UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – A barge capable of accommodating up to 500 asylum-seekers arrived in England on Tuesday, following the successful passage of a long-debated bill aimed at controlling migration in Parliament. The Bibby Stockholm, towed by a tugboat, docked at
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – The UK Parliament has decided to discontinue providing Queen Camilla with an annuity, even though the late Duke of Edinburgh, her predecessor, received an annual payment of nearly £360,000 ($472,000) to support his official duties. According to
Rishi Sunak (Parliament Politic Magazine) – The Prime Minister has dismissed the remarks made by the Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace. It is regarding Ukraine’s obligation to display appreciation for the military assistance it has received. Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer,
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) –The House of Lords, an influential institution responsible for scrutinizing legislation and shaping public policy, has recently declared its intention to investigate Large Language Models (LLMs) and has issued a call for evidence. As the upper chamber of
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – Reports have unveiled a comprehensive list of 41 Members of Parliament (MPs) who possess or hold an interest in shares from 17 publicly listed companies. Astonishingly, the majority of these shareholdings have remained undisclosed until this moment,
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – The Scottish government has put forth a proposal to decriminalize the possession of all drugs for personal use. They are aiming to combat one of Europe’s most alarming overdose rates. However, the Conservative U.K. government in London
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – The Minister of Farming, Mark Spencer, recently embarked on a unique initiative to raise awareness about mental health in farming and rural communities. He took to the streets of Parliament Square and the Houses of Parliament, driving
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – UK lawmakers are currently under intense scrutiny due to allegations of a predatory culture and sexual misconduct within the House of Commons. The media has recently interviewed six staff members who have come forward, asserting that the misuse
Labour has pledged to save taxpayers billions of pounds paid by schools each year to teacher recruitment agencies through its new plan to embed “world-class teaching for every child” and drive “high and rising standards” in schools. Labour’s Shadow Education Secretary
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – Palestinian rights organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have strongly criticized the recent passing of a bill by the UK Parliament. This bill aims to curtail the influence of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement within Britain.
Small Boats Bill (Parliament Politic Magazine) – The UK government’s efforts to address the crisis involving small boats have suffered a significant setback in the House of Lords. Peers have demanded 11 crucial changes already. On Monday, several defeats were handed to
Russian (Parliament Politic Magazine) – Two British peers were among the 50 individuals who attended a party hosted by the Russian ambassador to the UK at his luxurious residence in west London last month. The purpose of the gathering was to commemorate
Israel (Parliament Politic Magazine) – The British House of Commons will commence a crucial debate on a legislative proposal that bears an innocuous title but harbors unsettling implications. Known as the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill, this measure seeks
OSCE (Parliament Politic Magazine) – The delegation of Members of Parliament (MPs) and Peers from various political parties will be actively engaged in the Annual Session of the OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe) Parliamentary Assembly. It will take place
Steelworkers Demand (Parliament Politic Magazine) – Steelworkers from Yorkshire and Lincolnshire have united in a powerful march towards Parliament. They are demanding that the government takes decisive action to improve the industry. The march, initiated by the Community Union, aims to secure
Most people do not fully understand their pension. People trust that their hard work and doing the right thing will ultimately cover them in future and that they will be treated fairly. One of the benefits of having a pension that many
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – MPs will debate on the topic of Government spending at the forthcoming Main Estimates Day debate. The Estimates days will be a great chance for Members to discuss and agree on the Government’s spending plans. The Backbench
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) –Boris Johnson quit Britain’s Parliament abruptly ten days ago. Some of his former colleagues have delivered a stinging rebuke against the former prime minister. It has been overwhelmingly ratified as a new report has concluded that he has
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Steve Brine is the Member of Parliament (MP) for Winchester and Chandler’s Ford. He recently announced that he will be stepping down from the House of Commons right before the upcoming General Election. It did come as a
The Green Party’s only MP, Caroline Lucas, has announced she is to stand down at the next election. The former leader of the Green Party told her constituents in southern seat of Brighton Pavilion, that serving as an MP meant she had
On the 17th of May I had the privilege of hosting a Westminster Hall debate on the future of stoma care, to bring attention to the difficulties and challenges facing those living with stomas. For the unfamiliar, a stoma is an opening
Like much of the international community, I look on with despair as Yemen’s deadly conflict and humanitarian crisisenters its eight year. With two-thirds of the population in desperate need of aid and the country’s social fabric torn apart, the gravity of the
While not quite unanimous in their speculation over what this month’s local elections mean for the coming General Election, there is broad consensus that it was a pretty rotten night for the Tories even if, as The Sun put it, ‘short of
In my capacity as MP for East Antrim and also in my previous role as the Environment Minster in the Northern Ireland Assembly I met His Majesty on a number of occasions when he was the Prince of Wales. He took a
This year is the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 75th anniversary of the Genocide Convention. Today is World Press Freedom Day. It makes this debate particularly timely. I will concentrate on China, including Hong Kong; North Korea;
LThe Labour Party has delivered a damming verdict on the Government’s Housing policy, publishing a new analysis that claims a child born this year has less than a one in three chance of being a homeowner by the age of 50, as
Twelve years ago, the scandal of abuse at Winterbourne View was revealed by BBC Panorama. The mistreatment of autistic people and people with learning disabilities in inappropriate inpatient settings brought the issue into public and political consciousness. At the timethe scale of
Nigel Lawson was easily one of the most consequential chancellors of the modern era, only Gordon Brown can claim to have had a greater impact but for quite different reasons. Where Lawson cut tax, Brown redistributed wealth on a scale still not
Labour has demanded that Rishi Sunak’s Government “get on the side of working people” and enforce a freeze on Council Tax, as ONS figures confirm for the first time that 2022 was a record year for North Sea Oil and Gas profits.
Nigel Lawson was a titan of the conservative party who dedicated five decades of his life to public service, a former chancellor, MP, journalist and peer he has died at 91. Lord Lawson was a key figure in Margaret Thatcher’s governments, who
Keep Parking Fair is warning that a proposed Private Parking Code of Practice for private car park operators will cause parking chaos, reward irresponsible drivers, and lead to millions more motorists ending up in court every year. The private parking industry body
Ed Miliband has today pledged that Labour’s Green Prosperity Plan will be a British version of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act – investing in good, clean energy jobs that will rebuild Britain’s economy. Following on from Keir Starmer’s recent announcement that a
Later today, Boris Johnson will finally face the House of Commons Privileges Committee, which since April of last year has been investigating the former Prime Minister over what he knew and did not know about the so-called“Partygate” scandall. Specifically, whether Mr
At its heart, this contest is about who is best equipped and who has the best plan to achieve independence. It’s about the future of Scotland, the kind of country that we want to be. The next leader of the SNP party
The origins of my Private Members Bill, which is awaiting its third reading in the House of Lords, lie in a conversation I had with a couple in St Albansabout eight years ago. They had come to see me to tell me
Labour Leader Keir Starmer will tell the National Farmers’ Union Conference later today, that they ‘deserve a government that listens’, as he calls for a new way of governing, backing British farmers on domestic production, international trade and tackling rural crime.
Labour’s Shadow Justice Secretary have today announced tough measures to clamp down on anti-social behaviour. Speaking at Middle Temple, (London) Steve Reed said that we need “fresh thinking to tackle the tackle the scourge of anti-social behaviour” to ensure that offenders are
For too long, women and girls have been unsafe in the workplace. An Opinium survey suggests 20% of the UK population has experienced some form of sexual harassment in the workplace. That is more than 10 million people – a shocking number.
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The debate has accelerated over the prospects of Solana. The layer 1 smart-contract blockchain that has been competing with Ethereum has become the recent buzz. The chain has grown rapidly and has gained immense hype during the
There’s no money left in the kitty. This fact will define our politics for years to come and goes a long way to explaining why the Labour Party is so keen to focus on House of Lords reform. It is also the
In a new blow to Prime Minister Rishi sunak a poll released yesterday suggests labour are on course for a huge majority at the next general election, doubling their number of MPs. The survey also suggests that the conservatives would be wiped
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Several British lawmakers are using parliamentary trips abroad to avail the opportunity for converting covert the use of sex workers. The excessive drinking and the involvement of the sex workers have raised concerns and have damaged the
Labour have today unveiled a radical overhaul of the UK’s existing constitutional settlement, including abolishing the House of Lords and devolving more power to the regions and nations. The Labour Leader, Sir Kier Starmer pledged to deliver “the biggest ever transfer
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) – During a debate initiated by the Bishop of St. Albans the House of Lords has examined China’s policy and human rights violations. Among other things, we challenged the Government to explain away the £770,000 it is spending
Westminster, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – One of the reasons I became involved in politics is because I was interested in how we might spread prosperity and wealth more fairly in our society. As the Labour and Co-operative MP for Preston since 2000,
Westminster, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – I recently spoke on a debate in the House of Lords on the Communications and Digital Committee’s report Free for all? Freedom of Expression in the digital age. Although I did not agree with lots of its
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Labour Party has unveiled plans to make Britain a clean energy superpower by 2030. The ambitious plan involves slashing red tape and unblocking the planning system by “persuading some communities to get on board”. Sir
Welcome to the November edition of The Parliament Politics, the magazine for those with a passion for politics. It sounds like a cliché, but we really have been living through a period of unprecedented change. The death of Her Majesty
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine) – “Neither defence nor peace come cheap” – Government must stick to it’s pledges on defence spending, says the Rt Hon Mark Pritchard As part of the Government’s reset of the mini budget, the new Chancellor of the
