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The reconstruction of Glasgow’s ‘Mack’ is a work for all of the UK
The reconstruction of Glasgow’s ‘Mack’ is a work for all of the UK
Culture
By Torcuil Crichton MP
The beauty of the Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh building is recognised all over the world. Its restoration is vital
London needs culture to be at the heart of our EU reset
Culture
By Rachel Blake MP
London needs culture to be at the heart of our EU reset
We’re offering young people a career at the very heart of our economy
Economy
By Rachel Taylor
We’re offering young people a career at the very heart of our economy
Tackling child poverty means people will see themselves in the jobs we create
Communities
By Kim McGuinness
Tackling child poverty means people will see themselves in the jobs we create
Where was commitment to the Met in the Spending Review?
Home affairs
By Luke Taylor MP
Where was commitment to the Met in the Spending Review?
Peace pays dividends – the UK shouldn't undervalue it
Foreign affairs
By Mike Jobbins
Peace pays dividends – the UK shouldn't undervalue it
Our new Armed Forces Commissioner will be more than a symbolic figure
Defence
By Amanda Martin and Graeme Downie MPs
Our new Armed Forces Commissioner will be more than a symbolic figure
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Tory MPs On Lib Dem Defection Watch
Tory MPs On Lib Dem Defection Watch
Political parties
New Labour MPs Demand Better Paternity Leave for Parliamentary Staff
New Labour MPs Demand Better Paternity Leave for Parliamentary Staff
Social affairs
Treasury Expanding Access To Winter Fuel Allowance For Pensioners
Treasury Expanding Access To Winter Fuel Allowance For Pensioners
Economy
Liverpool Labour MPs Grow Restless Over Hillsborough Law Delay
Liverpool Labour MPs Grow Restless Over Hillsborough Law Delay
Communities
London Labour MPs Urge Rachel Reeves To Not Deal The Capital A 'Major Blow' In Her Spending Review
London Labour MPs Urge Rachel Reeves To Not Deal The Capital A "Major Blow" In Her Spending Review
Communities
Why on earth are we debating assisted suicide in the middle of a palliative care crisis?
Why on earth are we debating assisted suicide in the middle of a palliative care crisis?
By Mary Glindon MP
Health
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George Parker reviews 'Red Flag: The Uneasy Advance of Sir Keir Starmer'
Books & culture
By George Parker
George Parker reviews 'Red Flag: The Uneasy Advance of Sir Keir Starmer'
This updated account was never likely to be a hagiography – but there are intriguing insights into Starmer’s performance as PM
The government must stop dragging its heels on urgent environmental issues
Environment
By Rebecca Pow
The government must stop dragging its heels on urgent environmental issues
From tackling illegal deforestation in UK supply chains, to conserving our wild peat bogs and the biodiversity of our oceans, Labour must act now to protect our natural world
Water bosses need to start thinking of customers, not just themselves
Environment
By Alistair Carmichael MP
Water bosses need to start thinking of customers, not just themselves
“We have created incentives to try to retain our most precious resource, which is our senior management team.”
Dominic Raab's Pret Special
Brexit
By Robert Hutton
Dominic Raab's Pret Special
He doesn't have the same lunch every day. Really.
AUKUS is much more than just a military agreement
Defence
By Michelle Scrogham
AUKUS is much more than just a military agreement
The news agenda may be focused on the UK’s relationship with the European Union, but today (Monday), MPs and industry will gather in Parliament for a different partnership that may ultimately prove even more important to the security of British citizens and the world.
The Royal Navy is in good hands under General Sir Gwyn Jenkins
Defence
By Lord Sarfraz
The Royal Navy is in good hands under General Sir Gwyn Jenkins
For the first time in our history, a General is the new head of the Royal Navy, while an Admiral is head of the Armed Forces.
Parliament must have its say on the UK-EU reset
Brexit
By Emily Thornberry MP
Parliament must have its say on the UK-EU reset
The UK’s economic relationship with the EU has enormous ramifications for every part of the British economy. It is a matter of democratic principle that Parliament should have the opportunity to conduct meaningful scrutiny
Where is the industrial strategy? Starmer must act – or workers will turn their backs on democracy
Economy
By Sharon Graham
Where is the industrial strategy? Starmer must act – or workers will turn their backs on democracy
“Everything has changed,” Keir Starmer recently declared. Some hoped this would signal a wider-step change in the government’s direction.
Invest in water to kickstart growth Partner content
Economy
By Agilia Infrastructure Partners
Invest in water to kickstart growth
From our historic waterways to tomorrow’s reservoirs, water infrastructure is vital for Britain’s economic future. Agilia is helping deliver the new infrastructure solutions we urgently need
Easy wins in decarbonising Britain Partner content
Energy
By Mitsubishi Electric
Easy wins in decarbonising Britain
While the government focuses on heat pumps for homes, commercial buildings offer easy wins to help get the UK to net-zero.
The statement Keir Starmer should make
Political parties
By Anand Menon
The statement Keir Starmer should make
After hugely disappointing local election results, in a world that feels as unsafe as it has in a generation, in the face of huge challenges to our political, economic and social systems, the government needs to be bolder.
The EU-UK summit should be a turning point – the PM needs a plan
Brexit
By Liam Byrne MP
The EU-UK summit should be a turning point – the PM needs a plan
There are moments in politics when tides can turn – an opportunity to strike with vitality, flair, panache or risk of falling short of what the times require.
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
It is often little fixes that make the biggest difference to people's lives. A new passport agreement with the EU, making the airport experience quicker and less stressful for hardworking holidaymakers, is a great example.
It's time to think the unthinkable again on welfare reform
Economy
By Alun Francis
It's time to think the unthinkable again on welfare reform
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
The assisted dying bill is not about giving up on life, but about offering dignity at the end of it. Its safeguards do just that.
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
There is a major skills deficit in the UK that risks frustrating the government's AI plans. But there are steps to be taken now to help unleash the technology's transformative potential. 
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
Far too many people in our country don't have enough fruit and veg in their diet. Fixing this is an urgent challenge. But using the National Food Strategy, it is one that we can rise to.
We must not take the news industry for granted: its future is in jeopardy
Culture
By Baroness Stowell
We must not take the news industry for granted: its future is in jeopardy
The future of news matters. A healthy democracy relies on informed citizens sharing an understanding of basic facts of the world around them.
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
Professor Philip Cowley offers a political science lesson for The House’s readers. This week: the politics of presence
Construction’s silent mental health crisis Partner content
Health
By Chartered Institute of Building
Construction’s silent mental health crisis
Male construction workers are three times more likely to die by suicide than the national UK average.
‘Horrified that this is still legal!’: public reactions to a cruel and antiquated trade Partner content
Environment
By Humane World for Animals UK
‘Horrified that this is still legal!’: public reactions to a cruel and antiquated trade
At a recent exhibition hundreds of visitors expressed shock and disgust at photographs of animals reduced to grotesque souvenirs, shipped to the UK as hunting trophies. Now politicians are invited to see those images in Parliament on 20th May.
We cannot afford to miss this opportunity for a deal with Europe
Foreign affairs
By Lord Kirkhope
We cannot afford to miss this opportunity for a deal with Europe
After years of drift in UK–EU relations, there is now a clear opportunity to put substance behind our shared security interests.
If Labour wants to win on immigration, offshore processing could be the answer
Home affairs
By Matthew Torbitt
If Labour wants to win on immigration, offshore processing could be the answer
Keir Starmer’s speech yesterday on immigration struck a firm tone: no-nonsense, focused on control, and politically savvy.
Net zero is popular and essential. Labour must take the fight to Badenoch and Farage
Environment
By Luke Murphy
Net zero is popular and essential. Labour must take the fight to Badenoch and Farage
Evidence shows that rolling back our climate ambitions would do nothing to win back voters from Reform, but instead risk losing crucial votes to the Liberal Democrats and Greens. Labour must not buckle on net zero. 
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