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Caitlin Doherty

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Caitlin is a reporter at PoliticsHome having previously written for The Yorkshire Post and PA.

Tory Leadership Candidates Warned Treating Net Zero Like A 'Burden' Is An 'Electoral Mistake'
Environment
By Caitlin Doherty
Tory Leadership Candidates Warned Treating Net Zero Like A "Burden" Is An "Electoral Mistake"
Framing net zero as a “burden” was an “electoral mistake” for the Tories, according to the director of the Conservative Environment Network, who has urged the party to be more positive about the green agenda.
Universities Say Government Should Give “Ringing Endorsement” To Graduate Visas
Education
By Caitlin Doherty
Universities Say Government Should Give “Ringing Endorsement” To Graduate Visas
The new government should give a “ringing endorsement” to the graduate visa route as part of its efforts to stabilise universities’ finances, according to the president of Universities UK (UUK).
Rachel Reeves Aide Aims To Pull Green Agenda Away From The 'Culture War'
Energy
By Caitlin Doherty
Rachel Reeves Aide Aims To Pull Green Agenda Away From The "Culture War"
Cross-party working and consensus is key in giving investors confidence in the UK’s green agenda, according to new chair of the Environment APPG, Alistair Strathern.
Keir Starmer Says 'Important We Don't Let Up' After Riots Avoided On Wednesday
Home affairs
By Caitlin Doherty
Keir Starmer Says "Important We Don't Let Up" After Riots Avoided On Wednesday
The Prime Minister has said it is “important that we don’t let up” in the response to violence seen across the country over the last week, after thousands of counter-protesters took to the streets last night.
PM Says Those Whipping Up Disorder Online Will Face 'Full Force Of The Law'
Home affairs
By Caitlin Doherty
PM Says Those Whipping Up Disorder Online Will Face "Full Force Of The Law"
Keir Starmer has said that he is “absolutely clear” that “criminal law applies online as well as offline”, as Number 10 warned that anybody whipping up violent disorder online will face the full force of the law.
Keir Starmer Announces 'National Capability' Across Police Forces To Tackle 'Mindless' Disorder
Home affairs
By Caitlin Doherty
Keir Starmer Announces "National Capability" Across Police Forces To Tackle "Mindless" Disorder
Keir Starmer has announced a new “national capability” across police forces nationwide in response to "mindless" disorder in the wake of the Southport knife attack.
What Is Chancellor Rachel Reeves Cutting To Deal With The 'Black Hole' She Inherited?
Economy
By Caitlin Doherty
What Is Chancellor Rachel Reeves Cutting To Deal With The "Black Hole" She Inherited?
Winter fuel allowance payments will become means tested and hospital and transport projects scaled back, as Rachel Reeves laid out her plans to tackle a "£22billion hole in the public finances".
'Reset' Needed Between Local And National Government, Says New LGA Chair
Communities
By Caitlin Doherty
"Reset" Needed Between Local And National Government, Says New LGA Chair
The new head of the Local Government Association wants a “reset” in the relationship between Westminster and councils, having been “almost like a parent child relationship” in recent years.
Visually Impaired MP Praises Parliament Staff, But Says Westminster Still Has 'Quite A Lot To Do'
Parliament
By Caitlin Doherty
Visually Impaired MP Praises Parliament Staff, But Says Westminster Still Has "Quite A Lot To Do"
There is “quite a lot to do” when it comes to making Parliament fully accessible, a new MP who is visually impaired has said, but the culture of those working on the estate has been “incredibly positive and engaging”.
No 'Bounce' In International Student Applications Fuels Concern For University Finances
Education
By Caitlin Doherty
No "Bounce" In International Student Applications Fuels Concern For University Finances
Universities did not receive a “bounce” in overseas applications after the graduate visa row was resolved, an industry expert has said, further fuelling fears that higher education institutions could be facing "big trouble" financially.
Angela Rayner Will Pledge To End 'Dragon's Den Style' Bidding For Local Authority Funding
Communities
By Caitlin Doherty
Angela Rayner Will Pledge To End "Dragon's Den Style" Bidding For Local Authority Funding
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will pledge to "end the Dragon's Den style bidding wars" between local councils in a major speech to local leaders today.
Prisoners To Be Released Early Under Government Plans To Tackle Prisons Capacity Crisis
Home affairs
By Caitlin Doherty
Prisoners To Be Released Early Under Government Plans To Tackle Prisons Capacity Crisis
Some prisoners could be released early in measures announced by the Justice Secretary to avoid “the collapse of the criminal justice system”.
More Money And Questions For Lib Dems After Best Ever Election Result
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
More Money And Questions For Lib Dems After Best Ever Election Result
The Liberal Democrats can look forward to more funding and guaranteed House of Commons questions after winning more than 70 seats last week's General Election.
Bob Blackman Elected 1922 Committee Chair Amid Chaotic Scenes
Parliament
By Caitlin Doherty
Bob Blackman Elected 1922 Committee Chair Amid Chaotic Scenes
Bob Blackman has been elected as the chair of the Conservative Party's influential 1922 committee.
Rishi Sunak To Quit As Tory Leader After Labour Landslide
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Rishi Sunak To Quit As Tory Leader After Labour Landslide
Rishi Sunak has announced he will stand down as Conservative Party leader, as he said he had heard the “anger” of the electorate who have handed Labour a landslide general election victory.
Labour Faced Surges On Left And Right Amid Landslide Election Victory
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Labour Faced Surges On Left And Right Amid Landslide Election Victory
The Labour Party will be relieved to have secured their landslide election victory and more than 400 seats in the House of Commons, but the party faced surges from opponents on the left and right.
Truss, Rees-Mogg, Shapps, Mordaunt Among Senior Tories To Lose Seats
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Truss, Rees-Mogg, Shapps, Mordaunt Among Senior Tories To Lose Seats
Former prime minister Liz Truss, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Grant Shapps and Penny Mordaunt are among the biggest Tory names to have lost their seats in the crushing 2024 Tory defeat.
Shadow Culture Secretary Thangam Debbonaire Loses To Greens In Bristol
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Shadow Culture Secretary Thangam Debbonaire Loses To Greens In Bristol
Shadow culture secretary Thangam Debbonaire has lost her seat in Bristol to the Green Party by more than 10,000 votes.
Nigel Farage Wins In Clacton To Become An MP
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Nigel Farage Wins In Clacton To Become An MP
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has won in Clacton becoming an MP at the eighth time of trying.
What Are The First Jobs Of A New Prime Minister?
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
What Are The First Jobs Of A New Prime Minister?
Unless the opinion polls have got it extraordinarily wrong, Labour leader Keir Starmer will enter No10 on Friday as the new Prime Minister with a majority in the House of Commons — the first Labour leader to win a general election since 2005.
Here's Why The South West Is Key To The Tories' Hopes Of Avoiding Electoral Oblivion
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Here's Why The South West Is Key To The Tories' Hopes Of Avoiding Electoral Oblivion
The South West hasn't featured greatly in discussions about the Tories' biggest headaches heading into 4 July.
'Unpredictable' And 'Scattergun' Conservatives Head Into Final Week Of Campaign Against 'Risk Averse' Labour
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
"Unpredictable" And "Scattergun" Conservatives Head Into Final Week Of Campaign Against "Risk Averse" Labour
The last week of the General Election could see a more “unpredictable” and “scattergun” approach from the Conservatives, while Labour will likely continue to be “risk averse” as they approach the finish line, according to one political expert.
Tory Election Woes 'Compounded' By Tactical Voting, John Curtice Predicts
Parliament
By Caitlin Doherty
Tory Election Woes "Compounded" By Tactical Voting, John Curtice Predicts
The Conservatives’ election woes in seats they are hoping to defend could be further compounded by tactical voting, according to polling expert Sir John Curtice.
Tory Head Of Campaigning Takes Leave Of Absence
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Tory Head Of Campaigning Takes Leave Of Absence
The head of campaigning for the Conservative Party has taken a leave of absence, with two weeks still to go until polling day.
Brits Abroad Fear Postal Delays Will Stop Them Voting In The General Election
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Brits Abroad Fear Postal Delays Will Stop Them Voting In The General Election
There are warnings that a "chaotic and broken" postal system will stop voters overseas from taking part in the General Election. One Brit in Australia told PoliticsHome the “chances are” they will not get to have a say this time around due to delays. 
Tory Peers May Need To 'Tutor' New Conservative MPs After Election Defeat
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Tory Peers May Need To "Tutor" New Conservative MPs After Election Defeat
Tory peers could end up "tutoring" new MPs if a heavy election defeat results in the party having limited experience in the House of Commons, a Conservative Lord has said.
Manifestos Give Candidates 'Answers To Lots Of Questions' On The Doorstep
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Manifestos Give Candidates "Answers To Lots Of Questions" On The Doorstep
The launch of party manifestos should give candidates “answers to lots of questions” they are hearing repeatedly on the doorstep and in their email inboxes, according to one of the authors of the Conservatives’ 2019 campaigning document.
Political Parties 'Behind The Curve' On Postal Voting
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Political Parties "Behind The Curve" On Postal Voting
Postal votes will start to arrive in letter boxes nationwide this week. However, according to one elections expert, political parties are “behind the curve” when it comes to targeting people who will vote by post at this General Election.
Next Tory Leader Has 'Big Strategic Call' To Make On Winning Back Voters
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Next Tory Leader Has "Big Strategic Call" To Make On Winning Back Voters
The next leader of the Conservatives faces “a big strategic call” as to whether they “sacrifice” some of their new voter base to win back the voters that have shifted to Labour and the Liberal Democrats in recent years, according to former government adviser Sam Freedman.
Lib Dems Hope Ed Davey's 'Fun' Campaign Antics Will Attract Voters To Their Policies
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Lib Dems Hope Ed Davey's "Fun" Campaign Antics Will Attract Voters To Their Policies
Liberal Democrats hope pushing leader Ed Davey into the campaign limelight, including by performing comical stunts, will arouse the interest of voters who are otherwise apathetic about Westminster politics.
Tories Could See Bigger Swings Against Them In Seats Where MPs Are Standing Down
Parliament
By Caitlin Doherty
Tories Could See Bigger Swings Against Them In Seats Where MPs Are Standing Down
The Conservatives could see bigger swings against their party in the general election in seats where the incumbent is standing down, according to political scientist Professor Rob Ford.
Polling Station Portacabins Could Be In Short Supply In Festival Season Election
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Polling Station Portacabins Could Be In Short Supply In Festival Season Election
Rishi Sunak's decision to hold a general election in early July has created a "huge challenge" for organisers, who face a race against time to recruit staff and find space to hold polls.
What Happens To Parliament Now That A General Election Has Been Called?
Parliament
By Caitlin Doherty
What Happens To Parliament Now That A General Election Has Been Called?
Parliament is wrapping up its final business ahead of the general election, following Rishi Sunak’s announcement on Wednesday that the country would go to the polls on 4 July.
Jeremy Corbyn Confirms He Is Standing As Independent In Islington North
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Jeremy Corbyn Confirms He Is Standing As Independent In Islington North
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has confirmed that he will stand as an independent candidate in the general election in Islington North.
Renters' Reform And Football Governance Bills Could Be Killed By General Election
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Renters' Reform And Football Governance Bills Could Be Killed By General Election
The Renters' Reform Bill and the Football Governance Bill are among several pieces of legislation at risk of being lost to the the General Election, with no time having yet been allocated for them to pass their final parliamentary stages in the two remaining days of business.
Voters Are Warning Wannabe MPs That They're In No Mood For Westminster
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Voters Are Warning Wannabe MPs That They're In No Mood For Westminster
Leading pollster Scarlett Maguire has said that the recent local elections could serve as a “warning” to prospective MPs for major political parties that there is an “anti-Westminster mood” among the public who feel that politicians are “not serving their interests”.