Central Lobby
The Member Directory lists all the Central Lobby policy experts.
Gregg McClymont: Government's pensions changes not fit for purpose
Writing for Central Lobby, shadow pensions minister Gregg McClymont says the Government should ensure more people have access to private sector pensions and make sure funds work in savers' interests.
New boss wants apprenticeships for all
The new chief executive of AELP, the Association of Employment and Learning Providers, wants to see all sectors of the UK economy, and businesses of all sizes take on apprentices.
Laura Sandys MP: Busting Myths for National Epilepsy Week
Laura Sandys writes as an Epilepsy sufferer and chair of the APPG in parliament. The disease affects more than half a million people in the UK.
Uni designs robot for autistic kids
A new humanoid robot has been created that acts as a therapeutic tool for children with autism.
MPs back part-time students
A new campaign to promote the benefits of part-time study has been backed by MPs
Survey of MPs finds ignorance of Air Pollution
New App uses first ever index to report the health impact of long-term exposure to air pollution
Ensuring the Same Sex Marriage Bill continues through the Lords
Freedom to Marry sets out how the public have moved on and now widely accept this change. They are campaigning to get the bill successfully through its next stage.
MBAs 'ready for the real world'
A new partnership will see business students taught about the reality of life on the shop floor.
Fast forward to integrated services for care leavers
Children’s Minister Edward Timpson announced a range of new measures to improve the lives of the 10,000 children who leave public care each year
Bob Neill MP: Taking on Lidl to save the Porcupine pub
Former community pubs minister Bob Neill is taking on Lidl which has has bought and seek to demolish the Porcupine Pub in Mottingham, in his constituency.
Ann McKechin MP: Is the online market killing the High Street?
Ann McKcKechin sits on the BIS committee which has launched an inquiry into High Street decline. Is the strong UK online market responsible?
Education policy ‘confused and contradictory’
The Government should abolish the ring-fence around the schools budget, according to think tank Reform.
Union offers ‘solution to A&E crisis’
An effective primary care service including out-of-hours services for patients will relieve pressure on A&E, Unite has said.
Angela Eagle: Cameron is running scared of PMQs
The Shadow Leader of the House tells PoliticsHome David Cameron is running scared from PMQs and a rebellious parliament.
Alex Cunningham MP: Stop armed forces recruiting children
Ahead of his debate today, Labour MP Alex Cunningham argues that the UK’s “routine” practice of recruiting 16 year olds into the armed forces has to stop
David Amess MP: The only way is.....Southend
David Amess sets out why Southend is far and away the best choice for UK City of Culture in 2017. He has a Westminster Hall debate on this subject today at 9.30am
Everyone equal in the sight of God say the Quakers
Paul Parker, the Recording Clerk for the Quakers in Britain, sets out why they support Equal Marriage and look forward to conducting the first same sex Quaker marriage ceremony
Why aren't we recycling more?
A new study will try to work out why recycling rates are so low in the UK.
Why ‘business as usual’ is no longer good enough
Simon Baldry, Vice President and General Manager, Coca-Cola Enterprises GB, introduces the latest CCE sustainability report
Empty shops up to 12%
The number of empty town centre retail properties has risen, according to new figures from the British Retail Consortium.
Andrea Leadsom MP: Caring responsibilities are affecting family life
Andrea Leadsom writes about 'Families that care', the latest report from the Centre for the Modern Family, established by Scottish Widows
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