Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy weighs blocking a BBC licence fee rise amid bias claims, rising evasion, public criticism, and calls for reform.
A new report finds Palestinian Authority textbooks still promote anti-Semitism and incitement, despite UK calls for reform and recent pledges from PA leaders.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood outlines sweeping UK migration reforms, linking settlement to contribution and extending ILR routes, amid rising irregular arrivals.
Children’s Minister Josh MacAlister urges careful review of EHRC trans guidance, warning of policing issues in public spaces and impact on services.
Shabana Mahmood signals a major rise in voluntary return payments as the UK unveils new asylum measures, sparking political debate and criticism.
Keir Starmer declines to rule out freezing income tax thresholds as PMQs clash with Kemi Badenoch intensifies ahead of the Budget.
Last night we held another parliamentary talk, one that left me deeply unsettled. What began as a routine discussion on Christians in the Holy Land quickly transformed into one of the most sobering conversations I’ve had within these walls about the systematic
Edi Rama condemns UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood for targeting 700 Albanian families, calling the policy “demagoguery” and harmful to UK–Albania ties.
If Britain seeks to lead on human rights and responsible global trade, it cannot overlook one of the most entrenched systems of modern slavery operating in a country with which it has deep historical, economic and community ties. Pakistan’s brick-kiln industry continues
Defence Secretary John Healey condemns a Russian spy ship’s laser threat to RAF pilots as the UK boosts defence with new munitions factories and readiness plans.
The second annual Parliament News Awards nomination process has closed, and what an impressive list of nominations. Having met our selection criteria I am delighted to announce the following nominations. ## Backbencher of the Year Fourteen candidates nominated for Backbencher recognition. Selection
Last week in Westminster Hall, I spoke about something that has weighed on my community for far too long: the fact that Bolsover still has no sixth form of its own. In most parts of the country, a local sixth form is
When I first stood for election in North Shropshire, one issue came up on almost every doorstep in Whitchurch: the steps at the railway station. Forty-four steps may not seem like much for those without accessibility needs. But for others, the physical
Today the Government’s highly controversial Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill has its first day of Committee Stage in the House of Lords. The Bill plays a critical role in facilitating the UK Government’s proposal to transfer sovereignty
MI5 issues a fresh alert on rising Chinese espionage as MPs are warned of recruitment attempts, covert interference, and growing risks to UK democracy.
Kemi Badenoch accuses Rachel Reeves of using a “smokescreen” before the 2025 Budget, defending Tory tax and welfare policies and warning of major Labour tax rises.
Steve Reed defends Labour’s asylum reforms amid party backlash, as critics warn proposals risk harming refugees and increasing community tensions.
When I was at school, the word ‘dyslexia’ wasn’t talked about much, and when it was, it was rarely understood. I can still remember the feeling of sitting at my desk, the words swimming on the page, knowing that I was trying
The United Kingdom has been a global home for beers, wines, and spirits for centuries, stretching back to 1638 when Berry Bros. & Rudd first opened its doors in London. Today, Britain stands as the world’s largest exporter of spirits and the
Russell Findlay criticizes UK asylum plans as 'chaotic soundbites,' calling for stronger action on small boat crossings and ECHR reforms.
Borders Minister Alex Norris says the UK may impose Trump-style visa sanctions on India and others as Shabana Mahmood unveils sweeping asylum and migration reforms.
For decades, the BAE Systems site at Warton, in my Fylde constituency, has been a symbol of Britain’s engineering excellence and manufacturing capability. It is where generations of highly skilled workers – families with fathers, daughters, and grandfathers all under the same
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former Home Secretary David Blunkett urges PM Keir Starmer to sack Number 10 chief Morgan McSweeney after controversy over Health Secretary Wes Streeting. As reported by The Independent, former Labour Home Secretary David Blunkett urged Sir Keir
Notwithstanding the fact that the Irish Sea border was supposed to arrive on 1 January 2021, it will only apply for the first time in relation to vet medicines from 1 January 2026. The Windsor Framework subjects Northern Ireland to laws made
Britain is a nation of islands. Roughly three quarters of a million people live on dozens of islands outside of the UK mainland. The Isle of Wight – my home – hosts the largest chunk of that population with about 140,000 residents
At the end of October, I asked a cabinet minister to apologise for some dubious statements he had made in the Chamber, on social media and in a letter to a Scottish Cabinet Secretary at Holyrood. His chosen subject to misrepresent? Scottish
Labour to abolish police and crime commissioners by 2028, shifting powers to mayors to save £100m and boost frontline policing efficiency.
When people go to court, they deserve justice – not a financial system that rewards investors before victims. Yet that is too often what litigation has become. The Post Office scandal exemplifies this. Hundreds of postmasters spent years fighting to clear their
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband calls on Keir Starmer to remove Downing Street staff behind briefing leaks as Labour tensions rise amid leadership rumours.
Former Ofsted chief Amanda Spielman warns Bridget Phillipson’s curriculum reforms risk weakening standards to appease teaching unions.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Technology Secretary Liz Kendall says the new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill protects NHS, transport, energy, and essential services from attacks As reported by The Independent, the UK plans new legislation to impose strict cybersecurity rules on
PM Keir Starmer vows to fight racist rhetoric dividing Britain and signals scrapping the two-child benefit cap to tackle child poverty.
When I was elected as the MP for South Norfolk, I did not expect to be discussing Super Mario World Kaizo, the Oddworld series and the “Grand Poo World Trilogy” in Parliament. However, when – as a member of the Petitions Committee
Seventy-five years ago, Britain helped shape a new Europe out of the ruins of war. Our lawyers drafted the European Convention on Human Rights, inspired by Churchill’s vision of peace built on dignity, fairness, and democracy. This week, as we mark that
Developers influence Labour planning reforms
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood faces pressure from Labour MPs to soften Danish-style immigration plans amid backlash over “hardcore” policies. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour MPs have called on Shabana Mahmood to reconsider her plans for Denmark-inspired
On Wednesday I held a debate on the shocking new data from the Office for National Statistics on drug deaths in 2024 that show they have increased for the twelfth year running to yet another record high of 5565 in England and
The rapid spread of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) is an issue that has become deeply personal for people across Mansfield and frustration is growing as local communities feel powerless to manage the impact. Let me be clear – HMOs do have
For thousands of years, people have settled along the River Nene and across the fens, making homes, forging communities, and building the foundations of what would become Peterborough. The city’s first formal mention, dates to the seventh century, but our heritage runs
One of the most staggering facts I came across during my time as a prison officer was the over representation of care leavers. 29% of the prison population and 50% of the youth estate are care-experienced. This is a damming indictment of
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MPs relaunch the Tribune group under Louise Haigh and Vicky Foxcroft to unite the soft left and push for progressive policies and budget influence. As reported by The Guardian, senior Labour MPs behind the welfare rebellion
This week, as we pause to remember the fallen of past wars, another war – every bit as brutal and inhumane – is raging in Sudan. It is a conflict so devastating that the Foreign Secretary recently called it “the largest humanitarian
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s immigration crackdown may cost Britain £4.4bn, as the Home Office warns of economic losses and experts fear damage to universities. As reported by The Independent, a Home Office report warns Labour’s immigration plans could cost the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-Chancellor George Osborne warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves that tax rises may be inevitable, citing manifesto promises as Budget plans loom. As reported by The Independent, George Osborne warned Rachel Reeves that sticking to manifesto pledges will be
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nigel Farage’s Reform UK treasurer Nick Candy’s company secured £4.6m in damages after a High Court ruled it was misled into investing in a tech start-up. As reported by The Independent, a High Court has ruled that
Increasing financial pressures are no secret, so in an era of budget constraints, we need to be smart with our budgeting. That is exactly why I fully support the continued contributions to the Global Fund because supporting international health systems doesn’t just
Rauma, Finland – on the Gulf of Bothnia, across the water from Sweden. After a long day, my thoughts turned to my recent debate in Westminster and a vote a very long time ago, when I was the youngest member of Ross
It is almost a year since the Prime Minister announced the sweeping cuts to Official Development Assistance. A decision that prompted the resignation of the Minister for International Development, who could not in good conscience support the dismantling of Britain’s global leadership
The North East can count the blessings of its geography for the North Sea whose gales are a gift to our diverse national energy mix and good quality jobs in the region. The wind power can also help us reach our net
