The House of Lords in the UK has recently initiated an inquiry to examine the government’s proposals for decarbonizing cars and vans within the country. This comprehensive investigation aims to determine the feasibility of the government’s objective to cease the sale of
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has announced plans to host a global summit in London this autumn, focusing on the crucial issue of safety in artificial intelligence. This decision comes as Sunak expresses his deep
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – Conservative Member of Parliament, Nadine Dorries, is currently at risk of being expelled from Parliament. If she fails to attend for a continuous period of six months it will be difficult for her to stay. This idea
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – Ever since the Taliban assumed power in Afghanistan, the situation in the country has been deteriorating steadily. Consequently, Afghanistan has experienced a significant setback. A recent report reveals that Official Development Assistance (ODA) has reduced humanitarian aid
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – Comedian Eddie Izzard has recently embarked on a campaign to secure a position as a Labour Member of Parliament in Brighton during the upcoming general election. At the age of 61, Izzard made the announcement, expressing her
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – A senior Cabinet minister, Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden, has issued a warning about the pressing need for Britain to protect its MPs and other high-profile figures from potential assassination attempts. This cautionary statement comes as the
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – The UK government is currently devising a strategy to significantly reduce the time required for the installation of power lines necessary for new renewable energy initiatives. Grant Shapps, the Secretary for Energy Security and Net Zero, recently
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – Climate protestors have made a bold statement by splattering red paint across the entrance to Holyrood, expressing their strong opposition to the recent granting of new North Sea oil licences. This powerful demonstration was orchestrated by the
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – Renters earning over £30,000 are being unjustly excluded from affordable housing schemes, despite their ability to meet the rent requirements. Many individuals applied for these schemes through advertisements that did not specify a minimum income level, only
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – The Speaker of the UK’s second chamber, Lord John McFall, has called for a more rigorous vetting process for political nominees to the House of Lords. In an interview with the Financial Times, Lord McFall proposed several
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – Fraud has emerged as a prevalent method for financing terrorist activities, yet the connection between fraud and terrorism financing in the UK has been consistently overlooked by successive governments, despite acknowledging this link. Regrettably, the recent fraud
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – The Online Safety Bill (OSB) is currently under review by the U.K. Parliament as a measure to regulate the internet. If passed, this legislation would grant the government the power to compel messaging companies to develop backdoors
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – The government is pleased to announce an additional £200 million allocation for brownfield development in London. Furthermore, we are increasing our investments in the planning system to expedite the process and overcome any existing backlog. Additionally, we
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – A by-election in a London suburb has thrust environmental policy into the heart of political discourse in the UK, potentially transforming it into a crucial battleground in the upcoming general election. The Conservative party managed to narrowly
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – A prominent delegation from the Virgin Islands (VI) recently embarked on a significant visit to the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament. The primary objective of this visit was to strengthen inter-parliamentary relations and modernize the House of Assembly
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – Today, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the government will fulfill its manifesto pledge to construct one million homes during this parliamentary term. Today, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has declared that the government will fulfill its
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – Tory ministers have rejected the demand of MPs for shared onshore wind targets with the Scottish Government, hindering progress in the southern regions of the UK. This lack of enthusiasm from the UK Government for clean energy
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – Spain’s snap election campaign has reached a fever pitch, captivating the nation. However, in the scorching heat wave-stricken region of Andalusia, the socialists have been enduring a prolonged period of anxiety. On Sunday, Spaniards will exercise their
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – The governing Conservatives, led by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, suffered a setback on Friday as they lost two strategically important parliamentary seats. However, to the surprise of many, they managed to retain Boris Johnson’s former constituency,
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – Retailers are intensifying their pressure on the UK government regarding the controversial tourist tax, which eliminated VAT-free shopping for visitors to Britain. This mounting pressure will reach a new level with an upcoming Parliamentary debate. Thanks to
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – The Prime Minister has issued a formal apology on behalf of the state, aligning with the recommendations outlined in a comprehensive report on the prolonged ban that affected the LGBT community. Rishi Sunak, commencing the final session
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.
