https://www.politicshome.com/social-affairs/rssenhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/parliament-failed-take-decision-assisted-dying-we-talkThu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMTThe Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill prompted heated debate – on the ethical principles around assisted dying, on the practicalities of the policy, and on the sufficiency of safeguards included in the bill.Hannah Whitehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/parliament-failed-take-decision-assisted-dying-we-talkThe Palace of Westminster (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/schoolbased-nurseries-programme-labours-early-years-legacy-real-problemsWed, 03 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTSomething significant is happening in childcare policy in England.Dr Rebecca Montacute and Erica Holt-Whitehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/schoolbased-nurseries-programme-labours-early-years-legacy-real-problems(The Photolibrary Wales/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/less-18-months-old-socalled-soft-power-council-drifting-towards-oblivion-failTue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 GMTLaunched with fanfare but sinking without trace, the Soft Power Council appears to be an object lesson in how the UK fails to leverage its cultural, sporting and educational assets, reports Ben GartsideBen Gartsidehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/less-18-months-old-socalled-soft-power-council-drifting-towards-oblivion-failForeign Secretary David Lammy and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy ahead of the Labour Party Conference in 2023 (PA Images / Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/rachel-reeves-announces-cost-living-package-householdsThu, 21 May 2026 11:21:00 GMTChancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a package of measures to alleviate the cost of living for households as the war in Iran threatens to place more pressure on household budgets.Nadine Batchelor-Hunthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/rachel-reeves-announces-cost-living-package-householdsChancellor Rachel Reeves announced a package of measures to tackle the cost of living in the House of Commons on Thursday. (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/professor-see-now-mo-salah-effectMon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 GMTLessons in political science. This week: The Mo Salah effectProfessor Philip Cowleyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/professor-see-now-mo-salah-effectIllustration by Tracy Worrallhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/women-westminster-conversation-esther-webberMon, 11 May 2026 08:00:00 GMTEsther Webber’s journalism is about making power comprehensible – digging into how decisions are made and explaining them clearly to people who are not in the room. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with Webber to learn more abo...Total Politics Impacthttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/women-westminster-conversation-esther-webberhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/campaigners-westminster-call-time-hunting-dogsSat, 09 May 2026 09:23:00 GMTAnimal welfare campaigners held a rally outside parliament today to call on the government to tackle the brutal blood sport of fox hunting and end hunting with dogs.League Against Cruel Sportshttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/campaigners-westminster-call-time-hunting-dogshttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/cut-pensions-fund-defence-electorally-unwise-socially-irresponsibleWed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMTThe call from a handful of Labour ministers, peers and backbenchers to fund higher defence spending via welfare cuts ignores the purpose of our social security system.Neil Duncan-Jordan MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/cut-pensions-fund-defence-electorally-unwise-socially-irresponsible(Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/rural-communities-hollowed-existential-threat-depopulationTue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMTBritain, like every developed country, has a problem: an ageing population and declining birth rate.Angus MacDonald MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/rural-communities-hollowed-existential-threat-depopulationGairloch looking toward Strath Bay, North-West Highlands of Scotland (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/wait-times-social-housing-highest-priority-band-dataMon, 20 Apr 2026 10:18:00 GMTA data investigation by The House has revealed that those with the greatest needs are being forced to wait years for social housing, leaving families in a miserable limbo. Chaminda Jayanetti reportsChaminda Jayanettihttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/wait-times-social-housing-highest-priority-band-dataIllustration by Tracy Worrallhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/sensible-reforms-foi-possible-overhaul-achieve-more-less-open-governmentFri, 17 Apr 2026 08:58:00 GMTTwo recent newspaper stories signalled that we are entering one of those periods when the government of the day starts to blame Freedom of Information (FOI) for at least some of its troubles.Ben Worthyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/sensible-reforms-foi-possible-overhaul-achieve-more-less-open-governmentCredit: Adobe Stockhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/labour-mp-launches-summer-sex-campaign-overhaul-sex-educationTue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMTLabour MP Samantha Niblett has launched a campaign to make 2026 the “summer of sex”, as she pushes for more open, inclusive lifelong sex education.Zoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/labour-mp-launches-summer-sex-campaign-overhaul-sex-educationLabour MP Samantha Niblett, 46, wants to fight against societal stigma around sex (Samantha Niblett)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/horse-death-toll-sparks-renewed-calls-aintree-boycottWed, 08 Apr 2026 09:44:00 GMTNational animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports is calling for a boycott of the Aintree Festival and Grand National race, and government intervention to tackle the terrible death toll of horses.League Against Cruel Sportshttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/horse-death-toll-sparks-renewed-calls-aintree-boycotthttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/service-safety-new-pathway-veteransTue, 07 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMTA new British Safety Council initiative is helping unemployed veterans move into civilian careers in occupational health and safety, turning military experience into a force for safer workplaces across the UK.British Safety Councilhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/service-safety-new-pathway-veteranshttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/should-be-proud-that-two-child-benefit-cap-finally-goneMon, 06 Apr 2026 16:05:00 GMTKids in poverty are no different to mine and yours – they should have the chance to learn, play and grow without worry. Moazzam Malikhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/should-be-proud-that-two-child-benefit-cap-finally-gonehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/deprivation-liberty-orders-dols-children-care-educationMon, 30 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMTThere has been a 13-fold increase in the use of court orders that deny children freedom to move and associate in the last seven years. Justine Smith explores the reasons behind this huge increase in what are supposed to be emergency ordersJustine Smithhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/deprivation-liberty-orders-dols-children-care-educationIllustration by Tracy Worrallhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/charity-welcomes-government-consultation-properly-ban-hunting-houndsThu, 26 Mar 2026 16:13:00 GMTAnimal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports has welcomed a government consultation, launched today, which will pave the way for tougher laws to finally end hunting with dogs, such as fox hunting, in the English and Welsh countryside.League Against Cruel Sportshttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/charity-welcomes-government-consultation-properly-ban-hunting-houndshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/rough-crickets-battle-openThu, 26 Mar 2026 10:10:00 GMTCricket has long been seen as an exclusionary and rarefied sport, but it is undergoing huge changes, including a drive by its chiefs to open it up to all. Alan White reportsAlan Whitehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/rough-crickets-battle-openhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/dont-blame-lords-assisted-dying-bills-failure-wrong-processWed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMTWhen I went to collect the hard copy of Kim Leadbeater’s assisted dying bill, I was holding the slim version in the name of Lord Falconer.Baroness Berridgehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/dont-blame-lords-assisted-dying-bills-failure-wrong-processActivists and politicians including Tanni Grey-Thompson (centre) opposed to Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying bill, March 2025 (Credit: Karl Black/Alamy Live News)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/culture-clash-lisa-nandy-keeping-hope-aliveMon, 23 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMTCritics say Lisa Nandy should spend more time meeting stakeholders in her brief, but the Culture Secretary tells Francis Elliott she’s fighting for the government to give hope to the most vulnerable. Photography by Tom PilstonFrancis Elliotthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/culture-clash-lisa-nandy-keeping-hope-aliveLisa Nandy | Image by: Tom Pilstonhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/racist-debates-were-not-happening-a-decade-ago-sajid-javidFri, 20 Mar 2026 10:15:00 GMTFormer cabinet minister Sajid Javid has said that division is on the rise in the UK.Alain Tolhursthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/racist-debates-were-not-happening-a-decade-ago-sajid-javidThe former Chancellor Sajid Javid said progress on social cohesion in the UK could be lost (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/anti-muslim-hostility-definition-step-forward-but-not-enoughFri, 13 Mar 2026 09:53:00 GMTFor years, Britain has argued not only about how to tackle anti-Muslim hatred, but whether it could even be defined in terms that public institutions would recognise.Professor Nasar Meerhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/anti-muslim-hostility-definition-step-forward-but-not-enoughhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/fox-hunting-april-fool-resolution-upheldThu, 05 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMTAs we stand on the threshold of rebirth, will the government listen to the thousands of people who demand change, writes Emma Slawinski, CEO of the League Against Cruel SportsLeague Against Cruel Sportshttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/fox-hunting-april-fool-resolution-upheldhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/women-westminster-100-2026-list-revealedWed, 04 Mar 2026 12:26:00 GMTIt is my pleasure to introduce the seventh edition of The House magazine’s Women in Westminster: The 100.Baroness Jenkin of Kenningtonhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/women-westminster-100-2026-list-revealed(Credit: ©Visual Eye)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/strategy-safetyTue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMTUnlocking the power of communities to tackle violence against women and girlsTSBhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/strategy-safetyhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/cruelty-free-international-calls-government-action-animal-testing-strategyMon, 02 Mar 2026 09:50:00 GMTThe publication of the UK’s strategy to replace animals in science was a good start. Now it is time to deliver.Cruelty Free Internationalhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/cruelty-free-international-calls-government-action-animal-testing-strategyhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/prevention-violence-women-girls-awards-nominations-now-openWed, 25 Feb 2026 11:33:00 GMTToday marks the launch of the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards, recognising and celebrating individuals, teams and organisations across the UK working to prevent abuse and support victims and survivors.PolHome Staffhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/prevention-violence-women-girls-awards-nominations-now-openhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/danny-kruger-if-dont-win-win-make-mess-it-fear-countryMon, 23 Feb 2026 22:00:00 GMTEx-Tory MP Danny Kruger reveals to Sienna Rodgers his plans as Reform UK’s head of preparing for government, from election readiness to pronatalist ambition – and why he fears for Britain if his party makes ‘a mess of it’Sienna Rodgershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/danny-kruger-if-dont-win-win-make-mess-it-fear-countryDanny Kruger (Photography by Tom Pilston for The House)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/women-westminster-conversation-dame-melanie-dawesFri, 20 Feb 2026 10:20:00 GMTAs Chief Executive of Ofcom, Dame Melanie Dawes is responsible for one of the most ambitious regulatory agendas in a generation. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with Dawes to discuss stepping into contested space, holding glob...Total Politics Impacthttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/women-westminster-conversation-dame-melanie-daweshttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/thousands-call-government-stand-promises-ban-trail-huntingWed, 18 Feb 2026 16:01:00 GMTOpen letter handed to Number 10 as hundreds of bloody foxes appear in central LondonLeague Against Cruel Sportshttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/thousands-call-government-stand-promises-ban-trail-huntingFake foxes covered in blood with League ‘hunter’ on the streets of London outside the National Gallery.