Seventy-five years ago, Britain helped shape a new Europe out of the ruins of war. Our lawyers drafted the European Convention on Human Rights, inspired by Churchill’s vision of peace built on dignity, fairness, and democracy. This week, as we mark that
Developers influence Labour planning reforms
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood faces pressure from Labour MPs to soften Danish-style immigration plans amid backlash over “hardcore” policies. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour MPs have called on Shabana Mahmood to reconsider her plans for Denmark-inspired
On Wednesday I held a debate on the shocking new data from the Office for National Statistics on drug deaths in 2024 that show they have increased for the twelfth year running to yet another record high of 5565 in England and
The rapid spread of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) is an issue that has become deeply personal for people across Mansfield and frustration is growing as local communities feel powerless to manage the impact. Let me be clear – HMOs do have
For thousands of years, people have settled along the River Nene and across the fens, making homes, forging communities, and building the foundations of what would become Peterborough. The city’s first formal mention, dates to the seventh century, but our heritage runs
One of the most staggering facts I came across during my time as a prison officer was the over representation of care leavers. 29% of the prison population and 50% of the youth estate are care-experienced. This is a damming indictment of
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MPs relaunch the Tribune group under Louise Haigh and Vicky Foxcroft to unite the soft left and push for progressive policies and budget influence. As reported by The Guardian, senior Labour MPs behind the welfare rebellion
This week, as we pause to remember the fallen of past wars, another war – every bit as brutal and inhumane – is raging in Sudan. It is a conflict so devastating that the Foreign Secretary recently called it “the largest humanitarian
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s immigration crackdown may cost Britain £4.4bn, as the Home Office warns of economic losses and experts fear damage to universities. As reported by The Independent, a Home Office report warns Labour’s immigration plans could cost the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-Chancellor George Osborne warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves that tax rises may be inevitable, citing manifesto promises as Budget plans loom. As reported by The Independent, George Osborne warned Rachel Reeves that sticking to manifesto pledges will be
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nigel Farage’s Reform UK treasurer Nick Candy’s company secured £4.6m in damages after a High Court ruled it was misled into investing in a tech start-up. As reported by The Independent, a High Court has ruled that
