In a round-up of the crime and justice commitments featuring in the main London mayoral candidates’ manifestos, Dods Monitoring explains how local policing and increased use of technology form common priorities.

Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson for the Voluntary Sector, Baroness Barker, writes ahead of her question today on revenue raised by local authorities who raise council tax to offset the cost of social care.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling writes that local area risk assessments will do nothing to reduce the harm which addiction to machine gambling is causing problem gamblers.

Ahead of today’s Whitehall debate, Conservative MP Dr Tania Mathias reprimands the Government for having no control over the amount of small weapons we export, or where they end up.

Tonbridge and Malling MP Tom Tugendhat writes ahead of his debate today on: 'the effect of aircraft noise on local communities' with special focus on Gatwick's flight path, which covers part of his constituency.

Ahead of his debate this evening, Conservative MP Robert Jenrick calls for more fair and consistent treatment of British citizens who return from fighting against Daesh.

Santander's Head of International, John Carroll, talks to PoliticsHome’s Central Lobby about how the public and private sector can foster more export opportunities for UK firms.

Labour MP Rupa Huq writes that the BBC has 'quite a distance to cover' on domestic BME issues following her criticism last week of the show Citizen Khan.

Co-Chair of the APPG on Democratic Participation, Baroness Grey-Thompson, writes exclusively for PoliticsHome to mark the publication of the 'Missing Millions' report calling on all young people to #RegisterToVote in elections on May 5th by today's deadline.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority calls for more competition in the Welsh legal market to reduce costs and raise standards.

The Liberal Democrat communities spokesperson in the Lords writes about his question today in the House of Lords on: Democratic accountability of Regional Schools Commissioners.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling raises questions over right-wing think tanks and asks if they are influencing Government decisions on gambling policy.

Ahead of the Lords’ second reading of the HS2 Bill, the Woodland Trust makes its case for a series of amendments to save irreplaceable ancient woodland.

Liberal Democrat Transport Spokesperson, Baroness Randerson writes ahead of her House of Lords question today on 'Introducing a standard system of concessionary fares for young people travelling by bus in England'.

Former Shadow Cabinet member Michael Dugher calls on the Labour leadership to take note of recent comments from the President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews and to get a grip on the antisemitism problem in the Labour party.

With the publication of an Independent Mental Health Task Force report, James Morris MP is leading a Whitehall debate to maintain its momentum.

‘Speak in Safety,’ a parliamentary event held on Monday evening, challenged MPs to scrutinise the highly controversial Investigatory Powers Bill, before it is rushed into law.

Writing exclusively for PoliticsHome's Central Lobby, TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady argues David Cameron and Remain campaigners should broaden their appeal by supporting EU plans tackling the use of migrant workers to drive down pay.

As new research shows that new technologies create more jobs than they destroy, Lord Borwick muses on more leisure time in future, and more leisure work.

Ahead of today's third reading of the Immigration Bill, Baroness Lister calls for the Home Office and DWP must work together to prevent refugees granted asylum from destitution due to ‘move-on’ issues.

Former Cabinet minister Nick Brown writes ahead of his debate today on the future funding of supported housing which currently supports vulnerable young adults with disabilities and addictions.

Wet weather in March may have dragged on high street sales, but a strong leisure spend and growth in the e-commerce sector sees overall consumer figures climbing in the first quarter.

Independent peer Lord Lord Maginnis writes ahead of Italian PM Matteo Renzi's visit to Iran this week. He is a prominent member of the British Parliamentary Committee for Iran Freedom.  

Ahead of his question in the House of Lords tomorrow, Labour’s Lord Harrison pleads with the Government to take more action to improving the UK’s productivity.