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Last week in Parliament, I led an adjournment debate on an issue that has gone unaddressed for too long: the outdated and unjust peak-time restrictions on disabled bus passes.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.
