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To bring the 2029 World Athletics Championships to the UK, we need government backing now

To bring the 2029 World Athletics Championships to the UK, we need government backing now

16 Jun Communities

The appetite is proven - but we need government backing to bring the World Athletics Championship to London in 2029

A new tax on horse racing would be a short-sighted mistake

16 Jun Communities

A new tax on horse racing would be a short-sighted mistake

There may be no political space to raise or cut tax – but Labour could reform tax

16 Jun Economy

There may be no political space to raise or cut tax – but Labour could reform tax

Now is the time to grasp the nettle around SEND reform and fairer education funding

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16 Jun Education

Now is the time to grasp the nettle around SEND reform and fairer education funding

Reeves has placed big bets – if they don’t pay off, she’ll need to reduce ambitions or make hard choices

16 Jun Economy

Reeves has placed big bets – if they don’t pay off, she’ll need to reduce ambitions or make hard choices

Making sense of education in your constituency

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16 Jun Education

Making sense of education in your constituency

The reconstruction of Glasgow’s ‘Mack’ is a work for all of the UK

15 Jun Culture

The reconstruction of Glasgow’s ‘Mack’ is a work for all of the UK

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Tory MPs On Lib Dem Defection Watch

12 Jun Political parties

New Labour MPs Demand Better Paternity Leave for Parliamentary Staff

New Labour MPs Demand Better Paternity Leave for Parliamentary Staff

10 Jun Social affairs

Liverpool Labour MPs Grow Restless Over Hillsborough Law Delay

Liverpool Labour MPs Grow Restless Over Hillsborough Law Delay

10 Jun Communities

London Labour MPs Urge Rachel Reeves To Not Deal The Capital A 'Major Blow' In Her Spending Review

London Labour MPs Urge Rachel Reeves To Not Deal The Capital A "Major Blow" In Her Spending Review

10 Jun Communities

Tory Donors Urged To Boost Kemi Badenoch’s Social Media Presence

Tory Donors Urged To Boost Kemi Badenoch’s Social Media Presence

13 Jun Political parties

Looking For Growth's Lawrence Newport On Death Threats, Dominic Cummings And Defeating Blockers

Looking For Growth's Lawrence Newport On Death Threats, Dominic Cummings And Defeating Blockers

15 Jun Communities

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To bring the 2029 World Athletics Championships to the UK, we need government backing now

16 Jun Communities

To bring the 2029 World Athletics Championships to the UK, we need government backing now

The appetite is proven - but we need government backing to bring the World Athletics Championship to London in 2029

A new tax on horse racing would be a short-sighted mistake

16 Jun Communities

A new tax on horse racing would be a short-sighted mistake

Plans to impose a flat tax on all online gambling come from a noble impulse. But betting on horse racing is very different from other forms of gambling, and must be protected.

There may be no political space to raise or cut tax – but Labour could reform tax

16 Jun Economy

There may be no political space to raise or cut tax – but Labour could reform tax

Rachel Reeves has pledged not to raise the main rates of tax – but Dan Neidle argues that does not mean she cannot reform the system to remove multiple disincentives and make it a driver for growth

Now is the time to grasp the nettle around SEND reform and fairer education funding

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16 Jun Education

Now is the time to grasp the nettle around SEND reform and fairer education funding

Every child should have access to the same resources and opportunities. We need a fairer funding formula that responds to changing needs and an inclusive, supported education system for all

Reeves has placed big bets – if they don’t pay off, she’ll need to reduce ambitions or make hard choices

16 Jun Economy

Reeves has placed big bets – if they don’t pay off, she’ll need to reduce ambitions or make hard choices

The spending review was a defining moment for this government, setting out how it would allocate around £600bn a year for the rest of this Parliament.

Making sense of education in your constituency

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16 Jun Education

Making sense of education in your constituency

The lives of children and young people worldwide are inextricably linked to the amount and quality of education they receive

The reconstruction of Glasgow’s ‘Mack’ is a work for all of the UK

15 Jun Culture

The reconstruction of Glasgow’s ‘Mack’ is a work for all of the UK

The beauty of the Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh building is recognised all over the world. Its restoration is vital

London needs culture to be at the heart of our EU reset

14 Jun Culture

London needs culture to be at the heart of our EU reset

London is a city built on culture and culture is built on connection

We’re offering young people a career at the very heart of our economy

14 Jun Economy

We’re offering young people a career at the very heart of our economy

Last year I was elected Chair of the Freight and Logistics APPG, where I’ve been working closely with the industry to tackle key issues like freight crime, driver welfare, and promoting greater diversity in the workforce.

Tackling child poverty means people will see themselves in the jobs we create

14 Jun Communities

Tackling child poverty means people will see themselves in the jobs we create

There is no value to growth unless its benefits are felt by everyone.

Where was commitment to the Met in the Spending Review?

13 Jun Home affairs

Where was commitment to the Met in the Spending Review?

Yes, the Chancellor had priorities to balance. But surely keeping the millions who live under the care of our single-largest police force had to be near the very top of that list?

Peace pays dividends – the UK shouldn't undervalue it

13 Jun Foreign affairs

Peace pays dividends – the UK shouldn't undervalue it

This isn’t just humanitarianism; it’s economic strategy. The UK would be unwise to lose sight of that.

Our new Armed Forces Commissioner will be more than a symbolic figure

13 Jun Defence

Our new Armed Forces Commissioner will be more than a symbolic figure

The search is underway for an independent champion of service personnel and their families.

Rural regions deserve just as much of a voice as urban ones, and they have just as much to offer

13 Jun Environment

Rural regions deserve just as much of a voice as urban ones, and they have just as much to offer

Rural communities across the UK are an untapped source of potential economic growth for the whole country.

I consulted marginalised groups on the assisted dying bill – there is fear

13 Jun Health

I consulted marginalised groups on the assisted dying bill – there is fear

The Terminally Ill Adults Bill offers a choice to a small but important group of people who want the option of assisted dying.

Weight loss drugs: weight regain is inevitable

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13 Jun Health

Weight loss drugs: weight regain is inevitable

We shouldn’t be surprised by weight regain when people stop taking weight loss drugs if they’re not supported to make effective, long-term lifestyle changes.

The Future of Radioactive Waste Disposal in the UK: Building Towards Geological Disposal

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13 Jun Energy

The Future of Radioactive Waste Disposal in the UK: Building Towards Geological Disposal

Why do we need a GDF?

The Spending Review is a step in the right direction for women. But there's more to do

12 Jun Economy

The Spending Review is a step in the right direction for women. But there's more to do

The Spending Review contained bold commitments on health and housing that will improve women’s lives. But a failure to properly fund local services will be felt particularly hard by women.

There is little choice in the assisted dying bill for those without agency

12 Jun Health

There is little choice in the assisted dying bill for those without agency

There can be no choice or autonomy for those without power and agency over their own lives.

Bringing in visitors to see the beauty of the East Midlands is key to boosting our economy

12 Jun Environment

Bringing in visitors to see the beauty of the East Midlands is key to boosting our economy

I drove to a meeting with a housing association last month in the village of Youlgrave, Derbyshire, and I was once again struck by the incredible natural beauty of my region, the East Midlands.

The South West has both the skills and the resources to lead Britain’s green revolution

12 Jun Energy

The South West has both the skills and the resources to lead Britain’s green revolution

The South West stands on the cusp of a green industrial revolution, one that connects Cornwall to Bristol through the Celtic Sea, harnesses offshore wind and places our region at the heart of the UK’s clean energy future.

Equality cannot wait: government must recognise humanist marriages

12 Jun Communities

Equality cannot wait: government must recognise humanist marriages

Scotland and Northern Ireland already legally recognise humanist weddings. England and Wales should follow

Underneath the North York Moors lies a wonder-mineral that could prove invaluable to our economy

11 Jun Environment

Underneath the North York Moors lies a wonder-mineral that could prove invaluable to our economy

If you’ve ever visited the North York Moors National Park, you may have marvelled at the vast swathes of heather spreading out like a purple carpet as far as the eye can see.

Our businesses are still suffering from the effects of Brexit, and they need our help

10 Jun Brexit

Our businesses are still suffering from the effects of Brexit, and they need our help

In Monmouthshire, supporting and growing the local economy is one of my top priorities. To achieve this, we need practical, long-term solutions to strengthen our local economy from the ground up.

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