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
