The Syrian Regime has used chemical weapons against its own citizens before so it is desperately tragic and terrifying to learn it has happened again. The Prime Minister has confirmed to me that she has access to intelligence which confirms they are again, responsible for this latest attack.

The Environment Secretary Michael Gove has confirmed that the UK will introduce a ban on ivory sales.

The proposed ban will be the toughest in Europe and amongst the toughest in the world – helping to protect elephants for future generations. 

Earlier this year the Ministry of Justice launched a public consultation on the proposed closure of Cambridge Magistrates’ Court. That consultation closed on Thursday 29th March 2018.

The Government has launched a call for evidence as part of its Cycle and Walking Investment Strategy safety review. The review will look at how road safety can be improved for all road users as well as looking at ways to boost active travel.

A number of NHS Trusts across the country recently reported difficulties is securing Tier 2 visa’s for overseas doctors recruited at middle-level registrar and senior clinical fellow positions.

The Ministry of Justice has launched a consultation on the closure of Cambridge Magistrates’ Court.

Today, the Home Office, confirmed the UK has transferred 10,538 vulnerable refugees from the Syrian region including 2,405 children in 2017 alone.

Abbey College today welcomed South Cambridgeshire Member of Parliament, Heidi Allen to talk to A-Level Government and Politics students. Heidi gave a talk about her background in science and business, and explained how she got into politics after witnessing the Tottenham riots in 2011.

Today, Buzzfeed News reported they had received a copy of new Brexit analysis papers which showed the economic impact on the UK following different Brexit outcomes.