Central Lobby
The Member Directory lists all the Central Lobby policy experts.
We need dog control notices
Animal charities and vets have both called for the introduction of dog control notices do deal with dangerous pets.
Mark Spencer MP: CPS gives impression reckless driving is ok
Ahead of his adjournment debate this afternoon, Tory MP Mark Spencer highlights a perception that authorities are more willing to prosecute for speeding offences than for injuries caused through reckless driving
Engineers’ question ‘flawed’ HS2 claims
An industry body for engineers has said that the Department for Transport’s claims about the benefits of HS2 care flawed
RCVS calls for a Private Members Bill to protect the title ‘veterinary nurse'
RCVS calls for a Private Members Bill to protect the title ‘veterinary nurse'
‘Green’ HS2 destroys ancient trees
The first phase of the HS2 route from London to Birmingham will have a “detrimental impact on ancient woodland”, according to a leading charity.
Reducing young driver death toll
With the MP ballot for private members bills taking place in Parliament today, the Association of British Insurers explains why a bill changing driving lessons rules would help reduce young driver deaths
Charities told to stop exploiting interns
Voluntary organisations are exploiting interns, according to new research from trade union Unite.
Three-quarters back ‘right to die’ bill
A new law that would allow terminally ill adults the choice of an assisted death has found widespread public support, according to new research
Julie Hilling MP: Government’s dog control measures insufficient
Ahead of her adjournment debate later today, Labour MP Julie Hilling stresses the need for Dog Control Notices and comprehensive legislation to tackle the issue of dangerous dogs
Baroness Howe: For the sake of our children
Writing for Central Lobby, crossbench peer Baroness Howe of Idlicote explains why she is introducing her Online Safety Bill which has its First Reading in the House of Lords today.
Angelina has preventative double mastectomy
Women like actress Angelina Jolie who have a faulty gene that increases the risk of breast cancer have a range of options, a charity has said
Who would care for mum?
Age UK relaunches its 'Care in Crisis' campaign, calling for the amendment of the new Care Bill
Charlotte Leslie MP: Councils stopping children doing sport
Conservative MP Charlotte Leslie highlights the ‘perverse’ trend of children being prevented from having swimming lessons in council owned sports centres
Coalition 'pushes kids into poverty'
More than 750,000 children in the UK will be pushed into poverty as a result of coalition policies, according to a leading peer
Police warned not to boo Theresa May
The Home Secretary will be treated with respect at a police conference this week, officers have been told
Improving UK Infrastructure Could Boost GDP by 5% or £100 Billion by 2026
The UK’s GDP could be up to five per cent higher if our infrastructure matched that of our overseas competitors.
Baroness Parminter: Paying for your plastic bags
Baroness Parminter asks the government to consider bringing in a charge for single use plastic bags, after similar moves in Wales and Northern Ireland.
Caroline Flint MP: What happened to David Cameron’s promise to put everyone on the cheapest energy tariff?
Caroline Flint says that the cost of energy is the biggest concern for most voters. Was the failure to include tariff legislation in the Queen's speech a missed opportunity?
Beyond the BRICs: why Britain must grasp African opportunities
Chuka Umunna writes from Lagos, Nigeria where he is leading a trade mission with business leaders from London and the North West.
UK is ‘global manufacturing destination’
The UK is one of the leading destinations for global manufacturing according to new research from KPMG
Autistic adults ‘failed by social services’
Three-quarters of people with autism think their social workers don’t properly understand the condition, according to new research
Urgent review after seabird deaths
Conservationists and the shipping industry have called for action after the death of thousands of seabirds in the English Channel.
Construction declines as demand falls
Falling demand and poor weather in the first quarter of 2013 have led to falling demand in the construction industry
Baroness Young of Hornsey: Fashion that workers die to make
Ahead of her oral question today, Baroness Young of Hornsey highlights how the public remains oblivious to the consequences of the fashion industry’s focus on cheap labour abroad