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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

15 May Economy

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

1 hr Foreign affairs

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

15 May Health

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

15 May Economy

An urgent lack of skills could short circuit the UK’s AI ambitions

We must do more to improve access to fruit and vegetables

15 May Health

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

14 May Social affairs

We must not take the news industry for granted: its future is in jeopardy

The Professor Will See You Now: The politics of presence

14 May Political parties

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'

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14 May Political parties

Disabled MPs Express Concern Over Labour Rule Changes Amid Backbench Anger

Disabled MPs Express Concern Over Labour Rule Changes Amid Backbench Anger

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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

13 May Education

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

12 May 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

11 May Defence

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

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Government Failing to Support Off-Mains Households

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17 Mar 2015 Environment

Government Failing to Support Off-Mains Households

Stockton North MP Alex Cunningham argues that the Government has failed households not connected to the mains gas supply. There are 3,000 of these properties in his own borough

Banking on change

17 Mar 2015 Economy

Banking on change

The Conservative MP for Ruislip Northwood and Pinner calls for greater financial inclusion in the UK following this week's Westminster Hall debate on the issue

WWF calls on Osborne to drive the transition to a sustainable economy

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17 Mar 2015 Environment

WWF calls on Osborne to drive the transition to a sustainable economy

WWF-UK calls on the Chancellor to drive the transition to a sustainable economy in tomorrow's Budget

Fair compensation call as HS2 sees cities lose out

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17 Mar 2015 Transport

Fair compensation call as HS2 sees cities lose out

A cross-party group of London MPs and council leaders has warned Ministers that “unfair” compensation for cities and towns must not be the price of High Speed 2.

Budget 2015: George Osborne urged to 'boost glass and glazing industry'

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17 Mar 2015 Communities

Budget 2015: George Osborne urged to 'boost glass and glazing industry'

Ahead of Wednesday’s Budget, the Glass and Glazing Federation has written to George Osborne to outline GGF Members’ concerns on several issues that are affecting the Glass and Glazing industry.

Home is where the heart is: the Building Societies Association launches a manifesto for change

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17 Mar 2015 Communities

Home is where the heart is: the Building Societies Association launches a manifesto for change

The Building Societies Association has set out its priorities for government ahead of May’s general election.

Parliamentarians have an opportunity before the Budget to commit to end tax dodging

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17 Mar 2015 Economy

Parliamentarians have an opportunity before the Budget to commit to end tax dodging

A group of organisations has formed the Tax Dodging Bill coalition which calls on politicians to introduce a Tax Dodging Bill in the first hundred days after the General Election. There is an event outside Parliament today promoting the campaign

Budget 2015: EY’s predictions

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17 Mar 2015 Economy

Budget 2015: EY’s predictions

Ahead of George Osborne’s final Budget this Parliament a leading UK firm gives an insight in what the business community is expecting.

John Mann MP: Time for a National Institute for Survivors of Child Abuse

17 Mar 2015 Home affairs

John Mann MP: Time for a National Institute for Survivors of Child Abuse

Labour MP John Mann writes about his Westminster Hall debate today, on Government support for survivors of child abuse.

Time for a FOBT U-turn? Cameron criticised by Boris as he calls for £2 cap on “dangerously addictive” terminals

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16 Mar 2015 Culture

Time for a FOBT U-turn? Cameron criticised by Boris as he calls for £2 cap on “dangerously addictive” terminals

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling points out that the Mayor of London has now spoken out against fixed odds betting terminals. It calls on the Government and DCMS Ministers to act to reduce the maximum stake as soon as possible

Dear Chancellor, raise the National Insurance threshold to help low earners

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16 Mar 2015 Economy

Dear Chancellor, raise the National Insurance threshold to help low earners

Call for Chancellor to take more action to help the lowest paid tops ACCA Budget wishlist, alongside promise of protections for vital public services.

General Dental Council appears before the Health Select Committee

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16 Mar 2015 Health

General Dental Council appears before the Health Select Committee

The General Dental Council’s Chair and Chief Executive appeared before the Health Committee for an accountability hearing on Wednesday 11 March 2015.

Michael Sheen calls to end violence against children

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16 Mar 2015 Health

Michael Sheen calls to end violence against children

Unicef UK Ambassador Michael Sheen calls for support of the Children in Danger campaign to end the ‘the hidden epidemic of violence’ against children, at home and abroad.

Bookies - the strangest 'retailers' in the world?

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13 Mar 2015 Culture

Bookies - the strangest "retailers" in the world?

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling is critical of the bookmaking industry for not being clear on turnover figures from fixed odds betting terminals and declining some over the counter bets for no specific reason

Mind matters: the politics of mental health

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13 Mar 2015 Health

Mind matters: the politics of mental health

Mental health has risen up in political agenda in recent years as parliamentarians have been increasingly willing to show their support.

Energy proficiency: UK must act to reduce carbon emissions

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13 Mar 2015 Environment

Energy proficiency: UK must act to reduce carbon emissions

Strategy Development Director at the Energy Technologies Institute, Jo Coleman addresses the challenges of increasing energy efficiency in the UK

The Lobbying Act - 'scrap it and start again'

12 Mar 2015

The Lobbying Act - 'scrap it and start again'

Shadow minister, Lisa Nandy, says Labour will seek to block the 'ill thought out' Lobbying Register which has done 'nothing to shine a spotlight on the relationship between politicians and lobbyists.'

Are we still dying of ignorance?

12 Mar 2015 Health

Are we still dying of ignorance?

Conservative MP Mike Freer writes about his adjournment debate in parliament on 'Innovations in HIV prevention'

Gender adversity - tackling violence against women

12 Mar 2015 Health

Gender adversity - tackling violence against women

Conservative MP Mary Macleod asks what more can be done to prevent violence against women and girls as part of Parliament’s recognition of International Women’s Day

Driving tested: George Osborne reacts to a looming crisis in the freight industry

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12 Mar 2015 Transport

Driving tested: George Osborne reacts to a looming crisis in the freight industry

The road transport industry is now facing an unprecedented situation which needs urgent government intervention if the impact on the UK economy is to be minimised, says the Freight Transport Association.

Improving trust between children and the police

12 Mar 2015 Home affairs

Improving trust between children and the police

Conservative MP Tim Loughton highlights the mistrust that exists between police and young people and calls for further action to improve relations.

Don’t let the Port of Dover stifle our local economy

11 Mar 2015 Transport

Don’t let the Port of Dover stifle our local economy

Conservative MP Charlie Elphicke calls for traffic problems in Kent and Dover need to be made a national strategic priority.

Cameron pledges support for sight loss charity on National No Smoking Day

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11 Mar 2015 Health

Cameron pledges support for sight loss charity on National No Smoking Day

Prime Minister David Cameron has supported a charity campaign to urge people to quit smoking in a bid to help save their sight.

Enough delay, time to vote for plain cigarette packaging

11 Mar 2015 Health

Enough delay, time to vote for plain cigarette packaging

Ahead of the final Commons vote on the subject, the shadow public health minister urges MPs to end the prevarication, reflect public opinion and support the plain packaging of cigarettes.

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