London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The former Labour prime minister has opposed the assisted dying bill, calling for better end-of-life care instead. He urged for a commission on palliative care before considering such legislation. Gordon Brown has publicly argued against the assisted
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal was evacuated following the detection of a suspicious item in luggage, while police and bomb disposal teams investigated the scene. Access to the terminal and train station has been restricted Passengers were evacuated,
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s Respect orders will impose up to two years in jail, unlimited fines and curfews for penalties for persistent antisocial behaviour with penalties. Police will gain enhanced powers including vehicle seizures and ban offenders from public spaces
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A controlled explosion was carried out near the US Embassy in Nine Elms, London after a suspicious package was found. Authorities have surrounded the area as inquiries continue. Metropolitan Police carried out a “controlled explosion” near the
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Royal Mail’s parent company, IDS, is considering price hikes and job cuts in response to increased costs from the Labour government’s budget, which raised employer national insurance contributions. IDS has reported a significant £134 million business write-down.
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK’s government borrowing reached £17.4bn, more than expected, mainly due to higher debt interest payments. The facts highlight growing fiscal difficulties, with potential tax hikes to manage the rising public debt and spending. The British government
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – John Prescott, the former UK’s Deputy Prime Minister, has passed away at the age of 86 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. A key player in Tony Blair’s New Labour government, Prrescoot was remembered for his blunt
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Defense Secretary John Healey will face MPs over reports that British-made Storm Shadow missiles were used by Ukraine in attacks within Russia, amid growing Western involvement. John Healey, the UK defense secretary, is ready to appear
Ahead of the Second Reading debate in the House of Commons over Kim Leadbeater MP’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, the Anscombe Centre has published a new paper by our Director, Professor David Albert Jones, showing that the evidence from
Earlier this month, people across the country were devastated to hear about Sir Chris Hoy’s terminal prostate cancer diagnosis. At just 48, the seven-time Olympic Gold medallist revealed that he now has just two to four years left to live. Prostate specific
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Family, relatives and companions recalled Liam Payne at the One Direction star’s funeral, just over a month after he passed away at the age of 31. As reported by BBC, the private service was carried out in
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – As snow fell in London for a second day freezing conditions provoked an ice warning across the capital. The UK’s Met Office yellow alert that was in position overnight was lifted at 10 am, but Londoners were
