Late-Term Abortion and the Law: This Amendment Has Gone Too Far Thursday, July 3, 2025 abortion law abortionlaw late-term viability parliament ethics legislation ukpolitics women'srights Sir Ashley Fox, Conservative MP for Bridgwater, expresses deep concern over recent changes to UK abortion law that he believes unsettle a carefully considered balance between the rights of women and the protection of unborn … Read More
Government Secures Welfare Bill Passage Amid Major Concessions Tuesday, July 1, 2025 welfare pip universalcredit government legislation concessions labour chancellor fiscal disability The Government’s proposal to reform welfare payments for sick and disabled people has been approved by MPs, but only after significant concessions led to much of Sir Keir Starmer’s original plan being abandoned. … Read More
Somerset Ranks Second Worst in UK for Illegal Fox Persecution, New Report Finds Sunday, June 29, 2025 somerset fox hunting persecution wildlife protectthewild hunts trailhunting legislation poaching A recent report has identified Somerset as the second worst county in England and Wales for illegal fox persecution, shedding light on the alarming scale of unlawful hunting across the countryside. The 2024/25 season report … Read More
How Somerset’s MPs Voted on Assisted Dying Bill Friday, June 20, 2025 assisteddying legislation parliament somerset kimleadbeater mps euthanasia endoflife freevote safeguards In a closely contested vote, MPs have approved plans to legalise assisted dying, with the bill passing by a margin of just 23 votes. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, introduced by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, now … Read More
Assisted Dying Moves Closer to Legalisation After MPs' Historic Vote Friday, June 20, 2025 assisteddying euthanasia endoflife legislation parliament terminalillness healthcare law consciencevote publicopinion Assisted dying is one step closer to becoming legal in England and Wales after MPs voted in favour of a landmark Bill. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, proposed by Kim Leadbeater, received majority support in the … Read More
MP Dan Norris Votes by Proxy Amid Ongoing Investigation and Parliamentary Ban Friday, May 30, 2025 dannorris parliament proxyvoting investigation sexualoffences labourparty standingorders suspension constituency legislation Dan Norris, the Member of Parliament for North East Somerset and Hanham, has resumed voting on parliamentary matters through a proxy, despite being banned from accessing the parliamentary estate due to an ongoing police … Read More