Constitutional Reform
A Bill that proposes to legalise assisted dying for adults of sound mind who have six or fewer months left to live has secured second place in the House of Lords private member’s bill ballot. The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill is being put forward by Lord Falconer, and unlike previous bills, has… Read more »
The UK has elected the most openly non-religious House of Commons in history, with roughly 40% of MPs during their swearing-in ceremony choosing to take the secular affirmation instead of a religious oath to God, up from 24% after the 2019 election. These include the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and 50% of the Cabinet…. Read more »
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Caroline Jackson, Conservative MEP and party environment spokesperson, is facing questions about a conflict of interest over her relationship with various private companies. Ms Jackson is a member of the European parliament’s environment, consumer protection and public health committee, including a stint as chairperson between 1999 and 2004. But concerns have been raised over her… Read more »
Government ministers would not have the skills or background to run a private company, a new survey suggests. A questionnaire of chief executives at the UK’s top 100 companies pours cold water on government claims of successful management. Ben Farrugia, policy analyst at the TaxPayers’ Alliance, said: “Comparison with the most successful business leaders in… Read more »
