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Sienna Rodgers is Deputy Editor of The House magazine.

Ex-Ofsted Chair Baroness Spielman: “We Can't Take All The Effort Out Of Learning”
Education
Ex-Ofsted Chair Baroness Spielman: “We Can't Take All The Effort Out Of Learning”
Conservative peer and former Ofsted chair Baroness Spielman talks to Sienna Rodgers about the SEND crisis, her time at the regulator and why some parents need stigmatising
Labour Must “Start Delivering For Working People”, Says Head Of Firefighters’ Union
Home affairs
By Sienna Rodgers
Labour Must “Start Delivering For Working People”, Says Head Of Firefighters’ Union
Exclusive: Steve Wright, general secretary of the Labour-affiliated Fire Brigades Union, has declared that Keir Starmer’s government “needs to start delivering for working people”.
Greens Frame By-Election As Battle Against 'Anti-Muslim Record' Of Reform’s Matthew Goodwin
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
Greens Frame By-Election As Battle Against "Anti-Muslim Record" Of Reform’s Matthew Goodwin
The Green Party will put Reform candidate Matthew Goodwin’s “record of anti-Muslim bigotry”, along with a message of “unity and hope”, at the forefront of its campaign to win the Gorton and Denton by-election, PoliticsHome understands.
Justice Minister Jake Richards: 'It's Very Dangerous To Underestimate Keir Starmer'
Communities
By Sienna Rodgers
Justice Minister Jake Richards: "It's Very Dangerous To Underestimate Keir Starmer"
Fast-tracked into government after just over a year in Parliament, justice minister Jake Richards tells Sienna Rodgers about his plans to overhaul youth justice, reform the ECHR and face down Labour rebels
Andy Burnham Blocked By Labour From Running In By-Election
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
Andy Burnham Blocked By Labour From Running In By-Election
Andy Burnham has been blocked from running as the Labour candidate in a parliamentary by-election, after a core group on the party’s ruling national executive committee (NEC) refused to give him permission to stand.
Starmer Allies Say Burnham Will Not Be Allowed To Stand For Manchester Seat
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
Starmer Allies Say Burnham Will Not Be Allowed To Stand For Manchester Seat
Allies of Keir Starmer have told PoliticsHome that Andy Burnham will not be allowed to stand as the Labour candidate in the upcoming by-election in a newly vacated Greater Manchester seat.
What Andrea Egan’s Shock Unison Win Means For Labour And Beyond
Economy
What Andrea Egan’s Shock Unison Win Means For Labour And Beyond
Keir Starmer’s most reliable ally among trade union leaders, Christina McAnea, is being ousted as Unison general secretary after a single term following a historic result.
Andrea Egan Wins Unison Race In Blow For No 10
Economy
Andrea Egan Wins Unison Race In Blow For No 10
Keir Starmer critic Andrea Egan has won the race to be general secretary of Unison, Britain's biggest trade union and a key Labour Party affiliate, in a fresh blow to No 10.
RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey: 'Here's The Thing – Strikes Are Effective'
Economy
RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey: "Here's The Thing – Strikes Are Effective"
RMT union general secretary Eddie Dempsey talks to Sienna Rodgers about the potential for disputes under Great British Railways, the value of ‘militant strike action’, and why he won’t be leaving his council home
'We're Not Squeamish': Westminster Is Slowly Waking Up To The Birth Rate Crisis
Education
"We're Not Squeamish": Westminster Is Slowly Waking Up To The Birth Rate Crisis
Parents of pre-school children in London are delighted: thanks to our collapsing birth rate, it seems the catchment areas of good local state schools keep getting bigger.
Unison's Christina McAnea: 'Am I Not Going To Speak To Labour? That’d Be A Nonsense'
Economy
Unison's Christina McAnea: "Am I Not Going To Speak To Labour? That’d Be A Nonsense"
As the Unison incumbent fights for a second term, she says the claim she is ‘too close’ to No 10 is ‘completely untrue’. The general secretary reveals her rows with Wes Streeting, and calls for new legislation to protect trans people
Unison's Andrea Egan: Labour Government Has 'Done Very Little For Working People'
Economy
Unison's Andrea Egan: Labour Government Has "Done Very Little For Working People"
Andrea Egan, the challenger to Unison incumbent Christina McAnea, talks about her own plans for the union, favouring Andy Burnham for the Labour leadership, and working in children's homes
Inside The Unison General Secretary Race That Could See The PM Lose A Major Ally
Economy
By Sienna Rodgers
Inside The Unison General Secretary Race That Could See The PM Lose A Major Ally
The outcome of a crucial battle for the leadership of Britain’s largest trade union will soon be revealed. Sienna Rodgers explores why the Unison general secretary result announced on 17 December matters
Corbyn And Sultana Barred From Leading 'Your Party' As Members Will Front It Themselves
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
Corbyn And Sultana Barred From Leading 'Your Party' As Members Will Front It Themselves
Members of 'Your Party' have stopped a potential leadership contest between Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana after voting in favour of a 'collective leadership' option instead of the 'single leader' model.
“End The Witch-hunt”: The First 24 Hours At The Chaotic ‘Your Party’ Conference
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
“End The Witch-hunt”: The First 24 Hours At The Chaotic ‘Your Party’ Conference
Chaos has engulfed the first 24 hours of the inaugural conference of ‘Your Party’, the new political party being founded by Jeremy Corbyn, Zarah Sultana and pro-Gaza Independent MPs.
‘Your Party’ Could Be Led By Ordinary Members With MPs Barred From Running
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
‘Your Party’ Could Be Led By Ordinary Members With MPs Barred From Running
Exclusive: ‘Your Party’, the new political party being started by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana, could be led by ordinary members rather than any MP under a proposal to be voted on during its founding conference this weekend.
Unison Boss Says Labour Shift To The Right On Immigration Is “A Huge Mistake”
Home affairs
By Sienna Rodgers
Unison Boss Says Labour Shift To The Right On Immigration Is “A Huge Mistake”
Christina McAnea, the general secretary of Unison, Britain’s largest union and one of Labour’s biggest affiliates, has said Labour shifting rightwards on immigration is a “huge mistake” as it will “just annoy” voters.
Unison Challenger Says Rachel Reeves’ Record As Chancellor Is “Appalling”
Economy
By Sienna Rodgers
Unison Challenger Says Rachel Reeves’ Record As Chancellor Is “Appalling”
Andrea Egan, the Unison general secretary candidate who is hoping to oust incumbent Christina McAnea, has described Rachel Reeves’ performance in No 11 so far as “appalling”.
The Corbyn-Sultana Power Struggle: How 'Your Party' Got Here And How It Ends
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
The Corbyn-Sultana Power Struggle: How 'Your Party' Got Here And How It Ends
Ahead of its founding conference, Sienna Rodgers reports on the hostilities within the new left-wing project, Your Party, as Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana battle each other for control
Zarah Sultana Accused Of Delaying Transfer Of Funds To ‘Your Party’
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
Zarah Sultana Accused Of Delaying Transfer Of Funds To ‘Your Party’
Exclusive: Zarah Sultana, the Independent MP for Coventry South who is a director of ‘Your Party’, is being accused of failing to transfer money to the new political party as agreed with Jeremy Corbyn and the other directors.
Defence Committee Chair Tan Dhesi: 'We Are Not In A State Of Readiness'
Defence
By Sienna Rodgers
Defence Committee Chair Tan Dhesi: "We Are Not In A State Of Readiness"
Defence Committee chair Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi tells Sienna Rodgers the UK is ‘not in a state of readiness’ for war and the Prime Minister must raise awareness about the threat level
Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales Warns Of 'Political Showdown' With UK Government Over Online Safety Act
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales Warns Of "Political Showdown" With UK Government Over Online Safety Act
Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales warns that a ‘political showdown’ with the Labour government he backed at the last election may now be necessary to protect a free and open internet
Lord Glasman: 'Farage Has Got To Tone It Down – But So Does My Government'
Communities
Lord Glasman: "Farage Has Got To Tone It Down – But So Does My Government"
Is a very British tech revolution on the cards? Blue Labour peer Lord Glasman talks to Sienna Rodgers about ‘big AI’ with the union jack on it, getting tough on Zelensky, and his hopes for a helpful Farage
Nick Timothy: Breaking Our Promise On Controlled Immigration Was Disgusting
Home affairs
Nick Timothy: Breaking Our Promise On Controlled Immigration Was Disgusting
Sienna Rodgers meets Nick Timothy, the former chief of staff to Theresa May who is now a Conservative MP and whip. They talk culture wars, free speech and the future of the Tories
Rebecca Paul: Without The NHS, I Doubt I Would've Made It To 20
Health
By Sienna Rodgers
Rebecca Paul: Without The NHS, I Doubt I Would've Made It To 20
Conservative MP Rebecca Paul tells Sienna Rodgers about her working-class upbringing, how the NHS saved her life as a child and why she campaigns on women’s prisons
Katie Lam: The Whole Concept Of Asylum Is Outdated
Home affairs
Katie Lam: The Whole Concept Of Asylum Is Outdated
Tory whip and shadow minister Katie Lam talks to Sienna Rodgers about the poisoned chalice of being a ‘rising star’, why she believes the concept of asylum is outdated and how she would go about accepting refugees to Britain
Kemi Badenoch: “I'm Not Somebody Who Peaks On Day One”
Home affairs
Kemi Badenoch: “I'm Not Somebody Who Peaks On Day One”
Can she turn her party’s fortunes around? Kemi Badenoch talks to Sienna Rodgers about being ‘proved right’ on culture wars, hits back at the briefings against her, and reveals the limits she has put on her screentime
Meet The Oldest UK Parliamentarian: WWII Veteran And Labour Peer Lord Christopher
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
Meet The Oldest UK Parliamentarian: WWII Veteran And Labour Peer Lord Christopher
Second World War veteran and Labour peer Lord Christopher tells Sienna Rodgers the world lacks real political leadership
Rural Labour MPs Warn No 10: 'We Damage The Environment At Our Peril'
Environment
Rural Labour MPs Warn No 10: "We Damage The Environment At Our Peril"
Could Labour win the fight for the countryside long-term? Sienna Rodgers talks to members of the new Labour Rural Research Group who are hoping to drive ‘rurality’ up the agenda
The Mick Whelan Interview: Strikes, Starmer And 'The Lunatic In The White House'
Political parties
The Mick Whelan Interview: Strikes, Starmer And "The Lunatic In The White House"
Mick Whelan, outgoing general secretary of Aslef and chair of Labour Unions, talks to Sienna Rodgers about the state of the Labour Party, its future leadership and being ‘terrified’ of retirement
How Much Longer Can Starmer Survive? Enemies Are Circling His Last Defence
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
How Much Longer Can Starmer Survive? Enemies Are Circling His Last Defence
Can Keir Starmer and Morgan McSweeney survive much longer? Increasingly, Labour insiders from across the party think not. Sienna Rodgers reports
Andy Burnham Seen As Better Prime Minister Than Other Potential Labour Leadership Candidates
Political parties
Andy Burnham Seen As Better Prime Minister Than Other Potential Labour Leadership Candidates
Andy Burnham leads the pack of potential future replacements for Prime Minister Keir Starmer in new Savanta polling of British voters about leadership qualities, The House can exclusively reveal.
'Your Party' In Chaos As Sultana Is Accused Of Unilaterally Launching It Again
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
'Your Party' In Chaos As Sultana Is Accused Of Unilaterally Launching It Again
Exclusive: The new left-wing party being founded by independent MPs including Jeremy Corbyn has descended into chaos after Zarah Sultana was accused of unilaterally launching its membership system.
Kemi Badenoch Says Reform Helped Labour By Announcing Defection During Mandelson Scandal
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
Kemi Badenoch Says Reform Helped Labour By Announcing Defection During Mandelson Scandal
Exclusive: Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has accused Reform UK of letting Keir Starmer off the hook after Nigel Farage announced a Tory defector amid the Lord Mandelson scandal.
Labour Peer Issued Warning About “Unwise” Mandelson Appointment
Foreign affairs
By Sienna Rodgers
Labour Peer Issued Warning About “Unwise” Mandelson Appointment
Exclusive: Labour peer Lord Glasman issued a warning about Lord Mandelson's appointment as British Ambassador to the United States being "unwise".
Bell Ribeiro-Addy “Not Confident” Of Getting MP Backing – But Says Labour Left Is Not Dead
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
Bell Ribeiro-Addy “Not Confident” Of Getting MP Backing – But Says Labour Left Is Not Dead
Exclusive: Bell Ribeiro-Addy, Labour left candidate for the deputy leadership, has admitted she is “not confident at all” about being able to reach the required number of MP nominations to proceed in the contest.