UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK defends the Online Safety Act after X claims it curbs free speech, saying it balances protection from harm with freedom of expression online. As reported by The Independent, the British government has stood by the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Vicky Foxcroft urges Keir Starmer to engage with MPs after resigning as whip over welfare cuts she feared would seriously harm disabled people. As reported by The Independent, a former Labour frontbencher who resigned over
There’s a printing revolution happening in Bedfordshire which is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Every day, in an unassuming building just off the M1, thousands of paperback books are printed. When I first visited Amazon’s print-on-demand facility, I thought it was
Before I ever had the chance to spend, I was already saving with a credit union. That was during my time working in the NHS. Like many others, I joined the NHS Credit Union through a payroll deduction scheme. It was a
On Saturday the 19th July, it was Changing Places Awareness Day. I was honoured to have secured the final Adjournment debate before the Summer Recess and to use this platform to pay tribute to the campaign organisation Changing Places in its 20th
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – MPs warned that Labour’s revised welfare plans still risk pushing 50,000 newly sick and disabled people into poverty by 2030 as support is halved. As reported by The Guardian, MPs have raised concerns that cuts to incapacity
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK’s Mark Hoath condemned London Mayor Sadiq Khan for rejecting Nigel Farage’s debate challenge, calling his record on crime “shameful.” As reported by GB News, Sir Sadiq Khan faces accusations of “cowardice” for avoiding a debate
The Northern Ireland Protocol/Windsor Framework subjects Northern Ireland to the EU customs code which treats Great Britain as a ‘third country’, that is a foreign country in relation to Northern Ireland. Its application thus has the effect of dividing the United Kingdom
When we talk about public services in the UK, fairness and compassion should be at the heart of it. Yet, for cancer patients and individuals with other life-altering conditions, the current Blue Badge parking scheme reflects neither. Despite the severe and often
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Scottish Labour MSPs, including deputy leader Jackie Baillie, have urged PM Sir Keir Starmer to swiftly recognise Palestine amid Gaza’s worsening crisis. As reported by Sky News, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and all party MSPs have
The UK Government’s proposal to merge the three magistrates’ benches in north Wales into a single administrative structure covering six counties and nearly 2,400 square miles risks undermining a principle that should lie at the heart of our legal system: that justice
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – 26 MPs, including senior Labour figures, are urging a vote on a 2% wealth tax on assets over £10m ahead of the autumn Budget to ease public spending gaps. As reported by The Telegraph, MPs have called
Across the country, further education institutions are educating and training over 1.5 million people, equipping them with the skills they and our country need to succeed. Colleges, like Shipley College in my own constituency, play a crucial role in the UK’s education
England’s roads are in a sorry state. Whether it is the potholes that require ‘evasive maneuvers’ on the school run to the bumps, cracks and overflowing gullies that make the commute to work feel like an off-road driving experience, the condition of
It is no secret that the British beer and pub sector is struggling. This year alone, more than 378 pubs are set to close – that is more than one pub every single day, putting over 5,600 jobs at risk. Nationally, the
Our armed forces are the very best in the world. Every day, they put their lives on the line to defend our country. Ian Liles is a man who spent thirty-six years in the army, including thirteen years fighting for peace in
East London’s radical history is often celebrated in the names of some of its most influential residents: Sylvia Pankhurst, Clement Atlee, Mahatma Gandhi, and Annie Besant were all residents of my constituency of Stratford and Bow. But last week, I was proud
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK councillors face backlash for approving £150k spend on political advisers despite pledging to cut waste, sparking protests and climate vote defeat. As reported by The Guardian, critics accused Reform UK of breaking spending promises after
We shouldn’t need Lolly’s Law, but sadly we do. Last week, I led a Westminster Hall Debate to urge Health Minister Karin Smyth to take forward this proposal and save families the heartache that my constituents the Bridges’ have been forced to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – In a leaked recording, Conservative MP Alex Burghart urged the party to continue apologising for past mistakes, revealing ongoing internal tensions. As reported by The Telegraph, a senior Tory MP has urged the party to keep expressing
When I was re-elected as the MP for North East Fife just over one year ago, I promised to be a strong and consistent voice for our communities – to listen to concerns, act on them, and speak up in Westminster for
Last week, I held Westminster Hall Debate on the future of the West Coast Main Line. The West Coast Main Line is one of the most important railway corridors in the United Kingdom. It runs 400 miles from Edinburgh and Glasgow through
It’s an ancient adage predating even the Roman Empire and going back as far as Plato, but one with relevance today as the smoke billows over Ukrainian trenches and cities; the restive Russian bear looks west; and the Chinese dragon flexes in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A major review by Sir Jon Cunliffe urges scrapping Ofwat and replacing it with a single regulator, as water bills are projected to rise 30% by 2030. As reported by The Independent, an independent review has proposed
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Social media influencer Nicola Thorp resigned in protest against the UK government’s move to ban Palestine Action as a terrorist group. As reported by The Telegraph, a TV presenter and influencer working with the Home Office has
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tory MP Victoria Atkins and farming groups have criticised Labour for dropping its “Buy British” pledge, with claims it threatens UK farming and food security. As reported by The Daily Express, farming groups have raised concerns over
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Barry Gardiner rejects Sir Keir Starmer’s votes-at-16 policy, warning it could backfire politically as the party pushes for electoral reform. As reported by GB News, Barry Gardiner has come out against his party’s promise to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Tim Roca slams Transphobes “swivel-eyed” in leaked audio, criticises Supreme Court and labels Parliament “toxic.” As reported by The Telegraph, a leaked recording shows a Labour backbencher described transgender people as “not very well people”
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Steve Reed promised a crackdown on all sources of water pollution as new data shows a 60% rise in serious incidents and pressure mounts on water firms. As reported by The Guardian, the government has vowed to
Terrorism is not simply an attack on individuals; it is an assault on our way of life, on our shared values and on the very idea of a free and open society. When civilians are targeted, they become proxies of the state.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Diane Abbott defended her racist comments again, criticising Labour’s suspension decision and sparking fresh debate within the party and the public. Diane Abbott’s views on her racist comments MP Diane Abbott faced disciplinary action in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Jess Phillips backed Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to suspend four MPs, saying the party must act as a united team in times of division. As reported by Sky News, a home office minister backed
Earlier this month, I led a Westminster Hall debate on the forced displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank. While the world’s attention remains fixed on the devastation in Gaza, we must not lose sight of the escalating crisis in the West
My ex-husband joined the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm at the age of 19 because he had always wanted to fly. He flew everything from hawks to helicopters and was a talented and committed pilot. In 2022 he suffered strange symptoms of
Last week in Westminster Hall, I secured a debate about the proposed local government reorganisation in Cambridgeshire. A process that, if mishandled, could have long-term consequences for local services, community identity, and financial fairness. Under the Government’s devolution plans, all Cambridgeshire district
Last week in Parliament, I led an adjournment debate on an issue that has gone unaddressed for too long: the outdated and unjust peak-time restrictions on disabled bus passes. Under the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme, eligible disabled people are entitled to
“Am I going to go blind?” It’s a question optometrists hear all too often. Tragically, in many cases, despite our best efforts, the answer is yes. Few things are more disheartening in our profession, especially when that blindness could have been prevented.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour faces backlash for failing to deliver on animal welfare pledges in its first year, as critics say key promises have been delayed or weakened. As reported by The Guardian, activists have criticised Labour for not fulfilling
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK cross-party group considers new legal duty to prevent genocide, aiming to shift responsibility from global courts to domestic mechanisms. As reported by The Guardian, a cross-party panel led by Lady Helena Kennedy, comprising UK politicians, lawyers,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Critics slam the UK’s skilled visa list for including DEI roles and bloggers, arguing it diverts focus from vital sectors amid rising migration concerns. As reported by GB News, diversity and inclusion professionals in Britain now qualify
I am proud to be a London MP, and of the contribution our great city makes to our country and to the world. It’s disappointing that in some quarters London-bashing has become popular again; people who want to talk down our city
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp branded Labour’s migrant deal a “gimmick,” arguing that only 6% of illegal Channel crossers would be returned. As reported by GB News, Chris Philp has criticised Labour’s migrant plan, calling it ineffective
Since my first few weeks in office as the Member of Parliament for Sutton and Cheam, I have been fighting for hospices. St Raphael’s, a vital hospice in North Cheam, have cared for so many of my constituents. They provide, as hospices
In the UK, around 17,000 cancers each year are caused by alcohol—that’s nearly 1 in 20 cases. Breast cancer, the most common cancer in the UK, has an especially strong link: as many as 1 in 10 breast cancer cases are attributed
Every human being deserves dignity, respect, compassion and empathy. And how we treat one another is a basic measure of us as a people and society. That is why I was keen to host a Westminster Hall debate on Refugee Citizenship Rights.
When Wes Streeting promised to create the “healthiest generation ever,” it was a bold, admirable ambition. But ambition alone doesn’t feed babies. Supporting vulnerable parents, in the weeks and months after giving birth, with community support, clear concise information and access to
“If you can’t see the opportunity in a situation, look at it in a different way.” That was a lesson I learned from 25 years in the Army. It served me pretty well in ten years in venture capital too. So, when
Next week we are hosting our first round table event on the importance of press freedom with a special reference to conflict zones. George Orwell, a passionate advocate on the importance of freedom of the press, famously stated, “Freedom of the press,
While we’ve been enjoying some lovely British sunshine in recent weeks, the impact of last September’s flooding in Mid Bedfordshire is in the front of many minds as we race towards Autumn. Although the sun may shine now, many residents who were
Amongst the most dangerous threats to Britain today is one we barely discuss, and cannot see. It doesn’t wear a uniform or move through diplomatic backchannels. It arrives from the Sun, travels at the speed of light, and has the potential to
