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The professor will see you now: Do elections need some 'pot luck'?
The professor will see you now: Do elections need some 'pot luck'?
Political parties
By Professor Philip Cowley
Professor Philip Cowley offers a political science lesson for The House’s readers. This week: should parties use sortition to choose candidates?
How we’re avoiding the Biden Trap in the East Midlands
Communities
By Jeevun Sandher
How we’re avoiding the Biden Trap in the East Midlands
The North East can be at the centre of the new energy revolution
Energy
By Lola McEvoy
The North East can be at the centre of the new energy revolution
My amendment protecting playgrounds will help restore pride in place
Health
By Tom Hayes MP
My amendment protecting playgrounds will help restore pride in place
The Planning Bill gives developers the right to pay cash to trash nature – it must change
Environment
By Chris Hinchliff MP
The Planning Bill gives developers the right to pay cash to trash nature – it must change
Scrapping aid for dedicated gender-based programmes is a mistake
Foreign affairs
By Alice Macdonald MP
Scrapping aid for dedicated gender-based programmes is a mistake
The Hamilton by-election shows that the ground is shifting in Scotland
Political parties
By Jen Watson
The Hamilton by-election shows that the ground is shifting in Scotland
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In Greater Manchester, we have a plan to put prevention at the heart of the health system
In Greater Manchester, we have a plan to put prevention at the heart of the health system
By Andy Burnham
Health
The Frankenstein's Monster Of Whitehall: Will Labour Really Abolish DCMS?
The Frankenstein's Monster Of Whitehall: Will Labour Really Abolish DCMS?
Culture
Jeremy Corbyn's Gaza Bill Highlights Divisions In Labour
Jeremy Corbyn's Gaza Bill Highlights Divisions In Labour
Foreign affairs
Inside The Shock Zia Yusuf Resignation That Caught Reform UK Off Guard
Inside The Shock Zia Yusuf Resignation That Caught Reform UK Off Guard
Political parties
Keir Starmer Declares The UK Is Moving To 'War-Fighting Readiness'
Keir Starmer Declares The UK Is Moving To "War-Fighting Readiness"
Defence
The Ayoub Khan Interview: 'A Lot' Of MPs Are In Talks About Joining The Pro-Gaza Independents
The Ayoub Khan Interview: "A Lot" Of MPs Are In Talks About Joining The Pro-Gaza Independents
Political parties
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A wry and candid memoir: Lord Brady reviews 'The End of an Era'
Books & culture
By Lord Brady
A wry and candid memoir: Lord Brady reviews 'The End of an Era'
Mark Field’s thoughtful analysis is delivered with a side order of waspish insight
Time for Action on Ovarian Cancer Partner content
Health
By AbbVie
Time for Action on Ovarian Cancer
The new National Cancer Plan offers a real chance to close survival gaps by making early diagnosis and fair access to treatment a priority. On World Ovarian Cancer Day, AbbVie is encouraging the UK government to act now to improve the care of UK women.
In efforts to protect the UK and EU, the best must not become the enemy of the good
Defence
By Lord Dannatt
In efforts to protect the UK and EU, the best must not become the enemy of the good
While speculation about the possibility of some form of ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine has intensified since Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky’s extraordinary meeting in St Peter’s Basilica, the threat from an expansionist Russia will remain
Revitalising UK life sciences: a critical moment for health and economic growth Partner content
Health
By Sanofi
Revitalising UK life sciences: a critical moment for health and economic growth
The UK stands at a critical crossroads for life sciences. Against the backdrop of global uncertainty, the Chancellor aims to position Britain as a beacon for international investment. This summer we can either seize the opportunity to become a global life sciences leader, driving both health improvements and economic growth, or continue to fall behind our competitors.
The Tory push to ban the recording of non-crime hate incidents is wrong
Home affairs
By Baroness Lawrence
The Tory push to ban the recording of non-crime hate incidents is wrong
On the very morning of the 32nd anniversary of the brutal murder of my son Stephen Lawrence in a racist attack, shadow home secretary Chris Philp chose to call for the end of non-crime hate incidents being recorded by the police.
To help people save their local sports facilities, let's make community ownership easier
Health
By Emma Foody MP
To help people save their local sports facilities, let's make community ownership easier
Go to any town, village or city and ask a local what they’re most proud of in their community, many will point to a local sports team.
‘Amexit’ must force us to rethink Brexit
Brexit
By Liam Byrne MP
‘Amexit’ must force us to rethink Brexit
Nearly 10 years on from the Brexit vote, the unsayable has become the inescapable.
Multiple sclerosis must not be forgotten Partner content
Health
By Sanofi
Multiple sclerosis must not be forgotten
Despite advances in treatment, people with multiple sclerosis (MS) continue to face stark inequalities in care. It’s time to make MS a national priority.
My party must give Parliament a say on any UK-US trade deal
Economy
By Clive Lewis MP
My party must give Parliament a say on any UK-US trade deal
In all the media discussion about the government’s trade talks with the USA, one issue remains dangerously under-reported: the complete absence of parliamentary accountability – or wider democratic input – into the content and shape of these deals.
A trade deal with the US could spell disaster for the UK
Economy
By Ellie Chowns
A trade deal with the US could spell disaster for the UK
Britain stands at a crossroads.
Short straits, long impact: the Port of Dover’s role in growing UK-EU trade and prosperity Partner content
Transport
By Port of Dover
Short straits, long impact: the Port of Dover’s role in growing UK-EU trade and prosperity
As the vital connection between Britain and mainland Europe, the Port of Dover is leading the way in becoming the UK’s most seamless, sustainable, and tech-enabled port 
Celebrating 125 years of Coca-Cola in Great Britain: championing local and supporting communities Partner content
Communities
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Celebrating 125 years of Coca-Cola in Great Britain: championing local and supporting communities
This year marks 125 years of Coca-Cola in Great Britain – a milestone that invites reflection, celebration and, importantly, a renewed commitment to the communities that have helped shape our journey.
If we don't change, we will lose
Political parties
By Graeme Downie MP
If we don't change, we will lose
Telling people we have a plan for change isn't enough. We need to show them.
Caught between Trump and the EU, Starmer must perform a tricky balancing act
Brexit
By Jill Rutter
Caught between Trump and the EU, Starmer must perform a tricky balancing act
There was a chapter in the 2024 Labour manifesto called “Britain reconnected” which set out its plans for a reset with the EU, singling out France and Germany as allies with whom relationships needed to be rebuilt.
The best way to burst Reform’s bubble? For voters to feel better-off
Political parties
By Luke Akehurst
The best way to burst Reform’s bubble? For voters to feel better-off
As a campaigning addict, April and May are usually my favourite time of year. I did indeed enjoy the spring sunshine in beautiful, green North Durham and hundreds of conversations with local voters. The results, less so.
Labour’s response to grooming gangs misses the point – why would councils want to expose their own failings?
Home affairs
By Baroness Fox
Labour’s response to grooming gangs misses the point – why would councils want to expose their own failings?
Since the present government has made much of its commitment to tackling violence against women and girls, I genuinely assumed it would prioritise the scourge of ongoing, organised grooming gangs, raping some of the most vulnerable in society.
Tribute to Pope Francis: 'His papacy was joyful, irreverent and fallible'
Obituaries
By Mary Creagh
Tribute to Pope Francis: 'His papacy was joyful, irreverent and fallible'
The first pontiff from Latin America, his papacy was joyful, irreverent and fallible. Fully human, and a passionate proponent of peace and social justice, Pope Francis was a pope like no other. Words by Mary Creagh
Defeat in Runcorn was entirely avoidable – the Labour leadership must now change course
Political parties
By Richard Burgon MP
Defeat in Runcorn was entirely avoidable – the Labour leadership must now change course
Labour’s defeat in Runcorn was entirely avoidable – and is the direct result of the party leadership’s political choices.
The Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act should cause no confusion – the judgment is a model of clarity
Social affairs
By Baroness Kishwer Falkner
The Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act should cause no confusion – the judgment is a model of clarity
Last week I had the honour of hosting an event in the House of Lords to celebrate 15 years of the Equality Act 2010.
The MoD’s refusal to acknowledge military sexual trauma must change
Defence
By Johnny Mercer
The MoD’s refusal to acknowledge military sexual trauma must change
The challenges in defence are enormous. A constantly changing fiscal envelope being asked to match diversifying and growing threats; friends becoming less friendly and alliances being tested daily. All whilst facing the most difficult set of international challenges the UK has faced for decades.
Net Zero Innovators 2025 showcases the future of clean energy Partner content
Energy
By Net Zero Technology Centre
Net Zero Innovators 2025 showcases the future of clean energy
Achieving net-zero is an immense challenge, but it is also an enormous social, environmental, and economic opportunity. That was the key message from a major conference in Aberdeen that brought innovators together to explore how they are changing the energy landscape in the UK and beyond.
Cruelty Free International disappointed at government stance on use of dogs in science Partner content
Social affairs
By Cruelty Free International
Cruelty Free International disappointed at government stance on use of dogs in science
The government restated its manifesto commitment to phase-out animal testing in Monday’s debate on the use of dogs in scientific procedures but Cruelty Free International is disappointed by their emphasis that ‘for now, the use of animals in scientific research remains necessary’.
Recipes for Disaster: Kemi's steak
Parliament
By Robert Hutton
Recipes for Disaster: Kemi's steak
Back in 2006, a pollster advised George Osborne that the public generally knew at most three things about any politician, and that he should think what he would like them to be.
The future of science is animal-free – will the UK catch up?
Social affairs
By Irene Campbell MP
The future of science is animal-free – will the UK catch up?
On 10 April, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced they were taking the groundbreaking step to phase out animal testing for a certain kind of medicine (known as monoclonal antibody therapies), to ultimately be followed by other drugs.
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