All articles written by Lord Watson of Invergowrie on PoliticsHome.com

09 May 2022 Health

The Government must take action to stop data gaps from putting our children at risk

Mental health is one of the most significant health policy challenges facing decision makers today, yet the solutions – and the funding – are too often found to be wanting.

01 Feb 2018 Education

In the age of AI and automation, lifelong learning is an economic necessity

As rising automation and huge strides in AI change the employment market out of all recognition, the UK's education system needs to change, writes Shadow Education Minister Lord Watson

08 Mar 2016 Education

School admissions system becoming 'increasingly complicated' for parents

Labour peer Lord Watson writes that the government’s proposed changes to the School Admissions Code will favour 'the more sharp-elbowed and well-connected parents' who can 'manipulate the system'.