January 09, 2025

In a heated parliamentary session, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Darren Jones, defended the Labour Government’s economic strategy amid rising borrowing costs and opposition critiques. Jones emphasized the government’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and non-negotiable fiscal rules, highlighting efforts…

In a heated parliamentary session, Conservative MP Jesse Norman criticized the government’s economic policies, accusing them of causing a “catastrophic” impact on key sectors and the broader economy. He urged the government to adopt New Year’s resolutions to stop politically…

In a session focused on the Employment Rights Bill, the Committee discussed key amendments and the establishment of a Fair Work Agency to consolidate labour market enforcement. The session highlighted debates on the agency’s powers, costs, and the necessity of…

In a heated parliamentary session, MPs debated the Water (Special Measures) Bill, focusing on measures to improve accountability and performance in the water industry. The discussion highlighted amendments aimed at banning bonuses for water company executives unless high environmental standards…

The Transport Secretary announced a £1.6 billion investment to tackle potholes and improve road maintenance across the UK, highlighting a significant increase in funding for local authorities to address long-standing issues. Discussions also focused on enhancing public transport accessibility and…

The UK Parliament debated the urgent issue of violence against women and girls, recognizing it as a national emergency. Government ministers outlined plans to halve such violence within a decade through new laws and strategies, including criminalizing deepfakes and enhancing…

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill’s third sitting focused on detailed line-by-line scrutiny, with significant discussion around amendments to clause 1. Dr Caroline Johnson moved amendments to raise the tobacco purchasing age to 25, sparking debate on whether a fixed age…

The parliamentary session focused on the Water (Special Measures) Bill, aiming to improve water quality and reduce sewage pollution. The committee debated amendments to enhance transparency and accountability, such as requiring water companies to monitor and report pollution incidents more…

Shockat Adam challenged the Leader of the Opposition’s claim that the Labour party adopted the APPG definition of Islamophobia, which supposedly included talking about sex groomers as an example. Adam clarified that the definition actually refers to using symbols and…

Millions of people in the UK are drowning in debt, with many unable to afford essentials like food and facing high-cost credit traps. MPs are demanding increased funding and regulation of “buy now, pay later” schemes to support overwhelmed debt…

The parliamentary session focused on the devastating impact of conflicts on women and girls worldwide, highlighting regions like Sudan, Afghanistan, and Gaza. MPs unanimously condemned the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and stressed the need for…