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A Major New Political Force In Northern Ireland Could Rewrite Power Sharing
A Major New Political Force In Northern Ireland Could Rewrite Power Sharing
Brexit
Northern Ireland’s political map was redrawn when nationalist Sinn Fein overtook unionist DUP to become the largest party at last week’s Assembly elections, but it’s the surge of the non-aligned Alliance party that is more likely to raise fundamental questions for the region in the short term.
Ministers Accused Of “Failing” Afghan Refugees After Major Delays To Resettlement Scheme
Defence
Ministers Accused Of “Failing” Afghan Refugees After Major Delays To Resettlement Scheme
Jacob Rees-Mogg Insists Cutting 90,000 Civil Servant Jobs Isn't A Return To Austerity
Economy
Jacob Rees-Mogg Insists Cutting 90,000 Civil Servant Jobs Isn't A Return To Austerity
The Rundown Podcast: Protocol & Power Struggle, What's Next For Northern Ireland?
Home affairs
The Rundown Podcast: Protocol & Power Struggle, What's Next For Northern Ireland?
Ex-Northern Ireland Secretary Warns Westminster Is Using The Province For 'Other Agendas'
Brexit
Ex-Northern Ireland Secretary Warns Westminster Is Using The Province For 'Other Agendas'
New Rules Allowing Restaurant Staff To Keep Tips Could Come In Despite Employment Bill Being Ditched
Economy
New Rules Allowing Restaurant Staff To Keep Tips Could Come In Despite Employment Bill Being Ditched
Government Refuses To Publish Full Documents Relating To Lord Lebedev Peerage Advice
Parliament
Government Refuses To Publish Full Documents Relating To Lord Lebedev Peerage Advice
The House Live

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Mrs Crackenthorpe's Diary - 13 May
Parliament
By Mrs Crackenthorpe
Mrs Crackenthorpe's Diary - 13 May
Too Much, Too Young: Are MPs getting younger?
Parliament
By Professor Philip Cowley
Too Much, Too Young: Are MPs getting younger?
Will replacing the Human Rights Act make it harder to access justice?
Social affairs
By Chaminda Jayanetti
Will replacing the Human Rights Act make it harder to access justice?
The Home Office - is it fit for purpose?
Home affairs
By Georgina Bailey
The Home Office - is it fit for purpose?
Why telecoms mid-contract price rises need clearer regulation Partner content
Economy
By Choose
Why telecoms mid-contract price rises need clearer regulation
Leading charity says it’s time for a new way of thinking about homelessness post-pandemic Partner content
Communities
By Veterans Aid
Leading charity says it’s time for a new way of thinking about homelessness post-pandemic
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A Major New Political Force In Northern Ireland Could Rewrite Power Sharing
Brexit
A Major New Political Force In Northern Ireland Could Rewrite Power Sharing
Northern Ireland’s political map was redrawn when nationalist Sinn Fein overtook unionist DUP to become the largest party at last week’s Assembly elections, but it’s the surge of the non-aligned Alliance party that is more likely to raise fundamental questions for the region in the short term.
The Rundown Podcast: Protocol & Power Struggle, What's Next For Northern Ireland?
Home affairs
The Rundown Podcast: Protocol & Power Struggle, What's Next For Northern Ireland?
Former Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and Conservative MP Julian Smith, and Irish Times columnist Finn McRedmond join PoliticsHome’s Alain Tolhurst and Adam Payne on this week’s episode of The Rundown to unpack a seismic week in Northern Irish politics, which looks likely to amp up further as the UK threatens to rip up the contentious protocol.
The Home Office always was a graveyard for aspiring ministers
Home affairs
By Jack Straw
The Home Office always was a graveyard for aspiring ministers
Google “Home Office” and “failings,” and a long list will emerge of failures of every description: staff allegedly not caring; new IT systems delayed and inadequate; the Home Office castigated by senior judges for failures to disclose documents.
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A green mortgage drive could upgrade our leaky homes and slash household bills
Energy
By Wera Hobhouse MP
A green mortgage drive could upgrade our leaky homes and slash household bills
With household bills soaring, those hit the hardest are families living in the leakiest homes. Green mortgages could combat the UK’s leaky homes and bring down household bills in the long-run.
With the cost of living crisis only getting worse, we must tackle the growing need for food banks
Economy
By Wendy Chamberlain MP and Baroness D’Souza
With the cost of living crisis only getting worse, we must tackle the growing need for food banks
Today, we are launching a landmark investigation into how we tackle the growing – and incredibly concerning – need for food banks across the UK.
Where Are They Now? John Leech
Political parties
By John Johnston
Where Are They Now? John Leech
Liberal Democrat MP for Manchester Withington, 2005 - 2015
Fraud may be our most common crime but policing has failed to catch up
Home affairs
By James Kirkup
Fraud may be our most common crime but policing has failed to catch up
Voters always worry about crime, and politicians always want to offer them reassurance. That usually means talking about police numbers, and often about “bobbies on the beat”. But such conversations fail to take account of the fact the nature of crime has changed.
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Leaked Memo Shows Tories Were Told To Accuse Labour Of 'Talking To Themselves' In Queen's Speech Response
Political parties
Leaked Memo Shows Tories Were Told To Accuse Labour Of "Talking To Themselves" In Queen's Speech Response
A leaked memo shows a list of questions written by the Conservative party's research departments for Tory MPs to use in the Queen's Speech debate.
Partygate Fines For Downing Street Lockdown Breaches Double To More Than 100
Political parties
Partygate Fines For Downing Street Lockdown Breaches Double To More Than 100
There have now been more than 100 fines issued over the lockdown-busting parties in Downing Street, the Metropolitan Police has announced.
Government Distances Itself From Tory MP's Claim That People Using Foodbanks Can't Budget
Economy
Government Distances Itself From Tory MP's Claim That People Using Foodbanks Can't Budget
The government has distanced itself from claims made by a Tory MP that record high food bank usage is caused by people not being able to cook or budget properly.
Minister Insists US Has 'A Growing Understanding' Of The UK's Impatience With Northern Ireland Protocol
Brexit
Minister Insists US Has "A Growing Understanding" Of The UK's Impatience With Northern Ireland Protocol
US politicians are warming to the UK position on wanting to overhaul the Northern Ireland Protocol, which risks a major diplomatic row with the European Union, according to the government minister for the province.
Commons Leader Promises A Higher Calibre Of Political Candidate At The Next General Election
Political parties
Commons Leader Promises A Higher Calibre Of Political Candidate At The Next General Election
The leader of the House of Commons Mark Spencer has said voters can expect a higher calibre of candidate to stand for parliament in the next general election, as parties will have more time to complete vetting processes.
Michael Gove Denies An Emergency Budget To Tackle Soaring Costs Is Imminent
Economy
Michael Gove Denies An Emergency Budget To Tackle Soaring Costs Is Imminent
Michael Gove has dismissed suggestions that government will introduce an “emergency budget” within the coming days to help ease the cost-of-living crisis.
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A Major New Political Force In Northern Ireland Could Rewrite Power Sharing
A Major New Political Force In Northern Ireland Could Rewrite Power Sharing
Brexit
Jacob Rees-Mogg Insists Cutting 90,000 Civil Servant Jobs Isn't A Return To Austerity
Jacob Rees-Mogg Insists Cutting 90,000 Civil Servant Jobs Isn't A Return To Austerity
Economy
Will replacing the Human Rights Act make it harder to access justice?
Will replacing the Human Rights Act make it harder to access justice?
By Chaminda Jayanetti
Social affairs
Ministers Accused Of “Failing” Afghan Refugees After Major Delays To Resettlement Scheme
Ministers Accused Of “Failing” Afghan Refugees After Major Delays To Resettlement Scheme
Defence
Too Much, Too Young: Are MPs getting younger?
Too Much, Too Young: Are MPs getting younger?
By Professor Philip Cowley
Parliament
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