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Inside the big Tory row over food standards as Boris Johnson eyes post-Brexit trade deals
Inside the big Tory row over food standards as Boris Johnson eyes post-Brexit trade deals
Environment
By Sebastian Whale
The debate over chlorinated chicken and hormone-fed beef has had a distinctly 19th Century feel to it, with combatants split into two camps: free traders and so-called protectionists. As Britain embarks on a new future as a free trading nation, which side will prevail? Sebastian Whale reports
Ministers claim millions have been helped by Universal Credit — but the reality of this crisis is very different
Coronavirus
By Neil Coyle MP
Ministers claim millions have been helped by Universal Credit — but the reality of this crisis is very different
WATCH MPs' 1km Mogg conga, Priti Patel defends quarantine plan and Tory MP warns over 'inflaming' racial tension - catch up on the week in Westminster
Coronavirus
By Eleanor Langford
WATCH MPs' 1km Mogg conga, Priti Patel defends quarantine plan and Tory MP warns over "inflaming" racial tension - catch up on the week in Westminster
We must take climate justice seriously, time is running out
Coronavirus
By Anna McMorrin MP
We must take climate justice seriously, time is running out
To tackle UK’s weight crisis, people who are obese need support, not shame from Government Member content
Health
By Slimming World
To tackle UK’s weight crisis, people who are obese need support, not shame from Government
Ministers must stop letting women and girls down in the face of violence and ratify the Istanbul Convention
Home affairs
By Anne McLaughlin MP
Ministers must stop letting women and girls down in the face of violence and ratify the Istanbul Convention
Jonathan Reynolds interview: “Universal Credit is predicated on a Victorian attitude to poor people. The very ethos of it is mean'
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Jonathan Reynolds interview: “Universal Credit is predicated on a Victorian attitude to poor people. The very ethos of it is mean"
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Lockdown is easing and live sport returning, but the commitment to safer gambling must continue Member content
Coronavirus
By Betting And Gaming Council
Lockdown is easing and live sport returning, but the commitment to safer gambling must continue
As we happily begin to ease our way out of lockdown, we will continue to have our foot on the gas when it comes to our commitment to safer gambling - including responsible advertising.
Beyond Covid - why funding homeless prevention makes sense Member content
Coronavirus
By Veterans Aid
Beyond Covid - why funding homeless prevention makes sense
During the pandemic, the GLA put 1,400 homeless people into hotel accommodation. It recently confirmed that just 19 of them (1.4%) claimed to have served in HM Armed Forces. CEO of Veterans Aid Dr Hugh Milroy was not surprised at the low number. In a discussion with Glyn Strong he explains what role prevention has played in successfully tackling rough sleeping among veterans and makes a plea for stronger investment in an area that could have a much wider and enduring impact on the problem.
As we condemn racist violence abroad, we must also commit to eradicating racial prejudice in our own backyard
Foreign affairs
By David Lammy MP
As we condemn racist violence abroad, we must also commit to eradicating racial prejudice in our own backyard
The killing of George Floyd has transformed into a truly global moment. But his death is not a unique or isolated event. We must acknowledge that what’s happening across the pond is a lot closer to home than many would like to admit – and work together to build a society in which black people can finally breathe
Coronavirus is having a devastating effect on new parents
Coronavirus
By Catherine McKinnell MP
Coronavirus is having a devastating effect on new parents
Experts have reported increased levels of anxiety, depression and other mental health issues among new parents since the pandemic began. The Government must take urgent action.
Automated borders: Supporting security and commerce Member content
Coronavirus
By Leidos
Automated borders: Supporting security and commerce
Given the UK’s new place in the world, and the increased traffic expected at our borders post EU Exit, innovations are crucial to ensure that we, as a nation, are ahead of the game. By taking full advantage of technology already at our fingertips, we can ensure this is the case.
We must start acting now to protect the environment
Coronavirus
By Wera Hobhouse MP
We must start acting now to protect the environment
In the midst of the unfolding Covid-19 crisis, World Environment Day 2020 offers us a unique moment to reflect our world.
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Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach
2020
Central London
Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach
Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap
2020
Central London
Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
2020
Central London
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes
2020
Central London
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes
Coronavirus All
Exclusive: Welfare should reflect ‘what you put in’ to tackle public mistrust, says Labour’s shadow DWP secretary
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Exclusive: Welfare should reflect ‘what you put in’ to tackle public mistrust, says Labour’s shadow DWP secretary
Coronavirus has demonstrated the importance of a ring-fenced overseas aid budget Member content
Coronavirus
By Dods Monitoring
Coronavirus has demonstrated the importance of a ring-fenced overseas aid budget
Brexit All
On Brexit and coronavirus the public need clarity, not mixed messaging
Coronavirus
By Meg Hillier MP
On Brexit and coronavirus the public need clarity, not mixed messaging
Northern Ireland remains a pawn in the Brexit negotiations
Brexit
By Lord Kinnoull
Northern Ireland remains a pawn in the Brexit negotiations
Communities All
Rent crisis: can the private rented sector avoid an eviction 'cliff edge'?
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Rent crisis: can the private rented sector avoid an eviction "cliff edge"?
During the coronavirus pandemic, the need to safeguard children online cannot be understated
Coronavirus
By Chris Elmore MP
During the coronavirus pandemic, the need to safeguard children online cannot be understated
Culture All
Bookies’ warnings to government exposed as false - Gamban Member content
Coronavirus
By Gamban
Bookies’ warnings to government exposed as false - Gamban
Heritage at risk: protecting Britain's cultural treasures
Coronavirus
By Lord Cormack and Sir Tim Laurence
Heritage at risk: protecting Britain's cultural treasures
Defence All
Sarah Atherton: 'Going into Parliament was like joining the army - but in Hogwarts'
Coronavirus
By Sebastian Whale
Sarah Atherton: 'Going into Parliament was like joining the army - but in Hogwarts'
VE Day shows that when pushed to the limits, Britain can transform society for the better
Coronavirus
By Stephen Morgan MP
VE Day shows that when pushed to the limits, Britain can transform society for the better
Economy All
Local democracy is crucial to our coronavirus recovery
Coronavirus
By Natalie Bennett
Local democracy is crucial to our coronavirus recovery
Our cash infrastructure is on the brink of collapse, but now’s the time we need it the most
Coronavirus
By David Mundell MP
Our cash infrastructure is on the brink of collapse, but now’s the time we need it the most
Education All
Schools and colleges need robust involvement from the HSE Member content
Coronavirus
By NASUWT
Schools and colleges need robust involvement from the HSE
‘We need to educate our children again’ – inside the battle to re-open England’s schools
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
‘We need to educate our children again’ – inside the battle to re-open England’s schools
Energy All
Green homes for green places: the search for a solution that doesn’t cost the earth Member content
Energy
By Calor Gas
Green homes for green places: the search for a solution that doesn’t cost the earth
The UK must build an economy that is cleaner and more resilient Member content
Coronavirus
By SSE
The UK must build an economy that is cleaner and more resilient
Environment All
Protecting public health and the environment: addressing the dual crisis of PPE Member content
Coronavirus
By Dods Monitoring
Protecting public health and the environment: addressing the dual crisis of PPE
Ministers are ignoring the political reality of post-Brexit fisheries negotiations
Coronavirus
By Lord Teverson
Ministers are ignoring the political reality of post-Brexit fisheries negotiations
Foreign affairs All
If we truly value the special relationship, we must not be a party to Donald Trump's violence against the American people
Foreign affairs
By Emily Thornberry MP
If we truly value the special relationship, we must not be a party to Donald Trump's violence against the American people
With the coronavirus pandemic looming, the situation for the Rohingya is becoming increasingly desperate
Coronavirus
By Sarah Champion MP
With the coronavirus pandemic looming, the situation for the Rohingya is becoming increasingly desperate
Health All
As lockdown eases, the Government has a duty of care for the mental health of our workers
Coronavirus
By Ian Byrne MP
As lockdown eases, the Government has a duty of care for the mental health of our workers
Investments in vaccines must go hand in hand with improving hygiene Member content
Coronavirus
By WaterAid
Investments in vaccines must go hand in hand with improving hygiene
Home affairs All
We’ve come a long way in the last 50 years on gender pay inequality, but there is still plenty of work to do
Coronavirus
By Laura Farris MP
We’ve come a long way in the last 50 years on gender pay inequality, but there is still plenty of work to do
As we reshape our immigration system, we need a fair, affordable and equal route to British citizenship
Home affairs
By Alberto Costa MP
As we reshape our immigration system, we need a fair, affordable and equal route to British citizenship
Political parties All
Boris Johnson U-turns on remote voting following backlash from shielding MPs
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Boris Johnson U-turns on remote voting following backlash from shielding MPs
Living in the dark: the truth about special advisers
Coronavirus
By Sebastian Whale
Living in the dark: the truth about special advisers
Social affairs All
It’s time for children’s needs to be central to the UK government’s coronavirus response Member content
Coronavirus
By Save the Children
It’s time for children’s needs to be central to the UK government’s coronavirus response
Boris Johnson must suspend the No Recourse to Public Funds policy during the coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
By Stephen Timms MP
Boris Johnson must suspend the No Recourse to Public Funds policy during the coronavirus crisis
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