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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 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
Construction’s silent mental health crisis Partner content
Health
By Chartered Institute of Building
Construction’s silent mental health crisis
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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
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
The Fragmented Party System Could Spell Chaos At The Next Election
The Fragmented Party System Could Spell Chaos At The Next Election
Political parties
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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Sharon Hodgson MP: The Commonwealth leading the fight to combat violence against women Partner content
Health
By Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
Sharon Hodgson MP: The Commonwealth leading the fight to combat violence against women
Labour MP, Sharon Hodgson, attended the recent CPA Women Parliamentarians’ Conference, setting out how this Commonwealth group is helping to reduce gender based violence.
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
The Northern Irish Executive must learn the mistakes of UK FOBT regulation Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
The Northern Irish Executive must learn the mistakes of UK FOBT regulation
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling has been working with politicians in Northern Ireland which has restricted planning applications for betting shops to existing sites and has the power to do more to reduce problem gambling
Consumers need action now on energy market
Environment
By Caroline Flint
Consumers need action now on energy market
After the Competition and Markets Authority found loyal customers were routinely being charged more by energy companies, Shadow Energy Secretary Caroline Flint says it is time for "radical action". 
Building expectations Partner content
Communities
By Federation of Master Builders
Building expectations
Dave Bentley, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) National President, reveals the side of the industry not seen on TV.
We are the champions: PPCs encouraged to engage with older people Partner content
Health
By Age UK
We are the champions: PPCs encouraged to engage with older people
Leading charity Age UK is calling on all parliamentary candidates to become 'Age Champions' and engage with issues affecting older people  
Deconstructing Miliband’s apprenticeship promise Partner content
Economy
By National Federation of Builders
Deconstructing Miliband’s apprenticeship promise
The National Federation of Builders' CEO, Richard Beresford, questions if Labour’s plan will increase construction apprenticeships.
PSHE eduction: Statutory status would be 'a huge step forward' Partner content
Education
By PSHE Association
PSHE eduction: Statutory status would be 'a huge step forward'
The PSHE Association has welcomed the publication of today’s Commons Education Committee report into PSHE education, which explored whether the subject should be given statutory status.
The final day of the Triffids Partner content
Environment
By Law Commission
The final day of the Triffids
New powers to eradicate damaging foreign plants and animals will soon come into effect after receiving Royal Assent.
Seeing straight through the RGT’s “greater transparency” Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Seeing straight through the RGT’s “greater transparency”
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling calls on the Responsible Gambling Trust to move towards reducing the maximum FOBT stake to reduce problem gambling
All you need is Glover: GGF appoints new Vice President Partner content
Communities
By Glass and Glazing Federation
All you need is Glover: GGF appoints new Vice President
The Glass and Glazing Federation has a new Vice President who is committed to engaging the Government on issues that affect the industry.  
Ban on smoking in cars with children welcomed by CIEH Partner content
Health
By Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
Ban on smoking in cars with children welcomed by CIEH
MPs have today passed legislation making it illegal to smoke in a private vehicle carrying anyone under the age of 18 in England, which has been welcomed by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
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
David Cameron has been a disaster for the rail industry
Transport
By Lilian Greenwood MP
David Cameron has been a disaster for the rail industry
The Shadow Rail Minister says the Government threatened the future of train manufacturing in Derby and explains how Labour will put passengers and jobs first
Campaign for Fairer Gambling comments: Gambling Commission and social responsibility Partner content
Culture
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Campaign for Fairer Gambling comments: Gambling Commission and social responsibility
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling calls on the Gambling Commission to look again at reducing the maximum fixed odds betting terminal stake to £2 and calls on election candidates to make their views clear on FOBTs during the campaign
The Office of Rail Regulation spoke up for passengers - it's time ministers did the same
Transport
By Michael Dugher
The Office of Rail Regulation spoke up for passengers - it's time ministers did the same
This week has seen the publication of the Office of Rail Regulation's (ORR) report into the failings which led to the Christmas rail chaos. They have rightly criticised Network Rail and called for the industry to put passengers at the heart of its planning. But there are lessons that Ministers can learn too. 
Cutting Red Tape or Crossing a Red Line?
Transport
By Gordon Marsden
Cutting Red Tape or Crossing a Red Line?
Shadow Transport Minister Gordon Marsden explains that the Government's drive to reduce red tape must not erode maritime safety for the UK shipping sector
Busking is an essential part of UK street culture
Home affairs
By Lord Clement-Jones
Busking is an essential part of UK street culture
Lib Dem peer Lord Clement-Jones writes about his Lords question on 'the use of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 to prevent or control busking'
UK economy on the rocks? Scotch Whisky industry contributes £5 billion a year
Environment
By Alan Reid
UK economy on the rocks? Scotch Whisky industry contributes £5 billion a year
Argyll and Bute MP Alan Reid writes about his adjournment debate today on the 'Economic contribution of Scotch whisky industry'
Next decade 'crucial' if UK is to hit carbon targets Partner content
Environment
By Energy Technologies Institute
Next decade 'crucial' if UK is to hit carbon targets
The next decade is critical if the UK is to have an affordable, low carbon energy system by 2050, according to the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI).
We could be heroes Partner content
Health
By British Red Cross
We could be heroes
The British Red Cross and St John Ambulance have welcomed a new law designed to reassure people who step in to help in an emergency.
We must protect the world's forests Partner content
Environment
By WWF
We must protect the world's forests
WWF highlights the global threat to forests and what the UK can do to combat this. It has set up the forest campaign to help this effort
Get Carta
Home affairs
By Graham Allen
Get Carta
Chair of the Political and Constitutional Reform Committee, Graham Allen, calls on David Cameron to commission a new Magna Carta.
Fighting for 'the liberal, internationalist values which have made our country great'
By Tim Farron MP
Fighting for 'the liberal, internationalist values which have made our country great'
Former Lib Dem President Tim Farron explains how the UK now needs strong climate change policy to enable strong foreign policy
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2025
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