https://www.politicshome.com/interviews/rssenhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/trade-triangle-work-growth-reaches-every-regionThu, 03 Sep 2026 14:51:00 GMTEvery government wants growth.Mike Reader MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/trade-triangle-work-growth-reaches-every-regionhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/lord-wallace-reviews-cromwell-parliaments-crusading-politicianThu, 03 Sep 2026 14:31:00 GMTRich in fascinating details, committed Cromwellian Lord Naseby has produced a sympathetic portrait of the parliamentary commanderLord Wallace of Saltairehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/lord-wallace-reviews-cromwell-parliaments-crusading-politicianWestminster: 1899 statue of Oliver Cromwell | Image by: PjrStatues / Alamyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/polling-produce-vivid-snapshots-fuller-picture-needs-nuanced-questionsThu, 03 Sep 2026 12:55:00 GMTMost voting intention surveys ask people which party they would pick in an election tomorrow. My approach is differentLord Ashcrofthttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/polling-produce-vivid-snapshots-fuller-picture-needs-nuanced-questionsImage by: AdobeStockhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/north-sea-drilling-could-threaten-burnham-green-credentialsThu, 03 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTThe prospect of new licenses for oil and gas drilling is not a vote mover in and of itself. Seen in a climate change context, it could be, however.Morgan Joneshttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/north-sea-drilling-could-threaten-burnham-green-credentialshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/zack-polanski-announces-wants-to-stand-in-holborn-st-pancras-by-electionThu, 03 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTGreen Party leader Zack Polanski has announced his intention to stand in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election triggered by former prime minister Keir Starmer's resignation as the local MP.Nadine Batchelor-Hunthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/zack-polanski-announces-wants-to-stand-in-holborn-st-pancras-by-electionGreen Party leader Zack Polanski will stand in the by-election triggered by Keir Starmer's resignation as an MP. (Alamy)https://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/members/article/essential-aggregates-national-renewalThu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Mineral Products Association's new Annual Mineral Planning Survey 2025 reveals the need for the government to bolster key aggregate mineral supply levels to deliver its plan for national renewalMineral Products Associationhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/essential-aggregates-national-renewalhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/how-reform-is-preparing-for-snap-electionWed, 02 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMTReform UK is expanding its campaign infrastructure and expediting candidate vetting in anticipation of an early general election.Matilda Martinhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/how-reform-is-preparing-for-snap-electionhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/assisted-dying-choice-life-death-palliative-careWed, 02 Sep 2026 13:49:00 GMTDoctors, like all medical professionals, experience death and dying on a regular basis. Each and every one of us wants to do the best for our patients.Dr Simon Opher MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/assisted-dying-choice-life-death-palliative-care(SST / Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/drought-stay-its-time-government-actWed, 02 Sep 2026 10:25:00 GMTFifty years after the drought of 1976, the images of the 2026 drought will also last long in the memory.Baroness Sheehanhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/drought-stay-its-time-government-acthttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/st-leger-turns-250-partnership-supporting-racing-protectedWed, 02 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTAs Parliament marks 250 years of the St Leger, Grainne Hurst of the Betting and Gaming Council and Martin Cruddace of Arena Racing Company argue that the future of British racing is closely tied to the health of the regulated betting industry, and wa...Betting and Gaming Councilhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/st-leger-turns-250-partnership-supporting-racing-protectedCredit: Adobe Stockhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/supporting-air-ambulance-week-securing-future-hospital-helipadsWed, 02 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTSupport Air Ambulance Week, 7–13 September 2026, and celebrate the lifesaving work of air ambulance charities, while raising awareness of the vital hospital helipad infrastructure and policy improvements needed to support patients across the UKAir Ambulances UKhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/supporting-air-ambulance-week-securing-future-hospital-helipadshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/lee-anderson-interview-tories-snobby-accentTue, 01 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMTReform’s party chairman Lee Anderson tells Adam Payne that Andy Burnham is no working-class hero – and insists it is his insurgent party on the right that is still setting the political agendaAdam Paynehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/lee-anderson-interview-tories-snobby-accentLee Anderson (Photography by Tom Pilston)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/burnham-manchesterism-catholic-social-teaching-cafod-foreign-aidTue, 01 Sep 2026 16:39:00 GMTAs a fellow Scouse Catholic (and Evertonian too) the social structures that shaped Burnham’s "Manchesterism” shaped my path into international development.Tom Delamerehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/burnham-manchesterism-catholic-social-teaching-cafod-foreign-aid(Capital Pictures / Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/andy-burnham-offers-devolution-deal-all-regionsTue, 01 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMTAndy Burnham has offered devolution deals to all parts of the UK in his first House of Commons statement as Prime Minister.Zoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/andy-burnham-offers-devolution-deal-all-regionshttps://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/members/article/childrens-mental-health-starts-dinner-plateTue, 01 Sep 2026 14:20:00 GMTFor too long, the debate about children's mental health has focused almost exclusively on access to services. Expanding CAMHS provision, reducing waiting lists and supporting schools are all essential. But if we are serious about reversing the deteri...British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/childrens-mental-health-starts-dinner-platehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/keir-starmer-standing-down-mpTue, 01 Sep 2026 12:20:00 GMTKeir Starmer is standing down as Labour MP for Holborn and St Pancras, after having resigned as prime minister in June.Zoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/keir-starmer-standing-down-mpKeir Starmer said he wants to build on work in international affairs and tackling violence against women and girls (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/tory-councils-challenge-government-london-funding-cutsTue, 01 Sep 2026 11:45:00 GMTExclusive: Westminster and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are set to follow Wandsworth in formally appealing cuts to local government following revelations over mammoth council tax rises.Matilda Martin and Zoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/tory-councils-challenge-government-london-funding-cuts(Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/tribute-lord-horamTue, 01 Sep 2026 09:13:00 GMTThe only postwar MP to represent three political parties in the Commons, John Horam had the rare distinction of serving as a minister in both Labour and Tory governments. Generous and kind, he was an exceptionally sensible, independent-minded man. Wo...Lord Johnson of Marylebonehttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/tribute-lord-horamLord Horam: 7 March 1939 – 24 July 2026 | Image courtesy of UK Parliamenthttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/british-seaside-moment-lets-wasteTue, 01 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTArcades, piers and seafront amusements offer affordable fun while sustaining jobs, heritage and community life in coastal towns across the countryBactahttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/british-seaside-moment-lets-wasteCredit: Adobe Stockhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/social-care-reform-could-be-a-chance-to-reform-council-taxTue, 01 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMTWithin days of entering No 10, Andy Burnham pledged to end decades of drift and fix Britain’s broken social care system. His government is committed to delivering a "National Care Service" that is fully and sustainably funded.Barney Dowlinghttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/social-care-reform-could-be-a-chance-to-reform-council-taxAndy Burnham has pledged to reform social care (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/time-for-electoral-reform-is-nowMon, 31 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT“PR’s time has definitely come – because I think the world we are in now demands a new politics. It demands a new approach.” That was Andy Burnham speaking at Labour Party Conference almost a year ago.Rachel Blake MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/time-for-electoral-reform-is-nowhttps://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/opinion/article/snap-election-not-worth-the-risk-for-andy-burnhamSat, 29 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMTThe Prime Minister may eventually call a snap election. But the case for doing so soon is weak.Professor Rob Fordhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/snap-election-not-worth-the-risk-for-andy-burnhamhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/what-more-could-government-do-help-with-energy-billsFri, 28 Aug 2026 13:25:00 GMTOfgem announced this week that the energy price cap would increase to the highest level in three years as the war in Iran continues to drive up energy prices in the UK.Nadine Batchelor-Hunthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/what-more-could-government-do-help-with-energy-billsThe average household's energy bill will rise to the highest level in three years following Ofgem's new price cap announcement. (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/green-gas-scotlands-10bn-economic-opportunityFri, 28 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTBiomethane can unlock Scotland's economic potential, create jobs and support a pragmatic, more affordable energy transition.SGNhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/green-gas-scotlands-10bn-economic-opportunityhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/government-help-farmers-facing-changing-climateFri, 28 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMTI am privileged to be the first Labour MP for Hexham: a constituency stretching from County Durham to the Scottish border, and from Cumbria in the west to the edge of Newcastle.Joe Morris MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/government-help-farmers-facing-changing-climatehttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/rundown-podcast-samantha-niblett-summer-sexThu, 27 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMTThe Labour MP behind the campaign to make 2026 the “summer of sex” said she wants to talk about the subject so much in Parliament that it becomes “boring”.Alain Tolhursthttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/rundown-podcast-samantha-niblett-summer-sex