Labour’s first 12 months, rated – POLITICO
April 2025 The special relationship didn’t shield Britain from Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs. The U.K. still faced the…
Assisted Dying
How Britain’s MPs were sold on assisted dying — after an almighty fight – POLITICO
Leadbeater would go on to run a charity in her sister’s name, but when the seat again became…
French lawmakers pass assisted dying bill in historic first vote – POLITICO
The French bill includes several safeguards to prevent such outcomes. To be eligible, patients must be over 18…
MPs set to vote on decriminalizing abortion in England – POLITICO
It will also push the issue back on the news agenda at a time when social conservatives in…
Britain’s assisted dying debate turns toxic – POLITICO
Numerous committee members told POLITICO the atmosphere in the room had been largely collegiate and respectful. But tensions…
UK minister warns against exclusion of disabled MPs – POLITICO
A spokesperson for Labour MP Kim Leadbeater said the committee needs to sit late to get the bill…
Why sh*t gets real for Keir Starmer in June – POLITICO
Two-child limit The government’s child poverty taskforce, led by ministers, is expected to produce an “action plan” around…
11 deadly trip wires for Keir Starmer as UK politics roars back
LONDON — Keir Starmer had a rocky first six months in office — and the road looks set…
How the House of Lords could assist in the death of Britain’s assisted dying bill – POLITICO
At the moment, however, there is no guarantee that the Lords could amend the bill without effectively wrecking…
Europe’s slow but ‘inevitable’ march to allow assisted dying – POLITICO
The rising number of patients — especially young people — with mental health disorders dying by euthanasia has…
Westminster’s top books of 2024
LONDON — There wasn’t a great deal of time for reading in Westminster this year. Labour’s election supermajority,…
These Countries Offer ‘Assisted Dying’ Or Are Considering It. How It’s Done
London: Britain is to debate whether to legalise assisted dying for the terminally ill, potentially paving the way…