Coalmining has defined the south Wales valleys for centuries, with towns and villages built on pride, community and hard work by generation after generation. However, it was Westminster, not Wales that profited from the hollowing of our hills, with wealth being siphoned
I have been persistently campaigning on a small issue that has a big impact for five years, and I am delighted that the Minister has confirmed during my Westminster Hall debate that the law will change next month. Plastic in wet wipes
Axing the Rescue Boat Grant Fund was a mistake, which Labour with cross-party support should correct
Independent lifeboats are profound organisations, with their foundations rooted in community goodwill and altruism. They are the unsung heroes of Britain’s coastline. Often when people think of saving lives at sea, they think of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), an organisation
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Middle East minister Hamish Falconer said ex-PM Tony Blair should join US President Donald Trump’s proposed Gaza peace plan to help secure lasting stability. As reported by The Independent, Hamish Falconer has backed calls for Sir
I had the privilege of leading a debate in Westminster Hall on one of the most pressing issues facing our country: homelessness. It is an issue that affects every community in the country. It crosses party lines and demands a united, practical
Every one of us needs somewhere to feel safe – a place where we can rest, recharge, and feel that we belong. Without that sense of security, it’s hard to think about anything else – hard to plan, to hope, or to
‘Last week in Westminster Hall, I had the privilege of leading a debate on financial inclusion – a subject that touches the lives of millions across the UK. The discussion was impassioned and cross-party, reflecting the urgency of the issue and a
Since being elected last year, improving cancer care in the UK has been a key priority of mine. But to sufficiently improve the quality and availability of care for cancer patients, the Government must tackle the systemic issues affecting the NHS workforce
The Government’s recent announcement of £80 million in additional support for children’s hospices over the next three years is a welcome step forward. It follows sustained calls from the children’s hospice sector and from my Liberal Democrat colleagues for greater security and
Cement quite literally holds up our country. Virtually every hospital, school, bridge and home is built using cement. We can only achieve the renewal our nation needs, and the 1.5 million homes the Government has committed to build, if we have a
This week, Parliament News held two well attended events in the House of Lords. The first talk, in the beautiful Committee Room Four overlooking the river, sponsored by Lord Jackson of Peterborough, pulled together an expert panel, Marco Forgione, Lord Graham Evans,
Protecting the environment is a noble cause and one that we should all support. But it must be done with pragmatism, common sense and respect for local communities. The approach should not be ideological, inflexible and dictated from the top down by
As the UK prepares to put the clocks back this weekend, a Labour MP has called for a new approach to time proposing a shift to Double British Summer Time, dubbed “Churchill Time.” Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions this week (Wednesday 22
Students across the country are navigating an assessment system that too often leaves them feeling overwhelmed, anxious and uncertain about their future. This week, I led a debate calling on the Government to seize the opportunity offered by the Independent Curriculum and
October is ADHD Awareness Month, and this year it feels more urgent than ever to cut through the noise and confront the misinformation that continues to circulate, especially on social media, about what ADHD really is and how deeply it affects people’s
Well, here we go again. It’s taken twenty years, but ID cards are back, this time in shiny digital form, turbocharged by modern technology. This week, I led the first House of Commons debate on Digital ID, with the SNP leading opposition
During Baby Loss Awareness Week, Parliament came together for one of the most moving debates of the year – a debate that, for many of us, is deeply personal. As I stood in the Chamber, I did so not only as a
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Education Minister Josh MacAlister says Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips has the support of PM Keir Starmer amid calls for resignation over grooming inquiry. As reported by Sky News, Home Office minister Jess Phillips has retained government backing
Four years ago, I lost my brilliant friend Sophie, who took her own life after the birth of her third child. Her little daughter was just 10 weeks old at the time. Sophie’s death remains a huge sadness in my life, and
I still remember walking into the house. A warm afternoon in Kingstanding, years ago, when I was working as a district nurse. The door creaked open, and I found myself in a living room where the light could barely reach the floor.
In an increasingly hostile world where societies can be destabilised by cyber-attacks launched by adversarial nations, we need to up our cyber security game as a country. The National Cyber Security Centre has reported a 50% increase in British cyber incidents deemed
The House of Commons is a central point of the United Kingdom’s indigenous system and the effective legislative authority within Great Britain. It operates as the lower house of Parliament, with a crucial responsibility for making laws, checking government conduct, and representing
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Veterans minister Louise Sandher-Jones backs ending Troubles-era immunity for soldiers, saying reforms ensure accountability for victims’ families. As reported by The Telegraph, Labour defended the Government’s move to scrap immunity for soldiers who served during the Northern
A constitutional monarchy is a government system whereby a monarch acts as head of state within the limits of a constitution. Unlike absolute monarchies, wherein one king or queen has unlimited power, constitutional monarchs operate under legal and political systems that restrict
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Nigel Farage’s Reform UK suspended four Kent councillors after a leaked video showed backbiting, raising concerns about party discipline and council governance. As reported by The Guardian, Reform UK took action against four Councillors following a video
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour deputy candidate Lucy Powell accuses Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson’s team of briefing against her and “throwing mud” in the race. As reported by Sky News, Lucy Powell accused Bridget Phillipson’s team of spreading negative briefings and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservatives plan to block the Chagos Islands deal, citing China spying risks and forcing annual parliamentary votes on Mauritius payments. As reported by The Telegraph, Tory MPs plan to block the Chagos Islands deal next week amid
Westminster Hall debates are often used to shine a light on issues neglected by the main Chamber. On Tuesday, we did just that, holding a vital debate on Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or PoTS. While the debate lasted only half an hour,
This week I had the privilege of opening the e-petition debate titled “End the badger cull and adopt other approaches to bovine TB control”, created by Robert Pownall, founder of the group “Protect the Wild”. The petition gathered over 102,000 signatures, showing
Since I became a Member of Parliament in 2017, I’ve heard from constituents about a wide range of issues, and I’ve done my best to raise them in parliament. Many of these issues are important, but every now and then something crops
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Stephen Kinnock demands answers from DPP after CPS drops China spy trial, criticizing the government’s handling of the case. As reported by The Guardian, Stephen Kinnock said the director of public prosecutions must clarify why
It feels like I have lived and breathed menopause for the past seven years. I have asked questions across Government, I’ve been out to businesses to talk about how they can help their workforce, I’ve spoken to fellow Parliamentarians across the globe,
Knife crime is not a random, isolated event. It is the consequence of decisions made by individuals who choose to carry knives and by successive governments who have watched on as this crisis has continued to escalate. Knife crime in England and
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Environmental groups slam Chancellor Rachel Reeves over late planning bill changes, accusing her of sidelining green rules for short-term growth. As reported by The Guardian, Rachel Reeves faces criticism from nature groups after changes to the planning
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces pressure over the dropped China spy case, with calls for transparency and answers from MPs and ministers. As reported by The Independent, Keir Starmer faces calls to address “unanswered questions” regarding
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The GMB union report says that parliamentary staff of color earn £2,000 less than white colleagues, and women, disabled, and LGBTQ+ staff also face pay gaps. According to The Guardian, parliamentary staff of color earn about £2,000
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-British PMs Tony Blair and Nick Clegg hosted a private dinner giving six tech leaders access to a UK minister, raising questions over TBI’s influence. As reported by The Guardian, official documents reveal Tony Blair and Nick
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the UK stands ready to support the Gaza ceasefire and help implement both phases of the peace plan. As reported by The Guardian, Yvette Cooper said the Gaza ceasefire plan must
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK gains momentum as at least ten Tory councillors defect, highlighting dissent and challenging Tory leader Kemi Badenoch’s leadership. As reported by The Standard, Nigel Farage’s Reform UK announced a mass Tory defection ahead of Kemi
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tory leader Kemi Badenoch defended Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick, saying his “didn’t see another white face” comments were just an observation. As reported by The Independent, Kemi Badenoch insisted Robert Jenrick’s remark about not seeing “another
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride pledges to scrap business rates for 250,000 pubs, restaurants, and small businesses, promising a £4bn annual relief if elected. As reported by The Telegraph, Tories plan to abolish business rates for 250,000
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Merlin Strategy poll shows just 15% trust Tories to stop Channel crossings, with 35% backing Reform UK; 63% say the Conservative Party is broken. As reported by The Telegraph, a recent poll finds that Conservatives lack public
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp warns Tory defectors that Reform UK is a one-man party under Nigel Farage, lacking credible plans. As reported by The Telegraph, Chris Philp tells defectors like Danny Kruger that Reform has “only