The government’s new elections strategy is a welcome step in the right direction – modernisation that’s long overdue. Not the full answer, but progress. Ministers say its goal is “bold but simple: to reclaim Britain’s democracy as an aspiration for the rest
When MPs debated decriminalising abortion on 17th June, there was much talk of women in “desperate” circumstances. “Some women in desperate circumstances make choices that many of us would struggle to understand” pontificated Tonia Antoniazzi, the sponsor of the amendment. She went
The UK government has again unveiled sweeping immigration reforms, this time in the wake of the Reform Party’s local election gains. Successive administrations had promised to take action on migration, each time framing new measures as essential for economic stability and reduced
My father died when I was twelve although his illness had started when I was two. My childhood memory is that he first knew something was wrong when his beautiful handwriting deteriorated and he became unsteady. It turned out that he had
The past five years have seen unprecedented change and disruption in the global trade network. Against this backdrop, the UK stands as a connector, bridging systems, processes, and old and new alliances. Our identity as a trading nation is once again in
Once, Artificial Intelligence was like the quiet helper in your spreadsheet. It made typing faster, helped you find your lost phone, and even suggested you watch Sharknado 4. (Bold move, AI.) Then the unexpected happened: the helper became the boss. With tools
“Britain is not attractive to essential workers from overseas, warns immigration lawyer, and the effects could be crippling…….” The UK’s healthcare system is on the verge of a staffing crisis that threatens to sabotage the very foundations of our care services. As
In 2019, Amanda Bronkhorst founded JUST ONE Tree with a simple yet powerful mission: to combat climate change through reforestation. What began as a small initiative has grown into a global movement, making a tangible difference to ecosystems and communities worldwide. The
Since 2018, Ethiopia has experienced a tumultuous journey of war and peace, driven by internal strife and regional tensions. Under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, the country has seen escalating domestic conflicts, many of which have spilled across its borders, destabilizing the
Since 2018 Ethiopia took a rollercoaster ride of war and peace, the pm of the country who has all the utmost power abiy ahmed ali, creating all the wars in the country has gone regional, exporting war and violence in the horn.
*This future gazing think-piece, never published, was written by Malcolm Fisk in 1999 together with a report ‘Our Future Home: Housing and the Inclusion of Older People in 2025’ released by Help the Aged. It imagined, former Prime Minister Tony Blair, as
My friend, Alison Davis, represents the best possible reasons for changing the law to allow euthanasia or assisted suicide. Those wanting to change the law have based their campaign on highly-charged, emotional personal stories of suffering people like Alison, but they never
One of the raft of Bills the Government has introduced this parliamentary session is new legislation “to give greater rights and protections” for renters[1]. Better known as ‘no-fault evictions’, Section 21 notices allow a landlord to ask a tenant to leave a
‘The fundamental promise of the NHS, that it will be there for us when we need it, has been broken’. These were recent words from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting. Regardless of your stance on this,
I made a flying visit to the conservative party conference in Birmingham this week, expecting to find a funeral gathering of party activists, the remaining MPs and supporters. However, I found the atmosphere surprisingly light, almost upbeat. What, you might ask has
The August far-right riots affected the UK negatively, but things could’ve been worse without positive communal efforts. Members of several communities staged counter-protests to protect central targets of the attack, such as immigration organisations and immigrants, including those granted leave outside the
There is a risk associated with any effort to talk about policies relating to boys and men on their own terms – that is, without reference to women and girls. It is understandable that until recently, sex inequality has focused primarily on
As the process to see who the next leader of the Conservative Party gets underway there is one side of the party that all candidates mustn’t forget: The Young Conservatives and ensuring the party wins back young members who have been tempted
Lord Falconer has drawn second place in the Ballot to present an ‘Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill’. The advocates of assisted suicide are once again bringing the debate back to Parliament. Their attempts have failed many times in the past.
On Sunday, President Joe Biden surprised American voters and the wider world by announcing that he would drop out of the presidential race. His decision came after weeks of pressure from Democrat politicians, donors, including Hollywood icon George Clooney and party grandee
Just when everyone thought election campaign was getting dull and boring, we have something to shake it up. Enter, Nigel Farage. Nigel Farage’s surprising arrival onto the campaign changed everything this week. Until now, the polls have been pretty stagnant. If Rishi
Like millions of other I settled down last week to watch the actress and disability rights campaigner Liz Carr, make the argument against legalising assisted suicide and euthanasia. It was, without a doubt an incredibly powerful film, which I am certain will
In the pursuit of unraveling the secrets to a long and vibrant life, researchers have long been captivated by the phenomenon known as the "Blue Zones."
The Journal of Medical Ethics Forum has posted an article by Prof. David Albert Jones, Director of the Anscombe Bioethics Centre, showing that support for assisted suicide in Scotland has declined significantly. Three polls conducted by the pro-assisted suicide group Dignity in
In the recent report by House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee “Assisted Dying/ Assisted Suicide Second Report of Session 2023–24”. They speak about the impact on Palliative Care and wrongly state that if there is a change in the law
This report is a welcome and comprehensive discussion of the issue of assisted suicide and euthanasia in the UK and around the world. It contains up-to-date information about areas where the practice is legal and discussions in the UK. It is even-handed
It is already illegal to sell any vaping product to under-18s, so banning disposables will do nothing but take them out of the hands of adults, who represent the vast majority of users of disposable vapes. With this ban on disposables, the
Everyone pretends they have read Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four. But they haven’t; I’m sure of it. Because if they had, we wouldn’t, here and now, in the UK, be strolling nonchalantly towards frightfully similar totalitarian horrors. Orwell’s boldly drawn satire throws a bright
If you visit a typical classroom filled with teenagers studying for their GCSEs, you’ll find that 45 percent are not living with both natural parents. Many will agree with me that this is an extraordinarily high proportion. It’s almost certainly the highest
The following is from the Department of Education’s guidelines about how Black History should be taught at Key Stage 3 Teachers could, for example, look at Britain’s transatlantic slave trade – its effects and its eventual abolition – including the successful slave-led
Politicians have come to believe many things about decarbonisation that are not true. This applies just as much to those in opposition as it does to those on the Government benches. Ed Miliband, for example, has become convinced that offshore wind is
As first-time buyers fall to the lowest level in a decade, Michael Gove continues to show what a slim grasp he has on economics, investment and the current housing crisis, by threatening to plunge the residential property sector into further crisis through
That’s an alarming statistic for MSP Liam McArthur to mull over as he prepares to bring a new assisted suicide Bill before Holyrood. He believes there is enough support at Holyrood to pass his legislation. But he does not recognise that the
Politics in 2024 will see a long wait for the General Election – probably until November or even December. This could well be a ‘big change’ election when it comes. The British public rarely votes a Prime Minister out and a new
In recent weeks, proponents of decriminalising abortion have suggested that the current law has led to an increasing number of women being investigated by the police after suffering a miscarriage or stillbirth. This was highlighted by a recent article in the Times.
If you work in Westminster, as many reading this article do, it is hard to ignore a King’s Speech. The streets are closed down and the surrounding areas get tidied ready for a visit from the monarch, who will turn up in
It was the philosopher Plato who remarked “Just as it would be madness to settle on medical treatment for the body of a person by taking an opinion poll of the neighbours, so it is irrational to prescribe for the body politic
Even by by-election standards, last night’s results were a disaster for the Conservative Government. Losing Tamworth, a bell weather seat, whose MP resigned after an eight-week suspension for drunkenly groping two men, is one thing, but to lose the ultra-safe Mid-Bedfordshire, is
News reports suggest that disposable (or single-use) vapes could be outlawed in the UK as part of a government crackdown on youth vaping. In April, the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) put out ‘a call for evidence to identify opportunities
As the banners and security hoardings are taken down from around the Conservative Party’s Manchester Conference venue, two lingering questions remain, can the Rishi Sunak win the next election and has his 7,500-word conference speech helped or hindered? Let me start, with
Persuading you to create a content strategy in 700 words. That’s a 5 min read that could 5X your figures… This Is Why Your Business Needs a Blog/ Content Strategy Listen, I get it, when I started content writing, I was
World Suicide Prevention Day is held on 10 September each year to raise awareness of the terrible reality of suicide and to encourage people to think of practical and effective ways to help prevent it. The law obliges everyone at least not
Advertising has been widely recognized as having many negative effects on children. These include excessive materialism, underage substance abuse, youth violence and commoditization of the human body. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parents restrict their child’s exposure to television
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – It seems earrings and dress sense are more important than immigration policy. Is that really what people are judging Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak’s suitability for the highest political office. Perhaps I missed it, apologies if I
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – It’s time for our elected national politics to recognise that cutting Fuel Duty is a key strategic component to easing the cost-of-living crisis and thus vital to reducing inflation. It’s a powerful deflationary tool, and at the
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – There is a clear choice in this leadership race between a Government that will be honest and open with you about the nation’s finances, or one whose economic plan is based on fantasy and make-believe. This hits
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Launch of Women’s Health Strategy is welcome, says former Health Minister Caroline Dinenage MP and a culmination of years of work Our health and care system should work for everyone – but with 51 per cent
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) – For decades, nuclear power has been a subject that most people (and therefore a majority of politicians) have refused to discuss, other than to talk about nuclear waste and power plant accidents such as Chernobyl and Fukushima.
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Family used to be a traditional Tory tune but in recent years it has been overlooked as Johnson-ite ministers have been seduced by splashing state cash. The Conservative Party was never likely to embrace the family under
