The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has claimed that an “anti-maths mindset” is holding the economy back, as he announced a major review of the subject in England. The review will be led by a new group of experts, including mathematicians and
Labour has demanded that Rishi Sunak’s Government “get on the side of working people” and enforce a freeze on Council Tax, as ONS figures confirm for the first time that 2022 was a record year for North Sea Oil and Gas profits.
Nigel Lawson was a titan of the conservative party who dedicated five decades of his life to public service, a former chancellor, MP, journalist and peer he has died at 91. Lord Lawson was a key figure in Margaret Thatcher’s governments, who
Last week Jeremy Hunt took to Parliament to unveil his budget statement. In an upbeat hour-long speech, the Chancellor claimed Britain’s economy was “on the right track” and “proving the doubters wrong”. He went on to unveil a pension giveaway aimed
“Fighting crime is a Labour cause” says Keir Starmer as he launches Labour’s second national mission, declaring tackling crime as “the unfinished business in my life’s work to deliver justice for working people”, by staff reporter Building on his pledge that the
Later today, Boris Johnson will finally face the House of Commons Privileges Committee, which since April of last year has been investigating the former Prime Minister over what he knew and did not know about the so-called“Partygate” scandall. Specifically, whether Mr
Last Friday, after much vacillation the BBC finally released a statement over comments made my MOTD presenter Gary Lineker, where he compared the Government’s new crack down on immigration akin to policies found in 1930s Germany. The state funded Corporation said: “…We
Labour Leader Keir Starmer will tell the National Farmers’ Union Conference later today, that they ‘deserve a government that listens’, as he calls for a new way of governing, backing British farmers on domestic production, international trade and tackling rural crime.
Labour’s Shadow Justice Secretary have today announced tough measures to clamp down on anti-social behaviour. Speaking at Middle Temple, (London) Steve Reed said that we need “fresh thinking to tackle the tackle the scourge of anti-social behaviour” to ensure that offenders are
With the shock resignation of Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon, the big question this week is who will replace her. For her part Sturgeon says her party has an “array of talent” – but who will take up the challenge to succeed
With the resignation of Nadim Zahawi, the Prime Minister will have hoped to have drawn a line under this incredibly damaging affair. The tax scandal, that started last year and exploded in earnest across the front pages in January – dragging on
Jeremy Hunt has rounded on Labour and critics within his own party, accusing them of peddling “declinism” and dismissing calls for immediate tax-cuts. The Chancellor, used a major speech at Bloomberg’s London HQ this morning, to strike a surprisingly upbeat tone,
The authors of the Greater Love Declaration have written to Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calling on the Westminster Government to drop plans to ban ‘conversion therapy’. The Declaration affirms Christian teaching on marriage, sex and
ADVERTORIAL – A local government workforce crisis is threatening vital local services – particularly relied on by those who urgently need support – with more than 9 in 10 councils experiencing staff recruitment and retention difficulties, a new survey reveals. The
Labour are planning on a crackdown on criminal people smugglers, who made a over £180 million from small boat crossings last year, according to new analysis. They plan to set up a new elite National Crime Agency (NCA) unit which will pursue
The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has finally ordered a probe into his cabinet colleague and Conservative Party Chairman today after saying that Nadhim Zahawi had questions to answer over his tax affairs. He asked his standards advisers to investigate the situation,
The government has today announced £2.1 billion of funding for local projects, covering projects from Cornwell to Gateshead, as part of its’ levelling up agenda. However, Labour immediately attacked the allocation of funds, claiming that more money is being spent in
There was more bad news for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak today, as Ambulance response time for December as the worst on record, with emergency patients across the country beingforced to endure waiting times of more than an hour. New figures show
The Local Government Association has warned against the Government’s proposals to move thousands of NHS patients in England into care homes as part a plan to ease pressure on hospitals. The plan will see the NHS being given an extra £250
Parliament Politics Magazine- The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivered a keynote speech today, unveiling five promises which he believes will get Britain back on track. In what is widely seen an attempt to reset his embattled premiership he vowed to work
Rock stars and musicians are twice as likely to divorce, compared with ordinary people, and fifty per cent more likely than sports stars, finds a major news study. The study, from Marriage Foundation, has been tracking nearly 500 A-list celebrities who tied
Conservative MPs have warned the Prime Minister that he will be committing “economic as well as political suicide” and kill off the Party’s chances of regaining ground on Labour if he raises fuel duty by 12pence per litre in the budget. The
Rock stars and musicians are twice as likely to divorce, compared with ordinary people, and fifty per cent more likely than sports stars, finds a major news study. The study, from Marriage Foundation, has been tracking nearly 500 A-list celebrities who tied
In a new blow to Prime Minister Rishi sunak a poll released yesterday suggests labour are on course for a huge majority at the next general election, doubling their number of MPs. The survey also suggests that the conservatives would be wiped
Labour have today unveiled a radical overhaul of the UK’s existing constitutional settlement, including abolishing the House of Lords and devolving more power to the regions and nations. The Labour Leader, Sir Kier Starmer pledged to deliver “the biggest ever transfer
Westminster, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – It is being reported that Labour is stepping up its attacks on the UK’s private schools with plans to raise business ratesalongside proposals to strip them of their charitable status. In what has been dubbed a
The so-called “quiet man” of British politics the former leader of the conservative party, Sir Iain Duncan Smith roared his disapproval at the failure of western diplomacy to challenge both Russia and China in recent years. At a meeting in parliament
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A conservative rebellion over a pledge to build 300,000 homes a year has forced the government into a major climbdown on a flagship policy. More than 50 backbench MPs said they would back an amendment to
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A third of students are concerned that free speech on campus is at risk, and those with traditional or challenging views up being cancelled. Research by the Policy Institute at Kings College London, based on several surveys,
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Jeremy Hunt takes axe to public spending, as he also unveils £24bn of tax hikes that will hit millions of ordinary families – by Alistair Thompson • Chancellor tells public that “sacrifices” will have to be
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ahead of tomorrow’s Autumn Statement, the Local Government Association (LGA) has warned Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, that councils are facing a huge black hole in their finances, equivalent to more than 20 per cent. The representative body,
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Labour Party has unveiled plans to make Britain a clean energy superpower by 2030. The ambitious plan involves slashing red tape and unblocking the planning system by “persuading some communities to get on board”. Sir
London, (Parliament Politicians Magazine) – can reveal the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE), provided advice and support to the organisers of this year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar, on workers safety and preventing accidents on the 25 sites directly linked to
The Prime Minister might well have been hoping that with the dramatic resignation of Gavin Williamson, last night, a linecould be drawn under the issue, however this was not to be the case. During a raucous PMQ’s Mr Sunak was forced
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – It has been interesting to read the dozen or so stories running about the tiny Gulf state of Qatar and their treatment of migrant workers, but are they right? A review of recent reports from Human
Welcome to the November edition of The Parliament Politics, the magazine for those with a passion for politics. It sounds like a cliché, but we really have been living through a period of unprecedented change. The death of Her Majesty
As the new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, stood at the dispatch box for his first PMQs, Labour’s Lisa Nandy issued a letter calling for an “independent investigation into comments made by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who boasted that while Chancellor he changed
Mr Sunak (42) is not just the youngest Prime Minister of Britain after he won the race to lead the Conservative Partybut is also the first leader of “colour” and one of the wealthiest. Born on 12 May 1980 in Southampton,
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Liz Truss has sensationally resigned as the leader of the conservative party after just 44 days in office. It means that the UK will get it 5th Prime Minister since 2010. In a short statement given
A fascinating poll caught my eye the other day, which claimed that younger adults are more likely to pray than older generations. The survey commissioned by the Church of England revealed that nearly half of UK adults have prayed, but found wide
With the conservative party descending into chaos and fractional infighting, a petition calling on the return of Boris Johnson as Prime Minister has been signed by more than 10,000 conservative party members and supporters in just a couple of days. The
The Labour Party is stepping up pressure on the Conservatives urging Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to come before the House of Commons, today, Tuesday 11th October and answer questions on what they are calling a “disastrous mini-Budget”. Labour plan to use a series of Parliamentary
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest reigning monarch, who was crowned in 1952 and recently celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, passed away peacefully yesterday at her Scottish estate of Balmoral. She was surrounded by her family,
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Following the announcement of death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, tributes from political and world leaders have poured in, leader by King Charles III. Here we list a small selection of them. His Majesty King Charles
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – By any reckoning the Conservative Party leadership contest has been heated, bad tempered and I believe damaging for the contenders wanting to succeed Boris Johnson. It started almost immediately after the PM announced he was going,
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – With confirmation that Prime Minister Boris Johnson is resigning later today, the starting pistol has been fired on a leadership race, not only to be the next leader of the Conservative Party, but also the next Prime
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Chinese have a saying about it being a curse to living in interesting times. Whether the phrase is truly old or even Chinese, I believe its sentiment is something the Prime Minister would agree with, as
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – With inflation hitting a 40-year high, runaway heating and fuel costs, and the rice of food on the rise, the cost-of-living crisis has become the defining domestic political issue and yet the Chancellor Rishi Sunak, has so