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Lord Nash: Tories Should Not Rule Out Reform Deal Before Next Election
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Lord Nash: Tories Should Not Rule Out Reform Deal Before Next Election
Conservative peer Lord Nash speaks to Matilda Martin about his successful bid to persuade the government to ban social media for children, plus why he thinks the Tories should not rule out an arrangement with Reform before the next general election
Bring Back The Minister For London, Labour MPs In Capital Urge Burnham
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Bring Back The Minister For London, Labour MPs In Capital Urge Burnham
Labour MPs in the capital have called on incoming prime minister Andy Burnham to restore the role of minister for London.
Inside Burnham's ‘No 10 North’ Plans: “It's Not Just About Creating A Second Westminster”
Economy
Inside Burnham's ‘No 10 North’ Plans: “It's Not Just About Creating A Second Westminster”
Andy Burnham has pledged to create a ‘No 10 North’ in Manchester that would serve as the ‘nerve centre of a rewired Britain’. Will it work? How? Sienna Rodgers reports
London Labour MPs Hopeful Burnham Will Cancel Heathrow Expansion
Transport
London Labour MPs Hopeful Burnham Will Cancel Heathrow Expansion
London Labour MPs fighting to stop Heathrow expansion are privately hopeful that incoming prime minister Andy Burnham will cancel the project, with one saying they "wouldn't put any money on runway three getting any further".
Counter Terrorism Now Leading On Investigation Into Ann Widdecombe Death
Home affairs
Counter Terrorism Now Leading On Investigation Into Ann Widdecombe Death
Counter terrorism police are now leading on the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe "following new information and evidence", the Home Secretary has said.
Olivia Bailey On The Conversion Practices Bill: 'I'm Not Interested In Scaremongering'
Social affairs
Olivia Bailey On The Conversion Practices Bill: "I'm Not Interested In Scaremongering"
Legislation to ban abusive conversion practices has reached Parliament eight years after it was first promised. Noah Vickers quizzes equalities minister Olivia Bailey on how it will work
28-Year Old Man Arrested After Ann Widdecombe Found Dead
Home affairs
28-Year Old Man Arrested After Ann Widdecombe Found Dead
A 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.
From 'Andy For Us' To 'Andy By Us': Deliberative Democracy Supporters Raise Their Hopes
Parliament
From 'Andy For Us' To 'Andy By Us': Deliberative Democracy Supporters Raise Their Hopes
The use of deliberative democracy in policymaking has been gaining traction of late. Matilda Martin finds its advocates hoping Andy Burnham embraces it in government
The 'MAGA-esque' YouTube Channel Boosting Rupert Lowe Online
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The "MAGA-esque" YouTube Channel Boosting Rupert Lowe Online
Rupert Lowe this week became the first British politician to appear on The Joe Rogan Experience. The podcast has more British listeners than the BBC's Today programme, and the interview with Lowe drew well over 1m views within the first 24 hours.
Burnham's No 10 Expected To Undergo Restructuring Under Chief Of Staff James Purnell
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Burnham's No 10 Expected To Undergo Restructuring Under Chief Of Staff James Purnell
The Prime Minister’s No 10 office in Downing Street is expected to undergo a significant restructuring under Andy Burnham and his chief of staff James Purnell, in addition to the founding of a new ‘No 10 North’ in Manchester, PoliticsHome understands.
What Is Keir Starmer's Legacy?
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What Is Keir Starmer's Legacy?
Keeping the UK out of the war between the US and Iran is seen as Keir Starmer's greatest achievement in office, new research for PoliticsHome has found.
Rupert Lowe Criticised For Describing Dunblane School Massacre As 'One Murder'
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Rupert Lowe Criticised For Describing Dunblane School Massacre As "One Murder"
Rupert Lowe has sparked anger after referring to the Dunblane school massacre as “one murder”.
No 'Carve-Out' For Parents In LGBT Conversion Practices Ban, Says Minister
Social affairs
No "Carve-Out" For Parents In LGBT Conversion Practices Ban, Says Minister
Parents who are found guilty of “abusively” trying to change their child’s sexuality or gender identity could be jailed under new legislation, a minister has confirmed.
Labour And Tories Refuse To Stand Candidates In Clacton By-Election
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Labour And Tories Refuse To Stand Candidates In Clacton By-Election
Labour and the Conservatives say they will not stand candidates against Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election.
Has Nigel Farage Won Over The Voters Of Clacton?
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Has Nigel Farage Won Over The Voters Of Clacton?
Nigel Farage has resigned as an MP, triggering a by-election in Clacton in which he says he will stand. How do the locals feel about him after his first stint? Harriet Symonds reports
Nigel Farage To Resign As MP And Fight By-Election
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Nigel Farage To Resign As MP And Fight By-Election
Nigel Farage has announced that he is resigning as the Reform MP for Clacton and will fight the by-election that follows.
Documentary Filmmaker Norma Percy On Boris Johnson, Mikhail Gorbachev And Slobodan Milosevic
Culture
Documentary Filmmaker Norma Percy On Boris Johnson, Mikhail Gorbachev And Slobodan Milosevic
To document the story of Brexit a decade after the result, the BBC turned to an 84-year-old American. Ben Gartside meets Norma Percy, a battle-hardened veteran of powerful men and the lies – and occasional truths – they tell
The Foreign Office Is Leaderless Amid A Restructuring – And What's The Strategy?
Foreign affairs
The Foreign Office Is Leaderless Amid A Restructuring – And What's The Strategy?
The FCDO has been left leaderless in the middle of a restructuring. Both the planned cuts and the department as a whole are accused of lacking strategy. Ros Taylor reports
Research Shows Burnham Boosts Labour Chances Of Fending Off The Greens
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Research Shows Burnham Boosts Labour Chances Of Fending Off The Greens
Andy 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.
'It Is Just Demoralising': Young People's Despair Over AI And What To Do About It
Education
"It Is Just Demoralising": Young People's Despair Over AI And What To Do About It
Ministers 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 help
Thousands Join Pro-Restore Britain Facebook Groups Run From Pakistan And Bangladesh
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Thousands Join Pro-Restore Britain Facebook Groups Run From Pakistan And Bangladesh
Tens 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.
'The Consensus Is Being Challenged': Inside Reform's Plans To Scrap The Equality Act
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"The Consensus Is Being Challenged": Inside Reform's Plans To Scrap The Equality Act
Reform 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 reports
Cross-Party Group Of MPs Call On PM To Sanction Netanyahu
Foreign affairs
Cross-Party Group Of MPs Call On PM To Sanction Netanyahu
A 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.
EHRC Chair Mary-Ann Stephenson: 'The Code Could Be Blocked – The Law Remains The Law'
Education
EHRC Chair Mary-Ann Stephenson: "The Code Could Be Blocked – The Law Remains The Law"
When 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 on sex and gender – and dismisses Reform’s proposed bill for women as ‘motherhood and apple pie’
Dozens Of Organisations Urge Burnham To Strengthen Online Safety Laws
Technology
Dozens Of Organisations Urge Burnham To Strengthen Online Safety Laws
Exclusive: 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.
Greens To Target “Unease About Gentrification” Under Burnham In Manchester Mayoral Race
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Greens To Target “Unease About Gentrification” Under Burnham In Manchester Mayoral Race
Exclusive: 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.
Caroline Lucas: The Greens Have Been 'Really Burnt' By Progressive Alliances With Labour
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Caroline Lucas: The Greens Have Been "Really Burnt" By Progressive Alliances With Labour
Former 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 alliance
Lib Dems 'Appalled' After Party Lifts Suspension From Peer Under Investigation For Sexual Harassment Claims
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Lib Dems "Appalled" After Party Lifts Suspension From Peer Under Investigation For Sexual Harassment Claims
Exclusive: A senior Liberal Democrat has told PoliticsHome that they and their colleagues are "astonished" and "pissed off" after news emerged that Lord Rennard has had the whip restored while an investigation into claims he sexually harassed female members is still ongoing.
'Biggest Change Of Our Lifetimes': Andy Burnham Sets Out Plan To Move Power Away From Westminster
Economy
"Biggest Change Of Our Lifetimes": Andy Burnham Sets Out Plan To Move Power Away From Westminster
Andy Burnham has said he would “do things differently” and lead a huge transfer of power out of Westminster in a speech setting out his vision for power.
Jacqui Smith: 'A Million Young People Not Earning Or Learning Is A Moral Outrage'
Education
Jacqui Smith: "A Million Young People Not Earning Or Learning Is A Moral Outrage"
Skills minister and Labour veteran Baroness Smith talks to Matilda Martin about her party’s leadership troubles then and now, plus what can be learned from the Milburn review of young people and work
The Path to Net Zero: A special report to mark Net Zero Week 2026 Partner content
Environment
By Total Politics Impact
The Path to Net Zero: A special report to mark Net Zero Week 2026
The latest issue of The House magazine includes a special report to celebrate Net Zero Week 2026, bringing together the voices of industry experts and policymakers to explore how net-zero can be achieved in a way that is both economically viable and politically deliverable
How Reform Lost Makerfield: 'Restore Is What People Wanted Reform To Be'
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How Reform Lost Makerfield: "Restore Is What People Wanted Reform To Be"
Reform entered Makerfield expecting a breakthrough. Instead, a crushing defeat exposed the party’s vulnerabilities. Harriet Symonds reports
Why It All Went Wrong For Starmer – And What's To Come With Burnham
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Why It All Went Wrong For Starmer – And What's To Come With Burnham
Sienna Rodgers reports on how Keir Starmer’s premiership was cut short and whether Labour believes Andy Burnham will fare any better
'Beginning To Look A Little Bit Silly': Al Carns' Leadership Bid Is Fading
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"Beginning To Look A Little Bit Silly": Al Carns' Leadership Bid Is Fading
Labour MPs dismiss Al Carns leadership bid, leaving Andy Burnham on course for coronation as party leader.
One In Three Of Parliament's Cleaners Face Job Losses
Parliament
One In Three Of Parliament's Cleaners Face Job Losses
Around a third of Parliament’s cleaners are facing job losses as the private contractor that employs them is preparing to make significant redundancies.
Migration Minister Says He “Won’t Be Intimidated” By Home Secretary
Home affairs
Migration Minister Says He “Won’t Be Intimidated” By Home Secretary
Migration 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.