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The focus on tackling obesity is so welcome from Wes Streeting It’s a cliche but true - too often the NHS is a sickness service but we need a focus on creating health in society. After all Wes is Health Secretary not a Sickness Secretary. thetimes.com/article/26855c…

Negotiations with backbenchers looking to rebel on welfare reforms are continuing today. It is understood there are still around 50 Labour MPs looking to rebel and the Government has said no further changes will be made to the Welfare Bill. Whips have told MPs to wait for the

Why are the Conservatives opposing today’s welfare reforms? Despite calling for the Government to reduce the welfare bill, Shadow Work & Pensions Secretary, Helen Whately MP tells Times Radio the Government’s changes “rushed and unambitious” and will only make £5bn of savings.

“Reform or die”, Sir Keir Starmer’s tough message ahead of the publication of Wes Streeting’s NHS 10 Year Plan tomorrow. Over the next decade, he has pledged around 200 new neighbourhood health centres, staffed by a mixture of GPs, nurses, social care workers, pharmacists,

Understanding from several MPs that the Women & Equalities Committee will be unanimously opposing Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson as the government’s appointed Chair of the EHRC. Apparently several MPs were concerned about Stephenson’s lack of expertise or understanding of basic race related issues.

A relationship based on family values. Speaking exclusively to BBC Radio 4 Political Thinking, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says his relationship with US President, Donald J. Trump is based on shared values. Starmer said "For both of us, we really care about family and

“People want to see the difference in their lives”. After a year in government, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson agrees with Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, she tells #bbclaurak “we haven’t got everything right” and would give the Government’s first year 7/10.

After a chaotic week for the Government over their welfare reforms, Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson tells #bbclaurak “we can’t write people off” but admits the Government “pushed ahead too fast and we didn’t listen to people”. She points to Sir Sir Stephen Timms’ Review.

“They wrecked Sure Start” says Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson to #bbclaurak on the Conservatives’ record in government. She announces an extension of one-stop family hubs in all English council areas. The centres will offer breastfeeding & housing support, & children’s early

Is the Government about to scrap EHCP’s for children with special educational needs and disabilities? Ahead of a White Paper published on the issue, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson tells #bbclaurak she wants to build a “better system” for children.

Shadow Chancellor, Sir Mel Stride says the Conservatives are “building”. He tells #bbclaurak they have done “a really good job in holding this government to account” and have spent time coming up with solutions to some of the big challenges. #bbclaurak

Shadow Chancellor, Sir Mel Stride writes exclusively for the next housing and infrastructure special edition of Chamber UK. Register to receive your copy at chamberuk.com/newsletter #bbclaurak

Commissioner at the Metropolitan Police, Sir Mark Rowley is calling for “radical reform” to ensure the public get the best from the police. He tells #bbclaurak it costs £70million a year to police football matches and calls for “profit making” Football Clubs to pay for policing.

“We’ve got to make the best use of the money we receive” says Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley and tells #bbclaurak his plan for bigger local forces and one national body are “essential”. (The Times and The Sunday Times) thetimes.com/article/419973…