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MPs must not allow government behind closed doors to continue

MPs must not allow government behind closed doors to continue

08 Apr Coronavirus

Select Committee chairs should act now and establish a Liaison Committee – whether Parliament is sitting or not

We cannot afford to leave anyone behind in our response to coronavirus

02 Apr Coronavirus

We cannot afford to leave anyone behind in our response to coronavirus

NHS nurses do not deserve the additional worry of paying off their student debt

09 Apr Coronavirus

NHS nurses do not deserve the additional worry of paying off their student debt

Digital reform of parliamentary procedure can make our democracy more inclusive

09 Apr Coronavirus

Digital reform of parliamentary procedure can make our democracy more inclusive

Could the delay of COP26 impact climate ambitions?

Member content

09 Apr Coronavirus

Could the delay of COP26 impact climate ambitions?

Providing a critical service to keep you safe, warm and connected during Covid-19

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09 Apr Coronavirus

Providing a critical service to keep you safe, warm and connected during Covid-19

I hope the election of Keir Starmer will bring infighting and factionalism in the Labour party to an end

07 Apr Coronavirus

I hope the election of Keir Starmer will bring infighting and factionalism in the Labour party to an end

Latest Live

19:32

09 Apr

Boris Johnson out of intensive care and in ‘extremely good spirits’ as he fights coronavirus

17:38

09 Apr

Coronavirus: Priti Patel blasts police chief’s ‘inappropriate’ threat to check trolleys for ‘legitimate' shopping

17:14

09 Apr

Coronavirus: Dominic Raab confirms UK lockdown to continue as he tells the country 'we're not done yet'

13:08

09 Apr

Number 10 rejects Tory MP's call for churches to re-open over Easter

12:31

09 Apr

Boris Johnson 'continuing to improve' after third night in intensive care, Downing Street says

10:20

09 Apr

Culture Secretary slams TV station for promoting ‘lunatic conspiracy theories’ after David Icke coronavirus interview

06:31

09 Apr

Coronavirus: UK set for at least three more weeks of lockdown as ministers meet to plot way ahead

06:29

09 Apr

MPs given £10,000 extra to help them work from home during coronavirus outbreak

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UK GDP, monthly estimate published alongside overseas trade statistics

09 Apr 09:00 More

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UK GDP, monthly estimate published alongside overseas trade statistics: 09 Apr 2020

UK GDP, monthly estimate published alongside overseas trade statistics

The Department of Health and Social Care gives a daily update on confirmed deaths from the virus

09 Apr 14:00 More

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The Department of Health and Social Care gives a daily update on confirmed deaths from the virus: 09 Apr 2020

The Department of Health and Social Care gives a daily update on confirmed deaths from the virus

The latest UK government press conference on Covid-19 takes place

09 Apr 17:00 More

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The latest UK government press conference on Covid-19 takes place: 09 Apr 2020

The latest UK government press conference on Covid-19 takes place.

European Council deadline for Eurozone countries to agree response to the coronavirus crisis

09 Apr 00:01 More

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European Council deadline for Eurozone countries to agree response to the coronavirus crisis: 09 Apr 2020

Today is the European Council deadline for Eurozone countries to agree response to the coronavirus crisis

NHS statistics on critical care bed capacity and cancelled operations due to be published

09 Apr 00:01 More

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NHS statistics on critical care bed capacity and cancelled operations due to be published: 09 Apr 2020

NHS statistics on critical care bed capacity and cancelled operations due to be published

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If the worst should happen, healthcare professionals deserve to know their families will be looked after

03 Apr Coronavirus

If the worst should happen, healthcare professionals deserve to know their families will be looked after

Our vital workers are putting their lives at risk on the frontline against coronavirus. A compensation scheme would ensure their loved ones have financial support if they die from the virus.

“We need to practice medicine in a different way”

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03 Apr Health

“We need to practice medicine in a different way”

At a round table supported by biopharmaceutical company AbbVie, leaders from industry, the NHS, and various health groups called for a fundamental rethink in how immune-related diseases are tackled.

Ensuring delivery systems to help keep the nation alive

Member content

03 Apr Economy

Ensuring delivery systems to help keep the nation alive

Packaging is much more than that. It is essential for our continuing national food and drink security.

After coronavirus, long term solutions are required to tackle the private rented sector

Member content

03 Apr Communities

After coronavirus, long term solutions are required to tackle the private rented sector

Future legislation on rental reform could cover a lot of ground including property safety, short-term lets, Airbnb and rogue landlords.

If we value the work social care workers do, then we should be prepared to pay for it

02 Apr Coronavirus

If we value the work social care workers do, then we should be prepared to pay for it

Social care workers are going to need massive investment to deal with the coronavirus crisis on top of a decade of chronic underfunding that they have already suffered.

The government's failure to prepare for a pandemic was a dereliction of duty

02 Apr Coronavirus

The government's failure to prepare for a pandemic was a dereliction of duty

It is beyond a dereliction of duty for the government to expect workers to risk their lives more than they already are.

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Festival of Health

Festival of Health

Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach

Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach

Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap

Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap

Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government

Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government

Coronavirus All

The Government must reduce the growth dependency of our economy

07 Apr Coronavirus

The Government must reduce the growth dependency of our economy

We must do more to police the spread of fake news and disinformation about Covid-19

06 Apr Coronavirus

We must do more to police the spread of fake news and disinformation about Covid-19

Brexit All

History will judge Jeremy Corbyn as the worst leader ever

02 Apr Coronavirus

History will judge Jeremy Corbyn as the worst leader ever

The reality of ‘sovereignty’ post-Brexit is more complex than the Government lets on

31 Mar Brexit

The reality of ‘sovereignty’ post-Brexit is more complex than the Government lets on

Communities All

After the Coronavirus crisis passes, town deals should form a vital part of the recovery

18 Mar Coronavirus

After the Coronavirus crisis passes, town deals should form a vital part of the recovery

No-fault evictions must be scrapped to protect renters amid coronavirus

16 Mar Coronavirus

No-fault evictions must be scrapped to protect renters amid coronavirus

Culture All

We will look back on the normalisation of gambling through football with great shame

Member content

02 Apr Culture

We will look back on the normalisation of gambling through football with great shame

We need a blanket ban on gambling advertising in sport

26 Mar Culture

We need a blanket ban on gambling advertising in sport

Defence All

In an era of hybrid warfare, departments must work together to protect Britain

30 Mar Defence

In an era of hybrid warfare, departments must work together to protect Britain

Fantasy plans to hold ballots on military action will not help Labour win back power

07 Feb Defence

Fantasy plans to hold ballots on military action will not help Labour win back power

Economy All

Universal Basic Income would protect people in times of crisis like this

02 Apr Coronavirus

Universal Basic Income would protect people in times of crisis like this

VentilatorChallengeUK consortium has the skills and tools to make a difference and save lives

Member content

30 Mar Coronavirus

VentilatorChallengeUK consortium has the skills and tools to make a difference and save lives

Education All

If schools close we must ensure children on free school meals do not go hungry

17 Mar Education

If schools close we must ensure children on free school meals do not go hungry

We must properly invest in early years education, ensuring equality of opportunity

10 Mar Education

We must properly invest in early years education, ensuring equality of opportunity

Energy All

Reducing UK emissions remains an emergency despite current crisis

Member content

01 Apr Environment

Reducing UK emissions remains an emergency despite current crisis

As costs increase whilst families self-isolate, VAT on energy bills should be scrapped

25 Mar Coronavirus

As costs increase whilst families self-isolate, VAT on energy bills should be scrapped

Environment All

Delaying COP26 was the right decision – but delay must not mean dither

03 Apr Coronavirus

Delaying COP26 was the right decision – but delay must not mean dither

This coronavirus pandemic must shape our thinking and action over the climate crisis

03 Apr Coronavirus

This coronavirus pandemic must shape our thinking and action over the climate crisis

Foreign affairs All

The Government must reassess its choice to exclude DIT from the foreign affairs review

29 Mar Foreign affairs

The Government must reassess its choice to exclude DIT from the foreign affairs review

Reviewing Britain's approach to the world must be about much more than defence

29 Mar Foreign affairs

Reviewing Britain's approach to the world must be about much more than defence

Health All

We are simply not testing enough people to mitigate the spread of coronavirus

01 Apr Coronavirus

We are simply not testing enough people to mitigate the spread of coronavirus

The consequences of not having adequate personal protective equipment for NHS staff are devastating

25 Mar Coronavirus

The consequences of not having adequate personal protective equipment for NHS staff are devastating

Home affairs All

New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs

Member content

06 Apr Home affairs

New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs

With Jeremy Corbyn, we had a leader who stood side-by-side with the oppressed

31 Mar Home affairs

With Jeremy Corbyn, we had a leader who stood side-by-side with the oppressed

Political parties All

Jeremy Corbyn's departure should mean an end to intolerance and factionalism in the Labour Party

01 Apr Political parties

Jeremy Corbyn's departure should mean an end to intolerance and factionalism in the Labour Party

Jeremy Corbyn’s failure on anti-Jewish racism will rightly forever tarnish his reputation

30 Mar Home affairs

Jeremy Corbyn’s failure on anti-Jewish racism will rightly forever tarnish his reputation

Social affairs All

With unprecedented numbers of people needing to access Universal Credit, the government must act quickly

30 Mar Coronavirus

With unprecedented numbers of people needing to access Universal Credit, the government must act quickly

Domestic abuse should have been higher up the Government's agenda. They must act now to save lives

26 Mar Coronavirus

Domestic abuse should have been higher up the Government's agenda. They must act now to save lives