Connect Parlimentary Update April
The House of Lords held a debate on the Economic Affairs Committee Report, National Debt: It’s Time for Tough Decisions. Lord Liddle (Labour): We have to attack bureaucracy, as we are now […]
Connect: Parlimentary Update
Independent Age has published the first Older People’s Economic Wellbeing Index: Scotland 2024-25. You can access the link online here. This is the first edition in an annual series of nationally representative polling […]
Parlimentary update: Pensioner Poverty
A busy day of parliamentary activity last week (12th February), as outlined below: The House of Commons has held a Westminster Hall debate on fuel poverty in England. The following MPs raised concerns […]
Kier Starmer: State of the Nation speech
Sir Keir Starmer has given his first major speech as Prime Minister, outlining his government’s priorities for the country. The Prime Minister used the speech to provide context for the political and […]
King’s speech – anticipated bills
Employment Rights Bill – Elements of Labour’s new deal for workers are expected to need some legislative basis. Angela Rayner has confirmed the Government will establish a Fair Work Agency […]