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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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Many of Labour’s rail plans build on the Government’s commitment to rail reform, providing certainty for long-term rail restructure in the years ahead Partner content
Political parties
By Railway Industry Association
Many of Labour’s rail plans build on the Government’s commitment to rail reform, providing certainty for long-term rail restructure in the years ahead
Whoever wins the next General Election, the UK’s railway needs a fresh start when it comes to rail policy.
'A pleasure to read': Baroness Bryan reviews 'Human Rights: The Case for the Defence'
Books & culture
By Baroness Bryan
'A pleasure to read': Baroness Bryan reviews 'Human Rights: The Case for the Defence'
Baroness Chakrabarti has produced a timely and forcefully argued case for the defence of human rights
We must protect voter confidence in our elections
Parliament
By Craig Westwood
We must protect voter confidence in our elections
We are fortunate that the public has very high levels of confidence in elections here in the UK. But this can’t be taken for granted. It is essential to ensure elections are well delivered and voters have a positive experience.
How the next Government can start planning for growth Partner content
Economy
By Mineral Products Association
How the next Government can start planning for growth
Whoever wins the next general election will face the challenge of jumpstarting a UK economy that has struggled to take off since the pandemic. Low growth combined with high inflation has left voters feeling squeezed, and policy makers of all stripes with a headache.
Indian election: How will the Conservatives and Labour handle another Modi triumph?
Foreign affairs
By Sophie Church
Indian election: How will the Conservatives and Labour handle another Modi triumph?
Successive Tory PMs have put aside qualms over Narendra Modi in the pursuit of boosting trade with India, with little success. But, as Sophie Church reports, a Labour government might find India’s controversial leader an even more difficult problem
We must ensure AI is the music industry's servant, not its master
Culture
By Lord Brennan of Canton
We must ensure AI is the music industry's servant, not its master
The Government should bring forward an AI Bill to further protect the rights of our talented and hard-working creatives in a rapidly-changing environment.
We must use more Russian assets to fund Ukraine
Foreign affairs
By Rehman Chishti and French Hill
We must use more Russian assets to fund Ukraine
As close allies the UK and US should lead the way in using frozen Russian assets to help fund Ukraine's victory over Putin.
Just Stop Oil: How far is too far?
Energy
By Harriet Symonds
Just Stop Oil: How far is too far?
Direct action groups like Just Stop Oil are increasingly targeting MPs and their homes. Harriet Symonds asks how far is too far?
Regulators need to start listening to consumers
Communities
By Ben Cooper
Regulators need to start listening to consumers
To rebuild trust in markets, government and regulators need to start listening to consumers.
'A brilliant little book': Lord Lexden reviews the newly revised, 'Gimson’s Kings & Queens'
Books & culture
By Lord Lexden
'A brilliant little book': Lord Lexden reviews the newly revised, 'Gimson’s Kings & Queens'
Written with a most attractive astringency, Andrew Gimson’s book has been updated to include the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the succession of her son, Charles III
Tribute to Frank Field – by Kate Hoey
Obituaries
By Baroness Hoey
Tribute to Frank Field – by Kate Hoey
Devout Christian, ascetic and principled, Frank Field was also a person of dry wit and humour. A bold and original thinker, most notably on poverty and welfare, he was a formidable opponent and a faithful friend
London Luton Airport expansion will help Luton soar Partner content
Economy
By Luton Rising
Luton Rising
London Luton Airport expansion will help Luton soar
At a recent event with the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nick Platts – Managing Director of Luton Rising – spoke in depth about the long-term environmental, economic and social vision of the expansion of London Luton Airport in front of 50 expert guests attending the Property, Construction and Infrastructure Networking Club.
The government is failing to tackle record-high alcohol-related deaths
Health
By Dan Carden MP
The government is failing to tackle record-high alcohol-related deaths
The impact of alcohol on the health of the nation is routinely ignored – and yet we know it is driving a public health crisis.
Claire Coutinho: 'People want us to play a part in climate change, but not at any cost'
Energy
By Sienna Rodgers
Claire Coutinho: 'People want us to play a part in climate change, but not at any cost'
Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Claire Coutinho talks to Sienna Rodgers about her journey from banking to politics – and why those who speculate about her potential as a future chancellor may ‘need pills’
Not all war heroes wear uniforms: Lord Coaker reviews 'A Poem for Little People'
Books & culture
By Lord Coaker
Not all war heroes wear uniforms: Lord Coaker reviews 'A Poem for Little People'
Following a volunteer evacuation team attempting to rescue those left behind in Eastern Ukraine, this moving film exposes both the impact of war on the most vulnerable and the enduring power of human kindness
Lords Diary: Lord Moylan
Communities
By Lord Moylan
Lords Diary: Lord Moylan
A wicked week of no rest in the Lords – with a whiff of Russian Revolution thrown in
The UK must go further to help Ukraine to decisive victory
Defence
By James Heappey MP
The UK must go further to help Ukraine to decisive victory
Resolving the stalemate in Congress over the latest US military aid package for Ukraine is a big moment.
A successful energy transition has the potential to deliver the economic growth the UK needs Partner content
Environment
By Offshore Energies UK (OEUK)
A successful energy transition has the potential to deliver the economic growth the UK needs
Reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050 will require major changes to every industry, region, and part of our society.
Hinkley’s once in a generation economic impact shows why we have to get on with Sizewell C Partner content
Energy
By Nuclear Industry Association
Hinkley’s once in a generation economic impact shows why we have to get on with Sizewell C
Hinkley Point C is the UK’s greatest single climate action, but as Tom Greatrex, Chief Executive of the Nuclear Industry Association writes, its impact has already been felt by communities and businesses all over the country.
Tribute to Frank Field – by Bernard Jenkin
Obituaries
By Bernard Jenkin MP
Tribute to Frank Field – by Bernard Jenkin
A man of integrity and independence of mind, the former MP for Birkenhead changed the way we think about welfare. With over 40 years of fearless service in Parliament, we have lost one of the greatest in Frank Field
Nationalising the railway is a political not a practical plan
Transport
By Andy Bagnall
Nationalising the railway is a political not a practical plan
Labour is right to say that the status quo cannot continue, but its plan to take the railway into public ownership is not the answer.
Tribute to Baroness Massey of Darwen
Obituaries
By Baroness Andrews
Tribute to Baroness Massey of Darwen
Former pre-school teacher, sexual health consultant and director of the Family Planning Association, Doreen Massey never deviated from her moral purpose. A life-long humanist, she championed the rights of young people and all those facing discrimination
Renewable Liquid Gases and their role in decarbonising heating in off-gas grid Britain Partner content
Energy
By Calor Gas
Renewable Liquid Gases and their role in decarbonising heating in off-gas grid Britain
The National Audit Office (NAO) has recently called on the government to clarify its policies on supporting rural, off-gas grid homes to decarbonise. A consultation is expected later this year after the government reversed plans for the early phase out the sale of fossil fuel boilers used in off-gas grid homes and business from 2026.
The blight of loneliness
Health
By Tracey Crouch MP
The blight of loneliness
Let me confess something straight up: I am not cool (or young) enough to be a Swiftie, but when I heard a song on the radio with the lyric: “We’re happy, free, confused and lonely at the same time”, I had to Google who was smart enough to write those 10 words that effectively summarise years of government work on the issue of loneliness.
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Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
2025
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Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
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2025
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Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
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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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