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Genomics can transform the NHS – but not at the cost of our national security
Genomics can transform the NHS – but not at the cost of our national security
Health
By Gregory Stafford MP
As someone who spent most of my career in the NHS and wider healthcare system before entering Parliament, I have seen first-hand the extraordinary potential of early diagnosis and personalised treatment.
The government should be bolder on its election reforms
Parliament
By Phil Brickell MP
The government should be bolder on its election reforms
Ministers must act now to make Child Trust Funds accessible for disabled children
Education
By Lord Blunkett and Sarah Smith MP
Ministers must act now to make Child Trust Funds accessible for disabled children
Sowing the seeds for growth Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Sowing the seeds for growth
I do not support Palestine Action – but proscribing it as a terrorist organisation is intellectually bankrupt
Social affairs
By Lord Hain
I do not support Palestine Action – but proscribing it as a terrorist organisation is intellectually bankrupt
Closed shopfronts open the door for Reform
Communities
By Nick Plumb
Closed shopfronts open the door for Reform
Disabled people must be placed at the heart of employability reforms
Social affairs
By Richard Baker MP
Disabled people must be placed at the heart of employability reforms
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Labour Peers Want New Rules For Lords Debates After A Rise In Midnight Sittings
Labour Peers Want New Rules For Lords Debates After A Rise In Midnight Sittings
Parliament
UK Space Commander: 'Highly Likely' First Assault On UK Will Be In Space
UK Space Commander: "Highly Likely" First Assault On UK Will Be In Space
Defence
Lib Dem Fury Over Treatment Of Senior MP By Party Leadership
Lib Dem Fury Over Treatment Of Senior MP By Party Leadership
Political parties
'Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined': MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
"Young Women's Bodies Are Not Resources To Be Mined": MPs Back Changes To Egg Donation Rules
Health
Keir Starmer Suspends Four Labour MPs Over Backbench Rebellions
Keir Starmer Suspends Four Labour MPs Over Backbench Rebellions
Political parties
Labour MP Calls For Sweeping Gambling Reforms Fit For The 'Modern Internet Age'
Labour MP Calls For Sweeping Gambling Reforms Fit For The "Modern Internet Age"
Communities
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Impact of Brexit on legal sector
Home affairs
By Jonathan Djanogly MP
Impact of Brexit on legal sector
Conservative MP, Jonathan Djanogly warns that up to £1.7bn of annual legal services output could be lost following Brexit.​
As Osborne sets a Budget for his party, Labour must earn the trust of the country
Economy
By Chris Leslie
As Osborne sets a Budget for his party, Labour must earn the trust of the country
Former Shadow Chief Secretary and Shadow Chancellor Chris Leslie writes ahead of the Budget: 'with the Chancellor’s focus narrowing, Labour must show we can offer a credible alternative'.
School admissions system becoming 'increasingly complicated' for parents
Education
By Lord Watson of Invergowrie
School admissions system becoming 'increasingly complicated' for parents
Labour peer Lord Watson writes that the government’s proposed changes to the School Admissions Code will favour 'the more sharp-elbowed and well-connected parents' who can 'manipulate the system'.
Jump in people taking steps to get into home ownership
Communities
By Brandon Lewis MP
Jump in people taking steps to get into home ownership
Housing and Planning Minister Brandon Lewis MP writes for PoliticsHome about the increase in people saving for a deposit following the launch of the Own Your Home campaign last year.
Chancellor must implement pensions and savings dashboard Partner content
Economy
By Which?
Chancellor must implement pensions and savings dashboard
Consumer group Which? calls on George Osborne to use next week’s Budget to create a tool providing people with a complete picture of all their pension pots in one place.
Dear Chancellor - Please get your FOBT sums right! Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Dear Chancellor - Please get your FOBT sums right!
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling calls on the Chancellor ahead of next week's Budget to consider increasing the remote gambling tax rate from 15% to 20 or 25%.
Significantly more work to do to achieve true equality for women
Communities
By Maria Miller MP
Significantly more work to do to achieve true equality for women
The Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee Maria Miller writes ahead of the Committee's debate in the House of Commons today to mark International Women's Day 2016.
Let’s get rail services back on track
Transport
By Baroness Randerson
Let’s get rail services back on track
Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson Baroness Randerson writes following her Lords question on the performance of the Southern, Southeastern and Thameslink rail franchises and how to secure an improved service for all passengers.
Top UK firms back ground-breaking Government health campaign Partner content
Health
By Slimming World
Top UK firms back ground-breaking Government health campaign
A pioneering new adult health campaign backed by top UK firms, including Amazon.co.uk, Asda, BBC Get Inspired and Slimming World, has today been launched by Public Health England.
Latest spending figures show record highs Partner content
Economy
By Visa
Latest spending figures show record highs
Consumer spending hits record levels last month, bolstered by Valentine’s Day and half-term, according to new statistics.
Europe must seize opportunity to end the throw-away society Partner content
Environment
By European Parliament
Europe must seize opportunity to end the throw-away society
Liberal Democrat MEP Catherine Bearder writes following publication of the European Commission's circular economy package and argues it is time 'to end the throw-away society' and 'put economic growth on a sustainable footing'.
Cuts to community pharmacies are a prescription for chaos
Health
By Baroness Walmsley
Cuts to community pharmacies are a prescription for chaos
Lib Dem Health spokesman Baroness Walmsley writes following her parliamentary question this week on 'Steps to ensure every community has a local pharmacy'.
UK energy & economic security 'stronger within the EU'
Environment
By Barry Gardiner MP
UK energy & economic security 'stronger within the EU'

Shadow Energy and Climate Change Minister Barry Gardiner writes that being in the EU ensures both the UK's energy and economic security.
An English National Anthem is long overdue, why would anyone want to block it? Partner content
Culture
By England in My Heart
An English National Anthem is long overdue, why would anyone want to block it?
On the day the English National Anthem Bill returns to the Commons for 2nd reading the Campaign Director for 'England in My Heart' believes that 'all English MPs should vote for this Bill'.
Baroness Jones: Consumers and businesses can reap the benefits of the circular economy
Environment
By Baroness Jones of Whitchurch
Baroness Jones: Consumers and businesses can reap the benefits of the circular economy
Labour's frontbench peer Baroness Jones writes ahead of a Lords debate today on: 'Principles of the circular economy based on re-use, repair, refurbishment and recycling'.
Let’s get rational on immigration
Home affairs
By Keith Vaz
Let’s get rational on immigration
Labour MP Keith Vaz writes on the future of the UK’s immigration policy, calling for a holistic approach.
Legal experts hit out at ‘rush job’ Investigatory Powers Bill Partner content
Home affairs
By Bar Council
Legal experts hit out at ‘rush job’ Investigatory Powers Bill
Leading figures from the legal community have slammed the Government’s Investigatory Powers Bill, branding it a ‘disappointment,’ that undermines confidentiality.  
Scrap the tobacco tax escalator to protect independent retailers Partner content
Economy
By Tobacco Retailers' Alliance
Scrap the tobacco tax escalator to protect independent retailers
The Tobacco Retailers’ Alliance writes ahead of the Budget and asks the Chancellor to abolish the tobacco tax escalator or witness even more independent retailers going out of business.
Simple changes in drugs policy could save thousands of lives
Home affairs
By Ronnie Cowan MP
Simple changes in drugs policy could save thousands of lives
Scottish National Party MP Ronnie Cowan writes that the war on drugs isn't working and calls for small policy changes which would save lives and potentially reduce policing and prison costs to the taxpayer.
Ending digital exclusion: pioneering charity chief builds on her OBE success Partner content
Education
By Good Things Foundation
Ending digital exclusion: pioneering charity chief builds on her OBE success
The Tinder Foundation CEO and self-proclaimed “digital evangelist,” Helen Milner tells PoliticsHome how digital inclusion can change lives.
Sentences for dog theft need to be increased
Environment
By Gareth Johnson MP
Sentences for dog theft need to be increased
Conservative MP Gareth Johnson argues ahead of his Adjournment debate today that tougher sentences for dog theft will go some way towards reducing these offences.
Lord Hunt: Ministers should not be cutting community pharmacies
Health
By Lord Hunt
Lord Hunt: Ministers should not be cutting community pharmacies
Labour Health spokesperson Lord Hunt of Kings Heath writes about the Governments muddled thinking on the future of community pharmacies ahead of a debate in the House of Lords today.
Southeastern rail services are 'appalling' for passengers
Transport
By Clive Efford MP
Southeastern rail services are 'appalling' for passengers
Eltham's MP Clive Efford writes on the topic of his Westminster Hall debate today: the reliability of Southeastern train services.
Government must do more to address the 'devastating problem' of pet theft Partner content
Environment
By Blue Cross
Government must do more to address the 'devastating problem' of pet theft
Blue Cross, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of unwanted and needy animals writes about the issue of pet theft in the UK, ahead of Gareth Johnson MP's parliamentary debate today.
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