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Labour launches radical action on Animal Welfare

Labour today launches radical action on Animal Welfare that would look at introducing a ban on the live export of animals for slaughter...

Wednesday, 14 February 2018 00:01

Government delays, uncertainty and under-resourcing leave borders & immigration system unprepared for Brexit

A report published today by the Home Affairs Committee criticises the delays to the Immigration White Paper and warns of serious problems for immigration service delivery and border security as a result of lack of decisions, proper planning or sufficient resources...

Wednesday, 14 February 2018 00:01

Debate in the Welsh Assembly: The Final Police Settlement 2018-19

Motion to propose that the National Assembly for Wales, under Section 84H of the Local Government Finance Act 1988, approves the Local Government Finance Report...

Tuesday, 13 February 2018 23:25

European Union (Withdrawal) Bill - Running list of amendments

Running list of amendments to the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill...

Tuesday, 13 February 2018 22:56

The UK's shared economic values with Sweden - article by Chancellor Philip Hammond

Britain cares deeply about its relationship with Sweden. I am here to reinforce this message from our Prime Minster, our Parliament and our people...

Tuesday, 13 February 2018 22:44

Birmingham and Coventry to get clean and green buses in multi-million pound scheme tackling exhaust fumes

More than 400 buses in Birmingham and Coventry are to be fitted with pollution busting technology thanks to grants totalling £4.5 million...

Tuesday, 13 February 2018 16:14

NEU comment on times tables trial

Commenting on government plans to trial times table tests for primary children, Dr Mary Bousted, joint general secretary of the National Education Union, said...

Tuesday, 13 February 2018 13:48

Andy McDonald responds to Network Rail’s strategy for rail investment

Andy McDonald, Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary, commenting on Network Rail’s strategy for rail investment for 2019-2024 which shows a decline in investment in upgrades, said...

Tuesday, 13 February 2018 13:47

Rail promises welcome but need to translate into reality on the ground say Campaign for Better Transport

Campaign for Better Transport welcomed the publication of Network Rail's business plan, but said it needed to be translated into real action on the ground. Chief Executive Stephen Joseph said...

Tuesday, 13 February 2018 13:45

Network Rail reveals significant investment, more services and fewer delays in its five-year plan

Network Rail today published its ambitious five-year plan to improve Britain’s railway over the five years to 2024...

Tuesday, 13 February 2018 13:44