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Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour's Government's First King's Speech
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour's Government's First King's Speech
Environment
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out 40 pieces of legislation the Labour Government will aim to deliver in his first King's Speech.
Prisoners To Be Released Early Under Government Plans To Tackle Prisons Capacity Crisis
Home affairs
Prisoners To Be Released Early Under Government Plans To Tackle Prisons Capacity Crisis
Tory Focus On Immigration Has Little Appeal For Voters Moving To Labour
Economy
Tory Focus On Immigration Has Little Appeal For Voters Moving To Labour
MPs Urged To Treat 'Extreme' Protest Across The Political Spectrum As A Threat To Democracy
Home affairs
MPs Urged To Treat "Extreme" Protest Across The Political Spectrum As A Threat To Democracy
Labour MP Says Justice For Infected Blood Victims Has Been Hindered By Ministerial 'Churn'
Health
Labour MP Says Justice For Infected Blood Victims Has Been Hindered By Ministerial "Churn"
Peer Demands Timeline For Post-Grenfell Safety Works
Communities
Peer Demands Timeline For Post-Grenfell Safety Works
Former Education Secretary Derides 'Self-Defeating' Foreign Student Curbs
Education
Former Education Secretary Derides "Self-Defeating" Foreign Student Curbs
The House Live
How process and broken promises have stalled progress towards veterans' wellbeing Partner content
Communities
By Veterans Aid
How process and broken promises have stalled progress towards veterans' wellbeing
Where next for sentencing policy?
Home affairs
By Lord Carter of Haslemere
Where next for sentencing policy?
Britain’s Environmental Horticulture and Gardening businesses are faced with uncertainties on crucial imports Partner content
Home affairs
By Horticultural Trades Association
Britain’s Environmental Horticulture and Gardening businesses are faced with uncertainties on crucial imports
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Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More 'Transparent' To Stop 'Fibbing And Skulduggery'
Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More "Transparent" To Stop "Fibbing And Skulduggery"
Political parties
Tory MPs Pressured To Declare Leadership Bids By Next Week
Tory MPs Pressured To Declare Leadership Bids By Next Week
Political parties
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
Political parties
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Priti Patel Is Quietly Becoming The Favourite For Next Tory Leader
Home affairs
Priti Patel Is Quietly Becoming The Favourite For Next Tory Leader
With many Conservatives now resigned to a fate of being ousted from office at the next election, a number of MPs seem to have diverted their energy to shoring up a future leadership bid in the inevitable event of Rishi Sunak standing down.
Government Introduces 'Historic' Football Regulator Legislation
Culture
Government Introduces "Historic" Football Regulator Legislation
The Government has introduced the much-anticipated Football Governance Bill to the House of Commons, finally paving the way for an independent regulator which will aim to reform the financial flow of football.
Wrong side of the track: How HS2 became a nightmare for those farming its route
Communities
By Sophie Church
Wrong side of the track: How HS2 became a nightmare for those farming its route
Once a totem of levelling-up, now a national embarrassment, HS2 has become a political disaster. But, as Sophie Church reports, few have suffered as much as those living along its route. Illustration by Tracy Worrall
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Angela Rayner Pays Tribute to Prince Philip
Home affairs
By Angela Rayner MP
Angela Rayner Pays Tribute to Prince Philip
The passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip has given us all a chance to reflect on his remarkable life and the enduring contribution he has made to our nation as we pay tribute to his lasting legacy.
Brandon Lewis Rejects Calls To Hold Emergency Summit Over Violence In Northern Ireland
Brexit
Brandon Lewis Rejects Calls To Hold Emergency Summit Over Violence In Northern Ireland
Violence on the streets of Northern Ireland has subsided in recent days, Secretary of State Brandon Lewis has said, as the government faces growing calls to convene an urgent meeting with the Republic of Ireland's government.
Handcuffing children is beyond archaic, it has to stop
Home affairs
By Steve McCabe MP
Handcuffing children is beyond archaic, it has to stop
Children in care have hopes and aspirations the same as any other child and deserve our compassion and support. By treating them as criminals in handcuffs, we do the exact opposite.
Former Northern Ireland Secretary Accuses Government Of 'Casual Indifference' After A Week Of Violence
Brexit
Former Northern Ireland Secretary Accuses Government Of "Casual Indifference" After A Week Of Violence
Two former Secretaries of State for Northern Ireland have called on the government to step up its engagement with the province amid criticism that ministers have been slow to react to sectarian violence.
Conservative Party Chairman Amanda Milling pays tribute to Prince Philip
Home affairs
By Amanda Milling MP
Conservative Party Chairman Amanda Milling pays tribute to Prince Philip
This week our Queen lost her husband, a family lost their father, grandfather and great-grandfather and our country lost a loyal and dedicated public servant.

This sad news has rocked our nation and I offer my deepest condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family.
The UK Has Entered A Period Of National Mourning, This Is What It Means
Home affairs
The UK Has Entered A Period Of National Mourning, This Is What It Means
A period of national mourning has been confirmed following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.
Politicians And World Leaders Pay Tribute To The Duke Of Edinburgh, Who Has Died Aged 99
Home affairs
Politicians And World Leaders Pay Tribute To The Duke Of Edinburgh, Who Has Died Aged 99
Tributes for HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh have poured in from MPs, UK leaders and foreign politicians following the announcement of his death at the age of 99.
Brandon Lewis Heads To Northern Ireland Amid Ongoing Violence As Boris Johnson Faces Pressure To 'Step Up'
Brexit
Brandon Lewis Heads To Northern Ireland Amid Ongoing Violence As Boris Johnson Faces Pressure To "Step Up"
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis will visit Belfast today for talks with political leaders in Stormont after nearly a week of violence in province, the government has confirmed.
Boris Johnson Accused Of A 'Leadership Vacuum' After Four Nights Of Violence In Northern Ireland
Brexit
Boris Johnson Accused Of A "Leadership Vacuum" After Four Nights Of Violence In Northern Ireland
The Prime Minister is under growing pressure to take control of unrest in Northern Ireland after four nights of violence in the province led to 41 police officers being injured.
Police Urged To Recruit Locally To Tackle Ethnic Injustice In New Race Report
Home affairs
Police Urged To Recruit Locally To Tackle Ethnic Injustice In New Race Report
Police should have recruits directly from the area they are trying to serve to tackle concerns about the unfair treatment of minorities, the government’s race disparity audit has recommended.
How can we make gambling regulation fit for the digital age? Partner content
Education
By Entain
How can we make gambling regulation fit for the digital age?
We all want to protect players at risk of developing harmful gambling habits. But regulation should be based on the principle of intelligent, technology-led, targeted protection – not blanket restrictions
Met Police Officers 'Did Not Act Inappropriately” At Sarah Everard Vigil, Report Finds
Home affairs
Met Police Officers "Did Not Act Inappropriately” At Sarah Everard Vigil, Report Finds
A report into policing at a vigil for Sarah Everard, which has been criticised as disproportionate, found officers "did not act inappropriately or in a heavy-handed manner".
Protections for migrant women must be included in the Domestic Abuse Bill
Home affairs
By Lucy Mort
Protections for migrant women must be included in the Domestic Abuse Bill
Ministers must back the Lords amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill to ensure migrant women have access to the legal, financial and emotional support they need to escape abuse and rebuild their lives.
Hartlepool's Tory Candidate Divides Opinion Among Right-Wing Voters
Home affairs
Hartlepool's Tory Candidate Divides Opinion Among Right-Wing Voters
The Conservative party's choice of candidate for the Hartlepool by-election has left local right-wing voters reeling, as they worry selecting a North Yorkshire farmer has given Labour the edge.
Labour Calls For Urgent Action To Tackle 'Horrendous' Delays To Court Cases
Coronavirus
Labour Calls For Urgent Action To Tackle "Horrendous" Delays To Court Cases
Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy has urged ministers to introduce temporary courts and cut the size of juries in order to tackle a growing backlog of unheard court cases. 
The UK’s “broken” asylum system is the Home Office’s own doing – Priti Patel’s cruel reforms punish the wrong people
Home affairs
By Lord Dubs
The UK’s “broken” asylum system is the Home Office’s own doing – Priti Patel’s cruel reforms punish the wrong people
The newly announced asylum “overhaul” does this country and our proud humanitarian tradition a disservice
We cannot allow victims of crime to become victims of our justice system
Home affairs
By Shaun Bailey MP
We cannot allow victims of crime to become victims of our justice system
It takes strength to stand up to the preparators of crime and I worry that victims will be reluctant to do so for fear of the time it will take to receive justice.
To tackle violence against women, we must address its root causes Partner content
Home affairs
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
To tackle violence against women, we must address its root causes
All forms of violence against women and girls are rooted in attitudes and stereotypes about their roles in society. We must look at how our society treats women on the whole, rather than in isolation.
Britain will lose significant access to EU security data due to Brexit deal
Brexit
By Lord Ricketts
Britain will lose significant access to EU security data due to Brexit deal
The greatest impact on our security comes from losing access to the Schengen information System, for swapping alerts on the movement of criminals and missing persons.
Dame Vera Lynn should have a permanent memorial
Home affairs
By David Amess MP
Dame Vera Lynn should have a permanent memorial
Dame Vera Lynn's voice brought warmth and hope into the homes of ordinary people whose lives had been thrown into chaos by war. Together with Dame Vera’s family, I am launching a campaign for a permanent memorial for her.
Local Election Officers Will Be Insured Against Covid Death Claims
Coronavirus
Local Election Officers Will Be Insured Against Covid Death Claims
Local election officials will be protected by the government when they run the 6 May local election in case anyone dies from Covid on their watch.
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Home affairs
By Bar Council
Bar Council urges action over largest Crown Court backlog for six years
The Bar Council has responded to the latest criminal court statistics which suggest the highest level of outstanding cases at the Crown Court since 2014.
Nobody is protected from coronavirus until everyone is: why we should repeal and replace the Coronavirus Act
Coronavirus
By Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP
Nobody is protected from coronavirus until everyone is: why we should repeal and replace the Coronavirus Act
This week marks one year since the UK first went into lockdown and MPs voted to give the Government unprecedented and extraordinary powers under the Coronavirus Act. My thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of the 127,000 people who have lost their lives since then.
Priti Patel Accused of 'Empowering' People Smugglers With Latest Immigration Proposals
Communities
Priti Patel Accused of "Empowering" People Smugglers With Latest Immigration Proposals
The government's latest immigration plans will create a "more chaotic, dangerous and fragmented" asylum system, leading charities have warned.
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