https://www.politicshome.com/home-affairs/rssenhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/universal-veterans-united-single-need-proven-solutions-reinventionThu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTSixty two years ago the singer Buffy St Marie wrote a song called The Universal Soldier. It still stands as a powerful reminder that in every country - regardless of age, faith, colour or creed - there are men and women who are willing to lay down th...Veterans Aidhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/universal-veterans-united-single-need-proven-solutions-reinvention"An invitation": 18 August 2026, at the Mirza Gelovani Library. A meeting between representatives of a number of veterans organisations, united within the 'Peace Forum' and Professor Hugh Milroy. Hosted by the Georgian Veterans Federation and organised by 'Defend Your Share of the Homeland' and the 'Peace Forum'https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/middlesbrough-greater-police-resources-real-opportunitiesTue, 01 Sep 2026 16:21:00 GMTMiddlesbrough is the second most deprived local authority in England – effective policing is only part of making communities saferAndy McDonald MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/middlesbrough-greater-police-resources-real-opportunities29 August 2026: Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion players observe a minutes silence in memory of PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough | Image by: PA Images / Alamyhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/good-growth-every-postcode-means-building-homes-workforce-deliverTue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTBritain is building fewer homes than it needs. NHBC Chief Executive Paul Turner argues that funding certainty from government must be matched with a focus on training skilled workers to deliver quality homesNHBChttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/good-growth-every-postcode-means-building-homes-workforce-deliverhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/we-can-stop-foreign-based-millionaires-influencing-our-politicsSun, 30 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMTThe government's plan to stop foreign money influencing our politics is welcome but must go further.Emily Thornberry MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/we-can-stop-foreign-based-millionaires-influencing-our-politicshttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/rewiring-state-mean-rewiring-londonMon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTThis is a moment to be optimistic. The government's commitment to rewiring the state is a chance to make the London we love even better: a vibrant, modern city where good growth is felt in every postcode, and people are empowered to live healthy, sec...London Councilshttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/rewiring-state-mean-rewiring-londonhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/new-social-contract-starts-with-free-busesMon, 17 Aug 2026 15:10:00 GMTAndy Burnham is right to say that this is the last chance for the government to show it can deliver. That's why he needs to be bolder.Andrew Percyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/new-social-contract-starts-with-free-buseshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/burnham-confident-pc-harpers-killers-released-earlyTue, 11 Aug 2026 12:25:00 GMTPrime Minister Andy Burnham has said he is "increasingly confident" that plans to free up prison spaces will not mean the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers.Harriet Symondshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/burnham-confident-pc-harpers-killers-released-earlyAndy Burnham visits The Hub cafe in Derbyshire as part of his tour of the UK. (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/jess-phillips-tech-firms-winning-online-safety-battleThu, 06 Aug 2026 16:15:00 GMTMajor tech companies are "winning in a big way" against efforts to make the internet safer for women and children, according to former safeguarding minister Jess Phillips.Alain Tolhursthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/jess-phillips-tech-firms-winning-online-safety-battleThe former safeguarding minister Jess Phillips has warned the big tech firms are winning in the battle over regulation (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/andy-burnham-immigration-differentlyTue, 04 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMTAndy Burnham arrived in Downing Street with a promise to do politics differently.Beth Gardiner-Smithhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/andy-burnham-immigration-differentlyPrime Minister Andy Burnham speaks with John Craig, Interim Chief Coastguard, and Duncan Capps, Border Security Commander, near a recovered small boat, August 2, 2026 (PA Images / Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/burnham-take-first-steps-towards-electoral-reform-first-100-daysWed, 22 Jul 2026 15:15:00 GMTAs Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister, he does so in a Parliament produced by the most unrepresentative general election result on record.  Darren Hugheshttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/burnham-take-first-steps-towards-electoral-reform-first-100-dayshttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/britain-tackle-climate-migration-people-reach-borderTue, 21 Jul 2026 17:25:00 GMTToo often, political debate about migration begins with a boat, a border crossing or an asylum claim.Barry Gardiner MP and Prof Tim Clackhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/britain-tackle-climate-migration-people-reach-borderHeavy monsoon rains triggering flash floods in Pakistan, July 2026 (Pakistan Press International / Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/ruth-ellis-pardon-welcome-but-domestic-law-needs-further-reformWed, 15 Jul 2026 13:55:00 GMTThe family of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be executed in Britain, has received a measure of justice from this government.Pam Cox MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/ruth-ellis-pardon-welcome-but-domestic-law-needs-further-reformhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/community-sponsorship-proven-way-of-fixing-asylum-systemTue, 14 Jul 2026 12:50:00 GMTIt has been two years since the government pledged to restore order to the asylum system so that it operates swiftly, firmly, and fairly.Catherine West MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/community-sponsorship-proven-way-of-fixing-asylum-systemhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/counter-terrorism-now-leading-investigation-ann-widdecombe-murderMon, 13 Jul 2026 12:55:00 GMTCounter terrorism police are now leading on the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe "following new information and evidence", the Home Secretary has said.Matilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/counter-terrorism-now-leading-investigation-ann-widdecombe-murderAnn Widdecombe was found dead in her home in Devon last week (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/greater-manchester-devolution-model-wont-work-everywhere-burnham-look-london-insteadMon, 13 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTIn Makerfield, Andy Burnham could point to a decade of Labour delivery embodied most visibly by the yellow buses of his Bee Network.Alex Mayer MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/greater-manchester-devolution-model-wont-work-everywhere-burnham-look-london-insteadBee network buses in Greater Manchester (Tony Smith/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/police-launch-murder-investigation-ann-widdecombe-deathSun, 12 Jul 2026 12:15:00 GMTA 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of murder after politician Ann Widdecombe was found dead in her home earlier this week.Matilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/police-launch-murder-investigation-ann-widdecombe-deathPolice have launched a murder inquiry after Ann Widdecombe was found dead on Thursday (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/baroness-bertin-need-talk-pornMon, 06 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTBaroness Gabby Bertin thinks that we all need to talk about porn a bit more. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with the Conservative peer to do just thatTotal Politics Impacthttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/baroness-bertin-need-talk-pornhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/stamp-slapps-goodFri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTWhen the wealthy and powerful turn to the courts to silence public interest speech, the British justice system has few protections in place to ensure that those targeted can defend themselves.Baroness Stowell and John Whittingdalehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/stamp-slapps-goodThe Royal Courts of Justice in London (Glenys Kill/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/court-reform-future-jury-trialsThu, 02 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTProposed reforms to the criminal justice system promise to tackle mounting court backlogs and improve the efficiency of the justice system. Lord Anderson, Member of the Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee, writes on these reforms put forward, in...Lord Andersonhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/court-reform-future-jury-trialsCredit: Adobe Stockhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/cut-welfare-spending-get-people-back-work-punitive-system-wont-helpWed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTIf work is to be the route out of poverty – which, with nearly four million people in work living in poverty, it currently isn’t – the system must do more than simply incentivise employment.Debbie Abrahams MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/cut-welfare-spending-get-people-back-work-punitive-system-wont-helpPat McFadden visits a Youth Hub in 2025 (PA Images/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/migration-minister-says-wont-intimidated-home-secretaryFri, 26 Jun 2026 10:36:00 GMTMigration minister Mike Tapp has said he “won’t be intimidated” by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s calls for him to be sacked, as a row between No 10 and the Home Office continues over his future in the role.Zoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/migration-minister-says-wont-intimidated-home-secretaryHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood wants the prime minister to sack migration minister Mike Tapp (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/we-cavalry-shiv-maliks-plans-build-new-city-near-cambridgeWed, 24 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTCritics dismiss it as a fantasy but Shiv Malik’s plans for a huge new city outside Cambridge has attracted some credible backers. Ben Gartside explores whether Forest City will ever leave the drawing boardBen Gartsidehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/we-cavalry-shiv-maliks-plans-build-new-city-near-cambridgeArtist’s impression of a Forest Cityhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/rush-build-data-centres-risks-saddling-children-unnecessary-costs-pollutionThu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMTThe government has put “mainlining AI” into Britain’s veins at the centre of its growth strategy.Sini Matikainenhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/rush-build-data-centres-risks-saddling-children-unnecessary-costs-pollutionWaltham Cross, 2026 Google’s new AI data centre (Amazing Aerial/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/lord-heseltine-we-reform-restore-anywhere-near-corridors-powerTue, 16 Jun 2026 09:05:00 GMTLord Heseltine speaks to Noah Vickers about regenerating Britain’s cities, the devolution agenda and why Margaret Thatcher ‘would have hated’ Nigel FarageNoah Vickershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/lord-heseltine-we-reform-restore-anywhere-near-corridors-powerPhotography by Tom Pilstonhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/women-westminster-conversation-carole-gould-obeTue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMTFollowing her daughter’s murder, Carole Gould OBE found herself navigating a criminal justice system that seemed to care more about the needs of perpetrators than victims. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with Gould to learn wh...Total Politics Impacthttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/women-westminster-conversation-carole-gould-obehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/violence-against-women-and-girls-rises-despite-key-labour-pledgeFri, 12 Jun 2026 11:50:00 GMTA data investigation by The House has revealed a rise in violence against women and girls despite Labour’s 2024 pledge to halve it. Cristina Lia Trujillo reportsCristina Lia Trujillohttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/violence-against-women-and-girls-rises-despite-key-labour-pledge(Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/pm-says-belfast-rioters-will-face-full-force-lawWed, 10 Jun 2026 11:10:00 GMTKeir Starmer has said that rioters who set fire to homes and cars in Belfast on Tuesday night targeted people because of their background, warning that he will not "tolerate it".Nadine Batchelor-Hunthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/pm-says-belfast-rioters-will-face-full-force-lawThe Prime Minister said those responsible for the violence and disorder would "feel the full force of the law". (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/whitehall-coded-safetyfirst-fixing-uks-problems-start-incentivising-civil-servants-bolderTue, 09 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTAnyone glancing at headlines over the past few weeks could be forgiven for despairing at the state of politics.Matthew Feeneyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/whitehall-coded-safetyfirst-fixing-uks-problems-start-incentivising-civil-servants-bolderCabinet Secretary, Dame Antonia Romeo (Lee Thomas/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/keir-starmer-accuses-nigel-farage-unforgiveable-response-henry-nowak-murderWed, 03 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMTPrime Minister Keir Starmer has told MPs "there is no justification for more violence and disorder" following riots in Southampton and criticised Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's calls for "pure cold rage" in response to the murder of Henry Nowak. Nadine Batchelor-Hunthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/keir-starmer-accuses-nigel-farage-unforgiveable-response-henry-nowak-murderPrime Minister Keir Starmer told MPs on Wednesday "there is no justification for more violence and disorder" following riots in Southampton.https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/home-secretary-says-politicians-seek-personal-profit-henry-nowaks-murderTue, 02 Jun 2026 14:25:00 GMTHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood has said it is wrong for politicians to “seek personal profit” from the murder of Henry Nowak.Tom Scotsonhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/home-secretary-says-politicians-seek-personal-profit-henry-nowaks-murder(House of Commons)