British Liberal Democrat politician; MP for Oxford West and Abingdon since 2017; Chair of Health and Social Care Select Committee since 2024
Liberal Democrat MP Josh Babarinde has tabled the St George’s bill to allow English identity to be recognised separately in censuses. The measure is backed by MPs from several parties, including Labour’s David Lammy and Conservative Sir James Cleverly, and follows remarks by Reform UK’s Suella Braverman asserting Englishness as an ethnicity. The bill was introduced under the 10-minute rule and is unlikely to become law this session, though it signals a broader debate about national identity and census classifications.
A year after the Aug. 25, 2025 strike on Nasser Hospital, whistleblowers and witness accounts challenge Israel’s stated rationale. Reports allege a pattern of targeting journalists and emergency workers, with calls for accountability increasing across rights groups and policymakers.
Bristol Foundation NHS Trust is under formal investigation after it emerged several staff may have accessed Oliver McGowan’s medical files without a legitimate reason. The trust has apologised and referred itself to the Information Commissioner’s Office. The watchdog and NHS England have signalled a tougher stance on data privacy after a series of breaches.