Statement from Frank Field MP
‘A key component of our democracy is that MPs are accountable to their electorate, while of course taking into account the views of their local party membership...
Monday, 3 September 2018 15:25
Scottish Affairs Committee examines sector deals in oil and gas inquiry
The Scottish Affairs Committee resume their inquiry into the future of the oil and gas sector on Wednesday 5 September with a session focusing on sector deals...
Monday, 3 September 2018 14:49
Update on the future of DWP jobcentres
DWP confirms that some smaller jobcentres will merge with larger ones, and others will be co-located within local government premises.
Monday, 3 September 2018 13:44
Ministerial Appointment - Defra
The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of David Rutley MP as a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs...
Monday, 3 September 2018 13:41
"Keeping our children safe" - speech by Home Secretary Sajid Javid
Home Secretary Sajid Javid delivered a speech on online child sexual exploitation on Monday 3 September...
Monday, 3 September 2018 12:35
Charities must better communicate to the public through their annual reports and accounts, urges regulator
Charity Commission publishes results of accounts monitoring reviews...
Monday, 3 September 2018 12:04
New incentives framework to help prisoners turn their lives around
A consultation is being launched which would empower governors to design their own programme of incentives tailored to the specific challenges in their prison...
Monday, 3 September 2018 11:11
Transport Committee inquiry into Rail timetable changes
Passenger groups join the national transport users’ watchdog, Transport Focus and consumer organisation Which? to give evidence on the implementation of the 20 May national rail timetable change...
Monday, 3 September 2018 11:03
The price of playing sports at school
CHILDREN are taking up new sports this school year which is increasing the price of back to school as parents fork out for sports clothing and equipment, according to new research..
Monday, 3 September 2018 10:29
The scale of this threat to children is staggering – Diane Abbott
Diane Abbott MP, Shadow Home Secretary, commenting to reports that 80,000 people in the UK are estimated to pose a sexual threat to children online, said...
Monday, 3 September 2018 10:24