With more FOBT media coverage this week, the Campaign for Fairer Gambling makes a second contribution drawing together recent articles on fixed odds betting terminals.

"There is a vacuum of political leadership seeking to draw people together."

Former Labour minister & frontbencher Pat McFadden is critical of the Government's Brexit position papers and argues 'For the economic interest to triumph, the nationalism that pervades so much of the Brexit discussion will have to be taken on'.

Dods Monitoring’s Lizzie Hendy marks the 50th anniversary since the Sexual Offences Act 1967 came into force, reflects on how far LGBT legal rights have come and suggests which changes are still needed.

The SNP’s spokesperson for Defence Procurement writes that the Government’s shipbuilding strategy is now long overdue and notes the Royal Navy also faces a recruitment crisis.

Dods Monitoring's Tom King writes about the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill and how it is crucial that it has the confidence and respect of both sides of the Brexit debate.

Labour MP Stephen Pound argues that the tolling of Big Ben is a symbol of strength and stability in a dark and dangerous world.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling discusses the implications of recent news stories on bookmakers.

You could be forgiven for thinking that we were still fighting the Napoleonic Wars, say Martin Docherty-Hughes MP, as he calls on the UK government to re-commit to North Atlantic defence.

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

This Saturday the world recognises the bravery and suffering of those affected by conflicts outside of their control as part of World Humanitarian Day, says Sir Henry Bellingham MP, Chair of the APPG on Sudan and South Sudan.

SNP Spokesperson for Armed Forces and Veteran Affairs Carol Monaghan has called for the establishment of an Armed Forces representative body to properly support service personnel.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling comments on recent media stories on fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs). 

HS2 will not only be the future rail network for the UK, it will also be the training ground for our future workforce, says Alstom HS2 Director Jason Baldock.

Government is 'addicted to models now dangerously outdated' says Labour Shadow Minister for Higher Education, Further Education and Skills, Gordon Marsden MP.

SNP Spokesperson for Defence, Stewart McDonald MP, is concerned that the current review into the UK's military and counter terrorism capabilities will be mired in disengagement and secrecy.

The long awaited consultation on the trade of ivory in the UK is yet to receive an official launch date, says Dods Monitoring's Mitchell Adams.

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

The election result has left the future of NHS Sustainability and Transformation plans 'weakened and in jeopardy', says Dods Monitoring's Rosie Lythgoe-Cheetham.

Lord Farmer's review is 'refreshingly complex and holistic', says Dr Anna Kotova from the University of Exeter.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling writes that a recent Daily Mail story on fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs) provides grounds to question the Chancellor, Philip Hammond.

In a new report released today, the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) call for farming funding that will stem loss of smaller farms and the diversity they provide.

The Yemen crisis is a 'stain on the collective morality' of the UK, US, the EU and the UN, says Keith Vaz.

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