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The UK must consider carefully whether China is a trustworthy business partner
The UK must consider carefully whether China is a trustworthy business partner
Economy
By Baroness Kennedy
As UK ministers stride out into the world in pursuit of growth – navigating President Trump’s tariffs and seeking trading relationships and business partnerships wherever they can be found – it is important to consider two things: whether there ought to be ethical constraints to such activities; and how concerned we should be for our national security in dealing with potential partners.
John Whittingdale reviews 'Making Speeches: The Speechmaking of Margaret Thatcher'
Books & culture
By John Whittingdale MP
John Whittingdale reviews 'Making Speeches: The Speechmaking of Margaret Thatcher'
From silence to strength: why accessibility should shape the future of work Partner content
Social affairs
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
From silence to strength: why accessibility should shape the future of work
Why Westminster’s biggest parliamentary group is calling for a commission on electoral reform
Political parties
By Alex Sobel MP and Lizzi Collinge MP
Why Westminster’s biggest parliamentary group is calling for a commission on electoral reform
APPG visit to the Kurdistan Region in Iraq highlights the mutual benefits of working together
Foreign affairs
By John Slinger MP
APPG visit to the Kurdistan Region in Iraq highlights the mutual benefits of working together
A wry and candid memoir: Lord Brady reviews 'The End of an Era'
Books & culture
By Lord Brady
A wry and candid memoir: Lord Brady reviews 'The End of an Era'
Time for Action on Ovarian Cancer Partner content
Health
By AbbVie
Time for Action on Ovarian Cancer
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Labour Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal
Labour Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal
Economy
‘Amexit’ must force us to rethink Brexit
‘Amexit’ must force us to rethink Brexit
By Liam Byrne MP
Brexit
If we don't change, we will lose
If we don't change, we will lose
By Graeme Downie MP
Political parties
Labour’s response to grooming gangs misses the point – why would councils want to expose their own failings?
Labour’s response to grooming gangs misses the point – why would councils want to expose their own failings?
By Baroness Fox
Home affairs
PM Says Criticism Of India Trade Deal Is 'Incoherent Nonsense'
PM Says Criticism Of India Trade Deal Is "Incoherent Nonsense"
Economy
Richard Parker Interview: I Don't Care About A Brand, I Care About Values
Richard Parker Interview: I Don't Care About A Brand, I Care About Values
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The UK must consider carefully whether China is a trustworthy business partner
Economy
By Baroness Kennedy
The UK must consider carefully whether China is a trustworthy business partner
As UK ministers stride out into the world in pursuit of growth – navigating President Trump’s tariffs and seeking trading relationships and business partnerships wherever they can be found – it is important to consider two things: whether there ought to be ethical constraints to such activities; and how concerned we should be for our national security in dealing with potential partners.
John Whittingdale reviews 'Making Speeches: The Speechmaking of Margaret Thatcher'
Books & culture
By John Whittingdale MP
John Whittingdale reviews 'Making Speeches: The Speechmaking of Margaret Thatcher'
Tom Hurst has written an entertaining and novel assessment of Margaret Thatcher’s speechmaking
From silence to strength: why accessibility should shape the future of work Partner content
Social affairs
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
From silence to strength: why accessibility should shape the future of work
As Deaf Awareness Week prompts reflection on inclusion, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ Chris Goodall explores how accessibility, shaped by lived experience, is helping redefine what inclusive manufacturing really looks like.
Why Westminster’s biggest parliamentary group is calling for a commission on electoral reform
Political parties
By Alex Sobel MP and Lizzi Collinge MP
Why Westminster’s biggest parliamentary group is calling for a commission on electoral reform
Last week’s elections were a wake-up call for more reasons than one.
APPG visit to the Kurdistan Region in Iraq highlights the mutual benefits of working together
Foreign affairs
By John Slinger MP
APPG visit to the Kurdistan Region in Iraq highlights the mutual benefits of working together
With external help to normalise its relationship with Baghdad, and by supporting economic and social reform, we can help maximise the Kurdistan Region in Iraq's role as a beacon of stability and moderation in the Middle East – and bolster our domestic security in turn
A wry and candid memoir: Lord Brady reviews 'The End of an Era'
Books & culture
By Lord Brady
A wry and candid memoir: Lord Brady reviews 'The End of an Era'
Mark Field’s thoughtful analysis is delivered with a side order of waspish insight
Time for Action on Ovarian Cancer Partner content
Health
By AbbVie
Time for Action on Ovarian Cancer
The new National Cancer Plan offers a real chance to close survival gaps by making early diagnosis and fair access to treatment a priority. On World Ovarian Cancer Day, AbbVie is encouraging the UK government to act now to improve the care of UK women.
In efforts to protect the UK and EU, the best must not become the enemy of the good
Defence
By Lord Dannatt
In efforts to protect the UK and EU, the best must not become the enemy of the good
While speculation about the possibility of some form of ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine has intensified since Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky’s extraordinary meeting in St Peter’s Basilica, the threat from an expansionist Russia will remain
Revitalising UK life sciences: a critical moment for health and economic growth Partner content
Health
By Sanofi
Revitalising UK life sciences: a critical moment for health and economic growth
The UK stands at a critical crossroads for life sciences. Against the backdrop of global uncertainty, the Chancellor aims to position Britain as a beacon for international investment. This summer we can either seize the opportunity to become a global life sciences leader, driving both health improvements and economic growth, or continue to fall behind our competitors.
The Tory push to ban the recording of non-crime hate incidents is wrong
Home affairs
By Baroness Lawrence
The Tory push to ban the recording of non-crime hate incidents is wrong
On the very morning of the 32nd anniversary of the brutal murder of my son Stephen Lawrence in a racist attack, shadow home secretary Chris Philp chose to call for the end of non-crime hate incidents being recorded by the police.
To help people save their local sports facilities, let's make community ownership easier
Health
By Emma Foody MP
To help people save their local sports facilities, let's make community ownership easier
Go to any town, village or city and ask a local what they’re most proud of in their community, many will point to a local sports team.
‘Amexit’ must force us to rethink Brexit
Brexit
By Liam Byrne MP
‘Amexit’ must force us to rethink Brexit
Nearly 10 years on from the Brexit vote, the unsayable has become the inescapable.
Multiple sclerosis must not be forgotten Partner content
Health
By Sanofi
Multiple sclerosis must not be forgotten
Despite advances in treatment, people with multiple sclerosis (MS) continue to face stark inequalities in care. It’s time to make MS a national priority.
My party must give Parliament a say on any UK-US trade deal
Economy
By Clive Lewis MP
My party must give Parliament a say on any UK-US trade deal
In all the media discussion about the government’s trade talks with the USA, one issue remains dangerously under-reported: the complete absence of parliamentary accountability – or wider democratic input – into the content and shape of these deals.
A trade deal with the US could spell disaster for the UK
Economy
By Ellie Chowns
A trade deal with the US could spell disaster for the UK
Britain stands at a crossroads.
Short straits, long impact: the Port of Dover’s role in growing UK-EU trade and prosperity Partner content
Transport
By Port of Dover
Short straits, long impact: the Port of Dover’s role in growing UK-EU trade and prosperity
As the vital connection between Britain and mainland Europe, the Port of Dover is leading the way in becoming the UK’s most seamless, sustainable, and tech-enabled port 
Celebrating 125 years of Coca-Cola in Great Britain: championing local and supporting communities Partner content
Communities
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Celebrating 125 years of Coca-Cola in Great Britain: championing local and supporting communities
This year marks 125 years of Coca-Cola in Great Britain – a milestone that invites reflection, celebration and, importantly, a renewed commitment to the communities that have helped shape our journey.
If we don't change, we will lose
Political parties
By Graeme Downie MP
If we don't change, we will lose
Telling people we have a plan for change isn't enough. We need to show them.
Caught between Trump and the EU, Starmer must perform a tricky balancing act
Brexit
By Jill Rutter
Caught between Trump and the EU, Starmer must perform a tricky balancing act
There was a chapter in the 2024 Labour manifesto called “Britain reconnected” which set out its plans for a reset with the EU, singling out France and Germany as allies with whom relationships needed to be rebuilt.
The best way to burst Reform’s bubble? For voters to feel better-off
Political parties
By Luke Akehurst
The best way to burst Reform’s bubble? For voters to feel better-off
As a campaigning addict, April and May are usually my favourite time of year. I did indeed enjoy the spring sunshine in beautiful, green North Durham and hundreds of conversations with local voters. The results, less so.
Labour’s response to grooming gangs misses the point – why would councils want to expose their own failings?
Home affairs
By Baroness Fox
Labour’s response to grooming gangs misses the point – why would councils want to expose their own failings?
Since the present government has made much of its commitment to tackling violence against women and girls, I genuinely assumed it would prioritise the scourge of ongoing, organised grooming gangs, raping some of the most vulnerable in society.
Tribute to Pope Francis: 'His papacy was joyful, irreverent and fallible'
Obituaries
By Mary Creagh
Tribute to Pope Francis: 'His papacy was joyful, irreverent and fallible'
The first pontiff from Latin America, his papacy was joyful, irreverent and fallible. Fully human, and a passionate proponent of peace and social justice, Pope Francis was a pope like no other. Words by Mary Creagh
Defeat in Runcorn was entirely avoidable – the Labour leadership must now change course
Political parties
By Richard Burgon MP
Defeat in Runcorn was entirely avoidable – the Labour leadership must now change course
Labour’s defeat in Runcorn was entirely avoidable – and is the direct result of the party leadership’s political choices.
The Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act should cause no confusion – the judgment is a model of clarity
Social affairs
By Baroness Kishwer Falkner
The Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act should cause no confusion – the judgment is a model of clarity
Last week I had the honour of hosting an event in the House of Lords to celebrate 15 years of the Equality Act 2010.
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The UK must consider carefully whether China is a trustworthy business partner
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