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The dos and don'ts of conducting a policy review
The dos and don'ts of conducting a policy review
Parliament
By Jill Rutter
Imagine you are a paid-up member of the great and the good – a business leader, a former minister, a distinguished academic.
The UK is leading international efforts to secure peace in Ukraine
Defence
By John Healey MP
The UK is leading international efforts to secure peace in Ukraine
Lord Wallace reviews 'Could it Happen Here?'
Books & culture
By Lord Wallace of Saltaire
Lord Wallace reviews 'Could it Happen Here?'
The UK could be a global hub for international space collaboration Partner content
Defence
By Lockheed Martin
The UK could be a global hub for international space collaboration
Our challenge to the House of Lords: It’s time to make smoking obsolete Partner content
Health
By British Heart Foundation
Our challenge to the House of Lords: It’s time to make smoking obsolete
Experts are divided over six-month safeguard for assisted dying
Health
By Katherine Sleeman and Sam Ahmedzai
Experts are divided over six-month safeguard for assisted dying
North Pole-Axed Too Late
History
By Lord Roberts of Belgravia
North Pole-Axed Too Late
House magazine
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How Keir Starmer Keeps His Massive Parliamentary Party In Line
How Keir Starmer Keeps His Massive Parliamentary Party In Line
Political parties
Reform Local Election Candidates Plan Musk-Style Savings And Diversity Cuts
Reform Local Election Candidates Plan Musk-Style Savings And Diversity Cuts
Political parties
Recipes For Disaster: The Bacon Sandwich
Recipes For Disaster: The Bacon Sandwich
Political parties
Defra has lost its way
Defra has lost its way
By Alistair Carmichael MP
Environment
Space Is A Growing Battlefield. Can The UK Lead The Way?
Space Is A Growing Battlefield. Can The UK Lead The Way?
Defence
Mark Francois: I Hope Trump Will Now See Putin For The Murderous Tyrant He Is
Mark Francois: I Hope Trump Will Now See Putin For The Murderous Tyrant He Is
Defence
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Modernising farm infrastructure with virtual fencing Partner content
Technology
By Nofence
Modernising farm infrastructure with virtual fencing
Modernising agricultural infrastructure is key to meeting the UK’s land use and environmental goals. Virtual fencing offers a scalable, cost-effective solution that enhances sustainability, improves farm efficiency, and supports nature recovery
A standardised reporting framework is needed to help farmers reduce their environmental impact Partner content
Environment
By Tesco
A standardised reporting framework is needed to help farmers reduce their environmental impact
Three-quarters of farmers are concerned by the lack of consistency in environmental standards and assurance and want to see greater commonality in how sustainability metrics are measured
Nobody wins from the broken welfare system in the long run – we owe those it traps to fix it
Health
By Jo White MP
Nobody wins from the broken welfare system in the long run – we owe those it traps to fix it
Last week, I met the parents of a young woman living independently, albeit with epilepsy and learning difficulties, who wants to do well in life.
Abolishing NHS England won’t solve anything
Health
By Lord Lansley
Abolishing NHS England won’t solve anything
NHS England should not continue in its current form. But Wes Streeting's 'moving deck chairs' abolition won't work.
Taking a chainsaw to NHS England is not the sign of a healthy state
Health
By Jennifer Dixon
Taking a chainsaw to NHS England is not the sign of a healthy state
Yes, NHS England needed to improve. But this wasn't the way to go about it.
Labour austerity will cost us dearly at the ballot box
Health
By Diane Abbott MP
Labour austerity will cost us dearly at the ballot box
Nobody would have guessed when he was running for the leadership of the Labour Party that, within months of actually becoming Prime Minister, Keir Starmer would be calling for £5bn cuts in the welfare budget, in particular payments to the disabled.
Peter Kyle is right to use ChatGPT – all ministers must embrace tech
Technology
By Sam Sharps
Peter Kyle is right to use ChatGPT – all ministers must embrace tech
Technology Secretary Peter Kyle has hit the headlines after his use of ChatGPT was revealed. But he is right to take advantage of AI and his colleagues would do well to follow his lead.
To make our roads safer, we need a crackdown on dodgy number plates
Communities
By Sarah Coombes MP
To make our roads safer, we need a crackdown on dodgy number plates
I had never heard of a ghost plate until about a month ago. I was standing on Kenrick Way – a busy A-road in my constituency – with our local police and crime commissioner (PCC) and the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander.
The Petitions Committee is a vital reminder of the democratic mandates that MPs posses
Parliament
By Jamie Stone MP
The Petitions Committee is a vital reminder of the democratic mandates that MPs posses
As chair of the Petitions Committee, I see that its methods of working are rather different from those of other select committees in the House of Commons.
Investing in sustainable innovations to address pressing environmental challenges Partner content
Environment
By BASF
Investing in sustainable innovations to address pressing environmental challenges
Ahead of the publication of the government’s Industrial Strategy, the collaboration between BASF, Pulpex and its partners showcases industry’s tangible commitment to sustainable innovative solutions and the green transition.
Morocco can play a key role in the UK's clean energy mission
Energy
By Sir Nick Harvey
Morocco can play a key role in the UK's clean energy mission
Sourcing energy from a country with a guaranteed supply of sunshine and wind would help the government in its mission to bring down energy bills.
Let’s care for those who care for us – and end medical misogyny
Health
By Geeta Nargund
Let’s care for those who care for us – and end medical misogyny
The UK has the largest gender health gap in the G20 and the 12th largest globally. Until we understand the underlying reasons behind this ‘medical misogyny’ and find practical solutions, the NHS reform agenda is doomed to fail.
The Gulf is a key part of the Strategic Defence Review
Defence
By Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa
The Gulf is a key part of the Strategic Defence Review
The Strategic Defence Review provides a unique opportunity for the UK and Bahrain to further strengthen their historic relationship.
Our committee gives backbenchers the opportunity to vote on issues their parties might overlook
Parliament
By Bob Blackman MP
Our committee gives backbenchers the opportunity to vote on issues their parties might overlook
When the Backbench Business Committee was established in 2010, it was the first business committee of any kind in the House of Commons. Nearly 15 years later, the committee has played a vital role in the functioning of our parliamentary democracy.
Reshaping procedure: Exploring new ideas for improving parliamentary practices
Parliament
By Cat Smith MP
Reshaping procedure: Exploring new ideas for improving parliamentary practices
When you hear the word ‘procedure’ you probably think of standing orders, Erskine May and the MPs’ Guide to Procedure. But the Procedure Committee’s remit goes far beyond that.
Lord Lexden reviews: 'Clarissa, Muse to Power'
Books & culture
By Lord Lexden
Lord Lexden reviews: 'Clarissa, Muse to Power'
Drawing on the letters and diaries Clarissa Eden bequeathed to him upon her death age 101, Hugo Vickers reveals many secrets in this affectionate biography
Social prescribing: a UK innovation taking the world by storm Partner content
Health
By National Academy for Social Prescribing
Social prescribing: a UK innovation taking the world by storm
“Social prescribing” – an approach first widely implemented by GPs and community leaders in England – has now been adopted in more than 30 countries around the world
Magistrates are essential to an efficient family justice system
Home affairs
By Tracy Sortwell
Magistrates are essential to an efficient family justice system
In private law cases, magistrates determine what is in the best interests of children when parents are separating and cannot agree on arrangements.
We must end the social care vs NHS funding tug of war
Health
By Joe Robertson MP
We must end the social care vs NHS funding tug of war
No government in the last 30 years has managed to achieve the scale of change that is needed to reform social care.
The Administration Committee will make sure the Westminster village works well for all
Parliament
By Nick Smith MP
The Administration Committee will make sure the Westminster village works well for all
The Administration Committee oversees the services provided by the House Administration to Members, staff, and visitors – playing an integral role by ensuring the views of Members, staff and the public are central in the decision-making process in Parliament.
Shaping a standards system that is clear and accessible to all
Parliament
By Alberto Costa MP
Shaping a standards system that is clear and accessible to all
The Committee on Standards is one component within a complex system of standards.
Assisted dying discourse has stoked fear of death – but the truth is, palliative care works
Health
By Professor Katherine Sleeman
Assisted dying discourse has stoked fear of death – but the truth is, palliative care works
Palliative care is care that improves the quality of life for people living with advanced illnesses.
Why Cash ISAs Matter: Supporting Home Buyers Partner content
Communities
By Building Societies Association
Why Cash ISAs Matter: Supporting Home Buyers
The debate about economic growth continues to dominate the political agenda ahead of the Spring Statement. As part of this, there has been a focus on Cash ISAs and the role they play in supporting the mortgage market and financial resilience.
Young carers need a dedicated point of contact in schools
Social affairs
By Chris Vince
Young carers need a dedicated point of contact in schools
I spent the first 15 years of my working life as a secondary school maths teacher.
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Illicit Trade: The Growing Crime in the UK
2025
Thames Pavillion, House of Commons
Illicit Trade: The Growing Crime in the UK
Journey to Safety: Combatting Disability Hate Crime on Public Transport
2025
Surveyor's House, 12 Great George Street, SW1P 3AD
Journey to Safety: Combatting Disability Hate Crime on Public Transport
Net Zero Week 2025
2025
Virtual
Net Zero Week 2025
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