Wildlife Crime This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 20 March 2019 from 2.30-4pm on wildlife crime. The debate will be opened by Christian Matheson MP. 1. Wildlife Crime Debate Background 1.1 Wildlife law The National Wildlife Crime Unit defines wildlife crime as any action […]
UK Youth Unemployment Statistics March 2019
Youth Unemployment Statistics 500,000 young people aged 16-24 were unemployed in November 2018 to January 2019, up slightly from the previous quarter but down 35,000 from the year before. By historical standards, unemployment levels for young people are low.(1) For context, it is worth noting that the total population aged 16-24 has been declining in […]
UK Economic Indicators January 2019
Contents UK Economic Indicators January 2019 The UK economy 1. Headline UK Economic Indicators, February 2019 Headline Indicators summary 2. Economic Indicators A1: Gross Domestic Product A2: GDP International A3: Components of GDP A4: Productivity A5: Services A6: Manufacturing B1: Inflation B2: International inflation B3: Average Earnings C1: Employment C2: Unemployment C3: Unemployment International D1: […]
Processes for Making Free Trade Agreements After the UK has Left the EU
The United Kingdom has a long and proud history of championing free and fair trade as a driver of economic prosperity, global stability and international cooperation. As we leave the European Union we will have, for the first time in over 40 years, the ability to negotiate and enter into our own free trade agreements […]
The Independent Group MPs
List of MPs who have resigned from their political parties to join The Independent Group. Chuka Umunna Chuka Umunna resigned from the Labour party 18th February 2019 to join The Independent Group of MPs In the EU Referendum, Chuka campaigned for Remain, taking a leading role in the Britain Stronger In Europe campaign. He also […]
3 Reasons for an Article 50 Extension
With just weeks before the UK leaves the EU the House of Commons still hasn’t approved an Article 50 withdrawal agreement increasing calls for delaying Brexit beyond March 29th 2019. To extend Article 50 all EU27 member states must unanimously agree to the extension, if just one member state objects the UK leaves the EU […]
The Independent Group was 7 now 11 Breakaway MPs
The Independent Group was 7 now 11 has 3 Conservative MPs Join the Breakaway Political Group. Conservative MPs Resigned to Join The Independent Group Conservatives Anna Soubry, Sarah Wollaston and Heidi Allen have resigned from the Conservative Party and have joined the 8 ex Labour Party MPs in the new Independent group. Seven Labour Party […]
The Independent Group Statement of Independence
Statement of Independence We are leaving the Labour Party to sit as the Independent Group of Members of Parliament. Our primary duty as Members of Parliament is to put the best interests of our constituents and our country first. Yet like so many others, we believe that none of today’s political parties are fit to […]
List of EU Trade Agreements UK is Attempting to Rollover for Brexit
UK progress in rolling over EU trade agreements The table below gives a list of the EU’s trade agreements. The EU has trade agreements with around 70 partners. The number of agreements is lower as some cover more than one country. The EU’s partners in these agreements range from large economies, such as Japan and […]