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
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – You might have often wondered why can the chancellor drink when it is prohibited for everyone else in the House of Commons. This does seem like something that has a major background because you don’t normally see
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Most people are recenrtly got curious about how many bars are in the house of common. Now this general question holds a lot of value. The parliament has been making the top of the news these past
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The House of Commons is seen as a representation of British custom. The chamber is home to several peculiar and outmoded regulations that Members of Parliament are expected to adhere to. During Prime Minister’s Questions, it is
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Defending the prime minister’s economic agenda, the foreign secretary has stated that getting rid of Liz Truss would be a “disastrously bad idea.” Despite unrest among the Tories about tax cuts, James Cleverly stated that the PM
Cleethorpes has one of the best sandy beaches in the country and attracts families, both local and from far afield. In particular it is a magnet for those in the South Yorkshire region. As a young lad I
The Labour Party is stepping up pressure on the Conservatives urging Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to come before the House of Commons, today, Tuesday 11th October and answer questions on what they are calling a “disastrous mini-Budget”. Labour plan to use a series of Parliamentary
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Minister of work and pensions department has informed that the expectation is that PM Truss will give the decision on whether to raise benefits in line with inflation in November. There has been no decision on uprating
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conor Burns, the trade minister, has been fired from Liz Truss’ ministry “with immediate effect” in response to a serious misconduct allegation. While the issue is being looked into, the whip has also been suspended for the
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Few ministers will likely leave the Conservative conference with their reputations improved, it is probably safe to say. However, it may equally be argued that few individuals would have anticipated Jake Berry to be one of the
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Following a strong protest from Tory MPs, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has revealed that the government is abandoning plans to grant the wealthiest 1% a tax break. In a tweet, Mr. Kwarteng said that the policy had turned
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – PM Truss, her government “did the right thing” in its mini-budget to stimulate economic growth. The prime minister said, speaking in a number of local radio interviews with the BBC this morning that “urgent action” and “controversial
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the government’s reduction in the highest rate of income tax would be reversed. In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, he told the BBC that the move was not the right
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The following are the key points from the mini-budget statement Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng gave to his MPs: Beginning in April 2023, the basic income tax rate will be reduced to 19p in pound. Will result in
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Before her first ever official bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden, Liz Truss acknowledged as she arrived in the US that the much-anticipated post-Brexit trade agreement between the UK and US could be years away. There
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- At the start of MPs’ first week back from summer recess on 5 September, The Conservative Party had just elected a new leader who Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II would appoint as her fifteenth Prime Minister the following
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- Thursday 8th September 2022 not only marked the passing of our longest reigning Monarch, but the closing of one of the most significant chapters in our history. The Queen represented stability within our country and continuity of not
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine)- Lord , now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace. An old lady, a very old lady, has died. As you might expect, her children, her grandchildren, her great grandchildren, her friends and relations mourn her. They find
Tribute to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Nelson Mandela one said that “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the
London, (Parliament Politics Magazine), My parent’s generation used to say they could remember where they were when President Kennedy died. Back in 1963, I was but a nine month old infant, but I shall always remember where I was when the BBC
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In her tribute to the late Queen at Balmoral this week, PM Liz Truss said that the Queen shared with her the extensive knowledge of governance and praised her as “the rock on which modern Britain was
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Beginning in October, a typical household’s annual electricity and gas bills will not exceed £2,500, the British prime minister Liz Truss, announced. Ms. Truss said the new price guarantee will run for two years and save the
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain’s new Prime Minister, Liz Truss promises to make an announcement tomorrow to take “immediate action” to handle the sky-rocketing energy bills. Her decision to forgo extending the windfall tax in order to pay for her energy
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – After beating Rishi Sunak in the fiercely contested Conservative leadership race, Liz Truss will take office as Britain’s next prime minister. The foreign secretary won 81,326 votes against the former chancellor who got 60,399 votes. The country
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – It’s suddenly a new period with a new prime minister, a new Cabinet, a new plan to deal with the variety of problems filling Whitehall’s in-trays, and a new round of parliamentary skirmishes. Find out what is
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tonight at 7 o’clock in London, the final of twelve hustings in the contest to become the next prime minister and leader of the Conservative Party will begin. Liz Truss is the clear favourite to defeat Rishi
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine ) – Reports suggest Liz Truss is exploring a “nuclear” option that would reduce the VAT to 15% from 20%. A source, while speaking to Sky News said that Ms. Truss would think about ways to support people,
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Today show this morning has been featuring an interview with Rishi Sunak, the former chancellor who will only defeat Liz Truss in the race for the Tory leadership if several surveys turn out to be entirely
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – One of Truss’ rival’s supporters believe that her plan to concentrate on tax cuts to address the cost of living – instead of targeted support for households with low income – might lead to people ending up
LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Liz Truss was heard on a leaked audio recording saying that British workers required “more graft” and didn’t have the “skill and application” of their international competitors. Five years ago when the discussion with officials was recorded,