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
“Am I going to go blind?” It’s a question optometrists hear all too often. Tragically, in many cases, despite our best efforts, the answer is yes. Few things are more disheartening in our profession, especially when that blindness could have been prevented.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK-run councils plan to scrap net zero pledges, reversing award-winning climate work despite heatwaves and warnings from British scientists. As reported by The Guardian, two former award-winning councils under Reform UK plan to drop their emissions
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Chancellor Rachel Reeves reaffirmed tax pledges for workers but left the door open to a wealth tax, insisting her fiscal rules remain non-negotiable. As reported by The Independent, Ms Reeves signalled that a wealth duty remains possible,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour faces backlash for failing to deliver on animal welfare pledges in its first year, as critics say key promises have been delayed or weakened. As reported by The Guardian, activists have criticised Labour for not fulfilling
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The BMA says doctors deserve a 29% raise after Covid-era service and years of cuts, as strike action threatens NHS operations from 25 July. As reported by The Guardian, the British Medical Association has backed resident doctors’
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK leader Nigel Farage calls for Parliament’s early recall so President Trump can address MPs during his UK state visit set to begin on September 17. As reported by GB News, Nigel Farage said Parliament should
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK cross-party group considers new legal duty to prevent genocide, aiming to shift responsibility from global courts to domestic mechanisms. As reported by The Guardian, a cross-party panel led by Lady Helena Kennedy, comprising UK politicians, lawyers,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Critics slam the UK’s skilled visa list for including DEI roles and bloggers, arguing it diverts focus from vital sectors amid rising migration concerns. As reported by GB News, diversity and inclusion professionals in Britain now qualify
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
I am proud to be a London MP, and of the contribution our great city makes to our country and to the world. It’s disappointing that in some quarters London-bashing has become popular again; people who want to talk down our city
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to warn MPs that rejecting net-zero policies is a betrayal of future generations as the UK faces mounting climate threats. Ed Miliband will confront MPs who dismiss net-zero policies, accusing them of betraying
