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Sentences for animal cruelty to increase tenfold to five years

Animal abusers who commit the most heinous crimes could face up to five years in prison under new plans set to be unveiled by Environment Secretary Michael Gove. Currently the maximum sentence is six months but the government will announce plans to bring forward new legislation that will increase t

Securing a trade deal with Canada

The Prime Minister’s visit to Canada today is not only about recognising our past but also looking ahead to our bright future. 

Youth unemployment has been cut by over 400,000

As former Children's Minister, I am so happy to see more young people in work. After the 2008 crash the situation was truly awful for young people and many faced long-term unemployment.

Youth organisations receive £40 million boost for skills and life chances

As former Children's Minister, I welcome the news that youth organisations will receive £40 million to boost the skills and life chances of young people living in disadvantaged areas. This investment will have a transformational effect on the lives of some of our most disadvantaged young people. I

Brexit Position Paper 10: The exchange and protection of personal data

As the UK and the EU build a new, deep and special partnership, it is essential that we agree a UK-EU model for protecting and exchanging personal data which allows free flows of data to continue between the EU and UK, and provides for ongoing regulatory cooperation and certainty for businesses and