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Campaigners celebrate as the Welsh Government u-turns on 20mph speed limits.
Transport Minister, Ken Skates MS said 'we've put our hands up to say the guidance has to be corrected” and will revert to 30mph on some roads. Swansea Council Leader Rob Stewart welcomed the move.
Why has Keir Starmer rejected the EU’s offer to allow free movement for 18-30 year olds?
Labour joins Rishi Sunak in rejecting the offer. Downing Street cited a preference for country-by-country deals. The EU says it stepped in after several requests to EU countries. #Brexit
Why is the Metropolitan Police creating ‘no-go zones’ for Jewish people?
After an officer threatened the arrest of a leader from the Campaign Against Antisemitism charity, because he looked 'openly Jewish' near a pro-Palestine march, the Met Police has been forced to apologise. #Antisemitism
Thank you Ashley Dalton MP for your support for the #infectedblood community and to Rosemary Kirk telling you about her mother’s experience.
It is always a pleasure working with you on this campaign. Everyone at Terrence Higgins Trust is very thankful.
Justice delayed is justice denied.
Should the Government Ban Smacking?
For insight on government enforcement strategies, and reasons in favour of the #smackingban , watch Chamber's interview with head of policy at the NSPCC, Joanna Barrett by clicking the link below👇
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#ChildProtection
Great news of a Superloop 2 for outer London making direct bus connections between our town centres! Delighted with the Enfield section linking to Barnet & Chingford. Have been asking TfL for the Chingford route (with Enfield Transport User Group) -good Sadiq Khan will deliver!
The Prime Minister pledges to end ‘sick-note Britain’.
Rishi Sunak is to make a speech later to strip GPs of right to sign people off sick. Instead, he promises a “new welfare settlement” to tackle the 2.8 million people off work with long-term sickness.
New economic figures out this morning that show retail sales for March in volume and value were unchanged. As the Bank of England decides future interest rate cuts, today’s figures could signal that shop priced inflation could be on the way out.
Great to be with fellow #Sikhs celebrating #Vaisakhi at UK Prime Minister with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak who spoke eloquently about the Sikh contribution & the creation of the #Khalsa . Also great to catch up with Gurinder Singh Josan CBE & discuss Sikhs In Politics which matters to us both
Husband of former The SNP Leader, Nicola Sturgeon Peter Murrell has been charged by Police Scotland over embezzlement probe. The ongoing investigation follows allegations of financial misappropriation by the former Managing Director of political party.
Shadow Health Minister, Karin Smyth MP confirms that she is receiving treatment for a melanoma. We all wish Karin the speediest of recoveries and the best of health!
Blaming UK Government cuts, Net Zero Minister, Màiri McAllan tells the Scottish Parliament that its 2030 Climate Change target is out of reach. By 2030, the Scottish Government had planned to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 75%. She reconfirms a Net Zero target of 2045.
Delighted that the UK House of Commons debate on the #BucklandReview of #Autism and #Employment will take place on Thursday 25th April @autistica Department for Work and Pensions Mims Davies MP #Jobs #opportunity
How do we level up and bolster the future economy in Yorkshire and the East Midlands?
To gain insight from Labour PPC for Great Grimsby & Cleethorpes, Melanie Onn for Great Grimsby & Cleethorpes, and CEO for Greater Lincolnshire LEP, Ruth Stables read here: chamberuk.com/levelling-up-a…
#LevellingUp #Sustainability
Why did the Conservative Party fail to act for three months over MP’s ‘private expenses’?
The Times and The Sunday Times reporting Tory MP, Mark Menzies “abused his position” in a 3.15am call demanding money from an elderly party volunteer. tinyurl.com/yex38ydt