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When you see the term ‘NDAs’ in the title of this article, many readers will likely conjure up Hollywood scandals or corporate boardroom dramas. But the reality is far more disturbing, and much closer to home. It is vital that we dispel the many misconceptions about this legal tool and lay bare how it has... Read more » The post Louise Haigh: ‘NDAs are silencing victims of workplace abuse — urgent reform is needed’  appeared first on Politics.co.uk.

Michael Gove is among several former cabinet ministers to be given a seat in the House of Lords in Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours list. The former levelling up secretary served in the cabinets of four prime ministers before standing down as an MP ahead of last July’s general election. A rare constant across the fourteen... Read more » The post Michael Gove awarded peerage in Sunak’s resignation honours list appeared first on Politics.co.uk.

“Exercise doesn’t just chemically make you feel good — it’s great for socialising, raising self-esteem and coping with losing.” These are the words of a young constituent of mine, Tane, who wrote to me after I met him at Sir Graham Balfour School in Stafford. It was his ideas that inspired my recent Backbench Business... Read more » The post Leigh Ingham: ‘No child should be denied the opportunity to benefit from sport and PE’ appeared first on Politics.co.uk.

Kemi Badenoch has appeared to condone the prospect of Conservative councillors forming coalitions with local counterparts in Reform UK.  The Conservative leader has consistently ruled out any national deal with Reform, citing leader Nigel Farage’s pledge to “destroy” the Tories. But Badenoch has now suggested that the picture is different for Conservatives at a local... Read more » The post Kemi Badenoch opens door to Conservative deals with Reform UK at local level appeared first on Politics.co.uk.

We’ve all been there growing up — desperate to fit in with the cool kids. You laugh at their jokes, pretend to like things you don’t, and say whatever you think will get you a seat at the table. Most of us grow out of it. We learn that real respect comes from being genuine,... Read more » The post Ben Goldsborough: ‘If you care about British farming, don’t fall for Reform UK’s dangerous delusion’ appeared first on Politics.co.uk.

Imagine every seat at the O2 Arena in London filled by a child. Now, imagine an invading force stealing every single one of those children, deporting them from their homeland, sending them to re-education camps, forcing them to live with the very same invading soldiers, and even conscripting them to fight against the country they... Read more » The post Johanna Baxter: ‘There can be no true peace in Ukraine without the return of the children Putin has stolen’ appeared first on

Adoption is often viewed as the happy ending in a child’s journey through trauma and instability, but for many families across the UK, it marks the beginning of a far more complex and challenging chapter. The issue of adoption breakdown — when adopted children leave the family home prematurely — is a crisis that continues... Read more » The post Tom Gordon: ‘Adoption breakdown in the UK is a silent crisis demanding urgent reform’ appeared first on Politics.co.uk.

The worldwide recognition of Somaliland cannot be ignored for even a second longer. Somalia is a failed state. The president is already proving a liability — failing to combat terrorism, lawlessness on the streets, and presiding over an appalling human rights record. Baseless and damaging claims regarding the legitimacy of critical infrastructure such as Berbera... Read more » The post Gavin Williamson: ‘The time to recognise Somaliland is now — before it’s too late’ appeared first on Politics.co.uk.

It’s the last day of term here in Westminster, with MPs set to head off for Easter recess this afternoon. The House will return on 22 April with campaigning ahead of the local elections in full swing. Having chaired cabinet this morning, Keir Starmer is due for the usual pre-recess Q&A at the liaison committee... Read more » The post Senior Labour MP calls for fiscal rules to be revised ahead of Starmer grilling appeared first on Politics.co.uk.

The production and supply of medicines could be impacted by the tariffs placed on the UK, the health secretary has warned. Wes Streeting said Britain “already had issues with medicines production and supply internationally” but warned that this could be made worse by the 10 per cent tariffs imposed by the US. Speaking to Sky... Read more » The post Streeting warns Trump tariffs could ‘disrupt’ UK medicine supply appeared first on Politics.co.uk.