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
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
Yeovil Maternity Ward Closure Faces Parliamentary Scrutiny Tuesday, May 27, 2025 yeovil maternity closure healthcare nhs staffing safety parliament somerset icb The temporary closure of the maternity unit at Yeovil District Hospital is set to be addressed in the House of Commons next week. Adam Dance, the Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, has secured an Adjournment Debate scheduled for … Read More
Bath MP Denied Entry to Hong Kong Amid Concerns Over Secret Blacklists Wednesday, May 21, 2025 hongkong werahobhouse china humanrights blacklist ukpolitics diplomacy immigration parliament liberty Wera Hobhouse, the Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Bath, was denied entry to Hong Kong last month during a private visit to see her son and newborn grandson. Despite her repeated requests, she has yet to receive any … Read More