Jim McMahon responds to the travel traffic light system legal action
Jim McMahon MP, Labour's Shadow Transport Secretary, responding to the travel traffic light system legal action, said...
Thursday, 17 June 2021 10:02
Removal of whisky tariffs welcome after SNP pressure
SNP MP David Linden has welcomed the removal of US tariffs on Scotch whisky after a cross-party campaign led by the SNP – but criticises the Tory government for dragging its feet on finding a solution...
Thursday, 17 June 2021 09:43
Ofsted publishes research review on geography
Ofsted has published the fifth in a series of reviews into different subjects across the curriculum. The latest review looks at geography education...
Thursday, 17 June 2021 09:42
Government reaches historic deal on US tariff dispute
Deal will ensure retaliatory tariffs which affected UK exports to the US worth £550m remain suspended...
Thursday, 17 June 2021 09:40
Changing gear – learner drivers in Coventry plugging in to electric vehicles
Learner drivers are benefitting from a super-charged green incentive funded by Highways England that allows businesses to try electric vehicles for free before they buy...
Thursday, 17 June 2021 09:36
Bridget Phillipson responds to revelations the government suppressed access to sick pay
Bridget Phillipson MP, Labour’s Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, responding to revelations the government suppressed access to sick pay for people isolating with Covid at the height of the pandemic, said...
Thursday, 17 June 2021 09:35
Jonathan Ashworth responds to rising Covid infections
Jonathan Ashworth MP, Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary, responding to rising Covid infections, said...
Thursday, 17 June 2021 09:20
Commons statement on Economy Update - June 16
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury (Steve Barclay): There is little doubt that the four-week extension to restrictions announced on Monday will present additional challenges to thousands of people and businesses across the country...
Thursday, 17 June 2021 09:17
Debate (Commons and Lords) to approve the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps and Other Provisions) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 - June 16
The Commons and Lords were debating the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps and Other Provisions) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 which extends the restrictions until July 19...
Thursday, 17 June 2021 09:10
Second reading (Lords) of the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill - June 16
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Lord Benyon) (Con): My Lords, it is a privilege to open this debate. Today, in this House, we are opening a new chapter in this country’s proud story of protecting and promoting animal welfare....
Thursday, 17 June 2021 09:08