery methods of treatments can tackle health inequalities Partner content
Health
By Roche Products Ltd
Bridging the gap: how care closer to home and different delivery methods of treatments can tackle health inequalities
Ahead of the 2024 Labour and Conservative party conferences, Roche UK’s director of market access, Karen Lightning-Jones, sets out how experts in healthcare work together to bring care closer to home to address growing health inequalities
Labour’s win rested on fixing our broken society
Political parties
By Morgan Wild
Labour’s win rested on fixing our broken society
As Keir Starmer prepares for his first Labour Party Conference as Prime Minister, it is easy to feel Labour’s victory was a long time ago. Yet it was long needed and a long time coming.
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