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Nadine Batchelor-Hunt

Nadine Batchelor-Hunt

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Nadine is a political reporter at PoliticsHome. She previously worked at Yahoo News UK as its political correspondent.

Public Concern About Climate Change Rises After Summer Of Extreme Heat
Environment
Public Concern About Climate Change Rises After Summer Of Extreme Heat
There is growing public concern about climate change after weeks of wildfires and drought in the UK, according to polling shared with PoliticsHome.
How Could Andy Burnham Pay For His Policy Pledges?
Economy
How Could Andy Burnham Pay For His Policy Pledges?
Andy Burnham has set out some major ambitions for government since entering office. Experts look at how he could pay for them.
Government 'Strongly Supports' UEFA Threat To Boycott World Cup Over FIFA Sell Off Plan
Culture
Government "Strongly Supports" UEFA Threat To Boycott World Cup Over FIFA Sell Off Plan
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has backed UEFA's plan to boycott future World Cups if FIFA goes ahead with selling shares in the competition to private investors.
'The World Cup Should Not Be For Sale': Growing Political Anger Over FIFA Sell Off Plan
Culture
"The World Cup Should Not Be For Sale": Growing Political Anger Over FIFA Sell Off Plan
There is growing cross-party anger in British politics over a highly controversial plan by the head of the world's most senior football body to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
Cross-Party Group Of MPs Call On PM To Sanction Netanyahu
Foreign affairs
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
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.
Reform Council Leader George Finch: Nobody Deserves To Be In No 10 More Than Farage
Political parties
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Reform Council Leader George Finch: Nobody Deserves To Be In No 10 More Than Farage
He’s in charge of an institution with £1.5bn assets and of services vital to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people – and he’s not yet 20 years old. Nadine Batchelor-Hunt meets Reform UK council leader George Finch
Armed Forces Minister Resigns Over Defence Spending
Defence
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Armed Forces Minister Resigns Over Defence Spending
Armed Forces Minister Al Carns has resigned over the government's plans on defence spending and its Northern Ireland Legacy Bill, claiming "the deal this country makes with the people who serve it" is "broken".
PM Says Belfast Rioters 'Will Face The Full Force Of The Law'
Home affairs
PM Says Belfast Rioters "Will Face The Full Force Of The Law"
Keir Starmer has said that rioters who set fire to homes and cars in Belfast on Tuesday night targeted people because of their background, warning that he will not "tolerate it".
Reform Councillor Claims Restore Britain Would Deport People 'Just Because Of Their Colour'
Political parties
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Reform Councillor Claims Restore Britain Would Deport People "Just Because Of Their Colour"
The teenage Reform UK councillor leading Warwickshire council has claimed that a Restore Britain government would deport people "just because of their colour".
Keir Starmer Accuses Nigel Farage Of 'Unforgiveable' Response To Henry Nowak Murder
Home affairs
Keir Starmer Accuses Nigel Farage Of "Unforgiveable" Response To Henry Nowak Murder
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told MPs "there is no justification for more violence and disorder" following riots in Southampton and criticised Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's calls for "pure cold rage" in response to the murder of Henry Nowak. 
Rachel Reeves Announces Cost Of Living Package For Households
Social affairs
Rachel Reeves Announces Cost Of Living Package For Households
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a package of measures to alleviate the cost of living for households as the war in Iran threatens to place more pressure on household budgets.
Andy Burnham Launches Bid To Return To Parliament
Political parties
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Andy Burnham Launches Bid To Return To Parliament
Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has announced his intention to stand as an MP in Makerfield in order to return to Parliament and potentially pave a path to No 10, as calls by Labour MPs for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step down grow.
Andy Burnham Meets MPs In London As Manchester Mayor Sets Sights On No 10
Political parties
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Andy Burnham Meets MPs In London As Manchester Mayor Sets Sights On No 10
Exclusive: Manchester mayor and Labour leadership hopeful Andy Burnham will meet Labour MPs in London today ahead of plans to announce a potential seat that will give him a route to No 10.
Keir Starmer To Say 'People Need Hope' As Calls For Resignation Grow
Political parties
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Keir Starmer To Say "People Need Hope" As Calls For Resignation Grow
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to deliver a key speech tomorrow which he is widely expected to use as an attempt to push back against calls for his resignation from a growing number of Labour MPs.
'I'm Not Going To Walk Away': Starmer Says He Is Going Nowhere Despite 'Very Tough' Local Elections
Political parties
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
"I'm Not Going To Walk Away": Starmer Says He Is Going Nowhere Despite "Very Tough" Local Elections
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he is not going to quit despite early local election results pointing to major losses for the Labour Party.
Train Teachers To Identify Antisemitism In Classrooms, Says Independent Adviser
Home affairs
Train Teachers To Identify Antisemitism In Classrooms, Says Independent Adviser
The government's independent adviser on antisemitism has called for teachers to be given basic training in how to identify antisemitism in classrooms, telling PoliticsHome that there must be a stronger state effort to tackle rising hate against Britain's Jews.
MPs Vote Down Tory Bid To Refer PM To Privileges Committee Over Mandelson
Political parties
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
MPs Vote Down Tory Bid To Refer PM To Privileges Committee Over Mandelson
Keir Starmer will not face an investigation into whether he misled Parliament over the appointment of Lord Mandelson after MPs voted down a Conservative Party motion to refer the matter to the Privileges Committee.
No 10 Was 'Uninterested' In Mandelson Security Vetting, Says Ex Foreign Office Chief
Foreign affairs
No 10 Was "Uninterested" In Mandelson Security Vetting, Says Ex Foreign Office Chief
The former head civil servant in the Foreign Office has told MPs that Downing Street showed an "uninterested" attitude towards the security vetting of Lord Mandelson.
Private Sector Offered To Lend Government Experts To Help Design Energy Bill Support
Energy
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Private Sector Offered To Lend Government Experts To Help Design Energy Bill Support
The government turned down private sector experts being seconded to Whitehall to help create a new targeted energy bill support scheme. 
Why The Iran War Is Making Food In The UK More Expensive
Economy
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Why The Iran War Is Making Food In The UK More Expensive
Fuel and energy are not the only essentials impacted by the Iran war, with experts warning that grocery prices could rise sharply in the next 12 months.
Labour MPs Told To Block Amendments Giving Victims Right To Free Court Transcripts
Home affairs
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Labour MPs Told To Block Amendments Giving Victims Right To Free Court Transcripts
Labour MPs have been told to vote down House of Lords amendments to the Victims and Courts Bill which would allow people to have free access to transcripts of court proceedings in which they are the victims.
Would New North Sea Drilling Protect Households From The Iran Energy Shock?
Energy
Would New North Sea Drilling Protect Households From The Iran Energy Shock?
There are growing calls, including from US President Donald Trump, for the UK to allow new drilling in the North Sea in response to the spike in energy prices triggered by the Iran war. How much difference would it make?
What Is The Iran War Doing To UK Energy Bills?
Energy
What Is The Iran War Doing To UK Energy Bills?
The conflict in Iran has triggered concern about an energy bill shock in the UK. How likely is a spike in prices? And what could the government do to mitigate it?
What You Need To Know About The Spring Statement
Economy
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
What You Need To Know About The Spring Statement
As expected, Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement was a relatively low-key affair — but there was a major elephant in the room in the form of conflict in the Middle East.
Rachel Reeves Hopes For Low-Key Spring Statement After Budget Chaos
Economy
Rachel Reeves Hopes For Low-Key Spring Statement After Budget Chaos
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is hoping that next week's Spring Statement will be a boring affair after the chaos of the November Budget.
Labour Faces Calls To Rethink Its 2030 Clean Power Mission
Energy
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Labour Faces Calls To Rethink Its 2030 Clean Power Mission
Ministers remain committed to the 2030 target. But the voices calling for a rethink are getting louder – and some are coming from the government’s friends, reports Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Labour To Take Warm Homes Plan Into Fight With Tories And Reform
Energy
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Labour To Take Warm Homes Plan Into Fight With Tories And Reform
Labour figures are confident that their warm homes policies will go down well with the public as they look to make clean energy a dividing line with parties on the right.
Households Could Be Given Interest Free Loans To Buy Solar Panels And Heat Pumps
Energy
Households Could Be Given Interest Free Loans To Buy Solar Panels And Heat Pumps
The government is looking at offering households interest-free loans to install solar panels and heat pumps as part of its green energy strategy, PoliticsHome understands.
The UK Will Send Troops In Ukraine To Protect Peace Deal, Says Starmer
Foreign affairs
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
The UK Will Send Troops In Ukraine To Protect Peace Deal, Says Starmer
The UK will send military personnel to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal as part of an agreement reached by world leaders in Paris on Tuesday.
2025 In Politics: Deputy PM Resigns And Much More
Parliament
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
2025 In Politics: Deputy PM Resigns And Much More
Many people thought Labour's huge majority would bring a period of calm. However, 2025 will be remembered as yet another turbulent year in British politics.
2025 Was A Landmark Year For MP Fund Raising, Says GoFundMe
Parliament
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
2025 Was A Landmark Year For MP Fund Raising, Says GoFundMe
Analysis by GoFundMe found 2025 to be the most generous year yet for MPs using the website to raise money for charitable causes.
Rachel Reeves Says She Has Launched An Inquiry Into Budget Leaks
Economy
Rachel Reeves Says She Has Launched An Inquiry Into Budget Leaks
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has told MPs she was frustrated by the number of leaks in the run-up to her Budget last month, and said an inquiry is ongoing to find out how they happened.
Forty Labour MPs Write To Government Calling For Housing First To Be Included In Homelessness Strategy
Social affairs
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Forty Labour MPs Write To Government Calling For Housing First To Be Included In Homelessness Strategy
Exclusive: A group of Labour MPs has written to the government calling for Housing First to be rolled out nationwide as part of the upcoming homelessness strategy.
Expand Smart Data To Help Poorer Households Cut Their Bills, Says Think Tank
Technology
Expand Smart Data To Help Poorer Households Cut Their Bills, Says Think Tank
A leading think tank has warned that poorer households are at risk of missing out on savings on their energy bills without government action on 'smart data'.
Boost Local Housing Allowance To Tackle Rough Sleeping, Says Andy Burnham
Economy
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Boost Local Housing Allowance To Tackle Rough Sleeping, Says Andy Burnham
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and homelessness charity Crisis have jointly called for the government to increase Local Housing Allowance (LHA) to help tackle homelessness.
Government To Hold Homelessness Summit As Sector Calls For More Urgency
Communities
By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt
Government To Hold Homelessness Summit As Sector Calls For More Urgency
The government is being urged to step up its efforts to reduce homelessness as it prepares to host a summit on tackling rough sleeping.