January 29, 2025

The parliamentary session focused on the negative impacts of outsourcing by UK Government departments, highlighting issues such as poor service quality, high costs, and exploitation of workers, particularly those from BAME communities. MPs across parties expressed support for insourcing public…

The Welsh Secretary, Jo Stevens, discussed the Welsh Government’s proposed visitor levy, which aims to fund local tourism investments, and confirmed that there are no plans to extend such a tax across the UK. Economic growth initiatives were highlighted, including…

The parliamentary debate on rural housing targets, led by Damian Hinds, focused on the need to balance housing development between urban and rural areas, with concerns that new formulas disproportionately favor rural construction. Hinds emphasized the necessity for more affordable…

The UK Parliament debated new regulations to limit stakes on online slot games and introduce a statutory gambling levy. The Gambling Act 2005 (Operating Licence Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 set maximum stakes at £5 per game for adults over 25…

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was discussed in a parliamentary session where experts from Australia provided insights on the implementation and impact of voluntary assisted dying laws. Key points included the training and safeguards necessary for such…

The UK Government is focused on boosting economic growth across the country, with new investments planned for regions like Wrexham, Manchester, and the Oxford-Cambridge corridor. A third runway at Heathrow is on the agenda to enhance international connectivity and stimulate…

The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Darren Jones, passionately defended the new Charter for Budget Responsibility, emphasizing its role in fostering economic stability and growth. He highlighted the government’s commitment to new fiscal rules aimed at balancing day-to-day spending with…

The UK Parliament debated the welfare cap, highlighting the £8.6 billion overspend due to increased expenditure on Universal Credit and disability benefits, a problem that was foreseen but ignored by the previous Conservative government. Labour MPs criticized the former administration…

MPs debated the potential of a youth mobility scheme between the UK and EU, highlighting its benefits for young people and the economy. Sarah Olney emphasized the scheme’s role in rebuilding UK-EU relations post-Brexit, offering cultural and economic advantages. Concerns…

During a parliamentary session, MP Richard Holden raised concerns about a Prime Minister’s Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) discussing the government’s response to the Southport attacks, suggesting it might be inappropriate for PPSs to speak on issues directly related to their…

Marsha De Cordova introduced a Bill to Parliament aimed at empowering local authorities in England and Wales to crack down on hazardous and antisocial pavement parking. The proposed legislation highlights the dangers pavement parking poses to pedestrians, particularly to those…

The Arbitration Bill, which aims to update the 1996 Arbitration Act, was introduced to maintain the UK’s leading status in global arbitration. The bill, supported across the House, includes reforms to enhance clarity, efficiency, and fairness in arbitration proceedings, addressing…

The Arbitration Bill, recently passed by the House of Lords, is now set to be reviewed by a Committee of the whole House. The committee’s proceedings are scheduled to conclude within two hours, followed by consideration and third reading stages…

In today’s parliamentary session, the Speaker will manage the voting on crucial financial motions within strict time limits. The first motion, proposed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, concerns the Charter for Budget Responsibility and will be voted on within…

The UK Parliament swiftly approved the draft Armed Forces (Court Martial) (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2024, proposed by Gerald Jones. This decision, made under Standing Order No. 118(6), updates the legal framework for military court proceedings. The motion was put…

The sudden closure of the A432 Badminton Road Bridge, a vital route into Bristol, has caused chaos in the local area, with drivers forced onto unsuitable country lanes, causing long queues and increased potholes. Local businesses, such as the Bigger…

MP Peter Swallow led a debate on the vital role of cadet forces in the UK, highlighting their impact on young people’s development and community engagement. MPs from various parties praised the cadets for fostering social mobility, enhancing life skills,…

In a poignant parliamentary debate, MPs discussed the critical issue of road safety around schools, spurred by the tragic death of an 11-year-old boy outside his school in Chester South and Eddisbury. The debate highlighted concerns over speeding, with calls…