Heidi Alexander, the newly appointed Secretary of State for Transport, brings a wealth of political experience to her role, underpinned by a career spanning local government, Parliament, and city-wide leadership. Her new role places her at the forefront of addressing the country’s transportation challenges, drawing on her varied political background.
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Kim Leadbeater MP recently introduced a Private Member’s Bill on assisted dying in the UK Parliament. This proposed legislation marks a significant moment in the ongoing debate over end-of-life choices. If passed, it could make assisted dying available to terminally ill, mentally competent adults with six months or fewer to live. The Bill aims to provide a compassionate alternative for individuals enduring unbearable suffering while incorporating strict safeguards to prevent misuse.
A New Debate on Assisted Dying: Kim Leadbeater MP’s Private Member’s Bill Read More »
On Saturday 2 November, it was announced that Kemi Badenoch MP had been elected leader of the Conservative Party, receiving 53,806 votes to leadership rival Robert Jenrick MP’s 41,388 votes. This was the closest Conservative leadership election under the current rules. Following her election as Leader of the Conservative Party, Badenoch has now appointed her Shadow Cabinet.
Who is the new Conservative Party Leader and their Shadow Cabinet? Read More »
The House of Commons has elected new select committee chairs. MPs will shortly be elected to sit on the committees, following which the Committees will begin their their work of scrutinising the Government.
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HM Treasury has now opened its representations portal for the Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2024. Budget representations are a valuable means of influencing government policy so organisations should make the most of this opportunity.
HM Treasury Opens Autumn Budget 2024 / Spending Review Submission Portal Read More »
243 new Labour MPs were elected at the July 2024 General Election. With such a high turnover, understanding their backgrounds and experience is essential to predicting their behaviour in Parliament, and identifying the key players in each sector.
Who are the new Labour MPs? Read More »
With a general election less than three weeks away, understanding how candidates for the main parties are selected has never been more important.
How are Parliamentary candidates selected? Read More »
An incoming Labour Government will likely launch a programme of constitutional reform, including replacing the House of Lords with an elected body.
What are Labour’s plans to reform the constitution? Read More »
Despite the economic benefits of trade, ratification of new trade deals such as CPTPP have proved controversial for various reasons.
Why are trade deals so controversial? Read More »
On 21 February, a Commons debate on Gaza ended with calls for the Speaker to resign from SNP and Conservative MPs. Understanding why requires knowledge of both Parliamentary procedure and the political situation.
Why did Conservative and SNP MPs Call for the Speaker to Resign? Read More »
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