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We must stop playing politics with devolution
We must stop playing politics with devolution
Communities
By Mike Reader MP
If the vision for devolution is only realised in places where the politics suit, the government risks failing in its own mission to deliver growth across the UK.
An effective immigration system needs effective access to justice
Home affairs
By Lord Bach
An effective immigration system needs effective access to justice
Acting early, acting together – addressing the challenge of rising energy debt Partner content
Energy
By EDF
Acting early, acting together – addressing the challenge of rising energy debt
Crate Britain: does Mummy pig deserve a prison break? Partner content
Environment
By Humane World for Animals UK
Crate Britain: does Mummy pig deserve a prison break?
Keir Starmer must provide clarity for his No 10 reset to pay off
Political parties
By Hannah Keenan
Keir Starmer must provide clarity for his No 10 reset to pay off
The cyber security bill must go further to truly protect the UK economy
Home affairs
By Lord Harris of Haringey and Baroness Neville-Jones
The cyber security bill must go further to truly protect the UK economy
Housing First could be the answer to Labour's Farage problem
Communities
By Matthew Torbitt
Housing First could be the answer to Labour's Farage problem
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MPs Are Divided Over Whether They Should Use AI To Do Their Jobs
MPs Are Divided Over Whether They Should Use AI To Do Their Jobs
Parliament
Home Office Eyes More Restrictions On International Student Visas
Home Office Eyes More Restrictions On International Student Visas
Education
I use AI as an MP – and I’m not apologising for it
I use AI as an MP – and I’m not apologising for it
By Mike Reader MP
Parliament
Blue Labour Peer Urges Keir Starmer To Drop Plans For Islamophobia Definition
Blue Labour Peer Urges Keir Starmer To Drop Plans For Islamophobia Definition
Home affairs
Darren Jones To Run No 10 Delivery As Keir Starmer Shakes Up His Top Team
Darren Jones To Run No 10 Delivery As Keir Starmer Shakes Up His Top Team
Political parties
Pollster Advises Keir Starmer To 'Ignore The Polls' And 'Do What You Think Will Work'
Pollster Advises Keir Starmer To "Ignore The Polls" And "Do What You Think Will Work"
Political parties
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How King Edward III might stop the Chinese mega-embassy
Foreign affairs
By Luke de Pulford
How King Edward III might stop the Chinese mega-embassy
Of all the names linked to the Chinese mega-embassy saga, Edward III is an unlikely late entrant.
Parliament must act now to end the debt crisis undermining global aid
Economy
By Noah Law MP
Parliament must act now to end the debt crisis undermining global aid
The British public hasn’t lost its compassion, but it has lost trust in how international aid is delivered.
Protection of playing fields is key to improving our economy and health Partner content
Health
By Sport England
Protection of playing fields is key to improving our economy and health
Planning reforms could affect our community playing fields. Ensuring their protection will improve our economy, help us lead active lives, and protect vital green spaces for children.
Israel wants to eradicate Gaza – of course we're right to recognise Palestine
Foreign affairs
By Uma Kumaran MP
Israel wants to eradicate Gaza – of course we're right to recognise Palestine
I’ve supported the recognition of Palestinian statehood for as long as I’ve been active in politics.
Claims that Online Safety Act curbs free speech ring hollow from platforms that seek to close down criticism
Social affairs
By Imran Ahmed
Claims that Online Safety Act curbs free speech ring hollow from platforms that seek to close down criticism
Scrapping the OSA would ignore the evidence of online harms that organisations like mine have spent years uncovering, from self-harm and suicide promotion to child exploitation
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Baroness Grey-Thompson Partner content
Parliament
By Total Politics Impact
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Baroness Grey-Thompson
Former athlete Tanni, The Baroness Grey-Thompson, was famed for her grit and determination on the racetrack. Now she uses that same drive to fight for fairness for people with disabilities. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with the 11-time Paralympic gold medallist to learn why she believes equality for disabled people remains some distance away
The little-known tax tweak proposal that could bury the government’s housebuilding dream Partner content
Economy
By Mineral Products Association
The little-known tax tweak proposal that could bury the government’s housebuilding dream
While ministers champion planning reform and infrastructure investment, changes to Landfill Tax could cripple the quarrying industry, inflate construction costs, and derail both housing and environmental goals
No child left behind: building on progress to end child poverty
Economy
By James Frith MP
No child left behind: building on progress to end child poverty
In Bury North, 38 per cent of children live in poverty and higher than the national average.
The gambling industry provides a lifeline for sport and communities
Economy
By Richard Baker MP
The gambling industry provides a lifeline for sport and communities
Each month, half the UK adult population enjoys some sort of bet. That’s 22.5m people having a punt on the lottery, in bookmakers on hard-pressed high streets, casinos, bingo halls and online, and the overwhelming majority do so safely and responsibly.
The Professor Will See You Now: How do you solve a problem like Maria?
Foreign affairs
By Professor Philip Cowley
The Professor Will See You Now: How do you solve a problem like Maria?
Professor Philip Cowley offers a political science lesson for The House’s readers. This week: what's in a politician's name?
Without a successful NHS App, the NHS itself could fail
Health
By Ryan Wain
Without a successful NHS App, the NHS itself could fail
There are several front doors to the NHS. None are befitting of the 21st century.
The UK's Palestine recognition pledge makes the return of hostages less likely
Foreign affairs
By Adrian Cohen
The UK's Palestine recognition pledge makes the return of hostages less likely
Earlier this week, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced the UK government will recognise a Palestinian state in September – unless Israel meets certain conditions, including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza.
MPs should use the holidays to reconnect with nature
Environment
By Paul de Zylva
MPs should use the holidays to reconnect with nature
With new planning laws on the horizon, MPs should make time over summer to appreciate nature and return to Parliament ready to defend it.
From misunderstanding to momentum: a new vision for type 1 diabetes care Partner content
Health
By Sanofi
From misunderstanding to momentum: a new vision for type 1 diabetes care
Sanofi UK General Manager Ahmed Moussa reflects on the current landscape of type 1 diabetes in the UK and explores what must change to improve outcomes for patients
If anything, the Online Safety Act doesn't go far enough
Social affairs
By Chris Sherwood
If anything, the Online Safety Act doesn't go far enough
We regularly hear from children who have suffered sexual and emotional abuse online, or who have been exposed to harmful and dangerous content.
On water, Steve Reed is swimming against the tide of public opinion
Environment
By Sophie Conquest
On water, Steve Reed is swimming against the tide of public opinion
One year on from securing a thumping majority, the government appears more confused than ever.
Young people are losing faith in the UK – we must remove the barriers to their progress
Economy
By Emma Schubart
Young people are losing faith in the UK – we must remove the barriers to their progress
Britain faces a vote of no confidence from its youth. The latest polling from Adam Smith Insights indicates that over a quarter of 18-30 year-olds are either actively planning or have seriously considered emigrating.
Too many babies are suffering from a lack of early-months bonding
Health
By Tamora Langley
Too many babies are suffering from a lack of early-months bonding
The first 1,001 days of life, from conception to two years old, should be a magical time for families. Seeing babies develop a sense of themselves and the world around them can feel miraculous.
The Home Office must listen to Epping
Home affairs
By Holly Whitbread
The Home Office must listen to Epping
The government must listen to Epping, close the Bell Hotel, and stop extremists exploiting local concerns.
NHS England must act now to eliminate hepatitis B by 2030
Health
By Beccy Cooper MP
NHS England must act now to eliminate hepatitis B by 2030
World Hepatitis Day, on 28 July, serves as a timely reminder of progress made but also the persistent disparities in the UK’s response to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) goal of eliminating viral hepatitis by 2030.
Fake cosmetics online reveal UK’s consumer protection failures Partner content
Communities
By Which?
Fake cosmetics online reveal UK’s consumer protection failures
Sue Davies, Head of Consumer Protection Policy at Which? argues that fake cosmetics sold online expose the need to strengthen online marketplace responsibilities and fix the UK’s broken consumer enforcement system.
Recipes for Disaster: Boris Johnson's cheese on toast
Parliament
By Robert Hutton
Recipes for Disaster: Boris Johnson's cheese on toast
An expert in guilty pleasures goes to the kitchen...
We must not repeat the mistakes of past cuts to the aid budget
Foreign affairs
By Jillian Popkins
We must not repeat the mistakes of past cuts to the aid budget
Whether it is the impact of cuts on women and girls or the money spent on asylum hotels, we will not shy away from scrutinising the government's aid plans.
Labour’s first year in dealing with mental health services has been a reality check
Health
By Maria Caulfield
Labour’s first year in dealing with mental health services has been a reality check
It is now a year since the Labour Party came into government. One of its key pledges at the general election was to improve mental health services. So, how has it done?
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