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Claims that Online Safety Act curbs free speech ring hollow from platforms that seek to close down criticism
Claims that Online Safety Act curbs free speech ring hollow from platforms that seek to close down criticism
Social affairs
By Imran Ahmed
Scrapping the OSA would ignore the evidence of online harms that organisations like mine have spent years uncovering, from self-harm and suicide promotion to child exploitation
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
The Professor Will See You Now: How do you solve a problem like Maria?
Foreign affairs
By Professor Philip Cowley
The Professor Will See You Now: How do you solve a problem like Maria?
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Resident Doctors Are 'Not Asking For Enough', Says Train Drivers' Union Leader
Resident Doctors Are "Not Asking For Enough", Says Train Drivers' Union Leader
Health
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
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
Economy
The UK's Palestine recognition pledge makes the return of hostages less likely
The UK's Palestine recognition pledge makes the return of hostages less likely
By Adrian Cohen
Foreign affairs
MPs should use the holidays to reconnect with nature
MPs should use the holidays to reconnect with nature
By Paul de Zylva
Environment
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'A title in search of a book' – Tim Loughton reviews: 'Ten Years to Save the West'
Books & culture
By Tim Loughton MP
'A title in search of a book' – Tim Loughton reviews: 'Ten Years to Save the West'
Liz Truss has delivered a litany of blatant self-justification and blame, followed by a cursory examination of the threats we actually face
Lords Diary – Lord Watson
Defence
By Lord Watson of Wyre Forest
Lords Diary – Lord Watson
From Oral Questions on nuclear test veterans, and eschewing tuna melt toasties – to witnessing a defeated politician deliver a speech that is a model of dignity
An international call to G7 leaders for financial commitments to fight neglected tropical diseases Partner content
Health
By Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases
An international call to G7 leaders for financial commitments to fight neglected tropical diseases
Civil society partners across all G7 member states call on leaders to invest in neglected tropical diseases in a letter in advance of the 50th Summit in Puglia
Harnessing North East Devolution Partner content
Communities
By Port of Tyne
Harnessing North East Devolution
The Port of Tyne maps out an ambitious vision for the North East – a craving for greater collective ambition to make best use of the region’s natural assets. A new delivery master plan.
Thangam Debbonaire: 'I will never take voters for granted'
Culture
By Sophie Church
Thangam Debbonaire: "I will never take voters for granted"
Shadow culture secretary Thangam Debbonaire speaks to Sophie Church about Labour’s plans for the creative industries, and why she is confident of seeing off the Greens. Photography by Tom Pilston
It’s time to scrap the Winter Fuel Allowance and spend the cash on properly targeted help
Energy
By Sam Robinson
It’s time to scrap the Winter Fuel Allowance and spend the cash on properly targeted help
As spring brings us longer and warmer days, it is tempting to think of the energy crisis of last year as a short, sharp, unpleasant episode now in the rear-view mirror.
Time for a prevention-led model to rebuild the nation’s health Partner content
Health
By British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)
Time for a prevention-led model to rebuild the nation’s health
BANT is calling for change in public health policy!
Foxes at the door – the Tories' identity crisis
Political parties
By Tim Bale
Foxes at the door – the Tories' identity crisis
Rishi Sunak is very far from alone in being menaced on his right flank. Tim Bale puts the Conservatives’ identity crisis and the rise of Reform UK in a wider European context
Being bossy about green issues won’t get us to net-zero any faster
Environment
By John Redwood MP
Being bossy about green issues won’t get us to net-zero any faster
A recent McKinsey report reckoned the world would need to spend $275tn (£221tn) by 2050 to reach net-zero. That is almost three times current annual world income and output. The sum is so large because a full green transition requires the end of most fossil fuel energy, a radical change of electricity generation, and massive extension of electricity grids and cable systems.
Fatherhood is a privilege, not a right
Home affairs
By Harriet Harman MP
Fatherhood is a privilege, not a right
Despite being firmly in a pre-election period, there’s still time for MPs to be making change.
Skilled labour shortage is stunting our green revolution
Environment
By Alexander Stafford MP
Skilled labour shortage is stunting our green revolution
The story of the United Kingdom’s enthusiasm for green energy technologies is now a familiar one.
Tribute to Lord Stunell – by Lord Foster
Obituaries
By Lord Foster
Tribute to Lord Stunell – by Lord Foster
Former Liberal Democrat MP and minister, Andrew Stunell played a pivotal role in the Coalition Government talks with the Conservatives. Among his many attributes, including wisdom, kindness and humour, one word stands out: integrity
The Garrick Club now welcomes women – but why would we ever want to join?
Social affairs
By Baroness Kennedy
The Garrick Club now welcomes women – but why would we ever want to join?
On Tuesday evening, a vote by the all-male Garrick Club decided to admit women as members.
A testimony to our shared humanity: Baroness Lister reviews 'Tears of Gold'
Books & culture
By Baroness Lister
A testimony to our shared humanity: Baroness Lister reviews 'Tears of Gold'
Featuring moving and beautiful portraits of female survivors of conflict and sexual violence, Hannah Rose Thomas’ art imparts dignity, resistance and justice to her subjects
Tribute to Baroness Gardner of Parkes
Obituaries
By Lord McColl of Dulwich
Tribute to Baroness Gardner of Parkes
A former dentist and the first Australian woman peer, Trixie Gardner was one of life’s 'doers', still working at the age of 96. With her tremendous work ethic, determination and humour, she was conscientious to her core
The Labour left under Keir Starmer: 'They're not just sealing the tomb but incinerating it'
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
The Labour left under Keir Starmer: 'They're not just sealing the tomb but incinerating it'
The Labour left’s power has collapsed since Keir Starmer took over as leader. Could it still pose a factional threat to the leadership? Sienna Rodgers reports
Upgrading to a net-zero grid means we must make sure affected communities benefit directly
Energy
By Peter Aldous MP
Upgrading to a net-zero grid means we must make sure affected communities benefit directly
To get to net-zero, Britain needs to build five times more electricity grid infrastructure in the next six years than it has in the past three decades.
Dale Vince: 'I’ve spent 30 years in renewable energy. I understand the wind and the sun'
Energy
By Sophie Church
Dale Vince: 'I’ve spent 30 years in renewable energy. I understand the wind and the sun'
Labour donor Dale Vince speaks to Sophie Church about China, Just Stop Oil and why he doesn’t regret controversial comments about Hamas. Illustration by Tracy Worrall
We cannot afford to wait for a Labour government to power ahead to net-zero
Environment
By Afzal Khan MP
We cannot afford to wait for a Labour government to power ahead to net-zero
With the Tories’ economic and green credentials both in tatters, it is time to look forward to the way that Labour might shape our economy in government. 
Construction sector could cut prison leaver unemployment with right support Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Institute of Building
Construction sector could cut prison leaver unemployment with right support
A lack of proper training and education opportunities are blocking many people with criminal records from earning a second chance at life within the construction industry, a report from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has revealed.
The path to net-zero won’t be pleasant
Energy
By Lord Howell
The path to net-zero won’t be pleasant
There is a big secret hiding in plain sight at the heart of the United Kingdom’s energy policy.
Thames Water shows privatisation has failed
Environment
By Graham Stringer MP
Thames Water shows privatisation has failed
Privatising England’s water and sewage industry was always a bad idea.
GB Energy: What role will Labour's state-owned energy company really play?
Energy
By Sienna Rodgers
GB Energy: What role will Labour's state-owned energy company really play?
Labour’s pledge to create a state-owned energy company is key to its 2030 clean power target – yet has received little attention so far. Sienna Rodgers gets to the bottom of the GB Energy policy
Celebrating 20 years: How CPI is helping to change the face of the manufacturing industry in the UK Partner content
Technology
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
Celebrating 20 years: How CPI is helping to change the face of the manufacturing industry in the UK
CPI, a founding member of the government’s High Value Manufacturing Catapult, has worked with thousands of businesses, enabling them to drive innovation forward and bring new products to market
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2025
Derby Suite
Total Politics at the Conservative Party Conference
Parliament's People Awards
2026
The Palace of Westminster
Parliament's People Awards
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