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The gambling industry provides a lifeline for sport and communities
The gambling industry provides a lifeline for sport and communities
Economy
By Richard Baker MP
Each month, half the UK adult population enjoys some sort of bet. That’s 22.5m people having a punt on the lottery, in bookmakers on hard-pressed high streets, casinos, bingo halls and online, and the overwhelming majority do so safely and responsibly.
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?
Without a successful NHS App, the NHS itself could fail
Health
By Ryan Wain
Without a successful NHS App, the NHS itself could fail
The UK's Palestine recognition pledge makes the return of hostages less likely
Foreign affairs
By Adrian Cohen
The UK's Palestine recognition pledge makes the return of hostages less likely
MPs should use the holidays to reconnect with nature
Environment
By Paul de Zylva
MPs should use the holidays to reconnect with nature
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
From misunderstanding to momentum: a new vision for type 1 diabetes care Partner content
Health
By Sanofi
From misunderstanding to momentum: a new vision for type 1 diabetes care
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Lib Dem Leader Meets BBC Boss To Complain About Level Of Reform Coverage
Lib Dem Leader Meets BBC Boss To Complain About Level Of Reform Coverage
Political parties
No 10 Host First Influencer Reception As They Step Up Their Digital Strategy
No 10 Host First Influencer Reception As They Step Up Their Digital Strategy
Political parties
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
Labour MPs Urge No 10 To Reconsider Palestine Recognition Amid Hostage Concerns
Labour MPs Urge No 10 To Reconsider Palestine Recognition Amid Hostage Concerns
Foreign affairs
Donald Trump Calls London Mayor Sadiq Khan A 'Nasty Person'
Donald Trump Calls London Mayor Sadiq Khan A "Nasty Person"
Foreign affairs
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 strongly support a two-state solution – but now is not the time to recognise a Palestinian state
Foreign affairs
By Sir Malcolm Rifkind
I strongly support a two-state solution – but now is not the time to recognise a Palestinian state
Recently, an Israeli and a Palestinian went to see God. When they were in the presence of the Almighty they said: “We are an Israeli and a Palestinian. We have come, together, to ask you whether there will, ever, be peace and a just solution agreed between our two peoples?”
“Talking about ‘white privilege’ tends to polarise views”: Understanding ethnicity and politics
Social affairs
By Sunder Katwala
“Talking about ‘white privilege’ tends to polarise views”: Understanding ethnicity and politics
The Gaza conflict is the latest issue to increase the noise around politics and ethnicity, but Sunder Katwala calls for a more sophisticated understanding of how they interact
Eddie Hughes reviews John O’Farrell's 'Family Politics'
Books & culture
By Eddie Hughes MP
Eddie Hughes reviews John O’Farrell's 'Family Politics'
A tale of offspring returning to the family nest with a political twist, John O’Farrell’s latest book will perpetuate his reputation for comedy genius
Strengthening GB Veterinary Medicines Regulations with One Health Partner content
Health
By NOAH
Strengthening GB Veterinary Medicines Regulations with One Health
NOAH is committed to working with the government and industry partners to champion holistic approaches to disease prevention, environmental conservation, and public health
Delivering deployable AI: A must-do for UK defence Partner content
Defence
By Thales UK
Delivering deployable AI: A must-do for UK defence
To take meaningful advantage of AI in the defence environment, solutions must be deployable, relevant to the operational environment, and developed in partnership with the user community
'Compelling': Lord Collins reviews 'The Merchant of Venice 1936'
Books & culture
By Lord Collins
'Compelling': Lord Collins reviews 'The Merchant of Venice 1936'
A powerful wake-up call to the re-emergence of antisemitism in today’s society, this occasionally jarring new interpretation of Shakespeare’s controversial play menacingly portrays the reality of fascism in 1930s East End
Gamblers need more control of their data, not less
Social affairs
By Lord Foster
Gamblers need more control of their data, not less
The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill mustn’t remove existing protections for the public before they’ve even been deployed.
Patrick Cormack: Man of the House
Obituaries
By Jess Phillips, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Lord Brownlow, John Healey, Lord McFall, Lord Norton, Lord Faulkner, Lord Bishop of Southwark & Gavin Williamson
Patrick Cormack: Man of the House
A one-nation Conservative with 54 years of continuous service in Parliament, former House magazine editor Patrick Cormack was always guided by his strong Anglican faith
Tribute to Lord McAvoy
Obituaries
By Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
Tribute to Lord McAvoy
A tough but fair whip, the former Labour MP for Rutherglen served in the Commons and then the Lords for a total of 37 years. Working class and Catholic, he had friendships from across the House – there was only one Tommy McAvoy
This government cannot keep treating British Muslims with contempt
Social affairs
By Naz Shah MP
This government cannot keep treating British Muslims with contempt
When the former deputy chairman of the Conservative Party, Lee Anderson, made outright Islamophobic comments about the Mayor of London, people were shocked and couldn’t believe he would say something so openly and blatantly racist.
Labour MP says party failed to support him after cancer diagnosis
Health
By Sienna Rodgers
Labour MP says party failed to support him after cancer diagnosis
Labour MP Barry Sheerman has said his party went back on its promise to support him after he was persuaded to run in the 2019 election despite having health problems.
Call of duty: The row over a 'citizens army'
Defence
By Sophie Church and Tali Fraser
Call of duty: The row over a 'citizens army'
Patrick Sanders infuriated Rishi Sunak by calling for a ‘citizen army’ in a speech dismissed as ‘alarmist’. But, as Sophie Church and Tali Fraser report, the debate on how to expand troop numbers has started and looks set to intensify after the election. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
Was the 2019 intake really that chaotic?
Political parties
By Tali Fraser
Was the 2019 intake really that chaotic?
The intake of 2019 was nothing if not intense: swept in on a wave but then stranded by the pandemic. As this Parliament ends, Tali Fraser runs the rule over an intake that saw more chaos than most
A stark reminder of the human cost of Putin's war: Tom Randall reviews '20 Days in Mariupol'
Books & culture
By Tom Randall MP
A stark reminder of the human cost of Putin's war: Tom Randall reviews '20 Days in Mariupol'
A visceral and deeply personal account of the city’s first brutal days under siege, Mstyslav Chernov’s Oscar-winning documentary underscores the vital role of journalism in times of conflict
Tributes to Lord Cormack by Lord Hennessy and the Bishop of Lincoln
Obituaries
By Lord Hennessy and the Bishop of Lincoln
Tributes to Lord Cormack by Lord Hennessy and the Bishop of Lincoln
A ‘Grade I listed’ parliamentary romantic and ‘shadow bishop of Lincoln’, few obituaries to date have captured the essence of Patrick Cormack – a resolute man with a gift for friendships across the party divide
A new dawn will only be possible by ‘de-Putinising’ Russia
Foreign affairs
By Sir Roderic Lyne
A new dawn will only be possible by ‘de-Putinising’ Russia
“In 50 years there won’t be a single town or city in Russia without a Navalny Square,” wrote novelist Ludmila Ulitskaya in the Financial Times.
Lords Diary: Earl Russell
Environment
By Earl Russell
Lords Diary: Earl Russell
Reflecting on climate change after sodden walks with the dog – and escaping the pressures of an extra long parliamentary session out on the Downs with his bike
Creating a safe and secure world, together Partner content
Defence
By Babcock International
Creating a safe and secure world, together
The world is becoming increasingly turbulent – government and industry must work together to secure the UK’s future
Inspiring Inclusion: Delivering on our vision that ‘Everyone is Welcome’ Partner content
Communities
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Inspiring Inclusion: Delivering on our vision that ‘Everyone is Welcome’
International Women’s Day is a great time to reflect on progress and intentions. We’re seeing positive momentum across the UK and the industry and, although we have a long way to go, I’m pleased to say that at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) we have reasons to feel proud of our progress in GB.
'We are actually bloody well leading this thing': The Grant Shapps interview
Defence
By Sophie Church
'We are actually bloody well leading this thing': The Grant Shapps interview
The British army may be shrinking and its nuclear missiles misfiring, but Grant Shapps tells Sophie Church the UK is leading the way on modern warfare. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
The Conservatives have failed working people – especially women
Economy
By Paul Nowak
The Conservatives have failed working people – especially women
This year, women effectively worked for free for the first two months of the year because of the gender pay gap.
Without all-women shortlists, can Labour maintain gender balance among its MPs?
Political parties
By Morgan Jones
Without all-women shortlists, can Labour maintain gender balance among its MPs?
Without formal positive action, can Labour maintain an equal gender balance among its MPs? Morgan Jones reports
Keir Starmer must seize the chance to be radical on housing
Communities
By Julian Gallie
Keir Starmer must seize the chance to be radical on housing
By going big and bold on housing in his first term in Downing Street, Keir Starmer would boost his chances of re-election and help turn the tide against Nimbyism.
A proud patriot – Christina Georgaki reflects on International Women’s Day Partner content
Culture
By Christina Georgaki
A proud patriot – Christina Georgaki reflects on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is, for me, one of reflection and of gratitude. Women in Greece have not always had the opportunities and the ability to make an impact in the public sphere that our sisters in some other countries have enjoyed. But, today, being a Greek woman in politics and in business is both rewarding and humbling.
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Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
2025
Bayview Suite 2
Total Politics at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
2025
Room 4A and 4B
Total Politics at the Labour Party Conference
Total Politics at the Conservative Party Conference
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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