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It's time to think the unthinkable again on welfare reform
It's time to think the unthinkable again on welfare reform
Economy
By Alun Francis
It's time to recapture the radicalism of Frank Field on welfare reform
We should use our EU reset to cut passport queues for more sun and less stress
Foreign affairs
By Luke Charters
We should use our EU reset to cut passport queues for more sun and less stress
We support the assisted dying bill because of our medical backgrounds, not despite them
Health
By Neil Shastri-Hurst and Beccy Cooper MPs
We support the assisted dying bill because of our medical backgrounds, not despite them
An urgent lack of skills could short circuit the UK’s AI ambitions
Economy
By Blake Lawit
An urgent lack of skills could short circuit the UK’s AI ambitions
We must do more to improve access to fruit and vegetables
Health
By Mike Reader MP
We must do more to improve access to fruit and vegetables
We must not take the news industry for granted: its future is in jeopardy
Social affairs
By Baroness Stowell
We must not take the news industry for granted: its future is in jeopardy
The Professor Will See You Now: The politics of presence
Political parties
By Professor Philip Cowley
The Professor Will See You Now: The politics of presence
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Top Starmer Aide: Reform Voters Are 'Labour People' – They're Just 'Pissed Off'
Top Starmer Aide: Reform Voters Are 'Labour People' – They're Just 'Pissed Off'
Political parties
Disabled MPs Express Concern Over Labour Rule Changes Amid Backbench Anger
Disabled MPs Express Concern Over Labour Rule Changes Amid Backbench Anger
Political parties
Labour MPs Warn New Restrictions On International Students Could Compound The University Funding Crisis
Labour MPs Warn New Restrictions On International Students Could Compound The University Funding Crisis
Education
Over Half Of Labour's 2024 Vote Is Considering Switching To Lib Dem Or Greens
Over Half Of Labour's 2024 Vote Is Considering Switching To Lib Dem Or Greens
Political parties
In Greater Manchester, we have a plan to put prevention at the heart of the health system
In Greater Manchester, we have a plan to put prevention at the heart of the health system
By Andy Burnham
Health
Tory MP Lincoln Jopp: I Am Up For The Fight With Nigel Farage
Tory MP Lincoln Jopp: I Am Up For The Fight With Nigel Farage
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MPs health impacted by junk food and dog bites Partner content
By PoliticsHome
MPs health impacted by junk food and dog bites
Junk food, dog bites and stress are all taking their toll on the health of candidates as they hit the campaign trail, a new survey exclusively reveals.  
Making a splash: Chairman of the Amateur Swimming Association aims to get Britain swimming Partner content
Culture
By Swim England
Making a splash: Chairman of the Amateur Swimming Association aims to get Britain swimming
Not many sports can save your life, but swimming is one of them argues Chairman of the ASA Group Board, Edward Lord
New Code comes into force for every nurse and midwife Partner content
Health
By Nursing and Midwifery Council
New Code comes into force for every nurse and midwife
The Nursing and Midwifery Council introduces a new code of practice, which sets out its expectations for its members and has protecting the public at its heart.  
Good odds - The progress of the Responsible Gambling agenda Partner content
Culture
By Association of British Bookmakers
Good odds - The progress of the Responsible Gambling agenda
The Association of British Bookmakers (ABB) describes how tougher codes of practice have promoted more responsible gambling in the UK.
Dissolution – but no resolution to the FOBT issue Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Dissolution – but no resolution to the FOBT issue
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling marks the dissolution of Parliament and the start of the General Election campaign. It is hopeful that a £2 cap on fixed odds betting terminal will be achieved in the next Parliament.
Gov.uk 'not fit for purpose' Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP)
Gov.uk 'not fit for purpose'

The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals Associate Director Karen Thomson argues that making the new gov.uk website fit for purpose is an 'urgent job for the next government'
Lord Eden: Protect the planet from palm oil’s ‘destructive folly’
Environment
By Lord Eden of Winton
Lord Eden: Protect the planet from palm oil’s ‘destructive folly’
Lord Eden of Winton warns that without immediate action, the rainforest and its wildlife will be soon lost to destructive palm oil plantations.
Dods Live: Election 2015 – Will the voters give us a competent or chaotic result? Partner content
By Dods Monitoring
PoliticsHome
Dods Live: Election 2015 – Will the voters give us a competent or chaotic result?
Two of the country’s most outspoken journalists shared their views on the future of British politics last night, at a Dods Live event in London hosted by PoliticsHome and Dods Monitoring. 
This week’s local by-election roundup Partner content
By Local Government People
This week’s local by-election roundup
Local Government People draws together details of this week's local by-election result and changes to councils' political compositions
1.9 million new jobs created by this Government and progress removing the stigma of mental health
Health
By Mark Harper MP
1.9 million new jobs created by this Government and progress removing the stigma of mental health
The Minister of State for Disabled People at the Department for Work and Pensions writes about the progress this Government has made on reducing unemployment and improving mental health provision. He says the next Government must build on this progress.
We’re all local here – the policy issues that will win or lose this General Election Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
We’re all local here – the policy issues that will win or lose this General Election
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling sets out regional and local examples of fixed odds betting terminal abuse. It argues that these strengthen the case for further reform in the next parliament and discussion of the issue of FOBTs during the election campaign
New report reveals the dangers of quiet vehicles Partner content
Transport
By Guide Dogs
New report reveals the dangers of quiet vehicles
With a new report revealing electronic and hybrid vehicles are 40% more likely to be involved in an accident, Guide Dogs calls upon MPs to recognise the needs Tf blind people in transport policy.
Baroness Smith: David Cameron’s unhappy legacy of police cuts
Home affairs
By Baroness Smith of Basildon
Baroness Smith: David Cameron’s unhappy legacy of police cuts
Shadow Home Office Minister Baroness Angela Smith of Basildon examines the Prime Minister’s record as we approach the general election.
Mental health investment is ‘well short of what is needed’ Partner content
Health
By Home-Start
Mental health investment is ‘well short of what is needed’
Home-Start, a leading family support charity, has welcomed the £75 million to support mothers with perinatal mental health problems outlined in last week’s budget, but has warned that this needs to be just the start.
The grass isn’t always greener Partner content
Environment
By Campaign to Protect Rural England
The grass isn’t always greener
The Chief Executive of the Campaign to Protect Rural England Shaun Spiers makes the case for keeping the countryside beautiful 
Regional airports back Heathrow expansion Partner content
Transport
By Heathrow
Regional airports back Heathrow expansion
Many of UK airports have expressed their support for the expansion of Heathrow.
Keeping the Covenant with our Armed Forces in their time of need
Foreign affairs
By Gordon Marsden
Keeping the Covenant with our Armed Forces in their time of need
Gordon Marsden MP writes about the final adjournment debate of this parliament on social care and military compensation. He calls on the Government to support the 100,000 veterans who could lose their injury compensation payments to pay for their social care costs
Spiralling cost of complaints putting strain on nursing and midwifery regulator Partner content
Health
By Nursing and Midwifery Council
Spiralling cost of complaints putting strain on nursing and midwifery regulator
The Nursing and Midwifery Council is calling on the Government to address the increasing cost of dealing with complaints. 
Lord Phillips: Love thy neighbour – Britain’s community life crisis
Communities
By Lord Phillips of Sudbury
Lord Phillips: Love thy neighbour – Britain’s community life crisis
Ahead of today’s debate, Lord Phillips of Sudbury calls for a Royal Commission to examine the fragmentation of British society.  
Healthy debate: parliamentarians discuss improving customer service in the NHS Partner content
Health
By Institute of Customer Service
Healthy debate: parliamentarians discuss improving customer service in the NHS
The importance of good customer service in the NHS has been highlighted in recent days by parliamentarians and leading industry experts.
Cheryl Gillan MP: High Speed 2 – In the Warpath!
Transport
By PoliticsHome
Cheryl Gillan MP: High Speed 2 – In the Warpath!
Chesham & Amersham MP and former Cabinet Minister Cheryl Gillan writes ahead of her final HS2 debate before dissolution. She describes the project as "highly destructive, extortionately expensive" and says it "fails to fulfil a vision of a better connected transport strategy".
It’s Time for the Government to Talk to the British People About TTIP
Economy
By Ann McKechin
It’s Time for the Government to Talk to the British People About TTIP
Labour backbencher Ann McKechin is a member of the BIS Committee and argues that the PM and the Government 'have a duty to let the public know about what TTIP will really mean for public services and the economy as a whole
Peers debate FOBTs in House of Lords 'Motion of Regret' Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Peers debate FOBTs in House of Lords 'Motion of Regret'
'A peer describes the Government as “a bunch of tossers” in a debate on FOBT regulations' writes the Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Act now to prevent climate change reaching point of no return, experts warn Partner content
Environment
By University of Exeter
Act now to prevent climate change reaching point of no return, experts warn
A high carbon tax now could prevent climate change reaching a point of no return, according to a new study.
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