Record wait times and staff on strike – the NHS is struggling and the government are under immense and growing pressure to sort it out. Does it need more money? Does it need more staff? Are too many people falling ill? Or does the whole system just need an entire overhaul? » Read More
Chairman of the Education Select Committee, Robin Walker, tells us about the government’s priorities in the education system, his thoughts on teacher strikes and the impact his role has on the sector. The post The Committee Chairs: In Conversation with Robin Walker appeared first on Politics.co.uk. » Read More
Now down to the final two candidates, what happens next in the race to be Conservative party leader and therefore the next Prime Minister? The post The Conservative leadership contest: what next? appeared first on Politics.co.uk.
After the government revealed its long-awaited energy strategy this week, there is a notable push for new offshore wind capacity. Ministers hope the new plans will generate up to 50 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2030. But why is the government still reluctant to commit to onshore wind power? Chris Lomas breaks down the…
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shocked and outraged the international community, sparking protests across several continents. But how have people in Russia reacted to their country’s decision to wage war on Ukraine? In this episode of Political Agenda, Dr Eleanor Bindman, an expert in Russian politics, discusses the Russian public’s dismay at recent events, Vladimir Putin’s strategic…
John Nicolson is the MP for Ochil & South Perthshire and the SNP’s shadow culture secretary. Nicolson is a former journalist, best known in politics for his role on the digital, culture, media and sport committee, often going viral on social media with his tough line of questioning and no-nonsense approach. In this week’s edition…
Westminster is home to one of the most revered and well-respected political establishments in the world. UK politics has always prided itself on promoting its traditions, values, and high principles. But after a spate of damaging scandals, Westminster’s reputation is at risk. Standards in public life have slipped, and the public may have had enough.…
Simon Cheng is a prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, granted political asylum in the UK in 2020 after being arrested and tortured by the Chinese state. Since arriving in the UK, Simon has set up Hongkongers in Britain, an organisation that helps Hong Kong citizens emigrating on the BNO visa scheme settle in Great Britain.…
People in Hong Kong are leaving the country on the UK’s British National Overseas (BNO) passport scheme, due to a crackdown on democracy. The one country, two systems principle put in place when Hong Kong was returned to China by the UK, has been severely eroded in recent years. In 2019, widespread protests broke out…
