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10 Nov 2023 Environment

Ensuring cross-party accountability on net-zero

The Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee scrutinises the government’s approach to securing the United Kingdom's energy supply and cutting emissions. Committee chair, Angus MacNeil MP, outlines upcoming priorities ahead of COP28.

03 Jul 2023 Environment

Striking a Balance: Achieving Net-Zero While Ensuring Affordable Energy Supply

The Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee aims to scrutinise the government’s approach to securing the UK’s energy supply and cutting emissions. Recently elected Chair, Angus MacNeil MP, outlines the priorities of the newly formed Committee.

29 Jun 2022 Economy

Government cannot afford to rush scrutiny of Australia trade deal

Much has been written about the “good chaps” theory of government, under which the so-called UK constitution is meant to run, namely on trust – that those in power will behave honourably and abide by their word.

27 May 2020 Coronavirus

Inside the Liaison Committee as senior MPs prepare to grill Boris Johnson on coronavirus and Dominic Cummings

Boris Johnson will appear before the powerful Liaison Committee for the first time this afternoon, to face questions over his handling of coronavirus, the economy and Dominic Cummings. Committee chairs past and present talk to Sebastian Whale about getting the truth out of the PM

23 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

Is the 'hybrid' Parliament here to stay?

With the introduction of a semi-virtual Parliament underway, some MPs are calling for the measures to be installed on a permanent basis. Sebastian Whale reports

29 Mar 2020 Foreign affairs

The Government must reassess its choice to exclude DIT from the foreign affairs review

International trade will help shape the UK’s position in the world. By neglecting this core department, the Government risks undermining the credibility of the upcoming Integrated Review.

12 Feb 2020 Brexit

The Scottish Government is dithering on a referendum, all avenues must be explored

All avenues of the Consultative Referendum should be explored now, and the Scottish Government should be decisive and not dither as it did over the Section 30 request

27 Jan 2020 Economy

Angus Brendan MacNeil MP: It is important we keep the good reputation we had in the last Parliament

I am ready to continue as chair of the International Trade Committee and foster an atmosphere of getting work done, writes Angus Brendan MacNeil MP

05 Sep 2019 Brexit

Angus Brendan MacNeil MP: We still don’t have the trade agreements, infrastructure or support for business to cope with no deal at our seaports

Delays at Dover are only the start - the Government has provided very little practical support to businesses that may soon need to follow significantly different processes, writes Angus Brendan MacNeil MP

12 Mar 2018 Home affairs

We can end this injustice – and give refugee children the right to a family life

The Refugees (Family Reunion) Bill is not about party politics – it is simply a question of humanity and compassion, writes Angus MacNeil

13 Nov 2017 Environment

Scotland’s food and drink sector is a global success. It must be protected post-Brexit

Food and drink is Scotland’s fastest growing sector – but we must fight to protect it in a post-Brexit world, writes Angus MacNeil

10 Oct 2017 Environment

The UK has failed Scotland's fishing industry before. We won't let it happen again

The SNP will fight against any attempt to sell out Scotland’s farmers, fishermen and crofters – and to protect our place in the single market, says Angus MacNeil