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‘‘We’re the front line of democracy’: the MPs’ staff facing threats and abuse’
A recent survey shows MPs staff suffer threats and abuse. But support for them can fall between the cracks.
Hattie Simpson
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Whitehall’s “lack of understanding” holding back northern growth, says Chi Onwurah MP
The North’s research strengths will not turn into growth until Whitehall understands the region and investors can be persuaded to look beyond London, Dame Chi Onwurah MP has said. The Chair of the Science, Innovation and Technology Select…
Devolution Minister puts councils at heart of next phase of devolution
Councils must be put back on a secure financial footing if the next phase of devolution is to work, Local Government, Devolution and Growth Minister Jim McMahon MP has said. He explained: “There cannot be a mayor without a strategic…
Government must support parents as well as schools to cut pupil absences, says Early Education Minister
The Government must support parents as well as schools if it is to bring school absence rates down, Early Education Minister Paul Waugh MP has said, acknowledging that progress stalled last year. Waugh, whose brief includes attendance, was…
Business rates holding back high streets, warn Chris Evans MP and the Post Office
High street businesses are being held back by a business rates system that favours out-of-town retail, Caerphilly MP Chris Evans has said, while the Post Office said the business rates bill for its branches has significantly increased in…
Labour must find the words to sum up its purpose, former No 10 adviser says
Labour under Andy Burnham has a clear sense of purpose but has yet to find the language to sum it up, former No 10 director of political operations John McTernan has said. “On the right, they have very straightforward three-word slogans…