March 14, 2025

In a dramatic session of Parliament, multiple bills faced objections and were deferred for later readings. Key bills such as the Public Health Act amendment, Debt Relief for developing countries, and Arms Trade suspension were among those postponed. Other notable…

Sir Christopher Chope passionately argues for greater parliamentary control over arm’s-length bodies (ALBs), highlighting their lack of accountability and the frustration they cause, exemplified by issues with NHS Dorset and the Sentencing Council. He references recent government actions, like the…

Greg Smith passionately criticized the impact of inflation on HS2’s community mitigation projects in Mid Buckinghamshire, highlighting failures to deliver promised noise mitigation for St Mary’s church and facilities for Wendover cricket club. Transport Minister Mike Kane acknowledged the financial…

Dr Scott Arthur introduced the Rare Cancers Bill, highlighting the collective impact of rare cancers which make up nearly half of all UK cancer diagnoses. He shared personal stories, including that of a young girl named Tilly who lost her…

A new bill aims to automatically enroll eligible children for free school meals, addressing the issue of childhood poverty in the UK. MPs discussed the stigma associated with free school meals and how auto-enrolment could improve educational outcomes and reduce…