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More than half of maternity units are failing – why are we not treating this as the national emergency it is?
More than half of maternity units are failing – why are we not treating this as the national emergency it is?
Health
By Adam Dance
As a Member of Parliament representing a rural area, I believe people – no matter where they live – deserve safe, compassionate and timely care. But recent figures from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) should concern everyone in Westminster.
The power in partnerships Partner content
Communities
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
The power in partnerships
DNA testing allows for much more targeted screening programmes – let’s use it to end the Viking’s curse
Social affairs
By Torcuil Crichton MP
DNA testing allows for much more targeted screening programmes – let’s use it to end the Viking’s curse
Nothing less than a radical redesign of social care will bring the changes we need
Health
By Anna Dixon MP
Nothing less than a radical redesign of social care will bring the changes we need
Britain can show the world how to clean up shipping – it starts at Dover Partner content
Environment
By Port of Dover
Britain can show the world how to clean up shipping – it starts at Dover
Streeting's plan might get the NHS off its knees, but it needs more to get fully back on its feet
Health
By Andrew George MP
Streeting's plan might get the NHS off its knees, but it needs more to get fully back on its feet
In an uncertain world, we must defend the BBC World Service
Culture
By Peter Prinsley
In an uncertain world, we must defend the BBC World Service
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Lib Dem Fury Over Treatment Of Senior MP By Party Leadership
Lib Dem Fury Over Treatment Of Senior MP By Party Leadership
Political parties
Could Labour Lose Its Grip On London?
Could Labour Lose Its Grip On London?
Political parties
Susan Hall To Face No Action After Sharing AI Image Of Sadiq Khan Drowning
Susan Hall To Face No Action After Sharing AI Image Of Sadiq Khan Drowning
Political parties
Keir Starmer Suspends Four Labour MPs Over Backbench Rebellions
Keir Starmer Suspends Four Labour MPs Over Backbench Rebellions
Political parties
Defence Secretary 'Deeply Uncomfortable' With Super Injunction Over Afghan Data Leak
Defence Secretary "Deeply Uncomfortable" With Super Injunction Over Afghan Data Leak
Defence
Calvin Bailey: 'Stephen’s Murder Was Hatred – Now Knife Crime Is Almost Senseless'
Calvin Bailey: 'Stephen’s Murder Was Hatred – Now Knife Crime Is Almost Senseless'
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The emergency is officially over – but COVID-19 management remains key to NHS recovery Partner content
Health
By Pfizer UK
The emergency is officially over – but COVID-19 management remains key to NHS recovery
Pfizer UK's John McGinley explains how a flexible approach to COVID-19 management can offer the best outcomes for patients and the NHS.
AI is a Pandora’s box that will completely reshape the rules of war
Defence
By Tobias Ellwood
AI is a Pandora’s box that will completely reshape the rules of war
Finally, the impending dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are making the headlines. When the “Godfather of AI” Geoffrey Hinton quits Google – speaking out about the risks it poses to human civilisation – we should listen.
Landmines: the deadly legacy of conflict
Defence
By Wendy Morton MP
Landmines: the deadly legacy of conflict
Today world leaders meet to discuss how best to support Ukraine’s recovery, even while the conflict itself continues.
Speaker praises police for bringing racist emailer to justice
Parliament
By House Magazine
Speaker praises police for bringing racist emailer to justice
The Speaker of the House of Commons has paid tribute to two police officers for their work in tracking down a self-confessed racist ‘who sent vile and threatening emails’ to 22 MPs. 
We must reflect on the legacy of the Windrush pioneers who helped rebuild Britain
Communities
By Blondel Cluff
We must reflect on the legacy of the Windrush pioneers who helped rebuild Britain
The 75th anniversary of the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush is a chance to reflect on the pioneers who helped rebuild Britain, and explore the impact of ‘toxic’ government policies on the community.
The professor will see you now - voting and campaigning
Political parties
By Professor Philip Cowley
The professor will see you now - voting and campaigning
In an occasional series, Professor Philip Cowley offers a political science lesson for The House’s readers. Here: changes in voting and campaigning
Compelling: Baroness O’Grady reviews 'Necessary Women: The Untold Story of Parliament’s Working Women'
Books & culture
By Baroness O’Grady
Compelling: Baroness O’Grady reviews 'Necessary Women: The Untold Story of Parliament’s Working Women'
An important contribution to social history, Necessary Women reveals that the struggle for financial survival was as urgent for the working women of Parliament as obtaining the vote
Tribute to Lord Clinton-Davis
Obituaries
By Neil Kinnock
Tribute to Lord Clinton-Davis
From MP, to European commissioner and finally a peer, Lord Clinton-Davis was respected in his many roles for his integrity, professionalism, and unfailing courtesy
'We are effectively in a war for talent in this country': The First Sea Lord interview
Defence
By Sophie Church
"We are effectively in a war for talent in this country": The First Sea Lord interview
The First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key says it is a fascinating time to be part of the Royal Navy. With a need to grow, but recruitment proving challenging, he speaks with Sophie Church about the Navy’s plans to appeal to jobseekers, the changing world order and modernising the service
Securing the golden age of radio in the streaming era
Culture
By Andy Carter MP
Securing the golden age of radio in the streaming era
Before I became an MP, I spent much of my career working in commercial radio. In my time I did everything from reporting and reading the news, to launching new radio stations and running major national networks like Smooth Radio.
Britain has a crucial role in helping prosecute Russian leaders of war crimes in Ukraine
Defence
By Baroness Kennedy
Britain has a crucial role in helping prosecute Russian leaders of war crimes in Ukraine
In virtually every aspect of our lives, law has a role to play; and war is no exception.
Riveting: Baroness Wheatcroft reviews 'Patriots'
Books & culture
By Baroness Wheatcroft
Riveting: Baroness Wheatcroft reviews 'Patriots'
A highly topical production set during the fall of the Soviet Union and telling the unfolding story of the relationship between Vladimir Putin and Boris Berezovsky, Peter Morgan has succeeded in delivering a riveting and dramatic play
Punitive and flawed policies will not solve the refugee crisis
Foreign affairs
By Caroline Nokes MP
Punitive and flawed policies will not solve the refugee crisis
Today, as we mark the 25th occasion of Refugee Week, policy makers have a chance to pause and reflect on whether our current asylum system is serving those who are most vulnerable in the world.
Lords Diary: Lord Lexden
Defence
By Lord Lexden
Lords Diary: Lord Lexden
From record-breaking late night sittings – with remarkable endurance skills – to becoming a 'national treasure'
Military to Member of Parliament: The experience of veterans in Westminster
Defence
By Tali Fraser
Military to Member of Parliament: The experience of veterans in Westminster
What is it like to transition from military service to being an MP? Tali Fraser meets parliamentarians from the network of veterans in Westminster to talk camaraderie, slang and safety concerns
For British and American Gambling Policymakers – ignore the Billionaire Bookmakers and the Reform Opponents on Twitter Partner content
Health
By Campaign for Fairer Gambling
For British and American Gambling Policymakers – ignore the Billionaire Bookmakers and the Reform Opponents on Twitter
Founder of the Campaign for Fairer Gambling, Derek Webb, makes the case for urgent betting reform in British horseracing.
How Mobile Connectivity Can Further Narrow the Digital Divide Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
How Mobile Connectivity Can Further Narrow the Digital Divide
From banking to benefits, shopping to education, digital connectivity has fundamentally changed how the UK public accesses information, products, and services. This has opened up exciting new opportunities for many but, unfortunately, not for all. Now, an important new report from Mobile UK has highlighted the scale of the digital divide and identified practical strategies to address it.
We cannot let up support for Ukraine against Putin’s cruel and illegal war
Defence
By Baroness Goldie
We cannot let up support for Ukraine against Putin’s cruel and illegal war
If we needed reminding why standing against Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine is so vital, it was provided on 6 June when the Nova Kakhovka dam, 20 miles east of the city of Kherson, collapsed.
A broken market? Government outsourcing is failing to deliver
Economy
By Andrew Kersley
A broken market? Government outsourcing is failing to deliver
Research by The House has found a significant minority of private firms are failing to hit minimum targets for government contracts, prompting experts to raise concerns. Andrew Kersley reports.
The John Healey interview: 'We are falling short on our Nato obligations'
Defence
By Tali Fraser
The John Healey interview: "We are falling short on our Nato obligations"
Shadow defence secretary John Healey is determined to do better by our armed forces. He tells Tali Fraser it’s time for Britain to reboot defence plans, improve spending and restore the nation’s moral contract with its military. Photography by Wilde Fry
The UK has always led the way on innovation – now it must do so on AI
Technology
By Laura Dunn
The UK has always led the way on innovation – now it must do so on AI
The World Wide Web. Raspberry PI. The COVID vaccine.
Security and prosperity go hand in hand
Technology
By Nusrat Ghani MP
Security and prosperity go hand in hand
When people think about world-leading tech firms, they probably imagine start-ups in Silicon Valley or data centres in China.
Parliament celebrates 110 years of Aston Martin
Parliament
By Sophie Church
Parliament celebrates 110 years of Aston Martin
Aston Martin sports cars have been displayed in Parliament to celebrate 110 years of the brand.
Fundamental changes are still needed to deliver an effective Civil Service
Parliament
By James Sweetland
Fundamental changes are still needed to deliver an effective Civil Service
“We have found no instance where reform has run ahead too rapidly.” This phrase – originally from the 1968 Fulton Report – was quoted by Lord Maude last week in evidence to Parliament. The former master of Whitehall reform was back, making the same old case for transforming the Civil Service.
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