It is now just shy of two years since my Private Members Bill, the Carers Leave Act, received Royal Assent, and a little over a year since the necessary regulations passed to enact the legislation. It came after years of work by
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UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Sir Adrian Montague told MPs lenders demanded hefty bonuses from a £3bn loan to retain staff, sparking backlash as Thames Water faces debt and regulation. As reported by The Guardian, Thames Water’s chair may face further inquiries
UK (Parliament Poltiics Magazine) – Conservatives fall to fourth place in new YouGov survey, outpaced by Reform, Labour, and Lib Dems, sparking concerns over Kemi Badenoch’s fading influence. As reported by The Telegraph, YouGov’s latest poll places the Tories in fourth position,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A second man, Stanislav Carpiuc, 26, has been charged with conspiracy over fires linked to Keir Starmer’s properties, with a court appearance set for Tuesday. As per Sky News, another individual has been charged about several fires
During a recent Adjournment Debate in the House of Commons, I raised a concern that, at first glance, might seem niche — the decline of traditional neon sign-making. But behind the warm glow of vintage shopfronts and buzzing signs lies a story
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Parliament holds off on banning trans women from female restrooms pending official guidance, sparking criticism from women’s rights groups and former MPs. As reported by The Guardian, the House of Parliament will not ban trans women
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the UK’s next major trade deal will be with Gulf nations, following recent agreements with the US, EU, and India. As reported by The Standard, Rachel Reeves said the UK is nearing a
The 2025 UK-EU trade deal, announced at a London summit on May 19, marks the most significant reset of relations between the United Kingdom and the European Union since Brexit. After years of economic friction, political wrangling, and public debate, this agreement
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Number 10 says the new UK-EU deal will cut food prices, boost the economy by £9bn, extend fishing access, and start talks on youth visas and emissions trading. As reported by The Guardian, Number 10 claims a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Millions of Legal Aid records hacked, exposing sensitive data and sparking concern over outdated systems and years of government neglect. As reported by The Independent, the Legal Aid Agency is under fire after a cyberattack exploited its