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John McDonnell responds to national insurance changes

John McDonnell MP, Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, responding to the Chancellor’s trumpeting of national insurance changes, said...

Friday, 31 January 2020 12:32

Grant Shapps: Needs of northern passengers must “form the foundations” for new northern operator

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has underlined the government’s commitment to putting the priorities of passengers, political leaders and businesses across the north at the heart of the new public-sector operator...

Friday, 31 January 2020 10:53

Rail replacement vehicles: extension of non-accessible period to 30 April 2020

Letter stating that buses and coaches performing rail replacement duties will be exempted from accessibility requirements until 30 April 2020...

Friday, 31 January 2020 10:28

CMO confirms cases of coronavirus in England

Chief Medical Officer, Chris Whitty, statement about cases of novel coronavirus in England...

Friday, 31 January 2020 09:39

Extract from Scottish Parliament debate on Drugs and Alcohol - Jan 30

Neil Findlay (Lothian) (Lab):...First, we should follow what some of the most progressive Police and Crime Commissioners are doing in England and Wales...

Friday, 31 January 2020 09:20

EU and UK research and higher education organisations plan a strong future relationship post Brexit

On the day that the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, higher education and research organisations from across the UK and Europe have reaffirmed their commitment to working together...

Friday, 31 January 2020 09:18

Highways England needs to reveal true cost of Lower Thames Crossing says Woodland Trust

Highways England should reveal just how much ancient woodland is under threat of loss or damage from the Lower Thames Crossing says the Woodland Trust...

Friday, 31 January 2020 09:17

Commons debate on Global Britain - Jan 30

The Secretary of State for International Trade (Elizabeth Truss): I beg to move, that this House has considered global Britain...

Friday, 31 January 2020 09:09

Lords debate on Defence, Diplomacy and Development Policy - Jan 30

Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale (Lab): My Lords, 2020 has begun with a flurry of national debates, on HS2, on Huawei and the 5G network, on the upcoming Budget, and on the implications of Brexit...

Friday, 31 January 2020 09:07

Extract from Lords debate on Gene Editing - Jan 30

Lord Moynihan (Con): My Lords, it is impossible to follow that outstanding speech by the noble Lord, Lord Winston...

Friday, 31 January 2020 09:04