https://www.politicshome.com/interviews/rssenhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/burnham-boosts-labour-chances-of-fending-off-greensSat, 04 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMTAndy Burnham will put Labour in a stronger position to win back voters it is at risk of losing to Zack Polanski's Greens, new research for PoliticsHome has found.Adam Paynehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/burnham-boosts-labour-chances-of-fending-off-greenshttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/yuan-yang-reviews-we-are-not-machinesFri, 03 Jul 2026 12:57:00 GMTSarah O’Connor’s examination of technological change is an engrossing discourse on power, politics and humanityYuan Yang MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/yuan-yang-reviews-we-are-not-machinesImage by: David Isaacson/Alamy Live Newshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/it-demoralising-young-peoples-despair-aiFri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTMinisters insist they are tackling youth unemployment, but is AI transforming the world of work too quickly for government to keep up? Zoe Crowther explores young people’s despair over AI and whether government is doing enough to helpZoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/it-demoralising-young-peoples-despair-aiCredit Matthew Titleyhttps://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/members/article/humber-obvious-choice-britains-first-hydrogen-heartlandFri, 03 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTWith Britain’s hydrogen ambitions gaining pace, National Gas sets out why the Humber’s geography, industrial heritage and skilled workforce make it the natural home for the UK’s first integrated hydrogen networkHumber Hydrogenhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/humber-obvious-choice-britains-first-hydrogen-heartland(Credit: Adobe Stock)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/lords-able-block-legislation-backed-mpsFri, 03 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe House of Lords has effectively blocked the Assisted Dying Bill through delay tactics and filibustering. Dr Simon Opher, Chair of the House of Lords Reform APPG, calls for changeDr Simon Opher MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/lords-able-block-legislation-backed-mpsCredit: Adobe Stockhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/bosnia-going-home-home-young-team-made-much-betterThu, 02 Jul 2026 15:11:00 GMTEarly this morning, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s World Cup journey ended with defeat to the United States. Today, its players begin the journey home.Baroness Helichttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/bosnia-going-home-home-young-team-made-much-betterBosnia salutes their fans after World Cup exit/Alamyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/mark-garnier-brexit-british-civil-warThu, 02 Jul 2026 12:41:00 GMTEnlightening, fascinating and a little triggering, this collection of first-hand accounts of the Brexit campaign sheds light on a few mythsMark Garnier MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/mark-garnier-brexit-british-civil-warDavid Cameron and Boris Johnson | Image courtesy of: BBC/Zinc Televisionhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/thousands-join-pro-restore-britain-facebook-groups-run-pakistan-bangladeshThu, 02 Jul 2026 12:40:00 GMTTens of thousands have joined pro-Restore Britain Facebook groups being run by people who appear to be based in Pakistan and Bangladesh, an investigation has revealed.Matilda Martin and Ben Gartsidehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/thousands-join-pro-restore-britain-facebook-groups-run-pakistan-bangladeshhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/britains-broadband-moment-monopoly-momentumThu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMTThe nexfibre-Netomnia transaction will unlock £3.5bn of investment and create a scaled challenger to BT Openreach. At a pivotal moment for the fibre market, Britain should choose competition over the monopolistic status quo.nexfibrehttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/britains-broadband-moment-monopoly-momentumCredit: Adobe Stockhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/the-consensus-challenged-inside-reforms-plans-scrap-equality-actThu, 02 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTReform UK’s promise to scrap the Equality Act has raised questions about what will replace it. At the same time, Labour is under pressure from its own side to go further in implementing it. Noah Vickers reportsNoah Vickershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/the-consensus-challenged-inside-reforms-plans-scrap-equality-actSuella Braverman (PA Images/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/country-needs-electoral-reform-labour-chance-right-side-argumentThu, 02 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTFirst-past-the-post is failing. Representatives are being elected on 20 per cent of the vote and less. That is not a democratic mandate.Andy MacNae and Lizzi Collingehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/country-needs-electoral-reform-labour-chance-right-side-argumentMakerfield by-election on 18 June (Associated Press/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/members/article/one-million-young-people-neet-going-itThu, 02 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Milburn Review has laid bare the causes of the NEET crisis, but turning diagnosis into action will require bold reforms that identify, support and create opportunities for young people facing the highest barriersImpetushttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/one-million-young-people-neet-going-it(Credit: Volunteer It Yourself)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/andy-burnham-tax-wealth-bring-energy-billsWed, 01 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMTIf the next prime minister is serious about cutting energy bills, the first step is simple: stop loading policy costs onto households and fund them fairly through progressive taxation instead.Hannah Spencer MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/andy-burnham-tax-wealth-bring-energy-billshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/crossparty-group-mps-call-pm-sanction-netanyahuWed, 01 Jul 2026 20:45:00 GMTA cross-party group of 75 MPs has called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to sanction Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Justice Yariv Levin over the alleged torture of Palestinian civilians.Nadine Batchelor-Hunthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/crossparty-group-mps-call-pm-sanction-netanyahu75 MPs from a variety of parties have called on the government to sanction Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/summer-2026-edition-order-order-magazine-publishedWed, 01 Jul 2026 16:10:00 GMTThe Association of Former Members of Parliament has published the latest edition of its official journal Order! Order!Association of Former Members of Parliamenthttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/summer-2026-edition-order-order-magazine-publishedPhoto credit: Adobe Stockhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/remove-private-profit-use-cooperatives-fix-social-care-systemWed, 01 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMTWhen we arrive at Be Caring in Leeds, the young women who work there are shy about speaking to the camera.Caitlin Prowlehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/remove-private-profit-use-cooperatives-fix-social-care-systemAlex Sobel, Labour Co-op MP for Leeds Central and Headingley, at employee-owned social care provider Be Caring in Leedshttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/bambos-charalambous-reviews-cyprus-1974Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:56:00 GMTAndrew Southam's skilfully researched and very readable book is well worth your timeBambos Charalambous MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/bambos-charalambous-reviews-cyprus-1974https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/professor-see-now-rivalsWed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMTLessons in political science. This week: RivalsProfessor Philip Cowleyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/professor-see-now-rivalsIllustration by Tracy Worrallhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/ehrc-chair-maryann-stephenson-the-code-blocked-the-law-remains-lawWed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTWhen Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson became the new Equality and Human Rights Commission chair, she inherited one of Britain’s most bitter public debates. Speaking to Sienna Rodgers, she urges her critics to grasp that the regulator is simply applying the law...Sienna Rodgershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/ehrc-chair-maryann-stephenson-the-code-blocked-the-law-remains-lawDr Mary-Ann Stephenson (PA Images/Alamy)https://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/dozens-organisations-urge-andy-burnham-reset-narrative-online-safety-lawsWed, 01 Jul 2026 08:40:00 GMTExclusive: A coalition of charities, campaign groups, researchers and academics has urged Andy Burnham to strengthen online safety laws if, as expected, he enters No 10.Zoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/dozens-organisations-urge-andy-burnham-reset-narrative-online-safety-lawsAndy Burnham is widely expected to become the next prime minister within a matter of weeks (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/disclosure-day-review-max-wilkinsonWed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTA neatly woven tale of empathy, theology and politics unfolding to the backdrop of the outbreak of war, Spielberg’s latest film is worth a watch – if present events aren’t dystopian enough for you alreadyMax Wilkinson MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/disclosure-day-review-max-wilkinsonMargaret Fairchild Played by Emily Blunt | Image by: Amblin Entertainment / Universal Pictures / Album / Alamyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/education-for-allWed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTAfter her committee recently published a report on solving the SEND crisis, Helen Hayes, Chair of the Education Committee, examines the proposals put forward by the government in the King’s Speech on the Education for All BillHelen Hayes MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/education-for-allCredit: Adobe Stockhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/build-sizewell-c-crucial-uks-golden-age-nuclearWed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTAs the newest nuclear project in the UK, Sizewell C is uniquely placed to be cost efficient, accelerate delivery and strengthen UK energy security. Dr Mina Golshan CBE, Sizewell C’s Safety, Security and Assurance Director, explains how smarter constr...Sizewell Chttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/build-sizewell-c-crucial-uks-golden-age-nuclear(Credit: Adobe Stock)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/consumerled-flexibility-benefit-households-future-energy-systemWed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTSmart meters can help households cut electricity bills while supporting a cleaner, more resilient energy system. Sara Higham, Director of Corporate Affairs for Smart Energy GB, emphasises all types of households could benefit, with the right support ...Smart Energy GBhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/consumerled-flexibility-benefit-households-future-energy-system(Credit: Adobe Stock)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/greens-target-unease-gentrification-labour-manchester-mayoral-raceTue, 30 Jun 2026 16:45:00 GMTExclusive: The Green Party remains confident it can move ahead of Labour in the Greater Manchester mayoral race and plans to target local unease about gentrification under Andy Burnham, according to senior insiders.Sienna Rodgershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/greens-target-unease-gentrification-labour-manchester-mayoral-raceCouncillor Geraldine Coggins, the Green Party’s candidate for the Greater Manchester mayoral race, with recently elected Green MP Hannah Spencer (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/innovative-robotics-trialled-tackle-nuclear-waste-challengesTue, 30 Jun 2026 14:22:00 GMTInnovative robotic solutions being trialled at Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Oldbury site to tackle most challenging aspects of legacy waste management.Nuclear Decommissioning Authorityhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/innovative-robotics-trialled-tackle-nuclear-waste-challengeshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/caroline-lucas-greens-really-burnt-progressive-alliances-labourTue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMTFormer Green leader Caroline Lucas talks to Matilda Martin about her party’s new direction under Zack Polanski, how it needs to find better ways of handling its differences internally – and why she is wary of a progressive allianceMatilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/caroline-lucas-greens-really-burnt-progressive-alliances-labourCredit Emma Innocenti