It’s an ancient adage predating even the Roman Empire and going back as far as Plato, but one with relevance today as the smoke billows over Ukrainian trenches and cities; the restive Russian bear looks west; and the Chinese dragon flexes in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A major review by Sir Jon Cunliffe urges scrapping Ofwat and replacing it with a single regulator, as water bills are projected to rise 30% by 2030. As reported by The Independent, an independent review has proposed
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Social media influencer Nicola Thorp resigned in protest against the UK government’s move to ban Palestine Action as a terrorist group. As reported by The Telegraph, a TV presenter and influencer working with the Home Office has
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tory MP Victoria Atkins and farming groups have criticised Labour for dropping its “Buy British” pledge, with claims it threatens UK farming and food security. As reported by The Daily Express, farming groups have raised concerns over
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Barry Gardiner rejects Sir Keir Starmer’s votes-at-16 policy, warning it could backfire politically as the party pushes for electoral reform. As reported by GB News, Barry Gardiner has come out against his party’s promise to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Tim Roca slams Transphobes “swivel-eyed” in leaked audio, criticises Supreme Court and labels Parliament “toxic.” As reported by The Telegraph, a leaked recording shows a Labour backbencher described transgender people as “not very well people”
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Steve Reed promised a crackdown on all sources of water pollution as new data shows a 60% rise in serious incidents and pressure mounts on water firms. As reported by The Guardian, the government has vowed to
Terrorism is not simply an attack on individuals; it is an assault on our way of life, on our shared values and on the very idea of a free and open society. When civilians are targeted, they become proxies of the state.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Diane Abbott defended her racist comments again, criticising Labour’s suspension decision and sparking fresh debate within the party and the public. Diane Abbott’s views on her racist comments MP Diane Abbott faced disciplinary action in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Jess Phillips backed Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to suspend four MPs, saying the party must act as a united team in times of division. As reported by Sky News, a home office minister backed
Earlier this month, I led a Westminster Hall debate on the forced displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank. While the world’s attention remains fixed on the devastation in Gaza, we must not lose sight of the escalating crisis in the West
My ex-husband joined the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm at the age of 19 because he had always wanted to fly. He flew everything from hawks to helicopters and was a talented and committed pilot. In 2022 he suffered strange symptoms of
