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Caitlin Doherty

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

When And Why Are NHS Staff Going On Strike?
Health
When And Why Are NHS Staff Going On Strike?
NHS staff, including nurses and ambulance workers, are due to hold further strikes over pay and working conditions in the coming weeks, as the winter crisis deepens and government faces growing pressure to intervene.
NHS Crisis Mounting, Train Strikes Continue, Childcare Reforms Row Brewing
Health
NHS Crisis Mounting, Train Strikes Continue, Childcare Reforms Row Brewing
The chief executive of the NHS Confederation has warned that "further critical incidents” in the health service are likely to define the next three months as pressure on the NHS across the country continues to grow.
2022 In Politics: A Timeline Of Chaos From Partygate To The Mini-Budget
Political parties
2022 In Politics: A Timeline Of Chaos From Partygate To The Mini-Budget
With three Prime Ministers in three months, the death of the Queen, war in Europe, a cost of living crisis and countless MP suspensions, it's safe to say that 2022 has been a turbulent year in Westminster.
The Conservatives' Millennial Problem Could Cost Them The Next Election
Political parties
The Conservatives' Millennial Problem Could Cost Them The Next Election
Younger adults are almost universally turning away from the Conservatives after the party has spent more than a decade in Downing Street.
Labour Calls Rwanda Plan 'Unworkable, Unethical And Extremely Expensive' After High Court Ruling
Home affairs
Labour Calls Rwanda Plan "Unworkable, Unethical And Extremely Expensive" After High Court Ruling
Labour has accused the government of formulating an “unworkable, unethical, extremely expensive” plan, after the High Court ruled that proposals to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda is lawful.
NHS Told To Pay For Taxis To Get Patients To Hospital During Ambulance Strikes
Health
By Caitlin Doherty
NHS Told To Pay For Taxis To Get Patients To Hospital During Ambulance Strikes
NHS trusts could end up paying for taxis to transport patients to hospitals during ambulance strikes later this month while people are already being urged to only call 999 for an ambulance if their life is at risk.
Councils Face Shortage Of Gritter Drivers Because They Can't Match Private HGV Pay
Transport
By Caitlin Doherty
Councils Face Shortage Of Gritter Drivers Because They Can't Match Private HGV Pay
Nearly two thirds of councils in England are worried they can't recruit enough HGV drivers to run their gritting lorries this winter, amid suggestions they can't compete with higher private sector pay in a sector blighted by workforce shortages.



House Of Lords Must 'Keep Up With The Times' Or Risk 'Decline', Lord Speaker Warns
Parliament
By Caitlin Doherty
House Of Lords Must "Keep Up With The Times" Or Risk "Decline", Lord Speaker Warns
The Lord Speaker will use a speech tonight to call for a consensus based approach for the reform of the second chamber, warning that the House of Lords faces “decline” if it does not “keep up with the times”.
Peers Warn Against 'Squeezing' Out Expertise With Lords Reform
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Peers Warn Against "Squeezing" Out Expertise With Lords Reform
Members of the House of Lords are open to reform of the second chamber, but have warned that adopting Labour’s suggestion of an elected body could “squeeze” out the benefits of independence and expertise.
Tories Have A 'Hill To Climb' After By-Election Defeat, But Some Still See 'A Path' Through
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Tories Have A "Hill To Climb" After By-Election Defeat, But Some Still See "A Path" Through
A leading pollster has said that while the Conservative party has a “big hill to climb” if they have any chance of victory at the next general election, they could still swerve defeat if they manage to convince people they can offer change.
All The Strikes Happening Before Christmas
Health
By Caitlin Doherty
All The Strikes Happening Before Christmas
Staff across multiple sectors are due to strike throughout December, as unions continue to make demands for reform of pay and conditions by employers and the government.
Cabinet Minister Says Pay Rises Matching Inflation Or Higher 'Unaffordable' For Public Sector
Health
By Caitlin Doherty
Cabinet Minister Says Pay Rises Matching Inflation Or Higher "Unaffordable" For Public Sector
Pay rises that match or are higher than inflation are “unaffordable” for the public sector, Transport Secretary Mark Harper has said, as multiple sectors have announced strike action before Christmas.
Conservative MPs Dehenna Davison and Gary Streeter To Stand Down At Next Election
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Conservative MPs Dehenna Davison and Gary Streeter To Stand Down At Next Election
Conservative MP Dehenna Davison has announced that she will stand down at the next election, the second Tory to make such an announcement today.
Dominic Raab Bullying Investigation Expanded To Include Third Complaint
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Dominic Raab Bullying Investigation Expanded To Include Third Complaint
The investigation into alleged bullying by Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has been expanded to include a third formal complaint.
UK Is In A Post-Brexit 'Adjustment Shock' And Business And Government Can't Agree A Way Out
Economy
By Caitlin Doherty
UK Is In A Post-Brexit "Adjustment Shock" And Business And Government Can't Agree A Way Out
A leading economist has said the UK is going through an “adjustment shock” on migration and the labour market after Brexit, but businesses and Number 10 seem to have different ideas on the best way forward.
Drivers Are 'Fed Up' The Government Can't Make Up Its Mind On Fuel Duty
Economy
By Caitlin Doherty
Drivers Are "Fed Up" The Government Can't Make Up Its Mind On Fuel Duty
Jeremy Hunt has insisted that no decision has been made about whether the government will raise fuel duty after a hike was teased in official treasury documents, but drivers are keen for certainty following more than a decade of frozen prices.
Jeremy Hunt's NHS Boost Receives A Cautious Welcome, But Strikes Still Loom
Health
By Caitlin Doherty
Jeremy Hunt's NHS Boost Receives A Cautious Welcome, But Strikes Still Loom
An increase to NHS budgets announced in Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement has received a cautious welcome from senior NHS staff, but concerns over severe winter pressures and the possibility of strikes still remain.

Government 'Lack Of Coordination' Has Led To 'Chaotic' Refugee Rehousing Schemes
Home affairs
By Caitlin Doherty
Government "Lack Of Coordination" Has Led To "Chaotic" Refugee Rehousing Schemes
Support workers tasked with implementing the government's plans for rehousing refugees have accused the government of a "lack of coordination" resulting in a system that is "chaotic" and putting local services under pressure.
Dominic Raab To Face Investigation Into Two Formal Misconduct Complaints
Home affairs
By Caitlin Doherty
Dominic Raab To Face Investigation Into Two Formal Misconduct Complaints
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has agreed to a request by Dominic Raab to launch an investigation into two formal complaints that have been made against the Justice Secretary, following accusations relating to his behaviour.
'Enormous problems' - Northern MPs on train and transport issues across their regions
Transport
By Caitlin Doherty
'Enormous problems' - Northern MPs on train and transport issues across their regions
With “difficult decisions” to come on the economy, northern MPs tell Caitlin Doherty what the government should do with rail and other transport services to best serve their communities.
Michael Gove Says Rishi Sunak 'Made It Clear' That Suella Braverman Deserves A Second Chance
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Michael Gove Says Rishi Sunak "Made It Clear" That Suella Braverman Deserves A Second Chance
Michael Gove has insisted Rishi Sunak has made clear that Home Secretary Braverman deserves a “second chance” as the Government has come under renewed pressure over a data breach before she left Liz Truss's government.
Levelling Up Projects Could Face Threat If Funding Fails To Match Inflation
Communities
By Caitlin Doherty
Levelling Up Projects Could Face Threat If Funding Fails To Match Inflation
MPs have warned there is a “real, real concern” about the future of Levelling Up projects already underway in their constituencies as currently allocated funding could struggle to keep up with rapidly rising costs.

Environment Secretary Says It's 'Up To' The King If He Wants To Attend Cop27 Climate Summit
Environment
By Caitlin Doherty
Environment Secretary Says It's "Up To" The King If He Wants To Attend Cop27 Climate Summit
Thérèse Coffey has said it is "up to" King Charles if he wants to attend the Cop27 climate summit in Egypt in November, despite reports that he was urged by former Prime Minister Liz Truss not to go to the landmark event.
Nadhim Zahawi Says Government Would Not 'Condone' Qatar LGBTQ Policies After World Cup Row
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Nadhim Zahawi Says Government Would Not "Condone" Qatar LGBTQ Policies After World Cup Row
Conservative Party chairman Nadhim Zahawi has suggested government would not “condone” policies in Qatar, after a Cabinet colleague was described as “tone deaf” for suggesting that LGBTQ fans should be “respectful” of the World Cup host nation, where homosexuality is illegal.
Foreign Secretary Says Next Week's Spending Plans Could Be Delayed
Economy
By Caitlin Doherty
Foreign Secretary Says Next Week's Spending Plans Could Be Delayed
James Cleverly has said he is “not able to confirm” whether the financial statement originally planned for October 31 will still go ahead on that date, as new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is reportedly considering a delay.
Rishi Sunak Says 'Mistakes Were Made' By Liz Truss In First Speech As Prime Minister
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Rishi Sunak Says "Mistakes Were Made" By Liz Truss In First Speech As Prime Minister
Rishi Sunak has acknowledged that "mistakes were made" by his predecessor Liz Truss, and appealed to the country to trust him to lead the UK through economic crisis in his first speech as Prime Minister.
Conservative Party Will 'Settle Down' With Rishi Sunak As Leader, Former Minister Hopes
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Conservative Party Will "Settle Down" With Rishi Sunak As Leader, Former Minister Hopes
Victoria Atkins is optimistic that the Conservative party will “settle down” now that Rishi Sunak is leader as she joined a chorus of senior party figures appealing for an end to arguing following weeks of turmoil.
Ben Wallace Rules Himself Out Of Conservative Leadership Race And Would 'Lean Towards' Boris Johnson
Political parties
Ben Wallace Rules Himself Out Of Conservative Leadership Race And Would "Lean Towards" Boris Johnson
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has ruled himself out of the Conservative leadership election and has said he would “lean towards” Boris Johnson becoming Prime Minister.
MPs Declaring Support For Possible Candidates Ahead Of Deadline
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
MPs Declaring Support For Possible Candidates Ahead Of Deadline
Conservative MPs have been declaring their support for possible candidates to be the next Prime Minister, as the competition to succeed Liz Truss is set to be completed in just a week.
Opposition Parties Call For General Election Amid 'Mess' And 'Utter Shambles' Of Liz Truss Resignation
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Opposition Parties Call For General Election Amid 'Mess' And 'Utter Shambles' Of Liz Truss Resignation
Opposition politicians are calling for a general election following the “mess” and “utter shambles” in government that has led to Liz Truss’s resignation as Prime Minister.
Government Still Won't Settle On Whether Chaotic Fracking Vote Was 'Confidence' Matter As Liz Truss Clings On
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Government Still Won't Settle On Whether Chaotic Fracking Vote Was "Confidence" Matter As Liz Truss Clings On
Westminster is braced for a new day of chaos, after a minister appeared to contradict an early hours clarification from No 10 on whether a major vote last night was as confidence matter.
Here Are The Conservative MPs Who Did Not Vote With The Government On Fracking
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Here Are The Conservative MPs Who Did Not Vote With The Government On Fracking
The government has defeated a Commons attempt by Labour to force through a new law banning fracking by 326 to 230 despite a rebellion by Conservative MPs.
Suella Braverman Out As Home Secretary
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Suella Braverman Out As Home Secretary
Suella Braverman is no longer Home Secretary after sharing an official document with a colleague from a personal email address.
Jeremy Hunt 'Not Taking Anything Off The Table' On Possibility Of Reversing More Tax Cuts
Economy
By Caitlin Doherty
Jeremy Hunt "Not Taking Anything Off The Table" On Possibility Of Reversing More Tax Cuts
Jeremy Hunt has said he is “not taking anything off the table” when it comes to the possibility of ditching more of Liz Truss’ proposed tax cuts, but insisted that the under-pressure Prime Minister is “in charge” after a turbulent week.
Jeremy Hunt Signals The Death Of 'Trussonomics' And Admits 'Mistakes' Over Mini-Budget
Economy
By Caitlin Doherty
Jeremy Hunt Signals The Death Of "Trussonomics" And Admits "Mistakes" Over Mini-Budget
The new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has signalled that a complete reversal of Liz Truss's economic plans is incoming, warning of “difficult decisions” to come on spending and tax cuts.
Tory MPs Remain 'Uncomfortable' After Liz Truss U-Turns To Save Leadership And Economy
Political parties
By Caitlin Doherty
Tory MPs Remain "Uncomfortable" After Liz Truss U-Turns To Save Leadership And Economy
Liz Truss’ premiership remains in the balance after a bruising day in which she sacked her Chancellor and u-turned on another central policy from the controversial mini-Budget.