All articles written by Baroness Brinton on PoliticsHome.com

20 Sep 2023 Brexit

Mending our relationship with the EU is the first step to rejoining

Coming to terms with leaving the European Union means we must accept the harsh reality of what this means for our day-to-day lives, the economy, agriculture and labour market. I often wonder, how is Brexit viewed now by EU members, seven years after we voted to leave in 2016?

01 Mar 2022 Coronavirus

We are desperate to return to normal life - but we must also be safe

The Prime Minister’s statement last week, has left the “most vulnerable*” bemused and worried.

02 Apr 2020 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.

05 Jul 2018 Social affairs

The sustainability of the NHS cannot work without a sustainable social care system

Ahead of her debate today on ensuring social care in England is adequately funded, Baroness Brinton writes about the issue for PoliticsHome.

26 Mar 2018 Health

Ministers must safeguard our NHS against privatisation

The EU’s Public Health Procurement directive has protected the NHS from mass privatisation. The government must make clear those safeguards will stay in place in future trade deals, writes Baroness Brinton