In September, I managed to secure a Ten Minute Rule Motion slot. Due to parliamentary arithmetic, the SNP rarely gets these opportunities and much thought went in to the possible topics. Given the Prime Minister and (former) Foreign Secretary were already on
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour deputy contender Lucy Powell warns the party risks losing London voters to left-wing and Reform UK, urging unity to protect support. As reported by The Standard, Lucy Powell warned that Labour risks losing London voters to
Recently in Parliament, I held an Adjournment debate on urgent care centres in Hillingdon. This was in response to what has been overwhelming public opposition – including a petition made up of over 27,000 local voices – to the planned closure of
On the 12 September in parliament, I led the Adjournment Debate on the issue of male chick culling. Most people are not aware of the term “hatch and dispatch”, nevermind the concept of a male chick cull. The reality in the UK
Recently I attended an event hosted by members of the Hindu community, at which I met one of my constituents. It was whilst there that an issue was raised, one which I had neither encountered myself nor considered as a legislator. This
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour may benefit from a rule change allowing unions to donate without member consent, potentially adding £11m to party funding. As reported by The Telegraph, analysis shows Labour could receive up to £11m from unions under relaxed
UK Parliament (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The assisted dying bill in England and Wales has cleared all stages in the House of Commons and has now entered the House of Lords for further scrutiny with a two-day debate underway. The bill, which
UK Parliament (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government has scheduled a parliamentary debate on the “Stop Killing Games” (SKG) petition for 3 November 2025, following the petition receiving almost 190,000 signatures in the UK alone. The movement, started by YouTuber Ross
The British Social Attitudes Survey in 2024 demonstrated that public trust in government is now lower than it has been at any time in the last fifty years. At one point in the late eighties the number of people saying they trusted
The cosmetic and aesthetic treatment industry is expanding rapidly, yet our laws have utterly failed to keep pace. In 2023 alone, around 7.7 million people in the UK underwent treatments and procedures ranging from Botox injections to facelifts. Every single cosmetic and
Playgrounds don’t often make national headlines. But when Parliament ignores them for 17 years, the neglect shows in every rusted swing, every patch of tarmac where equipment used to be, and every child shut indoors attached to a screen because there’s nowhere
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lucy Powell leads Labour deputy leadership race by 17 points over Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, backed by Mayor Andy Burnham. As reported by The Telegraph, a poll shows Lucy Powell, an ally of Andy Burnham, emerging as
Human bodies are engineering for endurance walking. Our ancient ancestors covered large distances, establishing long distance routes across our islands. National Trails are the modern-day equivalent, often tracing those same ancient paths. National Trails are the less well-known – but no less
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Richard Burgon warns Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer must change course or face being forced out by May amid rising discontent and poor polls. As reported by The Independent, Richard Burgon warned that Labour leader
On 9 September, I led my first Westminster Hall debate since being elected last year on the subject of supporting neurodivergent people into employment. I am privileged to represent a constituency in Ely and East Cambridgeshire that has so many businesses who
At a time when so many people have doubts that pulling the levers of government actually makes any difference anymore, the way we organise and fund those levers which are closest to the public matters a great deal. After a decade of
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney’s think tank, Labour Together, say mansion taxes should fund public transport and infrastructure. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour Together recommended taxing mansions in wealthy areas to fund
Millions of adults want their family doctor to opt out of participating in assisted dying if the law is changed, finds a major new poll from Care Not Killing (CNK). Asked if they agreed or disagreed with the statement: “I would personally
Will there be enough space for my wheelchair? Will there be space for me to walk next to my child? How will I navigate around obstacles safely with a cane or service animal, knowing that means moving into a busy road? These
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer sacks Peter Mandelson as US ambassador over Jeffrey Epstein ties, citing pressure after emails revealed support for Epstein’s early release. As reported by The Guardian, Peter Mandelson has been removed from his position
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Emily Thornberry withdraws from deputy leadership contest, calling it a privilege to run and pledging continued party support. As reported by The Telegraph, Dame Emily Thornberry has withdrawn from the race to become Labour deputy
On 2nd September, I led a Westminster Hall Debate on the regulation of pony and trap racing on public roads, an issue which has impacted my constituents regularly for a number of years. In fact, since 2020, Thames Valley Police confirmed that
Yesterday, Israel carried out an attempted strike on senior Hamas leaders in Qatar, the Middle Eastern country and key Western ally. The unsuccessful strike hit a residential building in with video footage carried by media outlets and on the internet showing smoke
Every day when I walk through the Members’ Lobby and under the Churchill arch into the Chamber of the House of Commons, I pass Lloyd George on my right. I thought about him at the end of last week. This is because
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Paula Barker says deputy leadership contest is “not truly democratic,” criticising tight timelines and online-only hustings for MPs. As reported by The Telegraph, Paula Barker, a left-wing Labour MP who joined the deputy leadership race,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s ex-communications chief James Lyons revealed he helped rewrite the 2024 manifesto while still working at TikTok in evenings and weekends. As reported by The Guardian, a TikTok executive said he helped draft Labour’s manifesto while still
Since 2015, the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) has been nothing short of a lifeline for families raising some of the most vulnerable children in our society – children who have faced trauma, abuse, and neglect. The fund was created
The relationship between the UK Parliament and the Supreme Court is an interesting aspect of British constitutional law. It attempts to strike a balance between parliamentary sovereignty and independence of the judiciary. Even though Parliament is the supreme body for making laws,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson joins Labour deputy leader race, pledging to unite the party and deliver opportunities for working people. As reported by The Guardian, Bridget Phillipson has become the first cabinet minister to enter Labour’s deputy
A contest will begin later today to replace Angela Rayner as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party after her resignation last week. Ms Rayner, who quit after being found guilty of not paying the correct amount of stamp duty on a flat
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform MP Sarah Pochin says jailed childminder Lucy Connolly is “not a hero” but a victim of two-tier justice, highlighting calls for prison reform. As reported by The Telegraph, Sarah Pochin described Lucy Connolly as “not a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s Emily Thornberry warns party deputy leadership race is crucial, urging party to listen to MPs as Reform UK rises in polls. As reported by The Independent, Sir Keir Starmer has been warned that the deputy leadership
UK Politics (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Liz Kendall is expected to replace Peter Kyle as science secretary in Keir Starmer’s major reshuffle, according to reports circulating in Westminster. Angela Rayner, the housing secretary and deputy prime minister, resigned after not paying enough
On Tuesday 2nd September, I had the privilege of leading my first Westminster Hall debate since being elected in July 2024—on a subject deeply close to my heart, my friends, and my family: the prevention of deaths from eating disorders. While I
*Coming to Terms with the Far-Reaching Political Implications of the Murphy Review* Today the Government has published the Independent Review of the Windsor Framework, the Murphy Review. The report is of immense political importance not just for Northern Ireland but for the
On 3 September, my Adjournment Debate entitled “That this House has considered Government support for people harmed following Covid-19 vaccinations” was held in Westminster Hall. It was in the summer of 2021 that I first helped to start the campaign on behalf
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour has frozen council transport funding ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s Budget, delaying allocations as the government prepares its new spending plan. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour paused council transport funds ahead of Rachel Reeves’s Budget.
A few weekends ago, I went back to the ex-mining town in West Yorkshire where I grew up. I was there to help my mum – now a local councillor I helped to elect – deliver leaflets and knock on doors. As
They say that “time and tide wait for no man”. In the last few months, you substitute in two other t-words – trade and tariffs – and the aphorism would remain as true as ever. Across the summer, international trade has rarely
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour may allow councils to use ANPR cameras to enforce parking, focusing on affluent areas, amid criticism over cuts to major road investment. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour faces backlash over plans for “spy cameras” in
The Crime and Policing Bill (hereafter “the Bill”) is the Labour Government’s first big intervention in the field of criminal law, policing powers, and public order management in the United Kingdom. But what are the Bill’s core provisions, its legislative intentions, and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – YouGov poll shows Reform UK ahead at 28%, Labour sinks to 20%, Conservatives at 17%, as Nigel Farage vows mass deportations of migrants. According to a fresh YouGov poll for Sky News, Labour’s popularity has dropped to
Driving in the United Kingdom with a foreign driving licence involves specific rules and procedures that vary depending on the country where your licence was issued. Exchanging a foreign driving licence for a UK one is an important step for many residents
The exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union brought considerable changes across various sectors, including driving licences. EU driving licence holders living in or visiting the UK face new rules and procedures that affect how they can drive, exchange their
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK leader Nigel Farage outlines plan to detain and deport up to 600,000 asylum seekers, including women and children, if elected. As reported by The Independent, Nigel Farage confirmed children could face mass deportation under Reform
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – British AI firms largely excluded from government talks, prompting criticism that Labour risks undermining the UK tech industry. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour faces backlash for neglecting UK tech companies, even as the Prime Minister, Sir
What is the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2025 and what is the Government hoping to achieve with it? The Bill represents a significant reform package addressing both children’s social care and educational standards, with implications for public authorities, schools, and families
When Westminster debates Britain’s key partnerships, conversations invariably gravitate towards Brussels or Washington. Yet one of our most strategically vital alliances in today’s shifting international landscape has quietly emerged from the Gulf: our relationship with Qatar. This partnership runs far deeper than
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour plans to abolish most short prison terms in England & Wales, boost community punishments, and allow early release via a Texas-style scheme. As reported by The Guardian, the UK government plans to scrap most short sentences,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s VAT and tax increases closed Dudley’s King Alfred Christian School, with rising fees forcing families to withdraw children. As reported by The Telegraph, a low-cost Christian school has closed, with Labour’s VAT raid cited as the
