London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Housing Minister has introduced significant reforms to empower mayors with extensive control to bypass planning delays on major building projects, as part of Labour’s move for “devolution by default.” Regions will gain expanded planning authority under
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Industry experts have warned that Britain does not have the required builders to achieve the homes goal promised by the Labour government. Leaders from the construction industry told the BBC that thousands of new workers are needed
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rachel Reeves has reacted to the UK’s 0.1% economic contraction in October, calling the figures dissatisfying but she supported the government’s long-term economic growth policies. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the British economy has
It’s possible that within this decade, we could achieve something remarkable: stopping the onward transmission of a virus without a vaccine or cure, for the first time in history. Even twenty years ago, that possibility would have been unthinkable. Thanks to recent
Marriage rates are down by a “deeply troubling” 30 per cent since 1960 among young couples, with less than six in 10 men and women predicted to marry in their lifetime, finds a new study. The study, The collapse of marriage among
The Government has promised to decarbonise the grid by 2030, but their current approach is widely questioned by the energy industry, economists and other experts. The National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) 2030 Clean Power report warns that achieving clean power by 2030
There are big changes coming for electricity customers on the Total Heating with Total Control (THTC) tariff on Great Britain and it is vital people know what to do and when. This affects 4,665 constituents across the whole of my Angus and
After the COVID-19 Pandemic, we know better than ever that biosecurity affects us all. Future diseases could come from anywhere, threatening human health, food security, and the industries that underpin our economy. Farmers and horticulturalists are on the frontlines of today’s biosecurity
I feel deeply honoured to have been given the opportunity to present my Animal Welfare Bill to the House in my first term as an MP and have it pass the second reading. I’ve been campaigning on this issue for many years
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The National Audit Office (NAO) reveals Carer’s Allowance overpayment debt has reached £250m, with carers caught in a flawed system. Campaigners urge the government to protect carers from financial hardship. An official audit report has revealed that
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Immigration Minister Angela Eagle confirmed that Britain would help Syrian refugees who wish to return but stressed the need to wait for the current situation in Syria to stabilise. Around 6,500 Syrian asylum decisions have been suspended
Launched in 2020 by the Conservative Government, Project Gigabit represents a transformative initiative in the UK’s infrastructure strategy. With an initial investment of £5 billion, its goal is to deliver gigabit-capable broadband to every UK household by 2030. When announced, just 7%
