January 17, 2025

Max Wilkinson introduced the New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill, advocating for mandatory solar panels on new homes to address the cost of living and climate crises. The Bill received widespread support across the House, with members highlighting its potential to…

In a heated parliamentary debate, MP Richard Holden fiercely opposed plans to build 27,000 homes on the green belt in Basildon and Billericay, arguing that it would lead to the irreversible destruction of cherished green spaces and the merging of…

Parliament faced a flurry of objections as multiple bills were blocked from immediate second readings. Key proposals ranging from pension rules for the terminally ill to the import of hunting trophies and social media access rights were all postponed. Each…

The Licensing Hours Extension Bill aims to simplify the process of extending pub opening hours during significant national events by changing the approval procedure from affirmative to negative resolution, allowing quicker decisions even when Parliament is not in session. MPs…

The Absent Voting Bill aims to modernize and streamline the voting process in Scotland and Wales by allowing online applications for postal and proxy votes in devolved elections. This change, already implemented for UK parliamentary elections, seeks to increase voter…

Sarah Owen passionately argued for stricter fireworks regulations in Parliament, highlighting how their frequent use disrupts sleep, education, and causes distress to people and animals alike. She pointed out that current laws allow the sale of dangerously loud fireworks to…

Residents of Gower and several other constituencies have petitioned the House of Commons to ban pimping websites and paying for sex, arguing that these practices fuel prostitution and sex trafficking. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Jess Phillips, acknowledged the severity…

Residents of Roughton, North Norfolk, are rallying to save their local post office, a vital lifeline for many, especially older villagers who rely on it for banking and cash access. Liberal Democrat MP Steff Aquarone presented a petition to the…