Beauty Standards, Climate Change & Remembrance
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Why is a £6.7 billion beauty industry still so lightly regulated? Are governments doing enough to tackle climate change? And what does remembrance mean to a generation with no living memory of the World Wars?In this episode of My Dad’s an MP, Katie and Chris discuss calls for stronger regulation of the beauty industry, the challenge of turning climate ambitions into action, and how younger generations think about conflict, remembrance and national resilience.The conversation also takes them to Denmark, where Chris joins the podcast while visiting with the Public Accounts Committee, exploring what the UK can learn from Danish approaches to digital government, healthcare and public services.Recorded on Wednesday 11th November 2026. In This Episode💄 Science, Safety & the Beauty Industry* Parliament’s Science and Technology Committee report into the regulation of hair and beauty products and treatments.* Why a £6.7 billion industry remains lightly regulated despite its size and reach.* Katie’s perspective on beauty culture, social media and consumer pressure.* The growing popularity of cosmetic procedures and concerns over safety standards.* Whether sexism and gender stereotypes have contributed to regulatory gaps.* The challenge of balancing stronger protections with support for women-led businesses.* Why training, qualifications and consumer confidence could benefit from clearer regulation.Further Reading:* Science and Technology Committee Report: The Science and Regulation of Hair and Beauty Products and Treatmentshttps://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5902/cmselect/cmsctech/59/report.html🌍 Climate Leadership at a Crossroads* The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee’s report on UK climate leadership.* Why setting ambitious targets is not enough without delivering results.* The difference between reducing emissions and adapting to climate change.* Katie’s frustration with governments making promises but failing to deliver.* The challenge of moving rural homes away from oil heating.* The debate around domestic oil production and energy independence.* How governments can bring people with them on the journey to net zero.Further Reading:* Energy Security and Net Zero Committee Report: UK Climate Leadership at a Crossroadshttps://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5902/cmselect/cmesnz/170/report.html* Energy Independence Bill Publicationshttps://bills.parliament.uk/bills/4319/publications🌺 Remembrance in a Modern World* Parliament’s debate marking the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.* Why remembrance remains relevant for younger generations.* The importance of remembering all those affected by war, past and present.* Reflections from local Remembrance Sunday commemorations in Stirling.* How modern conflicts shape perceptions of remembrance today.* Whether civil resilience is about more than military service.* What defending your country might look like in the twenty-first century.🇩🇰 Dad, Why Are You in Denmark?* Chris joins the podcast from Copenhagen while visiting with the Public Accounts Committee.* What Denmark can teach the UK about digital government services.* How digital identity systems transform access to public services.* Lessons from Danish healthcare and tax collection systems.* Why learning in person can still be valuable in a digital age.* The realities of delivering large-scale government technology projects.* What Parliament can learn from looking beyond the UK’s borders.🏎️ Katie’s Corner: Formula One’s New Champion* Kimi Antonelli’s record-breaking Formula One World Championship win.* What it means to reach the pinnacle of a sport at just 20 years old.* The opportunities and pressures facing young elite athletes.* Why Formula One continues to attract fans across generations.* Sustainable fuels, innovation and the future of motorsport.Get InvolvedWhat do you think?* Should cosmetic procedures face stricter regulation?* Is the UK doing enough to tackle climate change?* What should remembrance look like for future generations?* Could the UK learn more from countries like Denmark when it comes to public services and technology? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mydadisanmp.substack.com
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