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Westminster was blind-sided last week when a new ‘plan c’ for Brexit won the backing of leading Tory Leavers and Remainers alike. But what is the Malthouse plan, and could it be the key to breaking the Brexit deadlock? Sebastian Whale reports
The Prime Minister knows that if she can’t get Brussels to agree a change to the backstop, the new mood of unity in her party will quickly fall apart, writes Anushka Asthana
Chris Grayling has spent almost nine consecutive years on the government payroll. During that time, he has accumulated his fair share of detractors. The Transport Secretary argues much of the angst against him comes from his pro-Brexit views, and vows to do what he thinks is right for the country, not what would get him praise in the media. He sits down with Sebastian Whale
UK government policy success would mean shrinking Scotland’s working-age population. The case for our own devolved immigration system is becoming compelling, writes Stuart McDonald
The success of our life sciences sector relies on our ability to attract and retain scientists from around the world. If we make this more difficult, and more costly, we are shooting ourselves in the foot, says Daniel Zeichner
Scarlett Crawford has always focused her art on politics, race and class. Naturally, she jumped at the chance to pitch for the First Waves project, an exhibition on Race Relations legislation in the UK currently showing in Westminster Hall. With an eclectic mix of contributors, the artist hopes her work illustrates what it is to be British
It cannot be right that in hospitals, the very places we go to recover from our ills, people smoke freely right outside the front door, writes Tracy Brabin
Women face enormous challenges during maternity – but there remains a significant gap in the recognition and value of paternity, writes Tracey Crouch
The Home Office has set out its plan to end freedom of movement and overhaul the UK’s immigration system after we leave the EU. But what would the changes mean in practice? Hannah Wilkins from the House of Commons Library explains
The government must address social care, workforce and budget challenges for its plan to succeed, writes Lord Hunt
While the NHS long term plan made some welcome promises on funding, critical questions over staffing, referral and waiting times remain unanswered, says Baroness Tyler
Hostile immigration policies will do untold damage to the UK’s manufacturing industry. It is baffling that the government is willing to implement such a strategy, says Lord Bilimoria
Connecting Communities is an initiative aimed at empowering and strengthening community ties across the UK. Launched in partnership with The National Lottery, it aims to promote dialogue and support Parliamentarians working to nurture a more connected society.
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