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Policy debates are rarely as simple as the slogans surrounding them. LondonGBP separates confirmed law from proposals, identifies the strongest competing arguments and explains what each development could mean in practice.
Explore current debatesLive parliamentary issues, the competing arguments and what could change.
The debate: The Immigration and Asylum Bill proposes a new appeals authority, changes to Article 8 and modern-slavery rules, a single core-protection model and contributions from asylum-support recipients who can afford to pay. Supporters argue that these measures restore control and reduce delay and cost. Critics are likely to focus on access to justice, safeguards for vulnerable people and compatibility with international obligations.
Follow the Immigration and Asylum Bill →Current at 20 July 2026The debate: Parliament is examining the Social Housing Bill while committees question whether housing-delivery programmes will benefit every region fairly. The central tension is between tougher standards and accountability for landlords, the cost of compliance, and the urgent need to build and maintain more homes.
See this week’s Lords business →Current at 20 July 2026The debate: Peers are debating the effect of technology policy on national sovereignty and questioning how the UK should build AI capability alongside European initiatives. One side stresses domestic control over critical systems and data; the other emphasises cooperation, investment and common standards.
View Parliament’s current programme →Current at 20 July 2026The debate: MPs have warned that reduced legal-aid availability and rising self-representation may increase the risk of miscarriages of justice. Reformers call for greater funding and earlier advice; fiscal critics ask how expansion should be paid for and targeted.
Read the latest parliamentary committee news →Current at 20 July 2026The debate: The Economic Affairs Committee is examining fiscal risks and sustainability with evidence from the Office for Budget Responsibility. The argument centres on whether spending restraint, tax reform, growth measures or a combination of all three can stabilise the public finances without damaging services and investment.
See the committee agenda →Current at 20 July 2026The debate: A scheduled Lords debate is examining gambling and young people. Advocates of tighter controls point to online access, advertising and gambling-like mechanics; opponents caution against rules that are overly broad or that fail to distinguish regulated gambling from ordinary gaming.
Read the official weekly schedule →Current at 20 July 2026A proposal for a new law or a change to existing law. It must pass through parliamentary stages before receiving Royal Assent.
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An examination of Rowling's published position, the objections raised by critics and the legal framework governing sex and gender reassignment in Britain.
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