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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 have supported a bill to approve assisted dying for terminally ill adults, marking a historic step forward. The legislation will undergo further scrutiny in Parliament before becoming law.  Under proposed legislation, terminally ill individuals in England

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

When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, I was forced to do the hardest thing I have ever experienced, to tell my two daughters that their dad had cancer. Was our family of four about to become a family of

As the Member of Parliament for Broxbourne, I’m determined to be a strong local voice for my constituents. People in Broxbourne want to see the problems they face in their daily lives brought to Parliament and, ultimately, addressed by the Government. That’s

London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – New MP Steve Witherden receives a reminder about strict no food or drink rules in the Commons. Steve Witherden, Labour’s newly elected MP for Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr, was caught sipping milk from a carton in the House

London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Former energy secretary Claire Coutinho faces scrutiny over ties to JCB donations, and grants. A Conservative former cabinet minister and current shadow secretary for energy security, Claire Coutinho, is facing criticism after receiving donations and hospitality from

London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Starmer’s government was criticized for delays in appointing MPs to EU-UK partnership amid Trump’s re-election. PM Keir Starmer’s government is coming under fire for failing to appoint MPs and peers to the EU-UK inter-parliamentary forum for over

London (Parliament Politics Magzine) – Nigel Farage claims Donald Trump has been invited to address the UK parliament in 2024. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has claimed that Donald Trump has been invited to address the UK Parliament in 2024, calling it

The scarcity of childcare provision has been a national conversation, it is known that in England, for every 100 children who need a childcare place, there are actually only 25 spots available. The knock on effects are not just for the parents,

Nine times out of ten, the issues that I speak on in Parliament come from correspondence or conversations that I’ve had with people in Glastonbury and Somerton. My decision to hold an adjournment debate on World Stroke Day, however, was personal. Last

Surf, sun and sand. That’s usually what comes to mind when people think of Cornwall. It is, rightly, the tourist capital of the country. It’s also much more than that. Cornwall’s real riches are buried under our rock, under the waves that

As the climate crisis intensifies, food security has become a critical concern. In constituencies like mine – Ynys Môn – the need to protect agriculture alongside renewable energy projects is increasingly pressing. With the island traditionally known for its fertile lands, balancing

The new Government has pledged to ‘get Britain building’; but the question I have been asking myself is ‘building what?’ With the Government setting itself the ambitious target of building 1.5 million new homes over the next 5 years, we need to

As both a parent and an MP, I strongly believe that improving paternity leave and pay benefits not just fathers, but mothers, children, employers, and our broader economy. Currently, the UK has the worst paternity leave and pay in Europe, and among

Earlier this week, I led an adjournment debate in the House to raise awareness about the outcomes of the 2015 Deregulation Act and the impact it has had on our Taxi sector. A sector that many of us often rely on in

Thanks to this appalling Labour Government, the pub and hospitality sector faces severe uncertainty over its future. With the budget just around the corner, industry experts have been sounding the alarm and I fully believe that they are completely justified in doing

Having lead debates and sponsored legislation in the Northern Ireland Assembly, it was a great privilege to have secured my first Westminster Hall debate on my 102nd day as Member of Parliament for South Antrim. To have been able to do so

Driving test delays are a source of misery, anger and lost opportunity across the country. In September, new learners waited an average of over four months for a test. That’s a third of a year where young people cannot get moving, apply

In the heart of crisis, where darkness surrounds the innocent, there stands the unwavering humanitarian aid workers — heroes whose courage and compassion drive life-saving efforts amidst impossible odds. With 289 aid workers having paid the ultimate sacrifice, their commitment to alleviating

Our railways were once the pride of Britain, however rising fares and deteriorating service quality means this is distant memory. Commuters are increasingly finding themselves caught in a system that is unaffordable, unreliable, and unfair. In my constituency, the cost of a

Nuclear power stations, it turns out, need a lot of water. Hinkley Point C, just outside my constituency of Bridgwater, will be no different. Once operational, it will need nearly 8,000,000 litres of water a minute. That’s an Olympic swimming pool taken

This week, I led a Westminster Hall Debate on the future of Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR). With the Autumn Budget looming, farmers and family business owners are anxious about potential changes to these vital reliefs, and it