The fall in new social rented homes is a result of seven years of Tory failure on housing - John Healey
John Healey MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, commenting on new Government statistics showing a 98 per cent fall in new social rented homes, said...
Tuesday, 28 November 2017 11:33
CLG Committee publishes research into reforming local authority needs assessment
The CLG Committee has today published independent analysis suggesting ways in which the current needs and funding assessments for councils could be made simpler and more transparent...
Tuesday, 28 November 2017 10:22
5,250 more special school places needed in London
London has a rapidly growing school age population. London will need 60,000 more primary places and 105,000 more secondary places by 2025 to meet growing demand...
Tuesday, 28 November 2017 09:35
Sutton Trust responds to the Social Mobility Commission's State of the Nation report
Commenting on the Social Mobility Commission’s ‘State of the Nation’ report, Sir Peter Lampl, Founder and Chairman of the Sutton Trust, said...
Tuesday, 28 November 2017 08:40
Mayor to set out bold plans to shape London’s new housing and infrastructure around cycling
Sadiq Khan’s draft London Plan, being published this week, will include ambitious new proposals to encourage Londoners out of their cars, and make cycling and walking an easier and more convenient alternative across the capital...
Tuesday, 28 November 2017 08:36
Westminster Hall debate on University Tuition Fees - Nov 27
Mike Hill (Hartlepool) (Lab): I beg to move, that this House has considered e-petition 182953 relating to university tuition fees...
Tuesday, 28 November 2017 08:32
Commons debate on the Budget (day 3) - Nov 27
The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Boris Johnson): I am delighted to open the Budget debate. The driving purpose of this Government is to strengthen Britain’s global role, to raise our level of national ambition and to prepare for the opportunities before us when this country regains the power to decide our trade policy and strike our own trade deals..
Tuesday, 28 November 2017 08:29
Ten minute rule motion on Universal Credit (Application, Advice and Assistance) - Nov 27
Dr Philippa Whitford (Central Ayrshire) (SNP): I beg to move, that leave be given to bring in a Bill to reform the Universal Credit application process; to make provision about advice and assistance for claimants, and arrangements for payments...
Tuesday, 28 November 2017 08:27
Oral answers to questions (Commons): Defence - Nov 27
New Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson and his ministers were taking questions in the Commons...
Tuesday, 28 November 2017 08:24
Lords debate on Work: Lifelong Learning - Nov 27
Lord Watson of Invergowrie (Lab): My Lords, I am pleased to have this opportunity of initiating a debate on what I believe to be a very important aspect of the Government’s legislative programme...
Tuesday, 28 November 2017 08:22