Calls for urgent action on ‘obscene’ fly-tipped rubbish heap One MP said heavy rain is carrying part of the 12-metre high waste dump towards a river The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025
Government encouraged to give order to clean up ‘obscene’ illegal rubbish dump An MP said the danger has intensified as heavy rain is carrying part of the 12-metre high waste dump towards the River Cherwell. Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025
‘A crisis boiling over’: The Essex community divided over violent migrant protests IN FOCUS: While the violent protests have subsided, Epping remains split over the events that sparked the unrest that has plagued the community for the past 10 days, as Holly Evans and Nicole Wootton-Cane report The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025
Rayner warns Starmer UK faces another summer of riots if Labour fails to deliver The deputy prime minister makes a dramatic intervention over the need for the Labour government to ‘show it can address people’s concerns’ The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025
Plan to jail water bosses who block watchdog probes moves closer to becoming law The Water (Special Measures) Bill passed its third reading unopposed, and has now reached the final stages of its passage through Parliament. Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2025
Government seeks to reassure farmers amid foot-and-mouth outbreak in Germany The import of cattle, pigs and sheep from the country has been banned after the disease was found in a herd of water buffalo. Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025
MPs back plan to rid nation of ‘toy-like’ vapes which are ‘menace on streets’ Five million vapes are thrown away each week, equivalent to eight every second, according to environment minister Mary Creagh. Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2024
Farm schemes funding ‘review’ was last thing sector needed, says MP A ‘review’ into farm schemes funding from 2025/26 was ‘the last thing’ the sector needed, an MP said. Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024
Tory chairman’s last minute bid for seat as party scrambles to find up to 141 candidates Tory chairman Richard Holden is biggest name in a 48-hour scramble for Tory seats as the party tries to fill an estimated 141 vacancies The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2024
Disposable vapes a danger to dogs as well as children, ministers warned The warning about pets unexpectedly eating throwaway e-cigarettes came as ministers were warned about the “ticking time bomb” they could cause. The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023
92 constituencies in England allow no right to roam, data shows Exclusive: Campaigners call for Scottish-style rights to reach nature, as figures show ‘hugely unequal’ distribution of access The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2023
Vapes are ‘public health ticking time bomb’ for under-18s, MPs told Conservative MP Neil Hudson pressed the Government to go further, including considering plans to hide the devices from view in shops. The Independent UK · May 2, 2023
Call for renters to be allowed to keep pets in their homes Vet and Tory MP Dr Neil Hudson stressed that keeping animals was important to help people with their mental health Wales Online · Nov 18, 2022
Tory MPs call for renters to be allowed to keep pets Vet and Tory MP Dr Neil Hudson stressed that keeping animals was important to help people with their mental health. The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022
Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2022 How did my MP vote in Boris Johnson no confidence ballot? Search full list of statements More than two in five Tory MPs have voted no confidence in Boris Johnson in a major humiliation for the Prime Minister. Although the ballot was secret, we've combed through their public statements to give the best guess of how they voted
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022 How many Tory MPs are calling for Boris Johnson to quit and who are they? Sir Graham Brady of 1922 Committee announces PM to face vote of no confidence
The Independent UK · May 31, 2022 No-confidence vote: Every Tory MP that has called for Boris Johnson to quit over Partygate Pressure mounting on prime minister to resign following publication of Sue Gray’s damning report
The Independent UK · May 28, 2022 Every Tory MP that has called for Boris Johnson to quit over Partygate Pressure mounting on prime minister to resign following publication of Sue Gray’s damning report
The Independent UK · May 26, 2022 Every Tory MP that has called for Boris Johnson to quit over Partygate - OLD Pressure mounting on prime minister to resign following publication of Sue Gray’s damning report
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022 Partygate: The Tory MPs who have refused to back Boris Johnson to lead them into general election More than a dozen Conservatives have openly questioned his future
The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2022 More Tory MPs say Boris Johnson should go Former Cabinet minister Karen Bradley is among those to criticise the prime minister