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Britain’s Submarine fleet has a long and distinguished record, always at the heart of this nation’s deterrence and defence policy. In 1900, the Royal Navy ordered its first five submarines – the Holland Class. In 1901, six officers were recruited for the

Statistically, you will have never heard of endometriosis. Despite the fact it was first identified in 1860 and affects one in ten women and those AFAB, the vast majority of the population are oblivious to the pain and suffering that many go

There are moments when those in power face a true test of character. Moments when the principle of justice demands action from the people with the authority to right a wrong. As a nation, we have witnessed several injustices in recent years:

As a Cambridgeshire MP, the issue of policing is raised frequently by my constituents, concerned by a lack of visible policing and changing rural crime. Cambridgeshire is the fastest growing county yet is the fourth-worst funded police force with things only set

The development of cycling infrastructure is vital for rural areas. However, after a decade of Tory underinvestment we’re not where we want, or need, to be. Additional funding for councils is necessary to unlock new projects, but it is not sufficient on

One of the biggest surprises I’ve had in Parliament is discovering we’ve barely talked about playgrounds in nearly a decade. It’s remarkable, because if you wander through almost any neighbourhood and pause by a set of rusted swings or a boarded-up slide,

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK government is still confident that there will be sufficient gas and electricity this winter, in spite of Centrica’s alerts regarding low gas storage capacities. Centrica’s CEO, Chris O’Shea, highlighted the growing demand for energy storage

Since 1926, 500,000 people have died in collisions on our roads, more than have died from war in the same period. Even today, roughly 30,000 people are killed or seriously injured every year. Our progress in reducing these numbers has all but

Anti-social behaviour is something that many of us have unfortunately become familiar with at some point in our lives. The varying forms it takes can have a truly devastating impact on individuals and communities. However, it is anti-social behaviour by social and

I was delighted to have the opportunity to bring forward a debate this week to highlight the significance and importance of improving transport links between Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom. My constituency sits in the very south of Scotland,

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Jo White demands that MPs and peers must undergo DBS checks to prevent risks to vulnerable people, believing it would make Parliament safer. A proposal was submitted by the Labour MP to have criminal record

In recent years, the UK has faced an education crisis that has deprived young people of the opportunities they deserve. One of the most significant impacts of this crisis has been the undervaluation of vocational training and apprenticeships. These pathways have long

As a Cornwall MP I am very keen to see the development of floating offshore wind (FLOW) in the Celtic Sea. It is the next frontier in the UK’s clean energy transition, positioned to unlock up to 4GW of power by 2035

Yesterday in Parliament MP Steffan Aquarone raised urgent concerns about failings in the care of Patricia, a 25-year-old woman with anorexia nervosa, and called for immediate action to save her life. Patricia has a life-threateningly low BMI and has been unable to

Aldridge-Brownhills is a unique constituency for many reasons, and one of those is that it is in an elite club of only forty-nine UK Parliamentary Constituencies out of six hundred and fifty not to have a passenger train station. Like in so

Financial inclusion is a fundamental need across the UK. It means that everyone, wherever they are based, has the ability to access and understand financial services in order to manage their money and maintain a sustainable life. Despite this necessity, the specific

Last night saw some of the UK’s most senior Parliamentarians attend our inaugural awards ceremony hosted by the affable Sir John Hayes MP and the brain injury charity Headway. With awards for Frontbencher, Backbencher, Peer, Intervention or Speech, Campaigner, Staffer, PR Stunt

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – More than 60 parliamentarians are pushing for a switch to electronic voting to replace in-person voting, arguing that the current system wastes valuable time and disrupts legislative work.  The combined letter to the leader of the Commons,

Last week I heard from yet another publican in my constituency expressing fears about the impact of the Government’s budget on his livelihood, when he is already coping with the challenges of high energy bills, the cost of living crisis and employment

It’s possible that within this decade, we could achieve something remarkable: stopping the onward transmission of a virus without a vaccine or cure, for the first time in history. Even twenty years ago, that possibility would have been unthinkable. Thanks to recent

The Government has promised to decarbonise the grid by 2030, but their current approach is widely questioned by the energy industry, economists and other experts. The National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) 2030 Clean Power report warns that achieving clean power by 2030

There are big changes coming for electricity customers on the Total Heating with Total Control (THTC) tariff on Great Britain and it is vital people know what to do and when. This affects 4,665 constituents across the whole of my Angus and

After the COVID-19 Pandemic, we know better than ever that biosecurity affects us all. Future diseases could come from anywhere, threatening human health, food security, and the industries that underpin our economy. Farmers and horticulturalists are on the frontlines of today’s biosecurity

I feel deeply honoured to have been given the opportunity to present my Animal Welfare Bill to the House in my first term as an MP and have it pass the second reading. I’ve been campaigning on this issue for many years

Launched in 2020 by the Conservative Government, Project Gigabit represents a transformative initiative in the UK’s infrastructure strategy. With an initial investment of £5 billion, its goal is to deliver gigabit-capable broadband to every UK household by 2030. When announced, just 7%

On Friday 29th of November, Parliament debated an important private members bill in the House of Commons. It rightly had the focus of attention on the day within Parliament and beyond. Whilst the news coverage reported on the outcome of the vote

This year marked the 30th anniversary of the Nolan Principles of Public Life. For too much of that time, these seven principles – integrity, honesty, accountability, openness, leadership, selflessness, and objectivity – have been frequently invoked but less reliably observed. Labour’s emphasis

Our troops have been put in an impossible position: defend themselves and the equipment we need to fight – or defend the homeland and our people. This is the strategic failure on air and missile defence that now haunts not just the

We need to do everything we can to prevent lives being lost to suicide. That is why I want to see anti-depressant medication packets carry warning labels. This would not replace patient information leaflets, or advice given by the GP or pharmacist,

In the next few weeks we expect the white paper on local government devolution in England to be published. A real statement of intent from the Labour government about what their vision for local government to be like across England. The expectations

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British Prime Minister appointed Heidi Alexander as the new transport secretary after Louise Haigh’s resignation over admitting to a mobile phone offence.  Heidi Alexander has been appointed as the new transport secretary after Louise Haigh resigned

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – MPs are ready to vote on Kim Leadbeater’s assisted dying bill, which seeks to legalize medically assisted death for terminally ill patients under strict protection; voting is expected on Friday 29 November in the House of Commons.

I was born with spinocerebellar ataxia, a severe neurodegenerative disease, along with other disabilities. Despite these challenges, I have led an active life—earning two degrees, working as an e-business manager at the Royal Bank of Canada, and being recognized as one of

The flooding issue in Norfolk has never been more urgent, and that is why I have fought so hard to bring the issue to Parliament. The climate is changing, seas are rising and our precious part of coastline is feeling the impact

Broadband and internet connectivity are integral to modern life and its importance only increases, however too many rural areas struggle to realise the opportunities available because of poor broadband coverage. 17% of rural domestic premises and 30% of rural commercial premises do

If growth really is the ambition of this Government, then it should be doing everything possible to secure investment from Universal and deliver a brand-new theme park and resort in my constituency of Mid Bedfordshire. It will be a complete game changer,

Fixing the foundations of our country. That is something we have heard ad nauseum from our Prime Minister and Chancellor since Labour took office in July, and for good reason. 14 years of mismanagement by successive Conservative governments have stretched public services

One of the scariest moments during pregnancy is right before birth, a mother wondering whether she’ll get to the hospital in time. A constituent recently wrote to me about her daughter who haemorrhaged badly during a breech birth. The blood transfusion and

I have the pleasure of representing the constituency of Chester South and Eddisbury which has a large rural and agricultural community. In the short time that I have been in office I have seen the commitment, dedication and care our farmers put

This week I met with Damian McBeath – the Head Teacher for The John Wallis Academy in my Ashford Constituency. He and other campaigners from all over the country had travelled to Westminster to discuss their experiences and knowledge of rules on

Every day women and girls across the UK feel violated and harassed by both strangers and people in their lives. Their intimate photos are taken and shared online, and they have no way to protect themselves. Or someone took their selfies and

Earlier this month, people across the country were devastated to hear about Sir Chris Hoy’s terminal prostate cancer diagnosis. At just 48, the seven-time Olympic Gold medallist revealed that he now has just two to four years left to live. Prostate specific

As the father of a nine-month-old baby, I know how emotionally charged and difficult it is to navigate infant feeding. My son Cillian made a dramatic entrance into this world earlier this year – arriving early, after a week of worry, upset

In my constituency of Aberdeenshire North and Moray East, communities are facing temperatures of up to -6 this week with yellow warnings for snow and ice. There will be many households having to make the impossible choice between heating their homes or

On the 5th November in Westminster Hall, I addressed the urgent issue of police funding, focusing on the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). Despite the dedication and commitment of our officers, the funding figures reveal an unsettling reality. The PSNI has

The cost of living crisis over the last few years has meant the price we pay at the pump has become more than a routine expense—it’s a drain on hard-working families and a burden on small businesses. Dunfermline is a small city,

Disputes over sovereignty are nothing new in politics. We just gave up our own sovereignty of the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean, for example, and it pervades the conflict in Israel-Palestine. But those are disputes that receive a lot of attention.

One of the everyday frustrations we all encounter is the endless wait in a traffic queue at the site of roadworks, only to drive past a coned-off pit with no sign of workers in sight. The frequency and disruption of roadworks have