https://www.politicshome.com/house/rssenhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/union-boss-warns-labour-not-to-ditch-equal-minimum-wage-young-peopleSun, 15 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMTThe head of one of Britain’s biggest unions has warned the Labour government not to backpedal on its pledge to equalise the minimum wage for young people.Noah Vickershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/union-boss-warns-labour-not-to-ditch-equal-minimum-wage-young-peopleUsdaw general-secretary Joanne Thomas (Credit: Dinendra Haria)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/inside-andy-burnhams-plan-change-britains-voting-systemSat, 14 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMTAndy Burnham has opened the door to electoral reform 15 years after voters said no. Matilda Martin and Harriet Symonds look into plans to set up a national commission and how the issue looks set to split the Parliamentary Labour Party. Matilda Martin and Harriet Symondshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/inside-andy-burnhams-plan-change-britains-voting-systemAndy Burnham announced a national commission on electoral reform in September (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/electoral-reform-needs-citizens-mps-roomSat, 14 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMTWhoever designs the electoral system holds power over who holds power. That’s why the commission Andy Burnham has promised can’t be left to politicians alone, and why it can’t ignore them either.Jess Sargeanthttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/electoral-reform-needs-citizens-mps-roomAndy Burnham announced a National Commission at Labour Party Conference (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/government-eyes-high-profile-figure-chair-electoral-reform-commissionSat, 14 Nov 2026 06:58:00 GMTThe government is set to launch the new national commission on electoral reform in the next few months, potentially before Christmas, as part of Prime Minister Andy Burnham's vision to enact the biggest constitutional change in decades.Matilda Martin and Harriet Symondshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/government-eyes-high-profile-figure-chair-electoral-reform-commissionhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/baroness-chakrabarti-reviews-wild-horse-nineFri, 13 Nov 2026 17:15:00 GMTSet just before the 1973 Chilean coup d’etat, Martin McDonagh’s new film is extremely worthy of its talent and of your time – but choose your cinema companion wiselyBaroness Chakrabartihttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/baroness-chakrabarti-reviews-wild-horse-nineJohn Malkovich as Chris: Image: Landmark Media / Alamyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/labour-let-others-set-terms-defence-debate-ensure-national-social-securityFri, 13 Nov 2026 13:10:00 GMTRosyth is where Britain builds its navy.Graeme Downie MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/labour-let-others-set-terms-defence-debate-ensure-national-social-securityHMS Queen Elizabeth passes below the Forth Bridge in 2025 (Iain Masterton/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/million-pound-shot-exposed-big-gamblings-tricks-were-endure-deepest-deceit-all-safer-gambling-weekFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTFollowing a cameo on Million Pound Shot, Will Prochaska argues ‘Safer Gambling Week’ is designed to falsely present the industry as caring while shifting blame to its victims for the harm it causes.Coalition to End Gambling Adshttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/million-pound-shot-exposed-big-gamblings-tricks-were-endure-deepest-deceit-all-safer-gambling-weekCredit: Channel 4/Gary Moyes.https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/online-marketplaces-made-accountable-endangering-livesFri, 13 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTIf local authorities found that your high street corner shop stocked collapsing ladders, exploding chargers and toys contaminated with asbestos, you would rightly expect it to face serious penalties. This is as it should be, but it seems not all busi...Which?https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/online-marketplaces-made-accountable-endangering-livesCredit: Adobehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/russell-brand-ndas-caroline-dinenageThu, 12 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMTThe conviction of Russell Brand should lead to major reform of how gagging orders are used, the chair of the culture committee has told PoliticsHome.Alain Tolhursthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/russell-brand-ndas-caroline-dinenageRussell Brand was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/time-end-culture-silenceThu, 12 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTWe cannot end the culture of abuse until we end the culture of silence that protects it.Olivia Bailey MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/time-end-culture-silencehttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/pulse-check-modest-westminster-menu-changes-save-taxpayers-moneyThu, 12 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTWestminster may not march on its stomach, but it certainly debates, divides and legislates on it. Keeping politicians and visitors fed through long days, overrunning committees and meetings squeezed into every available gap, is something of a militar...Humane World for Animals UKhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/pulse-check-modest-westminster-menu-changes-save-taxpayers-moneyCredit: Clive Tagghttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/green-insiders-worried-party-will-not-be-ready-for-snap-electionWed, 11 Nov 2026 17:50:00 GMTGreen figures have expressed alarm that the party is yet to begin selecting parliamentary candidates despite speculation about a snap general election.Matilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/green-insiders-worried-party-will-not-be-ready-for-snap-electionGreens have raised concerns over the party's failure to begin candidate selection (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/burnham-says-ten-year-plan-will-come-before-christmasWed, 11 Nov 2026 12:30:00 GMTAndy Burnham has confirmed that the government's ten-year plan will be published before Christmas.Nadine Batchelor-Hunthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/burnham-says-ten-year-plan-will-come-before-christmasPrime Minister Andy Burnham promised to deliver details of his 'Ten Year Plan" for Britain before Christmas. (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/glasgow-needs-a-metro-mayorWed, 11 Nov 2026 10:54:00 GMTSuccessful cities are the only realistic option for delivering good growth in every part of the country. Andrew Carterhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/glasgow-needs-a-metro-mayorhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/black-history-month-over-fight-equalityWed, 11 Nov 2026 09:59:00 GMTBlack History Month may have drawn to a close, but Black history is British history. And celebrating Black excellence for 31 days means little if we fail to tackle inequality for the other 334.Dawn Butler MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/black-history-month-over-fight-equalityhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/send-neet-should-not-be-treated-as-separate-policy-challengesTue, 10 Nov 2026 11:55:00 GMTThe government has rightly put economic inactivity high on the political agenda.Mike Blakeyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/send-neet-should-not-be-treated-as-separate-policy-challengeshttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/100000-people-spoken-now-houses-parliament-want-answers-hospice-fundingTue, 10 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMTJust over a week ago, I had an idea: what if we brought together the hundreds of MPs and Peers who had already supported Every Hospice Matters, and united them behind dedicated parliamentary debates seeking a formal government response and urgent act...Corin Dalbyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/100000-people-spoken-now-houses-parliament-want-answers-hospice-fundinghttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/nhs-finances-heading-down-perilous-routeMon, 09 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMTThe NHS ended 2025/26 within its overall budget – the first time in 10 years that it has done so without extra funding from the Treasury.Eric Yanghttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/nhs-finances-heading-down-perilous-routehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/nhs-faces-perilous-financial-situation-think-tank-warnsMon, 09 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMTInflation is eating into the NHS budget, putting waiting times and treatment targets at risk, a leading think tank has said.Matilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/nhs-faces-perilous-financial-situation-think-tank-warnshttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/nrs-completes-largest-land-remediation-project-harwellMon, 09 Nov 2026 15:21:00 GMTMore than 97,000 tonnes of material removed as former nuclear research land is restored for future use.Nuclear Decommissioning Authorityhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/nrs-completes-largest-land-remediation-project-harwellhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/stop-fires-prisons-need-better-detection-oversight-preventionMon, 09 Nov 2026 13:12:00 GMTIn 2025, the Justice and Home Affairs Committee, which I chair published the Better Prisons: Less Crime report.Lord Fosterhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/stop-fires-prisons-need-better-detection-oversight-preventionhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/tribute-lord-bryan-davies-oldhamMon, 09 Nov 2026 12:48:00 GMTLabour MP, founder member of the Commons football team, and later a peer and government whip, Bryan Davies was a doer as well as a thinker. A man of integrity, he had an awesome capacity for hard workLord Bruce Grocotthttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/tribute-lord-bryan-davies-oldhamLord Davies of Oldham: 9 November 1939 – 27 October 2026 | Image courtesy of UK Parliamenthttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/enjoy-show-russell-brand-got-awayMon, 09 Nov 2026 10:30:00 GMTThe House and PoliticsHome’s Editor-in-Chief, Alan White, was investigating allegations that Russell Brand was a rapist over a decade ago. He explains why it takes so long to bring the perpetrators of such crimes to justice. Alan Whitehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/enjoy-show-russell-brand-got-awayhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/labour-mps-warn-ev-transition-will-leave-poorer-areas-behindMon, 09 Nov 2026 10:10:00 GMTA group of Labour MPs has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to relax electric vehicle (EV) targets, arguing that they risk exacerbating regional inequality.Nadine Batchelor-Hunthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/labour-mps-warn-ev-transition-will-leave-poorer-areas-behindNew data analysis reveals that areas with lower median incomes are less likely to have EVs or EV infrastructure. (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/britain-rejoining-eu-more-plausible-than-you-might-thinkSun, 08 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMTOne of the enduring lessons of politics is that public opinion often moves faster than conventional wisdom.Keiran Pedleyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/britain-rejoining-eu-more-plausible-than-you-might-thinkhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/midterm-results-wont-stop-aiSat, 07 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTA lot has been said about AI being on the ballot in the US midterms – and losing badly.Lord Sarfrazhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/midterm-results-wont-stop-aihttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/uk-must-hold-nerve-turbulent-two-years-of-trumpSat, 07 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMTAmerica's voters have passed judgment on Donald Trump's second term.Lord Sedwillhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/uk-must-hold-nerve-turbulent-two-years-of-trumphttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/things-changed-radically-veterans-since-remembrance-day-inauguratedFri, 06 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMTAs Remembrance Day approaches, CEO of Veterans Aid, Prof Hugh Milroy, who has spent more than 30 years supporting some of Britain’s most vulnerable veterans and advocating for better treatment on their behalf, examines a landscape in which veterans’ ...Veterans Aidhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/things-changed-radically-veterans-since-remembrance-day-inauguratedhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/we-must-do-better-at-listening-to-young-peopleFri, 06 Nov 2026 09:50:00 GMTAs I come to the end of my six-year term, I worry Westminster simply doesn’t pay enough attention to children. Dame Rachel de Souzahttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/we-must-do-better-at-listening-to-young-peoplehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/farage-worried-trump-keep-attacking-iran-midterm-wipe-outThu, 05 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMTNigel Farage has said he fears Donald Trump will continue to attack Iran in response to heavy losses for his Republican Party at the US mid-term elections.Nadine Batchelor-Hunthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/farage-worried-trump-keep-attacking-iran-midterm-wipe-outReform UK leader Nigel Farage said he feared further US military action in Iran will worsen the cost of living. (Alamy)