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Boris Johnson’s bus expansion plans need to be taken ‘with a pinch of salt’, says Unite

While welcoming the government’s £5bn pledge to boost bus and cycling services...

Tuesday, 11 February 2020 11:04

Written statement on Personal Independence Payment - Feb 11

Justin Tomlinson (Minister of State for Disabled People, Health and Work): I would like to update the House on the department’s progress in making backdated payments to Personal Independence Payment claimants who are benefitting from the MH and RJ decisions of the Upper Tribunal...

Tuesday, 11 February 2020 10:59

LGA responds Government UK Borders announcement

Responding to the Government’s announcement that EU imports and exports will face the same checks as the rest of the world after the transition period ends, Cllr Kevin Bentley, Chairman of the LGA’s Brexit Taskforce, said...

Tuesday, 11 February 2020 10:34

Damning figures show an economy punctured by decade of decline – John McDonnell

John McDonnell MP, Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, responding to news that production output had its largest fall in 2019 since 2012, said...

Tuesday, 11 February 2020 10:32

Approach to judging the ‘value’ of a degree needs overhaul says Universities UK

Universities UK’s President speaks out about higher education’s need to better explain its benefits...

Tuesday, 11 February 2020 09:42

HS2 decision is good news for the economy says Unite

The UK and Ireland’s largest union has welcomed the government’s announcement today (Tuesday 11 February) that HS2 will be given the green light to procced...

Tuesday, 11 February 2020 09:41

HS2 must be part of a bolder rail revolution say Lib Dems

Responding to the news that the governemnt will go ahead with the HS2 project, Acting Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said...

Tuesday, 11 February 2020 09:40

Question for Short Debate (Lords) on Health: Learning Disability and Autism Training - Feb 10

Baroness Hollins asked the Government what steps they are taking to mandate training on learning disability and autism for all health and social care staff in England...

Tuesday, 11 February 2020 08:44

Committee stage (Lords) (day 1) of the Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill - Feb 10

Baroness Randerson (LD): My Lords, the support on these Benches for the principles of this Bill should come as no surprise to anyone in this House or the aviation industry...

Tuesday, 11 February 2020 08:41

Oral answer (Lords) on Smart Meters - Feb 10

Baroness Jenkin of Kennington asked the Government how many smart meters have been installed to date; and whether the installation programme is on target....

Tuesday, 11 February 2020 08:39