March 28, 2025
The House of Commons rejected private sessions and requested a royal report on a painting's provenance, reflecting ongoing art ownership scrutiny. MPs debated water nationalization, children's care placements, legislative delays, and the need for specific Down Syndrome Act guidance, highlighting diverse yet pressing issues in public policy and social welfare.

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💧 Water Bill
Commons Chamber🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️Clive Lewis passionately argued for a public ownership model of water, criticizing the failures of privatization and highlighting public support for change. MPs debated the necessity and feasibility of nationalization, with some expressing concerns about costs and the effectiveness of…
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🎗️ Down Syndrome Act 2022: Local Authority Guidance
Commons Chamber🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️MP Jack Rankin passionately advocated for the swift publication of the Down Syndrome Act 2022 guidance, highlighting the delays and the need for specific, not generalized, guidance to address the unique needs of those with Down syndrome. He emphasized the…
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🎨 Business without Debate
Commons Chamber🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️In a swift parliamentary session, the House of Commons unanimously rejected a motion to sit in private, with a vote of 44 to 0. They also resolved to request a royal directive for a report on the painting “Aeneas and…
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😢 Looked After Children (Distance Placements) Bill
Commons Chamber🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️Jake Richards introduced a bill aimed at keeping children in care close to their home communities, highlighting the distressing trend of children being placed far away, sometimes over 100 miles from home. He shared personal experiences from his time as…
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➡️ Business without Debate
Commons Chamber🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️Parliament saw a flurry of bills facing objections, delaying their progress to the next stage. Key among them were proposals on homelessness prevention, consumer protection in building works, and exemptions from VAT for various services and goods. Other notable bills…