Dr Mark McClelland, Head of Research and Political Risk at Dods Research, discusses the daunting task facing the Government and the Department for International Trade as the UK seeks new economic opportunities outside of the EU. 

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling questions the data used by the gambling industry to assess the impact of bookie closures. 

New funding formula cuts will impact schools in areas of London with the highest levels of deprivation, says Helen Hayes MP.

New self-exclusion scheme has been extremely successful in reducing or ending the majority of participant's problem gambling, says the Association of British Bookmakers.

Kelly Tolhurst MP argues that the 'breathing space' scheme would allow families a period of time free from enforcement action and rising interest payments while they get their finances in order.

Scottish voters must be given the chance to choose independence to avoid the hardest of Brexits, says First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

While the Rare Diseases Strategy has been hailed as a breakthrough, poor implementation has caused worsening conditions in certain cases, says Ben Howlett MP.

Nusrat Ghani MP argues that we should emulate dementia and hearing loss treatment policy by creating an overarching national eye health strategy.

Mary Glindon MP, Shadow Minister for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, is seeking assurance from the Government that EU mandated school milk schemes will continue after Brexit.

Former Minister for International Security Srategy, Dr Andrew Murrison MP, criticises Amber Rudd's proposals for Whatsapp to provide backdoors to encrypted messaging services in the wake of the Westminster terror attack.

Armed Forces Covenant is a 'first-rate idea' but is not improving the lives of those who need the most help, says CEO of Veterans Aid Dr Hugh Milroy.

Viscount Ridley says gene-editing technology has extraordinary promise in bringing about major improvements in medicine and agriculture.

Dods Monitoring political consultant, Rob Micklewright, provides an overview of the recent meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Nuclear.

Campaign for Fairer Gambling founder Derek Webb criticises a recent event to discuss gambling policy which failed to address the issue of addiction to fixed odds betting terminals.

US Republican voters are less likely to be critical about the performance of the controversial “Obamacare” health reforms when they are reminded about their own medical needs, new research shows.

Provocative actions, like the test-firing of missiles, contradicts the narrative promoted by the supporters of last year's nuclear deal, says Dr Matthew Offord.

Marking Word Water Day, President of Diageo Africa, John O'Keeffe, says ensuring access to water, sanitation and hygiene is the key to economic progress and development. 

Ruth Davidson MSP, leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist party, argues that all the evidence suggests that the Scottish electorate are 'sick to death of the SNP's games.'

Mobile phone coverage is a modern necessity but there remains a significant digital divide for those living in rural areas, says Neil Parish MP.

Speaking to Glyn Strong of Veterans Aid, the organisation’s CEO, Dr Hugh Milroy,  says the nation’s love affair with its Armed Forces is an enduring one, but our stereotypes of veterans may end up having a negative impact on government funding, recruiting and even the judicial system.

The CEO of Dignity in Dying and Compassion in Dying, Sarah Wootton tells PoliticsHome why she thinks assisted dying will become just one of the choices available at the end of life.

North Ayrshire and Arran's SNP MP Patricia Gibson writes ahead of her Westminster Hall debate on 'Pensions in the nuclear decommissioning industry'.

Conservative MP Will Quince says it is not “unreasonable” to require tobacco companies to warn pregnant women against consuming their products.

Ronnie Cowan MP argues that we should consider adopting the Nordic model, which proposes decriminalising the selling of sex but prosecuting the purchaser.