Reform UK’s Martin Murray says it’s time to move on after Ian Cooper quit as Staffordshire council leader over racist social media allegations.
A leaked dossier reveals the Green Party may broaden misogyny rules, potentially disciplining men for disagreeing with women, raising legal concerns.
Labour MP Neil Duncan-Jordan plans a private member’s bill to ban fox and trail-hunting, close legal loopholes, and strengthen the Hunting Act.
Last night the Palace of Westminster came alive as we hosted the 2025 Parliament News Awards. It was an evening to celebrate leadership, impact and real commitment across Parliament—none more so than our winners, who are driving change in their fields. Kicking
In 1984, 37 workers at Cammell Laird shipyard in Birkenhead occupied their workplace to protest redundancies and threats of closure. These men were not vandals, nor were they criminals. They were men defending their jobs, pensions and the future of the communities
Kemi Badenoch urges Nigel Farage to apologise for alleged racist school remarks as classmates and PM Starmer question his denial.
Kemi Badenoch outlines plans to review UK benefits, limit support for low-level conditions, and reassess poverty measures as part of wider welfare reforms.
Since I was elected last year, I have been trying to secure a debate either in Westminster Hall or the Chamber on the issue of the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement Scheme (EACE), but without success. Finally, I managed to secure one for
Homelessness across England is reaching unprecedented levels, driven by systemic pressures, welfare shortfalls and growing financial strain on local authorities. Crisis’s Homelessness Monitor: England 2025 found that 300,000 individuals and families experienced the most acute forms of homelessness in 2024—an alarming 22%
John Swinney says Scottish independence could cut energy bills by a third, boost the NHS, and support economic growth amid criticism from Scottish Tories.
Kemi Badenoch urges Labour to examine ethnicity and religion in the grooming gang inquiry, saying survivors need a full, transparent investigation.
North Staffordshire is globally renowned for its rich heritage in ceramics, with beloved household names like Wedgwood and Duchess China producing bespoke tableware for hundreds of years. While we are proud of the Potteries’ history, we must look with ambition to our
Reform UK faces scrutiny as parties urge an inquiry into its £9m crypto donation and Nigel Farage’s alleged misuse of his parliamentary role.
DWP chief Pat McFadden says young people “haven’t had the attention they deserve” as the government launches a major jobs, training, and housing support package.
Former Tory peer Lord Malcolm Offord defects to Reform UK, plans to run in the Holyrood elections, and vows to help restore Scotland’s prosperity.
Reform UK launches its own tartan as Nigel Farage targets Scottish voters, sparking criticism from John Swinney ahead of the 2026 Scottish election.
ohn Swinney stresses that immigration is vital for Scotland’s workforce and economy, rejecting far-right narratives and calling for a fair, fact-based debate.
As we approach the end of the year, Northern Ireland’s farming, veterinary, and animal welfare sectors are facing a potential crisis that cannot be ignored. On 31 December the veterinary medicines grace period is due to end, and without a clear and
OxCam, CaMKOx, The Arc, Silicon Fen, the Growth Corridor – plans for the area between Cambridge and Oxford have been long discussed, but at last it seems that we may be moving to action. It has been talked about frequently over the
The proportion of 16–24-year-olds not in education, employment, or training (NEET) has been rising since 2021 and is nearing its highest level since 2014. Too often, the debate paints these young people as lazy or unmotivated. That caricature is wrong and dangerous.
As we enter the coldest months of the year once again, millions of people across the UK face a stark reality, cold homes and rising energy bills. According to data from the Department for Energy and Net Zero, over 3 million households
We all know that women and girls face systemic inequality, but on the Isle of Wight, those challenges are magnified by geography. When your transport system makes it harder to access safety, opportunity, and healthcare, inequality becomes isolation. For women and girls
OECD says UK growth is weakening as Labour’s migration curbs and tax rises hit productivity, lift unemployment, and keep inflation above the 2% target.
One of the key roles of a Parliament is to give a voice to the voiceless. Last week in Parliament, I was privileged to lead a cross-party debate to a group of children too often ignored, too often unheard, and too often
On Wednesday 26th November, during a Westminster Hall debate, I raised an issue that has remained unresolved for more than three decades — the crash of RAF Chinook ZD576 on 2 June 1994 and the continuing campaign for a full, judge-led public
Following the Government’s decision to restrict apprenticeship funding only to those aged sixteen to twenty-one as of January 2026, I led a debate last week on Level 7 apprenticeships. These apprenticeships are routes that provide master’s-level qualifications for professions that are crucial
Last week I learned that the UK government is currently fighting two investor lawsuits: one from a sanctioned Russian oligarch challenging our economic security policies and another from a fossil fuel investor looking to obstruct UK climate action. The UK may well
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq receives a two-year sentence in Bangladesh over an alleged land corruption case, which she denies as politically motivated.
As Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, one issue has dominated conversations with brewers and publicans this year: Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging, or EPR. EPR is a major new packaging obligation introduced this April. It applies to brand owners and
Collective leadership wins amid tensions
Sultana condemns conference “witch hunt”
Union chief blasts Labour Budget
Women in prison are some of the most vulnerable individuals in our society, yet their safety and welfare rarely garner public attention. When a woman is incarcerated, it is essential that the state takes seriously its responsibility to protect her from harm.
Last night, distinguished guests and parliamentarians gathered in the graceful setting of Committee Room 3 in the House of Lords for a discussion on the roles played by Qatar and Egypt in the quest for Middle East peace. Suzanne Evans, renowned campaigner
This past week I had the privilege of introducing the e-petition debate titled “Urgently fulfil humanitarian obligations to Gaza”. The petition gathered nearly 200,000 signatures at the time of debate, 200 of which were in my constituency of North Ayrshire and Arran.
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 was a landmark step in recognising children as victims of domestic abuse in their own right. But recognition alone isn’t enough. This Labour government must go further closing the gaps the Act left and ensuring that every
As Huntingdonshire District Council prepared to make its once-in-a-generation decision on local government reform, the Government must reflect on a crucial point: rigid adherence to preset, arbitrary criteria risks forcing through sub-optimal options that neither command public confidence nor reflect local democratic
An independent review reveals systemic DWP failures that left unpaid carers facing harsh overpayment debts, unclear rules, and years of government inaction.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander approves Heathrow’s third runway plan, including M25 relocation, calling it the most credible option to boost the economy. As reported by The Independent, ministers have approved Heathrow’s plan to relocate the M25 for
Turley challenges Farage on Russia links
In July I tabled a motion in Parliament to annul the Road Vehicles (Type-Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 2025. I am pleased that a number of parliamentarians joined me in taking that stand and very much regret that our government has so far denied
There have been a lot of headlines recently about a young autistic man who had been volunteering in Waitrose, but who then wasn’t offered paid work to do the same thing. This really resonated with me, as I had spoken recently to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lord Evans of Watford and Lord Richard Dannatt face five- and four-month suspensions after undercover footage showed them offering ministerial access. As reported by the Guardian, a parliamentary watchdog has found two long-serving peers guilty of violating
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Business Secretary Peter Kyle admits Labour’s tax policies are forcing doctors, entrepreneurs, and wealthy citizens to leave the UK. As reported by The Telegraph, a cabinet minister has warned that Labour’s tax increases are prompting residents to
I recently jumped in a car with a couple of other people near Kings Cross station. It was a pretty normal journey. We watched the world go by, chatted, got stuck in a bit of traffic. The journey was completely ordinary except
A new survey shows most Tory members believe the Conservatives may support a Reform UK government, with many expecting Nigel Farage could become prime minister.
Heidi Alexander won’t confirm if Rachel Reeves will scrap the two-child benefit cap, as Labour highlights child poverty and prepares key Budget decisions.