Why are trade deals so controversial?
Despite the economic benefits of trade, ratification of new trade deals such as CPTPP have proved controversial for various reasons.
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Politics
Why did Conservative and SNP MPs Call for the Speaker to Resign?
On 21 February, a Commons debate on Gaza ended with calls for the Speaker to resign from SNP and Conservative MPs. Understanding why requires knowledge of both Parliamentary procedure and the political situation.
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2024 is the year Labour prepares for government
With a general election approaching and Labour ahead in the polls, the Party is now using the time before the election to prepare for the practicalities of governing, which will require making tough decisions, especially on spending.
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Date of the next UK general election?
The predominant question in UK politics currently is “when will the next general election be?”. A general election must take place by 28 January 2025. So, with a year left, speculation abounds on when voters will be asked to go to the polls. The eventual timing will have important implications for public affairs campaigns and organisations should be prepared.
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What does the result of the Rwanda vote mean for Sunak’s ability to manage fractious Tories?
The recent vote on the Government’s Rwanda immigration plan has exposed Conservative division once more.
What did the Cabinet reshuffle tell us about Sunak’s intentions?
Ministerial reshuffles reveal information about the Prime Minister’s intention, with Sunak’s most recent reshuffle indicating a shift towards the centre, and a defence of Conservative heartlands.
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What can we expect from the Autumn Statement?
On 22 November, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver the Autumn Statement. The Autumn Statement will outline the Government’s policies on taxation, spending, borrowing and debt. The Autumn Statement forms an important part of No.10’s relaunch.
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Labour Party Conference 2023 – Summary
With Labour looking closer to power than it has been since 2010, the Party was emboldened and Conference was busy. Below Brevia has summarised the key takeaways and policy developments from Labour Party Conference 2023.
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What are the new rules for All-Party Parliamentary Groups?
All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) are informal cross-party groups formed of MPs and Members of the House of Lords who share a common interest in a particular policy area, region or country. APPGs have no official status within Parliament, however, concerns have arisen over their transparency and susceptibility to undue influence. To address these concerns, the House of Commons Committee on Standards launched an inquiry in October 2020, and new rules on APPGs were agreed to by the House on 19 July 2023.
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will impact UK energy policy
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has changed the world. The ways it has done so are yet to be fully understood. Many of our post Cold War assumptions have been upended: Germany has abandoned its longstanding policy of maintaining a limited armed forces to commit €100 billion to defence spending; Switzerland has departed from its historical neutrality to apply sanctions to Russia; Finland is now openly discussing NATO membership and things we had assumed would never happen continue to do so on a daily basis. Set against the human tragedy that is unfolding in Ukraine, these events can seem small or insignificant in comparison. Nonetheless, they are likely to have enduring consequences for everyone in Europe. Particularly when it comes to how Europe, including the UK, powers itself.
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