by TheISPA | Sep 6, 2019 | Political Monitor
Spending Review On the 4th September, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid MP, delivered his 2019 Spending Round to Parliament. The Spending Round forms part of the Government’s financial planning cycle and sets some of the spending limits for Government...
by TheISPA | Aug 9, 2019 | Political Monitor
Cyber Security Home Secretary hosts ‘Five Eyes’ security summit The Home Secretary, Priti Patel MP, hosted the Five Eyes security summit on the theme of ‘Emerging Threats’. The Five Country Ministerial is an opportunity for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the USA and...
by TheISPA | Jul 26, 2019 | Political Monitor
Reshuffle After taking over from Theresa May as Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has carried out a major Government reshuffle. At the time of writing, the following MPs had been appointed in key roles: Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport – Nicky...
by TheISPA | Jul 19, 2019 | Political Monitor
Online Safety Digital Minister resigns Digital Minister, Margot James MP, has resigned from Government to rebel on a vote on Brexit. It is expected that the next Prime Minister, announced on Tuesday 23rd July, will fill this post in a full reshuffle this summer. Ofcom...
by TheISPA | Jul 5, 2019 | Political Monitor
Broadband DCMS Questions Superfast broadband was raised at oral questions to the department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. Digital Minister, Margot James MP, noted the many and wide benefits of faster broadband speeds, particularly in reducing social exclusion...
by TheISPA | Jun 21, 2019 | Political Monitor
Broadband Government to consult on consumer protection powers for CMA The Government has announced that it will consult on giving the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) new powers over consumer law, allowing them to avoid the courts and “intervene earlier and...
