A former Paralympian and military veteran has told a parliamentary committee in Canada of her horror at being offered a medical assistance in dying (MAID) instead of a wheelchair ramp that she had been requesting for five years. This shocking case,
CF is a genetic disease that affects the pancreas and the secretory glands in the body. The secretory glands are responsible for producing mucus, which helps the organs to stay moist. Abnormally thick secretions may block digestive enzymes from reaching the
Westminster, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – It is being reported that Labour is stepping up its attacks on the UK’s private schools with plans to raise business ratesalongside proposals to strip them of their charitable status. In what has been dubbed a
Westminster, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill, which has received its second reading unopposed, is a landmark piece of legislation – nationally and internationally. It proposes to ban British trophy hunters from bringing home the bodies of endangered
For the next generation, the generation after that, and the generation after that. Why the UK Government needs a robust social security system for children, by Anum Qaisar MP London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Over the last twelve years of Conservative rule
Westminster, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – I was pleased to lead the debate in Parliament celebrating International Men’s Day. Sadly, we never really celebrate men and the debate which I led highlighted many of the issues that men face rather than celebrate the
The so-called “quiet man” of British politics the former leader of the conservative party, Sir Iain Duncan Smith roared his disapproval at the failure of western diplomacy to challenge both Russia and China in recent years. At a meeting in parliament
Symptoms of pink eye vary depending on the cause of the disease. Pink eye is a common eye infection that occurs in millions of adults and children each year. It is caused by a variety of different viruses and bacteria. It
Damning report shows evidence of potentially illegal sewage discharges into the rivers and seas by the UK’s water companies – by staff reporter A damning report by Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) suggests that the UK’s water companies are guilty of nearly 150
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) I have unwaveringly championed the cause of a Smokefree Britain since being elected to Parliament back in 2010. I havefrequently urged the Government to take further action on such an important matter. It is vital that we recognise
Westminster, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Recently, I had a pleasant day walking with a colleague along the Coventry canal and the Trent and Mersey canal, where they intersect at Fradley junction in my constituency of Lichfield. Nothing can be more glorious than sitting outside
Westminster, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement 2022 announced some key measures including on the Energy Price Guarantee, the Energy Bill Relief Scheme, the Energy Profits Levy and the introduction of a new windfall tax on electricity generators. In response, Professor Karen Turner, Director