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Israel wants to eradicate Gaza – of course we're right to recognise Palestine
Israel wants to eradicate Gaza – of course we're right to recognise Palestine
Foreign affairs
By Uma Kumaran MP
I’ve supported the recognition of Palestinian statehood for as long as I’ve been active in politics.
Claims that Online Safety Act curbs free speech ring hollow from platforms that seek to close down criticism
Social affairs
By Imran Ahmed
Claims that Online Safety Act curbs free speech ring hollow from platforms that seek to close down criticism
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Baroness Grey-Thompson Partner content
Parliament
By Total Politics Impact
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Baroness Grey-Thompson
The little-known tax tweak proposal that could bury the government’s housebuilding dream Partner content
Economy
By Mineral Products Association
The little-known tax tweak proposal that could bury the government’s housebuilding dream
No child left behind: building on progress to end child poverty
Economy
By James Frith MP
No child left behind: building on progress to end child poverty
Protection of playing fields is key to improving our economy and health Partner content
Health
By Sport England
Protection of playing fields is key to improving our economy and health
The gambling industry provides a lifeline for sport and communities
Economy
By Richard Baker MP
The gambling industry provides a lifeline for sport and communities
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Reform UK Send Candidates For Psychiatric Testing To "Avoid Another Rupert Lowe"
Political parties
Reform Says Its New Justice Adviser’s View On Trans Prisoners Is Not Party Policy
Reform Says Its New Justice Adviser’s View On Trans Prisoners Is Not Party Policy
Communities
Labour MPs Clash With National Security Adviser Over Palestinian State Recognition
Labour MPs Clash With National Security Adviser Over Palestinian State Recognition
Foreign affairs
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I Spoke To Britain's First AI MP And It Got A Bit Weird
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Labour Donor Says He Is Open To Engaging With Reform UK About Gambling Taxes
Labour Donor Says He Is Open To Engaging With Reform UK About Gambling Taxes
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Labour Party Divided Over Prime Minister's Palestinian State Recognition Plan
Labour Party Divided Over Prime Minister's Palestinian State Recognition Plan
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Lord Davies reviews 'The Searchers'
Books & culture
By Lord Davies of Brixton
Lord Davies reviews 'The Searchers'
Although written in a slightly strained format, Andy Beckett has overall produced an honest and balanced history of Labour’s radical left
Cutting electricity bills to boost net-zero Partner content
Environment
By The MCS Foundation
Cutting electricity bills to boost net-zero
The race to install heat pumps is a crucial part of the United Kingdom's net-zero ambitions. David Cowdrey, Acting Chief Executive for The MCS Foundation, calls for reforming electricity pricing to ensure heat pumps are always cheaper to run than gas boilers
Prioritise progress on a deposit return scheme to start delivering on the Green Prosperity Plan Partner content
Environment
By Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
Prioritise progress on a deposit return scheme to start delivering on the Green Prosperity Plan
Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) are one of the rarest of policy ideas. They’re simple, cost-neutral for consumers, demonstrably effective, and enjoy broad cross-party and industry support.
Labour have put working class culture, communities and grassroots sport at the heart of their mission for change - and it is one I share, writes Michael Dugher Partner content
Communities
By Betting and Gaming Council
Labour have put working class culture, communities and grassroots sport at the heart of their mission for change - and it is one I share, writes Michael Dugher
In the seven years since I stood down from Parliament, as CEO of UK Music and then the BGC, I’ve seen a lot of DCMS ministers come and go. Some were very capable, some were nice people, some (mentioning no names) were neither. So I was genuinely curious to see how Labour’s new team would set out their stall.
Lord Purvis reviews 'Downfall: Prigozhin, Putin, and the new fight for the future of Russia'
Books & culture
By Lord Purvis of Tweed
Lord Purvis reviews 'Downfall: Prigozhin, Putin, and the new fight for the future of Russia'
Fast-paced and well-researched, Anna Arutunyan and Mark Galeotti have produced a fascinating study of two men who couldn’t let go of a grudge
The regeneration game: creating great places Partner content
Communities
By Urban Splash
The regeneration game: creating great places
The new government has signalled ambitious plans to address the UK’s longstanding housing supply challenge. But how can we ensure those homes are part of sustainable and prosperous communities? PoliticsHome sat down with Julian Curnuck, CEO of regeneration specialist Urban Splash, to learn why he believes regeneration should be front and centre of the government’s approach.
A gas distribution network preparing for the energy transition Partner content
Environment
By Cadent
A gas distribution network preparing for the energy transition
Cadent delivers almost as much energy annually as all the electricity networks combined, providing heat and power to half of the United Kingdom’s homes and businesses. Mark Belmega, Director of Sustainability and Social Purpose at Cadent, discusses how their work impacts numerous people’s lives
The Lib Dems will offer opposition where the Tory-Reform coalition can’t
Political parties
By Vince Cable
The Lib Dems will offer opposition where the Tory-Reform coalition can’t
There is now a large contingent of Lib Dems in the new Parliament. My pre-poll guess, for what it is worth, was around 45 – as in the 1997 landslide election. The Lib Dems have exceeded their objective by delivering a record-breaking 71 MPs, leapfrogging the SNP to be the third-largest party in Parliament again.
Double jeopardy: the two state openings of 1974
History
By Daniel Brittain
Double jeopardy: the two state openings of 1974
Fifty years ago there were two elections – and two state openings – in the same year. Daniel Brittain unearths two surprising stories about them from the archives
Labour ran a slick digital campaign – but no party dominated the air war
Political parties
By Ben Guerin
Labour ran a slick digital campaign – but no party dominated the air war
For a historic election that ended 14 years of Conservative government, the social media campaigns from the main parties were surprisingly tame.
Plug in to unlock: the benefits of smart meter-enabled EV flexibility Partner content
Environment
By Cornwall Insight
Plug in to unlock: the benefits of smart meter-enabled EV flexibility
Jacob Briggs, Senior Consultant at Cornwall Insight, outlines research by Cornwall Insight, commissioned by Smart Energy GB, demonstrating why charging electric vehicles (EVs) flexibly, with a smart meter, benefits consumers and the energy system as we transition to a smart, flexible and decarbonised future
How process and broken promises have stalled progress towards veterans' wellbeing Partner content
Communities
By Veterans Aid
How process and broken promises have stalled progress towards veterans' wellbeing
With the appointment of a new veterans minister and change of government, CEO of Veterans Aid Dr Hugh Milroy reflects on how mistakes can be rectified, and effective ex-service support measures integrated into wider social care.
The Professor Will See You Now: On the role of an MP
Parliament
By Professor Philip Cowley
The Professor Will See You Now: On the role of an MP
In an occasional series, Professor Philip Cowley offers a political science lesson for The House’s readers. Here: roles
The role of renewable liquid gases in the fight to reach net-zero Partner content
Environment
By Dimeta
The role of renewable liquid gases in the fight to reach net-zero
As the world transitions to sustainable energy solutions to combat climate change, Sophia Haywood, Director of Advocacy and Communications at Dimeta, calls for the government to embrace a multiple energy solution to help the United Kingdom achieve its net-zero goals
What Battersea wants to see in the first 100 days of the new government Partner content
Communities
By Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
What Battersea wants to see in the first 100 days of the new government
A new government is in place and with it a chance to deliver significant improvements in animal welfare. Here’s what we want to see prioritised.
Six weeks older, none the wiser: A voters’-eye-view of the election campaign
Political parties
By Ben Shimshon
Six weeks older, none the wiser: A voters’-eye-view of the election campaign
In the run up to the General Election, PoliticsHome / The House in partnership with Thinks Insight & Strategy tracked the views and experiences of 50 swing voters in five key battlegrounds as they engaged with the campaign.
The first 100 days of Starmer’s government
Political parties
By Tom Hamilton
The first 100 days of Starmer’s government
One hundred days might not seem long. But you can fit Liz Truss’ premiership into it twice, and still have a weekend to spare.
The future needs innovators Partner content
Environment
By Urban Splash
The future needs innovators
Suzy Jones, Director of the Future at regeneration company Urban Splash and recent contributor to the Davos Baukultur Alliance at the World Economic Forum (WEF) head quarters in Geneva, outlines the housing sector’s role in reducing the United Kingdom’s carbon impact
New opportunities: strengthening UK & EU relationships once more Partner content
Foreign affairs
By Christina Georgaki
New opportunities: strengthening UK & EU relationships once more
Lawyer and member of New Democracy’s Political Committee, Ms Christina Georgaki examines the opportunity for closer UK-EU collaboration following the Labour Party’s historic general election win.
Where next for sentencing policy?
Home affairs
By Lord Carter of Haslemere
Where next for sentencing policy?
Our prisons are at operational breaking point and will be a priority for the new Government.
Unusual Channels: What Labour's big majority means for the PM, whips and MPs
Parliament
By Hannah White
Unusual Channels: What Labour's big majority means for the PM, whips and MPs
In the first of her new regular column on Parliament’s inner workings, Hannah White assesses what Labour’s big new majority entails for the PM, the whips – and the new MPs themselves
How clean energy will help deliver UK economic growth Partner content
Communities
By SSE
How clean energy will help deliver UK economic growth
SSE’s Chief Executive writes on the once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform our energy system and kickstart economic growth through partnership between industry and the new government.
Harnessing the untapped potential of biomethane Partner content
Environment
By SGN
Harnessing the untapped potential of biomethane
SGN's Future of Energy Director Tony Green shares his thoughts on the currently under recognised opportunity presented by biomethane that could help realise the government’s vision to turn the UK into a clean energy superpower1.
I had to stop myself shouting 'Hallelujah!': Nickie Aiken reviews 'The Constituent'
Books & culture
By Nickie Aiken
I had to stop myself shouting "Hallelujah!": Nickie Aiken reviews 'The Constituent'
Make the short walk over Westminster Bridge to The Old Vic and see this superb new play portraying the reality of modern-day politics. Seasoned MPs: prepared to be triggered. New MPs: approach with caution…
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