The Chagos Defiance: Starmer vs. Trump in a High-Stakes Diplomatic Face-Off When it comes to international diplomacy, few things are as delicate as the “Special Relationship” between Britain and America. But right now, that relationship is being tested in spectacular fashion over
Walk down any street in Britain, scan any beach, check any park. The chances are you’ll spot them within seconds: cigarette butts. They’re everywhere. And here’s the uncomfortable truth: these aren’t just unsightly litter. They’re plastic pollution on a staggering scale, and
It is hard to hear a woman tell you of her anguish that she cannot be intimate with the love of her life. But this is the reality for one of the many women I have spoken to who have been harmed
I’m the first to jump on our cultural obsession with relationships with a new season of Bridgerton, but I’m increasingly convinced that relationships need to become a political obsession too. Healthy relationships are fundamental to key policy domains. In health, strong and
I think it’s fair to say that most people won’t know much about Supported Exempt Accommodation. But for Brummies, it is something they have become all too familiar with, for all the wrong reasons. An initiative designed to help vulnerable individuals rebuild
It has been more than 1,450 days since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Nearly 12 years since Russia’s invasion of Crimea, which many would say is when the war truly began. The same fact stands as it did back in
For centuries, the UK was known a world leader in garment and textiles production. We retain this global reputation based on quality and craftmanship. Every region has its speciality from Scottish tweed and Yorkshire Wool. And from Savile Row to Brick Lane
On Thursday 12th February I had the honour of leading the Adjournment Debate in the Commons on School Minibus Safety. No parent should ever fear that their child might not return home safely from a school trip. Yet, for my constituents Liz
The Independent Water Commission Final Report, and the Government’s subsequent Water White Paper offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to address the issues in the system that for so long has seen sewage pumped into our rivers and beaches. For those of us that
Last week, I sponsored a debate in Westminster Hall on the impact of armed conflict on children. MPs from across the House spoke with one voice about the urgent need for the UK Government to strengthen protections for children in conflict. It
