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Matilda Martin and Zoe Crowther

More Tory Councils To Challenge Government Over London Funding Cuts
Communities
By Matilda Martin and Zoe Crowther
More Tory Councils To Challenge Government Over London Funding Cuts
Exclusive: 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.
The 'MAGA-esque' YouTube Channel Boosting Rupert Lowe Online
Political parties
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.
Inside The Lib Dem Strategy Rethink
Political parties
By Matilda Martin and Zoe Crowther
Inside The Lib Dem Strategy Rethink
The Liberal Democrats are under pressure to remain relevant, with their own MPs publicly admitting there is frustration about the party's lack of progress since the last general election. PoliticsHome can reveal that a strategy "rethink" is now underway at the top of the party.
Lib Dems Centralise London Campaigning to Counter Reform’s Growing Machine
Communities
Lib Dems Centralise London Campaigning to Counter Reform’s Growing Machine
The Liberal Democrats are taking inspiration from Reform UK to overhaul their London campaign strategy, amid fears the right-wing party could make sweeping gains in the capital.
Reform's Cost-Cutting Unit Struggles With The Reality Of Local Pressures
Communities
By Matilda Martin and Zoe Crowther
Reform's Cost-Cutting Unit Struggles With The Reality Of Local Pressures
After more than 100 days in office, those in charge of Reform-led councils are facing a political reality check in the form of soaring social care demands and the need to raise council taxes. Matilda Martin and Zoe Crowther examine how the party’s bold campaign promises are standing up in the face of financial pressures
Local Elections 2025: Reform Soars As Tories And Labour Suffer Bruising Results
Communities
By Matilda Martin and Zoe Crowther
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 MP Tells Donald Trump 'Please Think Again' On Steel Tariffs
Economy
By Matilda Martin and Zoe Crowther
Labour MP Tells Donald Trump "Please Think Again" On Steel Tariffs
A Labour MP has urged President Donald Trump to "please think again" about plans for a 25 per cent import tax on steel and aluminum imports into the United States.