UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Technology Secretary Liz Kendall says the new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill protects NHS, transport, energy, and essential services from attacks As reported by The Independent, the UK plans new legislation to impose strict cybersecurity rules on
PM Keir Starmer vows to fight racist rhetoric dividing Britain and signals scrapping the two-child benefit cap to tackle child poverty.
When I was elected as the MP for South Norfolk, I did not expect to be discussing Super Mario World Kaizo, the Oddworld series and the “Grand Poo World Trilogy” in Parliament. However, when – as a member of the Petitions Committee
Seventy-five years ago, Britain helped shape a new Europe out of the ruins of war. Our lawyers drafted the European Convention on Human Rights, inspired by Churchill’s vision of peace built on dignity, fairness, and democracy. This week, as we mark that
Developers influence Labour planning reforms
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood faces pressure from Labour MPs to soften Danish-style immigration plans amid backlash over “hardcore” policies. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour MPs have called on Shabana Mahmood to reconsider her plans for Denmark-inspired
On Wednesday I held a debate on the shocking new data from the Office for National Statistics on drug deaths in 2024 that show they have increased for the twelfth year running to yet another record high of 5565 in England and
The rapid spread of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) is an issue that has become deeply personal for people across Mansfield and frustration is growing as local communities feel powerless to manage the impact. Let me be clear – HMOs do have
For thousands of years, people have settled along the River Nene and across the fens, making homes, forging communities, and building the foundations of what would become Peterborough. The city’s first formal mention, dates to the seventh century, but our heritage runs
One of the most staggering facts I came across during my time as a prison officer was the over representation of care leavers. 29% of the prison population and 50% of the youth estate are care-experienced. This is a damming indictment of
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MPs relaunch the Tribune group under Louise Haigh and Vicky Foxcroft to unite the soft left and push for progressive policies and budget influence. As reported by The Guardian, senior Labour MPs behind the welfare rebellion
This week, as we pause to remember the fallen of past wars, another war – every bit as brutal and inhumane – is raging in Sudan. It is a conflict so devastating that the Foreign Secretary recently called it “the largest humanitarian
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s immigration crackdown may cost Britain £4.4bn, as the Home Office warns of economic losses and experts fear damage to universities. As reported by The Independent, a Home Office report warns Labour’s immigration plans could cost the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-Chancellor George Osborne warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves that tax rises may be inevitable, citing manifesto promises as Budget plans loom. As reported by The Independent, George Osborne warned Rachel Reeves that sticking to manifesto pledges will be
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nigel Farage’s Reform UK treasurer Nick Candy’s company secured £4.6m in damages after a High Court ruled it was misled into investing in a tech start-up. As reported by The Independent, a High Court has ruled that
Increasing financial pressures are no secret, so in an era of budget constraints, we need to be smart with our budgeting. That is exactly why I fully support the continued contributions to the Global Fund because supporting international health systems doesn’t just
Rauma, Finland – on the Gulf of Bothnia, across the water from Sweden. After a long day, my thoughts turned to my recent debate in Westminster and a vote a very long time ago, when I was the youngest member of Ross
It is almost a year since the Prime Minister announced the sweeping cuts to Official Development Assistance. A decision that prompted the resignation of the Minister for International Development, who could not in good conscience support the dismantling of Britain’s global leadership
The North East can count the blessings of its geography for the North Sea whose gales are a gift to our diverse national energy mix and good quality jobs in the region. The wind power can also help us reach our net
Coalmining has defined the south Wales valleys for centuries, with towns and villages built on pride, community and hard work by generation after generation. However, it was Westminster, not Wales that profited from the hollowing of our hills, with wealth being siphoned
I have been persistently campaigning on a small issue that has a big impact for five years, and I am delighted that the Minister has confirmed during my Westminster Hall debate that the law will change next month. Plastic in wet wipes
Independent lifeboats are profound organisations, with their foundations rooted in community goodwill and altruism. They are the unsung heroes of Britain’s coastline. Often when people think of saving lives at sea, they think of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), an organisation
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Middle East minister Hamish Falconer said ex-PM Tony Blair should join US President Donald Trump’s proposed Gaza peace plan to help secure lasting stability. As reported by The Independent, Hamish Falconer has backed calls for Sir
I had the privilege of leading a debate in Westminster Hall on one of the most pressing issues facing our country: homelessness. It is an issue that affects every community in the country. It crosses party lines and demands a united, practical
Every one of us needs somewhere to feel safe – a place where we can rest, recharge, and feel that we belong. Without that sense of security, it’s hard to think about anything else – hard to plan, to hope, or to
‘Last week in Westminster Hall, I had the privilege of leading a debate on financial inclusion – a subject that touches the lives of millions across the UK. The discussion was impassioned and cross-party, reflecting the urgency of the issue and a
Since being elected last year, improving cancer care in the UK has been a key priority of mine. But to sufficiently improve the quality and availability of care for cancer patients, the Government must tackle the systemic issues affecting the NHS workforce
The Government’s recent announcement of £80 million in additional support for children’s hospices over the next three years is a welcome step forward. It follows sustained calls from the children’s hospice sector and from my Liberal Democrat colleagues for greater security and
Cement quite literally holds up our country. Virtually every hospital, school, bridge and home is built using cement. We can only achieve the renewal our nation needs, and the 1.5 million homes the Government has committed to build, if we have a
This week, Parliament News held two well attended events in the House of Lords. The first talk, in the beautiful Committee Room Four overlooking the river, sponsored by Lord Jackson of Peterborough, pulled together an expert panel, Marco Forgione, Lord Graham Evans,
Protecting the environment is a noble cause and one that we should all support. But it must be done with pragmatism, common sense and respect for local communities. The approach should not be ideological, inflexible and dictated from the top down by
As the UK prepares to put the clocks back this weekend, a Labour MP has called for a new approach to time proposing a shift to Double British Summer Time, dubbed “Churchill Time.” Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions this week (Wednesday 22
Students across the country are navigating an assessment system that too often leaves them feeling overwhelmed, anxious and uncertain about their future. This week, I led a debate calling on the Government to seize the opportunity offered by the Independent Curriculum and
October is ADHD Awareness Month, and this year it feels more urgent than ever to cut through the noise and confront the misinformation that continues to circulate, especially on social media, about what ADHD really is and how deeply it affects people’s
Well, here we go again. It’s taken twenty years, but ID cards are back, this time in shiny digital form, turbocharged by modern technology. This week, I led the first House of Commons debate on Digital ID, with the SNP leading opposition
During Baby Loss Awareness Week, Parliament came together for one of the most moving debates of the year – a debate that, for many of us, is deeply personal. As I stood in the Chamber, I did so not only as a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Education Minister Josh MacAlister says Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips has the support of PM Keir Starmer amid calls for resignation over grooming inquiry. As reported by Sky News, Home Office minister Jess Phillips has retained government backing
Four years ago, I lost my brilliant friend Sophie, who took her own life after the birth of her third child. Her little daughter was just 10 weeks old at the time. Sophie’s death remains a huge sadness in my life, and
I still remember walking into the house. A warm afternoon in Kingstanding, years ago, when I was working as a district nurse. The door creaked open, and I found myself in a living room where the light could barely reach the floor.
In an increasingly hostile world where societies can be destabilised by cyber-attacks launched by adversarial nations, we need to up our cyber security game as a country. The National Cyber Security Centre has reported a 50% increase in British cyber incidents deemed
The House of Commons is a central point of the United Kingdom’s indigenous system and the effective legislative authority within Great Britain. It operates as the lower house of Parliament, with a crucial responsibility for making laws, checking government conduct, and representing
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Veterans minister Louise Sandher-Jones backs ending Troubles-era immunity for soldiers, saying reforms ensure accountability for victims’ families. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour defended the Government’s move to scrap immunity for soldiers who served during the Northern
