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The Rundown Podcast: Fixing The Broken Rental Market
Communities
The Rundown Podcast: Fixing The Broken Rental Market
This week on The Rundown, the panel takes a look at the government’s plan to try and fix the UK’s rental market, as soaring rents, terrifying competition, no fault evictions, poorly maintained properties and huge supply pressures trap an increasingly large cohort of tenants in a system that means they may never own their own homes.
New UK-US Trade Deal Removes Tariffs On British Steel
Economy
New UK-US Trade Deal Removes Tariffs On British Steel
A trade deal agreed between the UK and the US will see tariffs on British steel reduced to zero, the two sides announced on Thursday.
The Ultimate Insider: An Appreciation Of Lord Hennessy
Defence
The Ultimate Insider: An Appreciation Of Lord Hennessy
He has mapped the British state for decades, including its most secret corners. In doing so he has helped shape our institutions and the individuals who run them.
V for Victory: How Churchill Addressed Parliament On VE Day
History
V for Victory: How Churchill Addressed Parliament On VE Day
Vast crowds gathered outside the Houses of Parliament in the early afternoon. MPs met as usual at 2.15pm for Oral Questions, crowding onto the red benches in the Lords, which they had occupied since the destruction of their own Chamber in May 1941.
Andy Burnham Leads Calls For Government To Tackle Dementia In Football
Culture
Andy Burnham Leads Calls For Government To Tackle Dementia In Football
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham is leading calls for government and football authorities to do more to address the sport’s “shocking” dementia crisis.
Trade Envoys: Cheap, Effective Diplomacy Or Patronage-Fuelled Freebie Fest?
Foreign affairs
Trade Envoys: Cheap, Effective Diplomacy Or Patronage-Fuelled Freebie Fest?
A neat way of getting freebies while ducking transparency around interests, or an inexpensive scheme for bringing highly valued growth and business to the UK? Sienna Rodgers takes a look at trade envoys
Kemi Badenoch Tells Tory Candidates She Is 'Deeply Sorry' For Local Elections Losses
Political parties
Kemi Badenoch Tells Tory Candidates She Is "Deeply Sorry" For Local Elections Losses
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has said she is “deeply sorry” for her party’s heavy local election losses in a letter to candidates seen by PoliticsHome.
Sir Crawford Falconer Interview: “The House Is Still On Fire' After Trump's Tariffs
Economy
Sir Crawford Falconer Interview: “The House Is Still On Fire" After Trump's Tariffs
Sir Crawford Falconer was the UK’s chief trade negotiation adviser until the end of last year, when his contract ended – and the Labour government declined to renew it. To scrap the post makes for an interesting decision now that questions around global trade are so dominant.
'The Last of Us': Tom Rutland on the zombie series inspired by a game
Books & culture
'The Last of Us': Tom Rutland on the zombie series inspired by a game
Allow yourself to be bitten and become utterly infected by this brilliant post-apocalyptic zombie drama with a stellar cast
PM Says Criticism Of India Trade Deal Is 'Incoherent Nonsense'
Economy
PM Says Criticism Of India Trade Deal Is "Incoherent Nonsense"
Keir Starmer has described criticism of the UK's new trade deal with India as "incoherent nonsense".
How Should The UK Respond To Trump's Tariffs?
Economy
How Should The UK Respond To Trump's Tariffs?
How should US trading partners react to its tariffs? Canada is in a strong position, but the UK and Europe are not, writes Tim Leunig. The solution: ignore Trump and wait it out
Labour Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal
Economy
Labour Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal
Labour MPs in Red Wall seats have privately expressed anger after the government announced a new "landmark" trade deal with India which includes a National Insurance exemption for Indian workers, PoliticsHome understands.
'Sublime': Angus MacDonald reviews 'Conclave'
Books & culture
'Sublime': Angus MacDonald reviews 'Conclave'
An institution with intricate power dynamics; characters grappling with political intrigue, elections and doubts about their faith – what film could be more apt for a parliamentary audience than the gripping and sensational Conclave?
Friends Like These: How Trump Is Hurting Conservatives Across The Anglosphere
Foreign affairs
Friends Like These: How Trump Is Hurting Conservatives Across The Anglosphere
Mark Carney’s Canada win and Anthony Albanese's victory in Australia led many to claim that Donald Trump has become an electoral liability for other right-wing leaders. Tom Scotson assesses his impact on Anglosphere democracies
Jonathan Reynolds: US Criticism Of Beijing’s Economic Policy Is “Reasonable”
Economy
Jonathan Reynolds: US Criticism Of Beijing’s Economic Policy Is “Reasonable”
As Labour looks for a carve-out from Trump’s tariffs, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds tells Sophie Church why the UK should help the US address China’s imbalanced trading position
Richard Parker Interview: I Don't Care About A Brand, I Care About Values
Communities
Richard Parker Interview: I Don't Care About A Brand, I Care About Values
As West Midlands Combined Authority mayor Richard Parker approaches the end of his first year in office, he talks to Nadine Batchelor-Hunt about predecessor Andy Street, bin strikes, and his desire for a ‘pragmatic’ relationship with Westminster. Photography by Tom Pilston
Multi-Party Politics May Be Here To Stay
Political parties
Multi-Party Politics May Be Here To Stay
The two-party system is creaking, and it is not just the doing of Reform UK.
Blue Labour's Jonathan Rutherford Is Helping No 10 Find Purpose, Energy And A Story To Tell
Political parties
Blue Labour's Jonathan Rutherford Is Helping No 10 Find Purpose, Energy And A Story To Tell
Can Blue Labour help Keir Starmer’s government develop a clear direction and sense of purpose? Sienna Rodgers talks to Jonathan Rutherford, a political thinker with the ear of No 10
How Reform UK Won: 'The More They Sing Our Tune, The More We Win'
Political parties
How Reform UK Won: "The More They Sing Our Tune, The More We Win"
Reform UK sent shockwaves through British politics after making significant gains at the local and mayoral elections, turning two-party politics on its head.
Local Elections 2025: Reform Soars As Tories And Labour Suffer Bruising Results
Communities
Local Elections 2025: Reform Soars As Tories And Labour Suffer Bruising Results
Both the Conservatives and Labour have suffered a bruising set of local election results, with Reform winning the largest portion of seats in 14 councils
Labour Figures Grow Nervous About Net Zero After Reform Success
Environment
Labour Figures Grow Nervous About Net Zero After Reform Success
Labour MPs are growing increasingly nervous about the government’s approach to net zero following Reform’s sweeping success in the local and mayoral elections.
Reform Candidate Wins Clear Victory In Hull And East Yorkshire Mayoral Contest
Political parties
Reform Candidate Wins Clear Victory In Hull And East Yorkshire Mayoral Contest
Reform candidate and former Olympic boxer Luke Campbell has won the contest to become Hull and East Yorkshire mayor, in the second mayoral victory for Nigel Farage's party.
Andrea Jenkyns Promises To Work 'Tirelessly' As Reform Wins Lincolnshire Mayoral Election
Political parties
Andrea Jenkyns Promises To Work "Tirelessly" As Reform Wins Lincolnshire Mayoral Election
Reform UK's Andrea Jenkyns has won the newly established Greater Lincolnshire mayoralty with more than 40 per cent of the vote.
Reform Wins Runcorn By-Election By Just Six Votes
Political parties
Reform Wins Runcorn By-Election By Just Six Votes
Reform's Sarah Pochin has won the Runcorn and Helsby by-election by just six votes, replacing former Labour MP Mike Amesbury who stepped down after pleading guilty to assault.
EHRC Chair Says Questioning Integrity Of Supreme Court Is 'Unacceptable'
Social affairs
EHRC Chair Says Questioning Integrity Of Supreme Court Is "Unacceptable"
Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) chair Baroness Falkner has said it is "unacceptable" for people to "question the integrity of the judiciary, or indeed the regulator, as some have done" in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling on biological sex.
The Rundown Podcast: Can The Government Avoid A Pensions Crisis?
Economy
The Rundown Podcast: Can The Government Avoid A Pensions Crisis?
This week on The Rundown we’re asking – can the government avoid a pensions crisis? Most analysts think the UK’s retirement industry is at a tipping point, and without bold and meaningful reforms, even if they seem politically unpopular, then the time bomb ticking underneath the pensions system will go off, and sooner than you think.
Potholes, Policing And Pubs: No 10’s Reddit Push Ahead Of Local Elections
Political parties
Potholes, Policing And Pubs: No 10’s Reddit Push Ahead Of Local Elections
Ahead of local and mayoral elections on 1 May, the Labour government has been experimenting with a new communications style on Reddit.
Labour MP Campaigning For Bereavement Suites In Maternity Wards Was 'Fighting For Life' As A Newborn
Health
Labour MP Campaigning For Bereavement Suites In Maternity Wards Was "Fighting For Life" As A Newborn
A Labour MP who is campaigning for every new maternity unit to include bereavement suites for grieving parents has told PoliticsHome that her premature birth left her and her mother "fighting for their lives".
Keir Starmer Would Harm Labour’s Chances In Runcorn By-Election, Say Labour MPs
Political parties
Keir Starmer Would Harm Labour’s Chances In Runcorn By-Election, Say Labour MPs
Keir Starmer would do “more harm than good” if he visited Runcorn and Helsby before the by-election on Thursday, say Labour MPs who have campaigned there.
Minister Says Deindustrialised Areas Could Benefit Most From New AI Zones
Economy
Minister Says Deindustrialised Areas Could Benefit Most From New AI Zones
Deindustrialised parts of the country could benefit the most from government plans to accelerate growth in Artificial Intelligence, a technology minister has told PoliticsHome.
Labour MP Calls For Reboot Of Theresa May's 'Admirable' Immigration Skills Charge Policy
Home affairs
Labour MP Calls For Reboot Of Theresa May's "Admirable" Immigration Skills Charge Policy
A Labour MP has said the government should revive former prime minister Theresa May's immigration skills charge policy, describing it as a good idea, badly implemented.
Labour MP Calls For Capped Ticket Prices And Alcohol On Terraces As Part Of Football Reform
Culture
Labour MP Calls For Capped Ticket Prices And Alcohol On Terraces As Part Of Football Reform
A Labour MP has called for the government to allow fans to drink on terraces and cap away ticket prices at £30 as part of its plans to reform football.
Labour MPs Call For Iranian Revolutionary Guards To Be Proscribed As Terrorists
Foreign affairs
Labour MPs Call For Iranian Revolutionary Guards To Be Proscribed As Terrorists
Exclusive: Labour MPs are leading renewed calls for the government to proscribe the Iranian Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation.
UK Must Apply 'Wartime Mindset' To Energy Policy, Says Nato Official
Defence
UK Must Apply "Wartime Mindset" To Energy Policy, Says Nato Official
Nato countries like the UK must apply a "wartime mindset" to decisions over energy policy, a leading figure in the military alliance has said.
'Vivid and powerful': Laura Kyrke-Smith reviews 'Looking at Women, Looking at War'
Books & culture
'Vivid and powerful': Laura Kyrke-Smith reviews 'Looking at Women, Looking at War'
This stunning collection of work by Ukrainian novelist and war crimes researcher Victoria Amelina – killed by a Russian missile strike in 2023 – captures the raw horror of war
Nigel Farage Hopes Net Zero Will Help Him Win Over Union Members
Political parties
Nigel Farage Hopes Net Zero Will Help Him Win Over Union Members
Union leaders say they are fully aware that Nigel Farage is trying to win over their members. “It’s something we’re taking seriously," one figure told PoliticsHome.