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Pride should be a celebration of inclusion — not a platform for exclusion
Pride should be a celebration of inclusion — not a platform for exclusion
Social affairs
By Owen Meredith
This weekend, thousands will gather in London for Pride to celebrate LGBT+ progress. It's a moment of unity, honouring past struggles and affirming the right to live authentically. Pride is both a celebration and a political statement.
Keir Starmer still needs to answer one big question – what is he for?
Political parties
By Keiran Pedley
Keir Starmer still needs to answer one big question – what is he for?
Labour one year in: a great time to be unpopular
Political parties
By John Higginson
Labour one year in: a great time to be unpopular
The UK’s largest civil project is going belly up at taxpayers’ expense – it’s time to put HS2 Ltd into administration
Transport
By Lord Berkeley
The UK’s largest civil project is going belly up at taxpayers’ expense – it’s time to put HS2 Ltd into administration
Lord Lexden reviews 'The Spy and the Devil'
Books & culture
By Lord Lexden
Lord Lexden reviews 'The Spy and the Devil'
Proof is belief: cutting energy bills the smart way Partner content
Energy
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
Proof is belief: cutting energy bills the smart way
Our net-zero journey will be won, or lost, in our buildings Partner content
Energy
By Mitsubishi Electric
Our net-zero journey will be won, or lost, in our buildings
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Former Foreign Secretary Says UK Public Needs A “Philosophical Reset” On Defence
Former Foreign Secretary Says UK Public Needs A “Philosophical Reset” On Defence
Defence
Labour MPs Demand Colleagues Lose Whip Over Palestine Action Vote
Labour MPs Demand Colleagues Lose Whip Over Palestine Action Vote
Foreign affairs
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
By Tim Leunig
Political parties
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
By Emma Lewell MP
Health
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Health
My Catholic priest tried to coerce my assisted dying vote
My Catholic priest tried to coerce my assisted dying vote
By Chris Coghlan MP
Communities
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Osborne ‘must resist short-term tax cuts Partner content
By The Work Foundation
Osborne ‘must resist short-term tax cuts
Think tank The Work Foundation has advised the Chancellor to focus on a new growth strategy focussing on science, technology, innovation and boosting regions.
UNICEF UK campaigners urge action at Doha Partner content
By UNICEF UK
UNICEF UK campaigners urge action at Doha

Ed Davey has told a group of young UNICEF UK campaigners that international climate change talks next week are “crucial”.
UK ‘should set 2030 decarbonisation target’ Partner content
By UK Energy Research Centre
UK ‘should set 2030 decarbonisation target’
The UK Energy Research Centre has warned that investment in renewable energy could suffer in the absence of a decarbonisation target for 2030.
Rule of law ‘must be upheld’ on prisoner votes Partner content
By Law Society
Rule of law ‘must be upheld’ on prisoner votes
The Law Society has said the Government "should adhere to decisions made by a properly constituted court" after the Justice Secretary announced a draft bill on voting rights for prisoners.
Cold homes costing NHS £1.36 billion Partner content
By Age UK
Cold homes costing NHS £1.36 billion
Cold homes are costing the NHS in England £1.36 billion every year in hospital and primary care due to their devastating impact on older people’s health, according to new analysis by Age UK.
Time to deal with the demographic timebomb Partner content
By Chartered Insurance Institute
Time to deal with the demographic timebomb
Radical reform of the welfare state is needed and must not be put off for political reasons, according to a new report from think tank Reform.
Schools must create 'social literacy' Partner content
By PSHE Association
Schools must create 'social literacy'
The PSHE Association has welcomed a new report on schools from the CBI.
Development goals must focus on children Partner content
By UNICEF UK
Development goals must focus on children
Children and their rights must be at the heart of the post-2015 development goals framework, UNICEF UK has said.
Secret trials will hurt UK’s reputation Partner content
By Law Society
Secret trials will hurt UK’s reputation
The professional body for solicitors has said plans for “secret trials” will damage the UK’s international reputation for fair justice.
Teachers welcome CBI’s school report Partner content
By NASUWT
Teachers welcome CBI’s school report
The country’s largest teaching union has welcomed a new report from the Confederation of British Industry on education.
More help for SMEs to hire disabled workers Partner content
By Royal National Institute of Blind People
More help for SMEs to hire disabled workers
The Royal National Institute of Blind People has welcomed changes to the Government’s disability employment programme announced today.
Biomass plants are a ‘threat to business and environment’ Partner content
By Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON)
Biomass plants are a ‘threat to business and environment’
Large biomass plants create a substantial threat to British businesses and the environment, writes John Dye, president of the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON).
Apprenticeships ‘not just for teenagers’ Partner content
By Association of Employment and Learning Providers
Apprenticeships ‘not just for teenagers’
Graham Hoyle, Chief Executive of the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP), speaks to Central Lobby about the opportunities for lifelong learning and sustainable employment for all.
GMB: Unemployed face 'miserable Christmas' Partner content
By GMB
GMB: Unemployed face 'miserable Christmas'
Trade union GMB has said that today's unemployment figures show the government must change its polices.
Work Foundation: job creation may have slowed Partner content
By The Work Foundation
Work Foundation: job creation may have slowed
New figures from the ONS show that unemployment fell in the three months to September by 49,000.
Cyril Smith, Cambridge House and an 'abuse of power' Partner content
Home affairs
By PoliticsHome
Cyril Smith, Cambridge House and an 'abuse of power'
From the very first day that Barry Fitton and Eddie Shorrock arrived at Cambridge House ‘hostel for working boys’ in Rochdale in 1962, they knew they couldn’t avoid Cyril Smith.
Paralysis – the future of chronic spinal cord repair Partner content
By Spinal Research
Paralysis – the future of chronic spinal cord repair
Groundbreaking research into the treatment of spinal cord injury is moving ever closer to human clinical trials.
New Cyril Smith abuse claims Partner content
Home affairs
By PoliticsHome
New Cyril Smith abuse claims
Sir Cyril Smith became the latest public figure to be accused of abuse today after residents at a boys’ hostel described how he made youngsters strip, fondled them and smacked their bare bottoms for punishment.
'New Deal' needed for ageing population Partner content
By Chartered Insurance Institute
'New Deal' needed for ageing population
A “New Deal” is needed to provide for an increasingly elderly population a new report has revealed.
Focus should be on preventing child abuse Partner content
By Action for Children
Focus should be on preventing child abuse
A leading children's charity has said that the ongoing row about the BBC's editorial judgement must not detract attention from allegations of child abuse.
NHS ‘must take whole person approach’ Partner content
By UK Council for Psychotherapy
NHS ‘must take whole person approach’
The UK Council for Psychotherapy has said that new NHS Commissioning Boards must recognise the importance of counselling as part of a holistic approach to patient care.
New pornography guidance for teachers Partner content
By PSHE Association
New pornography guidance for teachers
Teachers need support from their superiors to address issues in Sex & Relationships Education (SRE) created by pornography according to new guidance.
Industry ‘cannot absorb fuel tax hike’ Partner content
By Mineral Products Association
Industry ‘cannot absorb fuel tax hike’
A leading trade association has called on the government postpone a 3p increase in fuel due to come into effect in January.
Women 'don't need quotas to get on boards' Partner content
By Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Women 'don't need quotas to get on boards'
The global body for professional accountants has welcomed a House of Lords report that rejects EU quotas on the number of women on company boards.The global body for professional accountants has welcomed a House of Lords report that rejects EU quotas on the number of women on company boards.
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